Kevin Brophy

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Kevin M. Brophy (born November 1, 1953) is an American film and TV actor.

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Brophy was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is best known for his portrayal of the title character in Lucan (1977-78). He appeared with his wife, Amy, in the 1994 film The Magic of the Golden Bear: Goldy III. [1]

Illinois-based Ray Fulk, a man who died in July 2012 at the age of 71, bequeathed half of his estate to the actor in his will, the other half going to his former Hell Night castmate and The Young and the Restless star Peter Barton, despite never meeting them. [2] Fulk, who had no family of his own, was a fan of both actors. [1]

Partial filmography

Selected TV guest appearances

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References

  1. 1 2 Kim, Susanna (9 February 2013). "Illinois Man Leaves Estate to Two Actors He Never Met". ABC News . Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  2. Miska, Brad (9 February 2015). "Man Leaves 'Hell Night' Actors $1M Estate". Bloody Disgusting . Retrieved 5 May 2023.