Kevin Tighe

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Kevin Tighe Wiki Biography

Born as Jon Kevin Fishburn on 13th August 1944 in Los Angeles, California USA, he is a stage and screen actor, perhaps still best known to the world for portraying Paramedic Roy DeSoto in the TV series “Emergency” (1972-1979), Ken Carver in the film “What`s Eating Gilbert Grape” (1993), and Blake Wilson in “Another 48 Hrs” (1990). His career started in 1967.

Have you ever wondered how rich Kevin Tighe is, as of late 2016? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Kevin`s net worth is as high as $2.5 million, earned through his career in the entertainment industry, during which he has made over 80 film and TV appearances. Also, he has worked in theater in such productions as “Curse of the Starving Class”, “Other Desert Cities”, “A Skull in Connemara”, and “A Reckoning”, among many others, which also improved his wealth.

Tighe grew up in nearby Pasadena, after his family moved there when he turned five. His father was an actor, and soon he followed in his footsteps, auditioning for roles of children in the Pasadena Playhouse, but then focused more on education, attending Pasadena High School and later Pasadena City College. After matriculation he enrolled at the University of Southern California, from which he graduated with an undergraduate degree and then master in fine arts. He subsequently spent two years in United States Army, stationed at Fort Knox.

His first role went uncredited – he was the student in Mike Nichols` “The Graduate” (1967), with Dustin Hoffman. Before the end of the `60s, Kevin featured in “Narcotics: Pit of Despair” (1967), and “Yours, Mine and Ours” (1968). In 1972 his luck smiled upon him as he was selected for the role of Paramedic Roy DeSoto in the TV series “Emergency”, which lasted until 1979, with s spin-off series also filmed entitled “Emergency +4” which aired between 1973-1974; Kevin appeared in 23 episodes in the same role. He was quite dedicated to the show, as he went on paramedic classes, among other activities that helped him to improve his acting as one of the emergency staff.

The show made him extremely popular, and certainly increased his net worth by a large margin.

After the show ended, he focused more on theater, but returned to the screen in 1987 with the role of Hickey in “Matewan”. Until the end of the `80s he featured in “Eight Men Out” (1988), starring John Cusack and Clifton Games, while in 1989 he had a supporting role next to Jim Belushi and Mel Harris in “K-9”. The same year he appeared in “Road House”, featuring Patrick Swayze and Kelly Lynch in lead roles.From 1990 until 1995, Kevin made around 20 film appearances, some of the most notable ones included “City of Hope” (1991), “Face of a Stranger” (1991), “Newsies” (1992) with Christian Bale and Robert Duvall, “A Man in Uniform” (1993), “What`s Eating Gilbert Grape” (1993) starring Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio and Juliette Lewis, and “The Avenging Angel” (1995). He then made a few brief television appearances, but returned to the big screen in 1998 with the film “Wicnhell”, and continued with roles in “The Darwin Conspiracy” (1999), and “Mumford” (1999). His net worth grew steadily.

Kevin began the `90s with a role in the horror thriller “The Sight” next to Andrew McCarthy, and continued with roles in “Nancy Drew” (2002) and “A Life in Suitcases” (2005). In 2009 he had a role in Patrick Lussier`s “My Bloody Valentine” (2009), while four years later he had a supporting role in “I Am I”, with Simon Helberg and Jason Ritter. Most recently he appeared in five episodes of the TV series “Complications” (2015), and he is also working on the film “Spirit Water”, but the film is yet to receive a release date.

Regarding his personal life, Kevin has been married to Rebecca Ann Fletcher since 1995. Previously, he was married to Mary Lou Seaman from 1968 until 1971; the couple had a daughter, actress Jennifer Tighe.

IMDB Wikipedia $2.5 Million 1.85 m 1944 1944-08-13 Actor American Andrew McCarthy August 13 California Christian Bale Dustin Hoffman Jason Ritter Jennifer Tighe Jim Belushi John Cusack Johnny Depp Juliette Lewis Kelly Lynch Kevin Tighe Kevin Tighe Net Worth Leonardo DiCaprio Los Angeles Mary Lou Seaman m. 1968–1971 Mel Harris Mike Nichols Pasadena City College Pasadena High School Patrick Swayze Rebecca Fletcher Rebecca Tighe m. 1995 Robert Duvall Simon Helberg Sound Department U.S. United States Army University of Southern California

