Kevin Dobson
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Kevin Patrick Dobson (born on March 18, 1943 in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York) is an American film and television actor of Irish descent, who is primarily known for his roles in soap operas and television. He is best known for his roles as Telly Savalas's young trusted partner, Det. Bobby Crocker, on the popular 1970s TV crime drama Kojak, and as Michele Lee's charming attorney and husband, M. Patrick "Mack" McKenzie, on the popular 1980s soap opera, Knots Landing - a role he played from 1982 until the series' end in 1993. Dobson premiered on Days Of Our Lives as Mickey Horton on April 1, 2008.
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| Born | March 18, 1943 Jackson Heights, Queens, New York, USA |
| Spouse(s) | Susan Dobson (1968-present) |
[edit] Biography
Before embarking on an acting career, Dobson worked as a trainman, brakeman and conductor for the Long Island Railroad.
After small acting roles on TV series such as The Mod Squad and Cannon, Dobson auditioned for and won the role of Det. Bobby Crocker on the TV series Kojak, after he signed a contract with Universal Studios in 1972. It was mentioned in a 2005 interview on TV Land that just before Kojak aired, Dobson was actually a longtime friend of Savalas's, and having watched the movies, since he was in college. He also mentioned that he would borrowed his friend's suit, jacket and underwear to come to the auditions. He remained with Kojak for its entire run from 1973 to 1978. After the show's cancellation, Dobson kept in touch with Savalas and they maintained a close, personal friendship until Savalas's death on January 22, 1994. On an Entertainment Tonight interview in 2002, it was mentioned that Dobson enjoyed working with Savalas during the series, sharing a close bond with him on and off the set.
Dobson starred in the Tony Award winning Play ART at the Royal George Theater in Chicago. He originated the role of Steve Gallop in the world premiere of the American Theatre Critics Association nominated stage play "If it was Easy..." at The 7Stages Theater in Atlanta, GA among other stage roles across the country.
From 1981-1982, Dobson starred as the title character on the CBS TV series Shannon, about a police officer and single father. The series failed to win substantial ratings and was cancelled after nine episodes. The following season, he landed the role of M. Patrick "Mack" MacKenzie on Knots Landing, which made his career even more successful. During his hiatus on the series, he was reunited with Savalas on the 1990 TV movie, Kojak: It's Always Something. Dobson also appeared on the syndicated F/X: The Series for one season, playing Detective Leo McCarthy in 1996-97, and on the hit daytime drama series, One Life to Live and The Bold and the Beautiful.
Dobson served twice as Chairman of the National Salute To Hospitalized Veterans, having been a soldier himself. He has been widely acclaimed by veterans organizations for his service to help hospitalized veterans, receiving the Silver Helmet Peace Award and the American Legion Award.
He married his wife Susan in 1968 and they have three children.
Kevin Dobson is currently starring with Richard Thomas in the stage production of "12 Angry Men" which can be seen as of 3/08 at the Orange County Performing Arts Center in Costa Mesa California.
