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Hugh Farrington Biography

Birth Name:Hugh Smith

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Served in the U․S․ Navy as an aviator during the Vietnam War and has since used his experiences from that time in his acting roles
  • Was involved in an airplane crash during the Vietnam War that left him paralyzed
  • Made his screen acting debut in the TV series "Quincy M․E․" in 1982
  • First began acting in college, when a reading instructor convinced him to try out for the school play in exchange for ignoring his lack of preparation in her class
  • Best known for his role as Lt․ Pete O'Brien in "T․J․ Hooker" and as Captain Samuels in "Arizona Heat․"
  • Founded the educational film and media company Always Saturday Cinema with his wife, Elaine
  • Had a bit part in the 1984 sci-fi classic "The Terminator․"