John Ingle founded the performing arts departments at both Hollywood and Beverly Hills High Schools, in 1955 and 1964, respectively. Among his stellar students were Albert Brooks, Nikolas Cage, Richard Dreyfuss, Joanna Gleason, Barbara Hershey, Swoosie Kurtz, Stefanie Powers, David Schwimmer and Jonathan Silverman. John retired from teaching in 1985 and began an acting career the same year. He joined General Hospital in 1993.
John was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His family moved throughout the midwest before settling in Tujunga, California, where he finished high school. His thespian pursuits had begun years before in elementary school and followed him until he attended Occidental College to study theater and journalism. He received his theater degree in 1950 and got his teaching credentials the next year.
In 1951, John met Grace-Lynne Martin, an accomplished singer/actress. The couple married in 1954. The next year, Mr. Ingle began teaching at Hollywood High during the day and Los Angeles City College at night. He also taught afternoon classes at UCLA for 15 years. After nine years at Hollywood High, Mr. Ingle moved across town where he eventually spent 21 years teaching at Beverly Hills High.
Mr. Ingle's acting credits include the feature films, Batman and Robin, Death Becomes Her, Robocop II, The Land Before Time (Parts II through V), Heathers and Senseless. His television credits list Beverly Hills, 90210, Cheers, Dallas, Doogie Howser, M.D, and many others. Mr. Ingle also enjoys the distinction of being kissed by supermodel Cindy Crawford in two Revlon commercials.
John and Grace-Lynne have five daughters and nine grandchildren. The couple enjoy ballroom dancing, tennis and long walks through their Altadena, California, neighborhood. John is a volunteer for the Pasadena AIDS Services Center. He and daughter Melanie also are co-chairs of the annual "Champions-Run-For-Life" marathon benefiting children with cancer.
Days of our Lives
Mickey Horton
February 18, 2004 to
July 25, 2006
The Drew Carey Show
Father Seymour
1999-2002
Port Charles
Edward Quartermaine
April 12, 2000
The Song of the Lark
Mr. Nathanmeyer
2000
Boy Meets World
Mr. Nelson
1999
Extreme Ghostbusters
1997
Melrose Place
Attorney Reading Will
1994
Bonanza: The Return
Judge
1993
Life Goes On
Father Holquin
1993
General Hospital
Edward Quartermaine
1993 to February 2004;
April 18, 2006 to
September 11, 2012
Nightmare in the Daylight
Walter Scripps
1992
Stepfather III
Father Brennan
1992
The Human Factor
1992
Beverly Hills, 90210
St. Claire
1992
The Golden Girls
Hary
1992
Tequila and Bonetti
1992
Reasonable Doubts
1992
Dear John
Judge Bradford
1992
Life Goes On
Father Holduin
1991
Melrose Place
Professor Manning
1991
Davis Rules
Mr. Hillard
1991
For the Very First Time
Father Talbot
1991
Night Court
Mr. Kitteridge
1991
Lenny
Priest
1991
Married People
Michaelson
1990
Amen
Judge Stoneham
1990
Married People
Michaelson
1990
thirtysomething
The Janitor/Duncan Arthur
1990
Major Dad
General Gunderson
1990
Blind Faith [TV Movie]
Judge Greenberg
1990
Jury Duty: The Comedy [TV Movie]
Trout
1990
Coach
Reverend Tollufson
1989
The Neon Empire
Doctor
1989
Cast the First Stone
Charles Drake
1989
Night Court
Theodore Wood
1989
ALF
1989
Dallas
Minister
1989
Day by Day
Coach Streeter
1989
Tales from the Hollywood Hills: The Old Reliable
Jerome Estabrook
1988
14 Going on 30
Mr. Thomby
1988
Mama's Family
Mr. Tucker
1987
The Leftovers
Commissioner
1986
Family Ties
Justice of the Peace
1986
One Big Family
Mr. Burke
1986
Beverly Hills Madam
1986
Acceptable Risks
Dr. Shaw
1986
Cheers
Professor Moffat
1985
Knots Landing
Senator Buchanan
1985
Highway to Heaven
Moderator
1985
The Facts of Life
Father Donovan
1985
Webster
The Commissioner
1984
Newhart
1984
Who's the Boss?
Larson
1984
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
Commoran
1983
Dallas
1983
The Smurfs
1981
The Jetsons
1962
The Land Before Time X: The Great Longneck Migration
Cera's Dad
2003
The Land Before Time IX: Journey to the Big Water
Narrator
2003
The Land Before Time VII: The Stone of Cold Fire
Cera's Dad
2000
Storm
Televangelist
1999
The Land Before Time VI: The Secret of Saurus Rock
Cera's Dad
1998
Senseless
Economics Professor
1998
The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island
Narrator
1997
Batman & Robin
Doctor
1997
The Land Before Time IV: Journey Through the Mists
Cera's Dad/Narrator [uncredited]
1996
The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving
Cera's Dad/Narrator
1995
The Land Before Time II: The Great Valley Adventure
Cera's Dad/Narrator
1994
Skeeter
Preacher
1993
Suture
Sidney Callahan
1993
Death Becomes Her
Eulogist
1992
For Parents Only
Dr. Carlisle
1991
Repossessed
Father Crosby
1990
Robocop 2
Surgeon General
1990
Heathers
Principal Gowan
1989
Defense Play
Senator
1988
Amazon Women on the Moon
Felix Van Dam
1987
True Stories
The Preacher
1986
Stitches
Dr. Clayton Fowler
1985
Soap Opera Digest Award Nominee, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2001; for General Hospital)
Soap Opera Digest Award Winner, Outstanding Male Scene Stealer (1998; for General Hospital)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Tulsa, Oklahoma
DATE OF BIRTH: May 7, 1928
HEIGHT: 5'10"
HAIR: White
EYES: Blue
MARITAL STATUS: Married; Grace-Lynne Martin [1954]
CHILDREN: five daughters
ALMA MATER: Occidental College
