Jack Webb
| Born | April 2, 1920 |
| Hometown | Santa Monica, California, United States |
| Net worth | $10 million |
| Height | 5'10" (1.78m) |
| Spouse | Opal Wright, Jackie Loughery, Dorothy Towne, Julie London |
| Children | Lisa Webb, Stacy Webb |
| Parents | Samuel Webb, Margaret Webb |
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FETV To Add Classic ‘Dragnet’ to Lineup Starting Aug. 19
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| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Emmy (Primetime) | Best Actor Starring in a Regular Series | Dragnet | Nominated |
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