Kevin Tighe Quick Info

Full Name Kevin Tighe
Net Worth $2.5 Million
Date Of Birth August 13, 1944
Place Of Birth Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height 1.85 m
Profession Actor
Education Pasadena High School, Pasadena City College, University of Southern California, United States Army
Nationality American
Spouse Rebecca Tighe (m. 1995), Mary Lou Seaman (m. 1968–1971)
Children Jennifer Tighe
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001798/
Allmusic http://www.allmusic.com/artist/kevin-tighe-mn0001752087
Awards Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
Movies “Emergency” (1972-1979), “What`s Eating Gilbert Grape” (1993), “Another 48 Hrs” (1990), “City of Hope” (1991), “Face of a Stranger” (1991), “Newsies” (1992), “A Man in Uniform” (1993), “What`s Eating Gilbert Grape” (1993), “The Avenging Angel” (1995)
TV Shows Emergency!, Rose Red, Murder One, The Wedsworth-Townsend Act, Emergency +4

Kevin Tighe Quotes

  • [on his professional on- and off-screen chemistry with Julie London and Bobby Troup, who played both Dixie ‘Dix’ McCall, RN & Dr. Joe Early, M.D., respectively]: Working with Julie and Bobby. Never a dull moment. Great wrap parties. The opportunity of working with such a wonderful cast and crew!
  • [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.
  • [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.
  • 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.
  • [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.
  • 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.

Kevin Tighe Important Facts

  • 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.
  • Had a very close relationship with Julie London on Emergency! (1972).
  • Lifelong friend of John Ritter.
  • 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.
  • Through his ex-Emergency! (1972) series’ leads, Julie London and Bobby Troup, Tighe had the honor/privilege of meeting some popular jazz musicians.
  • 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.
  • Best friend of Randolph Mantooth.
  • Best known by the public for his role as Paramedic Roy DeSoto on Emergency! (1972).
  • Like his ex-Emergency! (1972) co-star, Robert Fuller, Tighe also spent time in the US Army.
  • Acting protégé of Julie London.
  • He is the godfather of Kate Mulgrew’s sons.
  • He was best man at the 2002 wedding of his old friend, actor Randolph Mantooth, to Kristen Connors.
  • Father of Jennifer Tighe.

