Rob Estes

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Biography

His smooth operator persona led to his being cast on one the 1990s biggest cultural touchstones, "Melrose Place" (Fox, 1992-99), in which he starred as restaurateur Kyle McBride on the hit primetime soap. Included in the attractive "Melrose" cast was Estes' wife Josie Bissett, with whom he had fallen in love and married after meeting in 1991. Although the couple was together for more than a decade, their surprising 2006 split paved the way for …
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Job Title

Actor, Producer

Born

Robert Estes on July 22, 1963 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Career Milestones

2009

Nominated for the 2009 Teen Choice Award for Choice TV: Parental Unit

2008

Cast as patriarch, Harry Wilson on "90210" (CW) a contemporary spin-off of the 90s series "Beverly Hills, 90210"; left after two seasons

2007

Portrayed Lieutenant Tom Hogan in the ABC police drama "Women's Murder Club"

2006

Had a recurring role on "CSI: Miami" (CBS) as Nick Townsend, the abusive ex-husband of Natalia Boa Vista

2006

Played a San Francisco detective on the ABC crime show "The Evidence"

2005

Co-starred with real life wife, Josie Bissett in the ABC Family movie "I Do, They Don't"

2000

Played the recurring role of John Hemming on the NBC family drama "Providence"

1999

Became series regular on the NBC sitcom "Suddenly Susan" as a love interest to Brooke Shields' character

1996

Joined season five of the FOX primetime drama "Melrose Place" as restaurateur Kyle McBride; also directed episodes

1994

Played Mike Hammer in the CBS TV-movie "Come Die With Me"

1990

Gained widespread recognition for his role as Sergeant Chris Lorenzo in "Silk Stalkings" (CBS and USA Network); also directed episodes

1988

Made feature film debut in "Uninvited"

1987

Made TV-movie debut in "Foreign Exchange" (ABC)

1986

First regular series role was as Glen Gallagher on the NBC daytime drama "Days of Our Lives"

1985

First TV role, a bit part in the CBS Schoolbreak special "Have You Tried Talking to Patty?"

Decided to pursue acting while training to be a stunt double