Jack Lord

Jack Lord, born John Joseph Patrick Ryan on December 30, 1920, was an American actor, director, and producer. He gained recognition for his role as Steve McGarrett in the CBS television program Hawaii Five-O, which aired from 1968 to 1980. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Lord was the son of Irish-American parents. He grew up in Richmond Hill, Queens, where he developed his equestrian skills on his mother's fruit farm. Lord also had a passion for painting and sketching, often capturing the landscapes he encountered during his summers at sea. He received his education from St. Benedict Joseph Labre School, John Adams High School, and the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Lord passed away on January 21, 1998.