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About James Farentino
James Farentino is an American actor best known for his portrayal of Simon Peter in the 1977 mini-series “Jesus of Nazareth” and as the vengeful psychiatrist Dr Nick Toscanni in the popular 1980s soap “Dynasty.”
Early Life and Career
As a young boy, Farentino studied drama in school. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, he guest-starred in several TV shows, earning his first recurring role in the legal drama “The Bold Ones: The Lawyers.” But it was his performance in “Jesus of Nazareth” that solidified his presence in the film industry. His role earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
Personal Life
Farentino married four times throughout his lifetime. His last marriage was to Stella Farentino, and he had a son from his second marriage to actress and singer Michele Lee.
Legal Issues and Death
In 1991, Farentino was arrested for cocaine possession in Canada. He was also charged with stalking his ex-girlfriend Tina Sinatra in 1993. Farentino had to retire from acting due to ill health in the early 2000s. In 2010, he was arrested again on suspicion of misdemeanor battery. He died two years later at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, after suffering from complications from a hip fracture.
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F.A.Q. about James Farentino
When is his birthday?
James Farentino's birthday is on February 24, 1938.
In how many days is his birthday?
James' birthday is in 305 days
How old was James when he died?
He was 73 years old.
When did he die?
He died in January 24, 2012.
How old would he be today?
James Farentino would be 86 years old if he was alive today.
Where was James from?
He was born in Brooklyn, New York, U.S..