Ken Kercheval

Reprised the role of Cliff Barnes for the TV-movie "reunion", "Dallas: J.R. Returns"

Underwent surgery to remove half of his left lung, which was infected with cancer

Starred in a Hollywood stage revival of the play, "Twelve Angry Men", the first production stage at the then-new Henry Fonda Theater

Earliest TV-movies included "Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys"; also acted on first miniseres, "The Adams Chronicles"

Made feature debut in a supporting role in the film, "Pretty Poison"

Played Nick in the acclaimed Broadway production of Edward Albee's drama, "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"

Made television debut on an episode of the drama series, "The Defenders" (date approximate)

Made first major stage appearance in a revival of the drama, "Dead End" at New York's 41st Street Theatre

Grew up in Clinton, Indiana

Played Cliff Barnes on the long-running CBS primetime soap opera, "Dallas"

Regularly acted as one of the co-hosts for a series of parades televised by CBS, included Cotton Bowl, Tournament of Roses and Easter parades