Kevin Tighe Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Spirit Water announced Harvey Henderson Actor
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 2007-2016 TV Series Gregory Searle / Julian Cooper Actor
Complications 2015 TV Series Gary Ellison Actor
Salem 2014 TV Series Giles Corey Actor
I Am I 2013 Gene Actor
Common Law 2012 TV Series Fred Bendek Actor
Lost 2005-2010 TV Series Anthony Cooper Actor
Trauma 2010 TV Series Capt. Cal Channing Actor
Lie to Me 2009 TV Series Fletcher Bellwood Actor
Leverage 2009 TV Series Ian Blackpoole Actor
My Bloody Valentine 2009 Ben Foley Actor
Numb3rs 2008 TV Series Keith Watts Actor
The 4400 2007 TV Series Senator Lenhoff Actor
A Life in Suitcases 2005 William Gottschalk Actor
Today You Die 2005 Video Max Stevens Actor
The Deal 2005 John Cortland Actor
Hello 2005 Short Donald Actor
Law & Order: Criminal Intent 2004 TV Series Dr. Edwin Lindgard Actor
The Tulse Luper Suitcases: Antwerp 2003 Actor
The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story 2003 William Gottschalk Actor
Everwood 2003 TV Series Joe Morris Actor
Fast Food High 2003 Dave Richter Actor
Nancy Drew 2002 TV Movie Coach Jeffries Actor
Strange World 2002 TV Series Jack Cullum Actor
Rose Red 2002 TV Mini-Series Victor Kandinsky Actor
The West Wing 2001 TV Series Gov. Jack Buckland, D-IN Actor
The Sight 2000 TV Movie Jake Actor
Freaks and Geeks 1999-2000 TV Series Mr. Andopolis Actor
Family Law 2000 TV Series Actor
The Big Day 1999 Joe Actor
Mumford 1999 Mr. Crisp Actor
Star Trek: Voyager 1999 TV Series Henry Janeway Actor
The Wetonkawa Flash 1999 Actor
The Darwin Conspiracy 1999 TV Movie Allan Hollingsworth Actor
Winchell 1998 TV Movie William Randolph Hearst Actor
The Outer Limits 1998 TV Series General Actor
The 119 1997 TV Movie Battalion Chief Kieran Ryan Actor
ER 1997 TV Series Sgt. Pete Mattimore Actor
In Cold Blood 1996 TV Mini-Series Herbert Clutter Actor
Race the Sun 1996 Jack Fryman Actor
The Single Guy 1996 TV Series Jack Blake Actor
Chicago Hope 1995 TV Series Harry Kincaid Actor
Murder One 1995 TV Series David Blalock Actor
Scorpion Spring 1995 California County Sheriff Rawley Gill Actor
The Ticket 1995 Short Mr. Kessler Actor
Jade 1995 D.A. Arnold Clifford Actor
Escape to Witch Mountain 1995 TV Movie Sheriff Bronson Actor
The Avenging Angel 1995 TV Movie Benjamin Rigby Actor
Under Suspicion 1994 TV Series Bob Phillips Actor
Men of War 1994 Colonel Merrick Actor
Double Cross 1994 Video Brian Cody Actor
Betrayal of Trust 1994 TV Movie Bill Carroll Actor
Geronimo: An American Legend 1993 Brig. Gen. Nelson Miles Actor
What’s Eating Gilbert Grape 1993 Ken Carver Actor
Caught in the Act 1993/I TV Movie Police Detective Actor
A Man in Uniform 1993 Frank Actor
Better Off Dead 1993 TV Movie D.A. John Byron Actor
School Ties 1992 Coach McDevitt Actor
Yesterday Today 1992 TV Movie Mike Actor
Newsies 1992 Snyder Actor
Face of a Stranger 1991 TV Movie Richard Actor
City of Hope 1991 O’Brien Actor
Bright Angel 1990 The Man Actor
Perry Mason: The Case of the Defiant Daughter 1990 TV Movie Steven Elliott Actor
Another 48 Hrs. 1990 Blake Wilson Actor
Tales from the Crypt 1990 TV Series Sam Forney Actor
Murder, She Wrote 1990 TV Series Lt. Moynihan Actor
Road House 1989 Tilghman Actor
Lost Angels 1989 Dr. Gaeyl Actor
K-9 1989 Lyman Actor
Eight Men Out 1988 Joseph ‘Sport’ Sullivan Actor
CBS Summer Playhouse 1987 TV Series Insp John Fernack Actor
Matewan 1987 Hickey Actor
CBS Library 1981 TV Series Actor
The Love Boat 1980 TV Series Chris Actor
Emergency! 1972-1979 TV Series Paramedic Roy DeSoto Actor
The Rebels 1979 TV Movie Thomas Jefferson Actor
The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries 1978 TV Series Steve Actor
Cos 1976 TV Series Neighbor Actor
Ellery Queen 1976 TV Series Detective Jim Millay Actor
Emergency +4 1973-1974 TV Series Fireman Roy DeSoto Actor
Sierra 1974 TV Series Fireman Roy DeSoto Actor
The Six Million Dollar Man 1974 TV Series Root Actor
Adam-12 1972 TV Series Roy DeSoto Actor
The Immortal 1970 TV Series Steve Adkins Actor
Bonanza 1970 TV Series Krulak Actor
Yours, Mine and Ours 1968 Extra (uncredited) Actor
Narcotics: Pit of Despair 1967 Short John Scott Actor
The Graduate 1967 Showering Student (uncredited) Actor
Emergency! 1974-1976 TV Series 4 episodes Director
Emergency! 1973-1976 TV Series stunts – 4 episodes Stunts
Emergency! 1977 TV Series written by – 1 episode Writer
Memories of Midnight 1991 TV Movie production accountant: USA Miscellaneous
I Thought You’d Be Bigger: The Making of ‘Road House’ 2016 Video documentary Self
Pretty Good for a Blind White Boy: The Music of ‘Road House’ 2016 Video documentary Himself Self
Remembering Patrick Swayze 2016 Video documentary Himself Self
Independent Lens 2013 TV Series documentary Self
America on Stage 2013 Documentary Himself Self
The Mountain Runners 2012 Documentary Narration (voice) Self
Good Morning America 1986 TV Series Himself Self
Battle of the Network Stars 1976 TV Special Himself – NBC Team Self
Dinah! 1975-1976 TV Series Himself Self
The Rich Little Show 1976 TV Series Himself Self
The Hollywood Squares 1975 TV Series Himself – Panelist Self
An Unsafe Place: Making ‘Men of War’ 2016 Video documentary short Colonel Merrick Archive Footage

Kevin Tighe Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie Category
1993 Genie Genie Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role I Love a Man in Uniform (1993) Won
1993 Genie Genie Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role I Love a Man in Uniform (1993) Nominated