Webb's character, Sgt. Joe Friday, never said, "Just the facts, ma'am."
Webb directed and co-starred with Robert Mitchum in the 1961 film The Last Time I Saw Archie.
Webb won critical acclaim for his portrayal of a hard core Marine Corps Drill Instructor in the 1957 film The D.I.
Webb was nominated for Emmys for Dragnet from 1953-56 but never won.
Webb was married four times: Julie London (1947-53) Dorothy Towne (1955-57) Jackie Loughery (1958-64) Opal Wright (1980-his death)
Webb was offered the role of Dean Wormer on Animal House but turned it down.
Webb never knew his father and was raised by his mother and maternal grandmother.
In 1968, Webb parodied his Joe Friday personna in a hilarious Tonight Show skit with Johnny Carson.
The LAPD named a police academy auditorium after Webb.
Webb's second version of Dragnet lasted from 1967 to 1970. That series was a bigger hit in syndication than first run.
Webb played William Holden's best friend in the classic film Sunset Boulevard.
In 1950, Webb co-starred with future Dragnet partner Harry Morgan in Dark City. That film also marked the movie debut of Charlton Heston.
Webb's work on the 1948 film He Walked by Night gave him the idea for Dragnet.
Webb served as a crew member of a B-26 Marauder during World War II.
He was 5 feet 10 inches tall.
Performed charity work related to widows and orphans of police officers killed in the line of duty.
Jack had just over 6,000 jazz albums in his private colletion.
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