Biography
Jack Lord (born John Joseph Patrick Ryan) was an American actor who appeared in film, television and on Broadway. He played Felix Leiter in the first James Bond film, Dr. No (1962).
Lord is best known for his role as Detective Steve McGarrett in the CBS series Hawaii Five-O, which ran from 1968 to 1980. He also directed episodes of the programme and had earlier film roles including Coaley in Man of the West (1958).
Born in Brooklyn, New York, on 30 December 1920, Lord died on 21 January 1998.
