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Jim Knobeloch

Jim Knobeloch
Born
James Joseph Knobeloch

(1950-03-18) March 18, 1950 (age 74)
Belleville, Illinois, U.S.
Alma materSouthern Illinois University
Ohio State University
OccupationActor
SpouseBeth Sullivan (divorced)
Children2

James Joseph Knobeloch (born March 18, 1950) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Jake Slicker on the television series Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993–98). Since 2001, Knobeloch has lived and worked in Australia.[1]

Early life and education

Knobeloch was born in Belleville, Illinois, US. He graduated from Southern Illinois University, earning Bachelors degrees in theater and art, and earned a Masters of Fine Art at Ohio State University.[2]

Career

Knobeloch appeared in several off-Broadway plays, and starred in a touring production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Between 1978 and 1979 he was an actor for “Albee Directs Albee”, a touring series of Edward Albee plays directed by the playwright himself. Knobeloch also co-founded the Mirror Repertory Company, now The Mirror Theater Ltd.[2]

He made his film debut in Michael Cimino’s Western epic Heaven's Gate. He played a recurring guest spot as District Attorney Duncan Watts on the television legal drama The Trials of Rosie O'Neill.

In 1993, he was cast as Jake Slicker on the show Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (replacing Colm Meaney from the pilot), and became a principal member of the show for all six seasons.

Since taking up residency in Australia in 2001, he has appeared in a number of Australian films and television series.

He appeared as a studio executive in Peter Jackson’s King Kong, and in 2012 he starred as Dr. Belfort in Predestination[3] He later appeared in the Adult Swim series Smiling Friends.

Knobeloch has appeared in a number of Australian television series including The Saddle Club, Angry Boys and Australia on Trial, a three-part ABC Television series featuring re-enactments of historical events. The episode of Australia on Trial in which Knobeloch appeared centred on the Myall Creek massacre, where he played magistrate Robert Scott.[4] Knobeloch appears as Texan Jim in The BBQ.[5] He plays the role of an American father on the Australian television comedy series Superwog.

Personal life

Knobeloch was formerly married to Beth Sullivan, an American film and television writer and producer, best known as the creator of the long-running CBS series Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, in which Knobeloch appeared.[6] They have two children.

Knobeloch has been a permanent resident of Australia since 2001.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Jim Knobeloch - CMC - Creative Media Careers". www.cmctalent.com.au. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  2. ^ a b "The DQ Times- Jim Knobeloch Biography". thedqtimes.com. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  3. ^ Predestination: Full Cast & Crew, IMDb. Accessed 4 March 2018.
  4. ^ "Australia on Trial: Episode Guide". Australian Television Information Archive. Retrieved 4 March 2018 – via australiantelevision.net.
  5. ^ "Australia's biggest entertainers to star in The BBQ". medianet.com.au. 23 January 2017. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
  6. ^ a b No. A126696: Sullivan Vs. Knobeloch, Court of Appeals, California, filed 8 July 2010. Retrieved from leagle.com 4 March 2018.


Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Knobeloch