Born in New York City, New York, USA, Kevin Dobson became one of North America's most celebrated Actors during the Greatest Generation era.
Kevin Patrick Dobson is an American film and television actor, best known for his roles as Detective Bobby Crocker, the trusted protege of Lt. Theo Kojak (played by Telly Savalas) in the CBS crime drama Kojak, and as M. Patrick "Mack" MacKenzie in the soap opera Knots Landing. After a brief appearance in the 1971 film Klute, and small acting roles on TV series such as The Mod Squad, Emergency! and Cannon, Dobson signed a contract with Universal Studios in 1972. This led to his role of Det. Bobby Crocker, Lt. Theo Kojak's young partner, in the TV series Kojak, opposite Telly Savalas.
| Metric | Kevin Dobson | Avg Actor | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 77 | 53 | +24 yrs |
| Career length | 59 yrs | ~35 yrs | +24 yrs |
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Also known as: K. Dobson, Kev Dobson