Jim Byrnes

Biography for Jim Byrnes

Born on September 22, 1948, Jim Byrnes grew up in St. Louis, the middle child of a middle class family. He learned to play blues guitar at age 13-- and continues to play on his favorite guitar, a Gibson 1969 Hummingbird. An eclectic individual, he studied for the priest hood in a seminary, and was even a professional shepherd at one point. He studied acting at Boston University and St.Louis University. Byrnes is a gifted actor and an inspiring individual. He lost both his legs in an automobile accident Feb. 26, 1972-- the same day he landed his pivotal "Wiseguy" role as Lifeguard fifteen years later.

Piano lessons started at the age of five, but were interrupted for many months after contracting a serious lung infection that almost prevailed. He began to learn the guitar blues by himself approximately at the age of 13, strongly influenced by the majority of the blues scenes in his neighborhood. About the same time, he began to occupy his summer, including "Shakespeare in the Park" and a little later, he studied the profession of actor in college before trying his luck in New York.

He served in the American army at the end of the 1960s and spent almost a year in Vietnam.

In February 1972, he was the victim of a terrible car accident, after that, it was practically impossible for him to find actor roles. He therefore ordered all his energy towards his music, crossing the American middle-west and the west coast of Canada during the 1970s.

In 1987, he found himself in the role of Dan "Le Garde de body" Burroughs (alias the "uncle Mike" by Vinnie Terranova) in the series "A cop in the mafia".

In 1996, he won two Juno prizes for "That River" and a Golden Lion as the best supporting role in the "Highlander" series. It was introduced into the Pantheon of celebrities of the British Columbia Entertainment in 1995.

Jim byrnes is a Canadian actor, singer and musician known for his work in the genres of blues music and folk music. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, in the United States, September 15, 1948, but grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Byrnes began his musical career in the 1970s by playing in several groups of blues in the Vancouver region. He became famous for his deep and powerful voice, as well as for his energetic and passionate guitar game.

In addition to his musical career, Byrnes has also worked as an actor in several films, television series and plays. He played in productions like "Highlander: The Series", "Dead Man's Gun" and "The X-Files". Byrnes was also a regular member of the casting of the television series "Wiseguy", in which he interpreted the character of Joe Waters.

In addition to his talents as an actor and musician, Byrnes is also a talented singer-songwriter. He wrote several songs for his solo albums and for other artists, and even published a poetry book entitled "Burning for the Buddha".

In summary, Jim Byrnes is a versatile and talented artist known for his deep and powerful voice, his passionate guitar game and his work as an actor and songwriter. He is a pioneer in the genres of blues music and folk music, and has had a rich and diversified career in the world of entertainment.

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• Creation date: 01/07/2003 by misou
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