Jere Burns

Birth Name:

Jerald Eugene Burns

Birth Place:

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Profession

Actor

In 2000, he was nominated for the Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Guest Role in a Dramatic Series
In 1980, he graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst
After leaving college, he got his big break when he was cast in the lead role in "Don Juan" at the New York Shakespeare Festival
Before becoming involved with acting, he worked as a cab driver and lifeguard
Made his screen acting debut in the TV series "Hill Street Blues" in 1984
Quote: "Maybe I have a dark side․․․or maybe it's just really fun․ I'd rather play [the villain] than the dad, especially when you get the opportunity to play a guy with layers․․․There's nothing more fun than a crazy, really smart guy․"
Best known for his role as Kirk Morris in "Dear John" and as Wynn Duffy in "Justified․"
Is widely recognized by his raspy, nasal speaking voice
Has performed in the Broadway plays "Hairspray" and "After the Night and the Music․"
In 1997, he saved the life of a heart-attack victim by performing CPR

2000Gemini - Best Performance by an Actor in a Guest Role in a Dramatic Series:Nominated
2012Critics' Choice TV Award - Best Guest Performer in a Drama Series:Nominated
2012INOCA TV - Best Guest Actor in a Drama or Comedy Series:Nominated

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