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 This beefy, genial-looking character actor was born Jon Kevin Fishburn in Los Angeles. Performing as a child from age 10, Tighe initially attended Pasadena City College. He later obtained a Master's Degree in Theater, then taught drama at USC. Living Bohemian-style out of a suitcase after he decided to pursue acting professionally, he was in the United Kingdom trying to obtain work at various prestigious theater companies when producer Jack Webb acquired his services for the Emergency! (1972) medical series alongside Robert Fuller, Julie London, Bobby Troup and Randolph Mantooth.Tighe gained TV stardom as paramedic Roy DeSoto and the series lasted six years. Along with that came a spin-off animated series and some follow-up TV-movies. He returned to acting study in order to refresh his skills during the slow "post-Emergency" period and managed to work with such inspiring notables as Stella Adler. His perseverance paid off with a steady stream of gray-haired character roles starting in the 80s -- predominantly in rugged fare. Although he made his Broadway debut with "Open Admissions" in 1984, the show folded after only a couple of weeks. On film, however, Kevin did quite well by appearing in such high-profile movies as Matewan (1987), where he first played a "bad guy," Eight Men Out (1988), Road House (1989), Another 48 Hrs. (1990), City of Hope (1991), Newsies (1992), What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), Jade (1995) and Mumford (1999).On TV he has had a number of prime support rules over the years playing everything from Thomas Jefferson and William Randolph Hearst to the Kansas patriarch who was senselessly slaughtered along with his family by the "In Cold Blood" killers. Known for his serious-minded roles, Kevin has tackled a number of generals, attorneys, governors, doctors, coaches, even psychics during his long career. He won the Canadian "Genie" Award for his supporting role in A Man in Uniform (1993).Into the millennium, Kevin appeared in the independent films the comedy Fast Food High (2003), the historical drama The Tulse Luper Suitcases: Antwerp (2003), the mystery thriller The Deal (2005), the period drama A Life in Suitcases (2005), the horror opus My Bloody Valentine (2009) and the period drama I Am I (2013). On TV, he guested in such series as "The West Wing," "Strange World," "The Wonderful World of Disney," "Everwood," "The 4400" and "Numb3rs."Married to second wife Rebecca Ann Fletcher, Kevin's only child, actress Jennifer Tighe, is from his brief marriage to first wife Mary Lou Seaman.
Bio:
This beefy, genial-looking character actor was born Jon Kevin Fishburn in Los Angeles. Performing as a child from age 10, Tighe initially attended Pasadena City College. He later obtained a Master's Degree in Theater, then taught drama at USC. Living Bohemian-style out of a suitcase after he decided to pursue acting professionally, he was in the United Kingdom trying to obtain work at various prestigious theater companies when producer Jack Webb acquired his services for the Emergency! (1972) medical series alongside Robert Fuller, Julie London, Bobby Troup and Randolph Mantooth.Tighe gained TV stardom as paramedic Roy DeSoto and the series lasted six years. Along with that came a spin-off animated series and some follow-up TV-movies. He returned to acting study in order to refresh his skills during the slow "post-Emergency" period and managed to work with such inspiring notables as Stella Adler. His perseverance paid off with a steady stream of gray-haired character roles starting in the 80s -- predominantly in rugged fare. Although he made his Broadway debut with "Open Admissions" in 1984, the show folded after only a couple of weeks. On film, however, Kevin did quite well by appearing in such high-profile movies as Matewan (1987), where he first played a "bad guy," Eight Men Out (1988), Road House (1989), Another 48 Hrs. (1990), City of Hope (1991), Newsies (1992), What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), Jade (1995) and Mumford (1999).On TV he has had a number of prime support rules over the years playing everything from Thomas Jefferson and William Randolph Hearst to the Kansas patriarch who was senselessly slaughtered along with his family by the "In Cold Blood" killers. Known for his serious-minded roles, Kevin has tackled a number of generals, attorneys, governors, doctors, coaches, even psychics during his long career. He won the Canadian "Genie" Award for his supporting role in A Man in Uniform (1993).Into the millennium, Kevin appeared in the independent films the comedy Fast Food High (2003), the historical drama The Tulse Luper Suitcases: Antwerp (2003), the mystery thriller The Deal (2005), the period drama A Life in Suitcases (2005), the horror opus My Bloody Valentine (2009) and the period drama I Am I (2013). On TV, he guested in such series as "The West Wing," "Strange World," "The Wonderful World of Disney," "Everwood," "The 4400" and "Numb3rs."Married to second wife Rebecca Ann Fletcher, Kevin's only child, actress Jennifer Tighe, is from his brief marriage to first wife Mary Lou Seaman.
