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This beefy, genial-looking character actor was born John Kevin Fishburn in Los Angeles. Performing as a child from age 10, Tighe initially attended Pasadena City College. He later obtained a Masters Degree in Theater, then taught drama at USC. Living Bohemian-style out of a suitcase after he decided to pursue acting professionally... See full bio »

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Filmography

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2013 I Am I
Gene
 
2012 Common Law (TV series)
Fred Bendek
In-Laws vs. Outlaws (2012) … Fred Bendek
 
2011 Marrow
Priest (uncredited) (unconfirmed)
 
2005-2010 Lost (TV series)
Anthony Cooper
The Candidate (2010) … Anthony Cooper
The Brig (2007) … Anthony Cooper
Lockdown (2006) … Anthony Cooper
Orientation (2005) … Anthony Cooper
 
2010 Trauma (TV series)
Capt. Cal Channing
'13' (2010) … Capt. Cal Channing
 
2009 Lie to Me (TV series)
Fletcher Bellwood
Undercover (2009) … Fletcher Bellwood
 
2009 Leverage (TV series)
Ian Blackpoole
 
2008 Numb3rs (TV series)
Keith Watts
Charlie Don't Surf (2008) … Keith Watts
 
2007 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV series)
Julian Cooper
Avatar (2007) … Julian Cooper
 
2007 The 4400 (TV series)
Senator Lenhoff
 
2005 Today You Die (video)
Max Stevens
 
2005 The Deal
John Cortland
 
2005 Hello (short)
Donald
 
2004 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (TV series)
Dr. Edwin Lindgard
D.A.W. (2004) … Dr. Edwin Lindgard
 
2003 Everwood (TV series)
Joe Morris
Episode 20 (2003) … Joe Morris
 
2003 Fast Food High
Dave Richter
 
2002 Nancy Drew (TV movie)
Coach Jeffries
 
2002 Strange World (TV series)
Jack Cullum
The Devil Still Holds My Hand (2002) … Jack Cullum
 
2002 Rose Red (TV mini-series)
Victor Kandinsky
 
2001 The West Wing (TV series)
Gov. Jack Buckland, D-IN
On the Day Before (2001) … Gov. Jack Buckland, D-IN
 
2001 The Big Day
Joe
 
2000 The Sight (TV movie)
Jake
 
1999-2000 Freaks and Geeks (TV series)
Mr. Andopolis
 
2000 Family Law (TV series)
Metamorphosis (2000)
 
1999 Mumford
Mr. Crisp
 
1999 Star Trek: Voyager (TV series)
Henry Janeway
11:59 (1999) … Henry Janeway
 
1999 The Darwin Conspiracy (TV movie)
Allan Hollingsworth
 
1998 Winchell (TV movie)
William Randolph Hearst
 
1998 The Outer Limits (TV series)
General
Final Exam (1998) … General
 
1997 ER (TV series)
Sgt. Pete Mattimore
Fortune's Fools (1997) … Sgt. Pete Mattimore
 
1997 The 119 (TV movie)
Battalion Chief Kieran Ryan
 
1996 In Cold Blood (TV movie)
Herbert Clutter
 
1996 Scorpion Spring
California County Sheriff Rawley Gill
 
1996 Race the Sun
Jack Fryman
 
1996 The Single Guy (TV series)
Jack Blake
Rival (1996) … Jack Blake
 
1995 Chicago Hope (TV series)
Harry Kincaid
 
1995 Murder One (TV series)
David Blalock
Chapter Six (1995) … David Blalock
Chapter Five (1995) … David Blalock
Chapter Four (1995) … David Blalock
Chapter Three (1995) … David Blalock
Chapter Two (1995) … David Blalock
 
