Biography
An American-born actor long in Canada, Jim Byrnes is best known for playing 'Lifeguard', the communications expert and link to the "organization" on the CBS series "Wiseguy" (1987-1990), and as Joe Dawson, one of The Mortals tracking The Immortals on "Highlander" (syndicated, from 1993-98). A handsome man, often bearded, Byrnes lost both his legs when, while helping push a stalled truck on a highway, he was hit from behind by a car. After …
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Career Milestones
| Played Joe Dawson on "Highlander: The Series" (syndicated) | ||
| Returned to St Louis for physical therapy after his accident | ||
| Studied for the priesthood for a period | ||
1964 | Began acting at age 15 in Shakespeare in the Park productions in St Louis, MO (date approximate) | |
1969 | Moved to Toronto, Canada | |
1971 | Relocated to Vancouver, Canada | |
1972 | Lost both legs in highway accident (February 26) | |
1978 | Moved back to Canada | |
1981 | Formed blues band, The Jim Byrnes Band, which played in Canada | |
1987 | Co-starred in the NBC miniseries "Hands of a Stranger" miniseries | |
1987 | Played 'Lifeguard' on "Wiseguy" (CBS) | |
1988 | TV-movie debut in "The Red Spider" (CBS) | |
1990 | Did voice for the syndicated "Dragon Warriors" | |
1990 | Was regular on the short-lived syndicated series "Neon Rider" | |
1993 | Had featured role as a musician in the Canadian film "Harmony Cats" | |
1995 | Released album, "That River" | |
1996 | Reprised role of 'Lifeguard' in the ABC TV-movie "Wiseguy" | |