Kevin Dobson, TV, Film & Soap Star, Dead at Age 77

Kevin Dobson, a TV/movie actor and director died at the age of 77 on September 6, according to a Facebook post from the United Veterans Council of San Joaquin County.

Dobson was well-known for his roles in the TV series’ “Kojak” and “Knots Landing” as well as the movie “Midway.”

Soap Hub reported that Dobson’s death was due to “medical complications.”

The Actor Came from Humble Beginnings

Oh, no, dear, sweet Kevin Dobson! I adored him. This pic is from LOVE LETTERS (thank you, Shelley Herman), a play we did as a fundraiser at the Group Rep Theatre. Kevin was a kind, caring, loving man. He always supported the Veterans. So many wonderful stories! RIP Kevin!❤️ pic.twitter.com/TdfAZFhJdh

— Janet Wood (@ThisisJanetWood) September 7, 2020

According to the International Movie Database, Dobson was one of seven siblings. He was born in New York City on March 18, 1943 and raised in Jackson Heights, Queens.

He also had many jobs over the years besides making it as an actor; Dobson was as a conductor for Long Island’s Railroad, a military police officer during the Vietnam war and a semi-pro-baseball player. He may have even channeled the spirit of his Irish immigrant grandfather and “decorated New York City policeman” during his roles as a member of law enforcement.

Dobson credited Telly Savalas, the famous lead of the series ‘Kojak,’ as his friend and mentor. “Telly was as soft as they come, he was like lemon meringue pie, he was a terrific guy,” Dobson said, according to IMDb. “Very good family man, always had family, his mother was around, his brother [of course] worked with him on the show, and there were always people around. You know, when you met Telly, you know, you walk away, you feel like your best friend. You just renew the relationship. He’s very gracious, and he lived life to his fullest!”

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