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Revision as of 06:33, 10 May 2024
James Troesh | |
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| Born | November 12, 1956 |
| Died | October 1, 2011 (aged 54) |
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| Notable work | Highway to Heaven |
James Troesh, also known as Jim Troesh (1956–2011) was an actor, screenwriter and entertainment industry disability advocate.
He was paralyzed at the age of 14 following an accident in the family home, which rendered him quadriplegic for the remainder of his life, making him one of very few quadriplegic actors to be successful in the entertainment industry and the first quadriplegic actor to ever join the Screen Actors Guild.[1][2]
He was a writer and actor for the TV series Highway to Heaven (1984–89).[2][3] Other TV appearances include Airwolf, Boston Legal, and the TV movie Rise and Walk: The Dennis Byrd Story.[2][4]
He died from respiratory failure in 2011.
References
- ^ "Jim Troesh, Actor, Writer and Disability Activist". emmys.com. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
- ^ a b c McNary, Dave (2011-10-08). "Jim Troesh dies at 54". Variety. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
- ^ McGuire, Carolyn (20 February 1985). "A True Story Takes 'Highway'". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
- ^ Mike Barnes (7 October 2011). "Quadriplegic Actor Jim Troesh Dies at 54". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
External links
- James Troesh at IMDb