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Jeff Fahey Biography

Birth Name:Jeff Fahey

Birth Place:Olean, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Received a full scholarship to dance at the Joffrey Ballet School in New York City
  • His first major film role was in the 1985 Western "Silverado․"
  • A list of odd jobs in his youth included driving an ambulance in Germany and working as a crewman on a fishing boat
  • Created a production company and produced off-Broadway plays at the Raft Theatre on Theatre Row
  • Owner of the production company Tyree Productions, of which five of his brothers are partners
  • Became a partner in his brother's construction company and film grips group, "Black Sheep Grips․"
  • Backpacked through Europe after graduating from high school

Awards

  • 1986Gemini-Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Single Dramatic Program: nominated
  • 1992Chainsaw Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2010Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
  • 2010Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor - Drama Series: nominated