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Kevin Dobson

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Photos Kevin Dobson Birth name: Kevin Dobson
Birth date: 1943/03/18 (81 years old)
Birth place : New-York
Height: 1.80 m

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Biography for Kevin Dobson

Kevin Dobson was born on March 18, 1943 in New York.

Kevin Dobson started by playing in series like "Cannon", "Kojak", etc ...

He mainly filmed for television.

Kevin Dobson is an American actor born March 18, 1943 in New York, in New York. He is best known for his role as Bobby Simone in the television series "Kojak", in which he played for five seasons from 1973 to 1978. He also played in many other television series, especially "chew me if you can "," Days and lives "and" jag ".

Dobson began his acting career in the early 1970s, playing in theatrical productions in New York. He made his television debut in 1972, playing in the series "The Rookies". It was thanks to his role as Bobby Simone in "Kojak" that he knew celebrity, winning an Emmy Award in 1976 for his performance.

After leaving "Kojak", Dobson continued to work regularly on television, playing in many popular television series, such as "Murder, She Wrote" and "CSI: Miami". He also played in television films, including "The Nightman" and "The Penalty Phase".

In addition to his acting career, Dobson is also an active member of the US Navy sailors' association, a group of volunteers who support former US Navy. He was also involved in charitable works for sick children and the elderly.

In summary, Kevin Dobson is an American actor known for his role as Bobby Simone in the television series "Kojak" and for his subsequent career on television. He is also engaged in charities for veterans and the elderly.

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Filmography

Title Role
Portal (2007) (post-production) Benedict
April Moon (2007) (post-production) Jeffrey
The Bold and the Beautiful Judge Devin Owens (12 episodes, 2006-2007)
Crash Landing (2005) Henderson Davis
One Life to Live (1968) TV Series Gov. Harrison Brooks #1 (unknown episodes, 2003-2004)
The Haunted Heart (2001) (TV) Mr. Hopkins
She's No Angel (2001) (TV) Donald Shawnessy
Nash Bridges Raymond Porter (1 episode, 2000)
Chicken Soup for the Soul (1 episode, 2000)
Restraining Order (1999) Police Captain
Mom, Can I Keep Her? (1998) Dr. Joel Blair
Nobody Lives Forever (1998) (TV) Lt. Jim Ransom
Nathan Grimm (1998) Nathan Grimm
Early Edition Darrel Foster (1 episode, 1997)
Knots Landing: Back to the Cul-de-Sac (1997) (mini) TV Series Mack MacKenzie
F/X: The Series Det. Leo McCarthy (9 episodes, 1996-1997)
Voice from the Grave (1996) (TV) Detective Joe Sraccula
If Someone Had Known (1995) (TV) Jack Liner
The Commish Frank Botrell (1 episode, 1994)
Touched by an Angel Coach Earl Rowley (1 episode, 1994)
Burke's Law (1 episode, 1994)
The Conviction of Kitty Dodds (1993) (TV) Chuck Hayes
Knots Landing M. Mack Patrick MacKenzie / ... (52 episodes, 1982-1993)
A House of Secrets and Lies (1992) (TV) Jack Evans
Dirty Work (1992) (TV) Tom
Fatal Friendship (1991) (TV) Michael
Casey's Gift: For Love of a Child (1990) (TV) Hank Bolen
Kojak: It's Always Something (1990) (TV) Assistant D.A. Bobby Crocker
Money, Power, Murder. (1989) (TV) Peter Finley
Sweet Revenge (1984) (TV) Col. Joseph Cheever
Tales of the Unexpected Fred Pearson (1 episode, 1984)
CBS Afternoon Playhouse Jim Welsh (1 episode, 1982)
Shannon (1981) TV Series Det. Jack Shannon (unknown episodes)
Margin for Murder (1981) (TV) Mike Hammer
All Night Long (1981) Bobby Gibbons
Mark, I Love You (1980) (TV) Hal Painter
Reunion (1980) (TV) Don Hollander
Hardhat and Legs (1980) (TV) Sal Pacheco
Orphan Train (1979) (TV) Frank Carlin
Transplant (1979) (TV) John Hurley
The Immigrants (1978) (TV) Pete Lomas
Greatest Heroes of the Bible (1978) (mini) TV Series Jacob
Kojak Det. Bobby Crocker / ... (53 episodes, 1973-1978)
Midway (1976) Ens. George H. Gay
Stranded (1976) (TV) Rafe Harder
Cannon (1 episode, 1972)
Emergency! 1st Deputy (1 episode, 1972)
The Rookies (1972) (TV) (uncredited)
The Mod Squad Howie (1 episode, 1971)

Trivia

Raised in Jackson Heights, Queens.

Worked as a conductor for the Long Island Railroad.

Hosted inaugural ball for both George Bush Sr. and Bill Clinton.

Received a phone call from the producers of "Knots Landing" (1979) about playing the role of a district attorney. At first, he was very unhappy about it, but then he liked it, and stood with his character for more than a decade.

Family

Spouse : Susan Dobson (1968 - present) 3 children

One of 7 siblings.

His Grandfather, an Irish immigrant, was a decorated NYC police officer.

He has a daughter and two sons

Author of the card

  • Creation date: 01/07/2003 by abdest

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