Kevin Dobson

Kevin Dobson made a name for himself on TV when he starred in several TV shows like the two most prominent,  Kojak and Knots LandingBefore he decided to make a career out of acting, Dobson was a soldier and railroad conductor. He tried his hand in acting back in the latter part of the 1960s, and his perseverance landed him several roles such as in One Life to Live, The Doctors, Emergency!, The Mod Squad, as well as Cannon. However, it was in Kojak that landed his first-ever starring role as Detective Bobby Crocker. He played the role with Telly Savalas, who played Lieutenant Theo Kojak. The show ran for five seasons.

He became part of Knots Landing when it aired for its fourth season, then went back to reunite with the cast for a film about the same TV show. His investments were mostly on improving his craft as an actor. He became a staple in many soap operas, which included Days of Our Lives. He also appeared in House of Lies, Hawaii Five-O, and Anger Management. 

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