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Kevin Tighe Biography
Birth Name:John Kevin Fishburn
Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States
Profession Actor, Director, Writer, Stunts
Fast Facts
- Won a Genie Award in 1993 for his role in "A Man in Uniform․"
- Graduated with a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Southern California
- Father of "The Pretender" and "Timepiece" actress Jennifer Tighe
- Appeared in his first major acting role in a 1970 episode of "Bonanza․"
- Performed at the Pasadena Playhouse as a young man, auditioning for juvenile leads
- Known for portraying the character Ray DeSoto in the medical drama "Emergency!"
- Cites "Emergency!" co-star Julie London as his acting mentor
Awards
- 1993Genie-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: winner
- 2007Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actor: nominated