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James Troesh(1956-2011)

  • Actor
  • Writer
  • Director
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James Troesh
A hilarious sitcom about day in the life of quadriplegic actor/writer/producer Jim Troesh. Jim's biggest obstacles are the people who surround him. It is "Curb Your Enthusiasm" in a wheelchair. In this trailer, Jim pitches his TV pilot to a clueless network executive played by two-time Emmy Award winner Bryan Cranston.
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The Hollywood Quad (2008)
57 Videos
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Jim is a quadriplegic actor/writer, one of a handful in the business. He started in radio, moved into acting/writing and never looked back. He loves both acting and writing so much he would be hard pressed to choose between them.

He is a highly-skilled improvisor, the only quadriplegic improvisor in the business. He trained with Avery Schreiber, Theatersports, and Off The Wall, and performed for a year and a half in The Moving Targets, a political satire/sketch comedy/improv troupe he also co-produced and wrote for.

Jim hosts/writes/produces a podcast series "The Hollywood Quad", a laugh out loud look at his journey toward success in Hollywood. It's fast growing in popularity and can be found all over the Internet at keywords Hollywood Quad.
BornNovember 13, 1956
DiedOctober 1, 2011(54)
BornNovember 13, 1956
DiedOctober 1, 2011(54)
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Known for

Jean-Claude La Marre in Color of the Cross (2006)
Color of the Cross
2.9
  • Writer(as Jim Troesh)
  • 2006
The Hollywood Quad
8.0
TV Movie
  • Jim
  • 2008
George Takei, James Cawley, and John M. Kelley in Star Trek Phase II (2004)
Star Trek Phase II
6.8
TV Series
  • Art Department(as Jim Troesh)
Michael Landon in Highway to Heaven (1984)
Highway to Heaven
6.9
TV Series
  • Scotty Wilson

Credits

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Actor



  • The Hollywood Quad
    8.0
    TV Movie
    • Jim
    • 2008
  • Special Unit
    7.9
    TV Movie
    • Mick (as Jim Troesh)
    • 2006
  • Candice Bergen, William Shatner, and James Spader in Boston Legal (2004)
    Boston Legal
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Man (uncredited)
    • 2006
  • Henry Czerny in Notes from Underground (1995)
    Notes from Underground
    6.3
    • The Boss
    • 1995
  • Rise and Walk: The Dennis Byrd Story (1994)
    Rise and Walk: The Dennis Byrd Story
    6.2
    TV Movie
    • Mr. Montrose
    • 1994
  • Michael Landon in Highway to Heaven (1984)
    Highway to Heaven
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Scotty Wilson
    • 1984–1986
  • Keith Carradine, Mare Winningham, and Huckleberry Fox in A Winner Never Quits (1986)
    A Winner Never Quits
    6.9
    TV Movie
    • Nolan
    • 1986
  • Ernest Borgnine, Jan-Michael Vincent, and Alex Cord in Airwolf (1984)
    Airwolf
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Roy Starky
    • 1985

Writer



  • The Hollywood Quad
    8.0
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 2008
  • Jean-Claude La Marre in Color of the Cross (2006)
    Color of the Cross
    2.9
    • written by (as Jim Troesh)
    • 2006
  • Michael Landon in Highway to Heaven (1984)
    Highway to Heaven
    6.9
    TV Series
    • story by
    • 1985

Director



  • The Hollywood Quad
    8.0
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 2008

Videos57

"The Hollywood Quad"
Full Movie 25:57
"The Hollywood Quad"
"The Hollywood Quad"
Clip 1:17
"The Hollywood Quad"
"The Hollywood Quad"
Clip 1:17
"The Hollywood Quad"
Highway To Heaven: The Hero
Trailer 1:06
Highway To Heaven: The Hero
Highway To Heaven: Season 4
Trailer 0:56
Highway To Heaven: Season 4
Highway To Heaven: Oh Lucky Man
Trailer 1:10
Highway To Heaven: Oh Lucky Man
Highway To Heaven: Jonathan Smith Goes To Washington
Trailer 2:00
Highway To Heaven: Jonathan Smith Goes To Washington

Personal details

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  • Official sites
    • Official Blog
    • Official Site
  • Alternative names
    • James Troesch
  • Born
    • November 13, 1956
    • Whittier, California, USA
  • Died
    • October 1, 2011
    • Burbank, California, USA(respiratory failure)
  • Spouse
    • Theresa TroeshJune 28, 1980 - ? (divorced)
  • Other works
    Commercial for Ameritech
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article
    • 1 Pictorial

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    When he was 14, while attempting to hook up an antenna to a home-built radio tower on the roof of his family home, Jim accidentally made contact with a power line. The resulting power surge sent 240,000 volts through his body, breaking his neck which rendered him a Quadriplegic and knocking him off the 30-foot-high roof. He was unconscious for days and remained in the hospital about a year before he was sent home.
  • Quotes
    Never, never, never give up!
  • Nickname
    • Jim

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