Kevin Tighe’s net worth is reported to be $2.5 Million. Born as Jon Kevin Fishburn on 13th August 1944 in Los Angeles, California USA, Tighe is a stage and screen actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Paramedic Roy DeSoto in the TV series “Emergency” (1972-1979), Ken Carver in the film “What`s Eating Gilbert Grape” (1993), and Blake Wilson in “Another 48 Hrs” (1990). Tighe’s career started in 1967.
According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Tighe`s net worth is as high as $2.5 million, earned through his career in the entertainment industry, during which he has made over 80 film and TV appearances. In addition to his screen work, Tighe has a substantial background in theater which includes productions such as “Curse of the Starving Class”, “Other Desert Cities”, “A Skull in Connemara”, and “A Reckoning”, among others.
Tighe grew up in nearby Pasadena, where he started his acting career by auditioning for roles at the Pasadena Playhouse. He attended Pasadena High School and later Pasadena City College before enrolling at the University of Southern California. After graduation, he served in the United States Army, stationed at Fort Knox.
Tighe’s first credited role was in Mike Nichols’ “The Graduate” (1967), co-starring Dustin Hoffman. In 1972, he landed the role of Paramedic Roy DeSoto in the TV series “Emergency”, which ran until 1979 and even had a spin-off series entitled “Emergency +4”. Tighe’s popularity soared with the success of the show, significantly augmenting his net worth.
Following the conclusion of “Emergency,” Tighe turned his focus to theater, later returning to screen in 1987 with a role in “Matewan”. Throughout the late ’80s and ’90s, he featured in numerous films such as “Eight Men Out” (1988), “K-9” (1989), “Road House” (1989), “Newsies” (1992), and “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape” (1993). Furthermore, he has appeared in television series such as “Lost” (2005-2010), “ER” (1997), and “Salem” (2014).
Tighe married Rebecca Ann Fletcher in 1995, and was previously married to Mary Lou Seaman from 1968 to 1971. Tighe’s daughter, Jennifer Tighe, is also an actress. Tighe’s net worth is further bolstered by royalties from his appearances in film and television.
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