Ken Wahl

Ken Wahl

actor, writer, director

Ken Wahl was born on Oct 31, 1954 in USA. Ken Wahl's big-screen debut came with The Wanderers directed by Philip Kaufman in 1979, strarring Richie. Ken Wahl is known for Wiseguy directed by Bill Corcoran, Jonathan Banks stars as Frank McPike and Jim Byrnes as Daniel Benjamin 'Lifeguard' Burroughs. Ken Wahl has got 1 awards and 3 nominations so far. The most recent award Ken Wahl achieved is Golden Globes, USA. The upcoming new movie Ken Wahl plays is Search for Grace which will be released on May 17, 1994.

Ken Wahl is award-winning actor, most known for his Golden Globe starring role in the ground-breaking, critically acclaimed, CBS crime drama Un flic dans la mafia (1987). He entered acting without experience or aspirations. In 1979, Ken was set to be a walk-on in director Philip Kaufman's movie Les seigneurs (1979), and Kaufman spotted a talent and cast him in the lead role. Several TV and movie roles followed, including a co-starring role with Paul Newman in Le Policeman (1981). Never fond of fame or the spotlight, Wahl responded with a cringe to a "US Magazine" cover story calling him "Sexiest Man on TV". He was forced to retire in 1996 due to disability caused by a broken neck and severe spinal column injury suffered in 1992.Ken was married to Corinne Alphen-Wahl (1983-1991). Ken is currently married to Shane Barbi (1997-). He now helps veterans suffering with PTSD with shelter pets for therapy.

  • Birthday

    Oct 31, 1954
  • Place of Birth

    Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Also known

    Кен Вол, 肯‧瓦爾

Known For

Awards

1 wins & 3 nominations

Golden Globes, USA
1990
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama
Winner - Golden Globe

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