Where to watch John Houseman in the UK
Find every John Houseman film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 18 September 2026.
John Houseman (September 22, 1902 – October 31, 1988) was a Romanian-born British-American actor and film producer who became known for his highly publicized collaboration with director Orson Welles from their days in the Federal Theatre Project through to the production of Citizen Kane. He is perhaps best known for his role as Professor Charles Kingsfield in the 1973 film The Paper Chase for which he won a best supporting actor Oscar. He reprised his role as Kingsfield in the subsequent TV series adaptation of The Paper Chase. Houseman was also known for his commercials for the brokerage firm…
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- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee
- Great Performances (1971) as Dr.Fawcett
- American Playhouse (1982) as Network Newscaster
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- Film '72 (1971) as Self
- The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as Doctor Franklin
- The Bionic Woman (1976) Cast
- The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988) as Driving Instructor (uncredited)
- 227 (1985) Cast
- Silver Spoons (1982) as Grandfather Edward Stratton II
- Noble House (1988) as Sir Geoffrey Allison
- The Fog (1980) as Mr. Machen
- Marco Polo (1982) as Patriarca di Aquileia
- The Great Adventure (1963) Producer
- The Winds of War (1983) as Aaron Jastrow
- Scrooged (1988) as Self
- The Adams Chronicles (1976) as Justice Gridley
- Three Days of the Condor (1975) as Mr. Wabash
- The American Film Institute Salute to ... (1973) as Self
- The Paper Chase (1978) as Charles Kingsfield
- Fireside Theater (1949) Producer
- A.D. (1985) as Gamaliel
- Rollerball (1975) as Bartholomew
- Jane Eyre (1943) Screenplay
- The French Atlantic Affair (1979) as Dr. Archady Clemens
- Ghost Story (1981) as Sears James
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Winston S. Churchill
- Captains and the Kings (1976) as Judge Newell Chisholm
- My Bodyguard (1980) as Dobbs
- Seven Days in May (1964) as Vice Adm. Farley C. Barnswell (uncredited)
- Olympic Gala (1984) Cast
- Lust for Life (1956) Producer
- Another Woman (1988) as Marion's Father
- Julius Caesar (1953) Producer
- Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles (2014) as Self - Actor (archive footage)
- The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) Producer
- Wholly Moses (1980) as The Archangel
- Washington: Behind Closed Doors (1977) as Myron Dunn
- This Property Is Condemned (1966) Producer
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John Houseman's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are John Houseman's most popular films?
Most-watched John Houseman films currently: The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988), The Fog (1980), Scrooged (1988), Three Days of the Condor (1975), Rollerball (1975).
What TV shows has John Houseman appeared in?
Selected TV credits: The Mike Douglas Show (1961), Golden Globe Awards (1944), Great Performances (1971), American Playhouse (1982), The Dick Cavett Show (1968).
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