Kelly Connell

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Kelly Connell
Born (1956-06-09) June 9, 1956 (age 68)
Seneca Falls, New York, U.S.
Occupation(s)Film, stage and television actor
Years active1982–present

Kelly Connell (born June 9, 1956) [1] [2] is an American film, stage and television actor. He is perhaps best known for playing Dr. Carter Pike in the American family drama television series Picket Fences . [3]

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Life and career

Connell was born in Seneca Falls, New York. [1] He attended Cayuga Community College. [2]

Connell began his career in 1982, appearing in the stage play The Butter and Egg Man. [2] He appeared in such other plays as The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 , [4] [5] Love Labour's Lost, Neon Psalms and Caligula. [6]

Later in his career, Connell appeared in numerous television programs including The Practice , [7] Wings , Buffy the Vampire Slayer , Murphy Brown , Chicago Hope , Night Court and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air . He also appeared in numerous films such as Cocktail (as a guy in a bar), [8] Thirteen Days , Hot Shots! , Hot Shots! Part Deux , Longtime Companion and Jack the Bear . [1]

In 1992, Connell starred in the new ABC family drama television series Picket Fences , playing Dr. Carter Pike. After the series ended in 1996, [3] he made a voice appearance in the Nickelodeon series Aaahh!!! Real Monsters . [9]

In 1998, Connell played the role of Ulysses S. Grant in the UPN miniseries The Secret Diary of Desmond Pfeiffer . [10] [11]

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