Kevin Sorbo

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Biography

Getting his start as a male model, Sorbo first attracted attention with a memorable appearance in a 1992 PSA for HIV awareness. Early dramatic roles came in the form of TV movies like "Condition: Critical" (NBC, 1992) and guest spots on such series as "The Commish" (ABC, 1991-95). Everything changed for Sorbo when he landed the role of a lifetime as the Greek demigod in producer Sam Raimi's "Hercules and the Amazon Women" (syndicated, 1994), …
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Job Title

Actor, Producer, Writer

Born

Kevin David Sorbo on September 24, 1958 in Mound, Minnesota, USA

Career Milestones

2008

Co-starred in the spoof/parody "Meet the Spartans"

2007

Co-starred in the direct-to-video sequel "Walking Tall: Lone Justice"

2006

Cast in a recurring role on the final season of "The O.C" (Fox)

2000

Starred in the syndicated sci-fi series "Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda"

1996

Accepted seven-figure salary to star in feature film "Kull, the Conqueror"

1995

Starred in syndicated series "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys"

1993

Lost role of Superman to Dean Cain

1993

Made TV guest-starring debut in episode of "Murder, She Wrote" (CBS)

1992

Had first co-starring role in busted pilot "Condition Critical" (NBC)

1987

Arrived in Hollywood

Made numerous TV commercials in Europe and US

Moved to Europe and began to model

Quit college and joined Dallas theatre group