1995 The Ticket (short)
Mr. Kessler
 
1995 Jade
Dist. Atty. Arnold Clifford
 
1995 Escape to Witch Mountain (TV movie)
Sheriff Bronson
 
1995 The Avenging Angel (TV movie)
Benjamin Rigby
 
1994 Under Suspicion (TV series)
Bob Phillips
Wife Abuse/Murder: Part 2 (1994) … Bob Phillips
 
1994 Double Cross (video)
Brian Cody
 
1994 Betrayal of Trust (TV movie)
Bill Carroll
 
1993/I Caught in the Act (TV movie)
Police Detective
 
1993 I Love a Man in Uniform
Frank
 
1993 Better Off Dead (TV movie)
D.A. John Byron
 
1992 School Ties
Coach McDevitt
 
1992 Yesterday Today (TV movie)
Mike
 
1992 Newsies
Snyder
 
1991 Face of a Stranger (TV movie)
Richard
 
1991 City of Hope
O'Brien
 
1990 Bright Angel
The Man
 
1990 Perry Mason: The Case of the Defiant Daughter (TV movie)
Steven Elliott
 
1990 Another 48 Hrs.
Blake Wilson
 
1990 Tales from the Crypt (TV series)
Sam Forney
Cutting Cards (1990) … Sam Forney
 
1990 Murder, She Wrote (TV series)
Lt. Moynihan
How to Make a Killing Without Really Trying (1990) … Lt. Moynihan
 
1989 Road House
Tilghman
 
1989 Lost Angels
Dr. Gaeyl
 
1989 K-9
Lyman
 
1988 Eight Men Out
Joseph 'Sport' Sullivan
 
1987 CBS Summer Playhouse (TV series)
Insp John Fernack
 
1987 Matewan
Hickey
 
1980 The Love Boat (TV series)
Chris
 
1972-1979 Emergency! (TV series)
Paramedic Roy DeSoto / Fireman Roy DeSoto / Firefighter Roy DeSoto
 
1979 The Rebels (TV movie)
Thomas Jefferson
 
1978 The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (TV series)
Steve
The Last Kiss of Summer: Part 2 (1978) … Steve
The Last Kiss of Summer: Part 1 (1978) … Steve
 
1976 Cos (TV series)
Neighbor
Episode dated 10 October 1976 (1976) … Neighbor
 
1976 Ellery Queen (TV series)
Detective Jim Millay
The Adventure of Caesar's Last Sleep (1976) … Detective Jim Millay
 
1973-1974 Emergency +4 (TV series)
Fireman Roy DeSoto
Blast Off (1974) … Fireman Roy DeSoto
 
1974 Sierra (TV series)
Fireman Roy DeSoto
 
1974 The Six Million Dollar Man (TV series)
Root
The Last of the Fourth of Julys (1974) … Root
 
1972 Adam-12 (TV series)
Fireman Roy DeSoto
 
1970 Bonanza (TV series)
Krulak
The Weary Willies (1970) … Krulak
 
1968 Yours, Mine and Ours
Extra (uncredited)
 
1967 The Graduate
Extra (uncredited)
 
1967 Narcotics: Pit of Despair (short)
John Scott
 
Show ShowDirector (1 title)
1974-1976 Emergency! (TV series)
Fair Fight (1976)
Equipment (1975)
Gossip (1974)
Inventions (1974)
 
Show ShowStunts (1 title)
1973-1976 Emergency! (TV series) (stunts - 4 episodes)
Grateful (1976) (stunts)
The Old Engine Cram (1975) (stunts)
Transition (1975) (stunts - uncredited)
The Promise (1973) (stunts - uncredited)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (1 title)
1991 Memories of Midnight (TV movie) (production accountant: USA)
 
Show ShowWriter (1 title)
1977 Emergency! (TV series)
All Night Long (1977) (written by)
 
Show ShowSelf (7 titles)
2013 America on Stage (documentary)
Himself
 
2012 The Mountain Runners (documentary)
Narration
 
1986 Good Morning America (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 9 July 1986 (1986) … Himself
 
1976 Battle of the Network Stars (TV special)
Himself - NBC Team
 
1976 The Rich Little Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.5 (1976) … Himself
 
1975 Dinah! (TV series)
Himself
Episode #2.73 (1975) … Himself
 
1975 The Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Guest Appearance
Episode dated 6 October 1975 (1975) … Guest Appearance
 

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Personal Details

Other 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). See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Interview  | See more »

Height:

6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

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. See more »

Trivia:

Acting mentor was Julie London. See more »

Star Sign:

Leo