Kevin Dobson

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Kevin P. 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.

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. Dobson 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 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.

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 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.

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.

According to the March 25, 2008 issue of Soap Opera Digest, in 2008 Dobson will join the cast of Days Of Our Lives in the role of "Mickey Horton".

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