Tivia:
Lifelong friend of John Ritter.Like his ex-Emergency! (1972) co-star, Robert Fuller, Tighe also spent time in the US Army.Best known by the public for his role as Paramedic Roy DeSoto on Emergency! (1972).Best friend of Randolph Mantooth.He was best man at the 2002 wedding of his old friend, actor Randolph Mantooth, to Kristen Connors.He is the godfather of Kate Mulgrew's sons.He alongside Randolph Mantooth had attended the memorial of his ex-Emergency! (1972) co-star, Bobby Troup, at Moonlight Tango Cafe in Encino, California, on 28 February 1999, to honor his life.His acting mentor is the late Julie London.In 1995, he, along with former Emergency! (1972) co-stars, Randolph Mantooth and Bobby Troup, all visited Julie London in the hospital, when she suffered a stroke.Actress/singer and television personality Julie London took him under her wing, when he was 27. Their friendship lasted for almost 30 years, until London's death in 2000.He was awarded the 2010 Back Stage Garland Award for Performance in a Play for "Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo" at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Los Angeles, California.Father of Jennifer Tighe.Before he starred in Emergency! (1972), that featured Julie London, he was a lifelong fan of hers, by listening to her music.Through his ex-Emergency! (1972) series' leads, Julie London and Bobby Troup, Tighe had the honor/privilege of meeting some popular jazz musicians.Along with Don Stroud, was strongly considered an alternate choice to George Kennedy for the role of Officer Lew Slade in Earthquake (1974).Credits Julie London as his favorite acting mentor/best friend. |
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Kevin Tighe |
Type: |
Actor,Director,Stunts (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
Platform: |
IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actor,Director,Stunts |
| Products for sale: |
Actor,Director,Stunts |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 04:59:37 |
| Height: |
6' 1' (1.85 m) |
| Biography: |
This beefy, genial-looking character actor was born Jon Kevin Fishburn in Los Angeles. Performing as a child from age 10, Tighe initially attended Pasadena City College. He later obtained a Master\'s Degree in Theater, then taught drama at USC. Livin |
| Trivia: |
Lifelong friend of John Ritter.Like his ex-Emergency! (1972) co-star, Robert Fuller, Tighe also spent time in the US Army.Best known by the public for his role as Paramedic Roy DeSoto on Emergency! (1972).Best friend of Randolph Mantooth.He was best man at the 2002 wedding of his old friend, actor Randolph Mantooth, to Kristen Connors.He is the godfather of Kate Mulgrew's sons.He alongside Randolph Mantooth had attended the memorial of his ex-Emergency! (1972) co-star, Bobby Troup, at Moonlight Tango Cafe in Encino, California, on 28 February 1999, to honor his life.His acting mentor is the late Julie London.In 1995, he, along with former Emergency! (1972) co-stars, Randolph Mantooth and Bobby Troup, all visited Julie London in the hospital, when she suffered a stroke.Actress/singer and television personality Julie London took him under her wing, when he was 27. Their friendship lasted for almost 30 years, until London's death in 2000.He was awarded the 2010 Back Stage Garland Award for Performance in a Play for "Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo" at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Los Angeles, California.Father of Jennifer Tighe.Before he starred in Emergency! (1972), that featured Julie London, he was a lifelong fan of hers, by listening to her music.Through his ex-Emergency! (1972) series' leads, Julie London and Bobby Troup, Tighe had the honor/privilege of meeting some popular jazz musicians.Along with Don Stroud, was strongly considered an alternate choice to George Kennedy for the role of Officer Lew Slade in Earthquake (1974).Credits Julie London as his favorite acting mentor/best friend. |
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I grew up in downtown L.A. on West 7th Street near Lafayette Park. When I was 5 we moved to Pasadena. My father was a bit actor. He got me going when I was about 9 or 10 - I auditioned for something at the Pasadena Playhouse and I started playing juvenile leads.
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[If he was embarrassed over his role on Emergency! (1972) opposite Julie London, Bobby Troup and Randolph Mantooth, who would later be his best friend, who in turn played Johnny Gage]: No, I feel a great deal of pride that I was able to be a paramedic. Randolph and I have stayed good friends. I was the best man at his wedding. I didn't want to scurry away from it. But it was something I did in my 20s. It didn't require a lot of acting. It didn't require a lot of great dialogue ... I don't list it in the program because it doesn't really link with what I am doing now.
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We were supposed to do it in New York, but something happened. So I went to Europe. I worked at Cambridge for a while. I ran out of money.
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[Who admitted he had a serious problem with his celebrity status prior to his days on Emergency! (1972)]: I didn't know how to deal with it. I couldn't small talk. I would go to parties and my glasses would fog. I was truly miserable. I am a character actor. I am not a celebrity.
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[on the deaths of Bobby Troup and Julie London]: They were very special to the cast and crew and they became good friends and that it hurt deeply when Bobby and Julie died. Their friendship could never be replaced. |
| Job title: |
Actor,Director,Stunts |
| Others works: |
(November 2002) Plays Brigadier General Ezra Mannon in "Mourning Becomes Electra" trilogy of plays by Eugene O'Neill ("Homecoming", "The Hunted", "The Haunted") (Long Wharf Theater, New Haven, Connecticut, USA) |
| Spouse: |
Rebecca Ann Fletcher (June 24, 1995 - present) Mary Lou Seaman (June 11, 1968 - June 1971) (divorced, 1 child) |
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