Troy Evans (actor)

Troy Evans ( born February 16, 1948 in Missoula, Montana ) is an American actor.

Life

Troy Evans made ​​in 1966 graduated from Flathead High School in Kalispell, Montana. He studied at the University of Montana before he served from 1968 to 1969 in the 25th Infantry Division during the Vietnam War. After his return he opened a bar and quickly became alcoholics. He could not get a grip on his aggression, and lay not only to drug dealers, but also with its customers. After several people beaten up, he had to serve two years in the Montana State Prison. He then opened his post -traumatic stress disorder be treated in a veterans hospital nearby. For therapy included the re-enactment of events. He came with acting in touch. Finally, the GI Bill of Rights took advantage, to study at the Flathead Valley Community College. He moved to California in 1976, where he played at the theater.

Starting in 1982, Evans was able to work regularly in television series and movies as an actor. So he made his debut in 1984 and appeared directed by Bob Clark musical comedy The whiz in a small supporting role opposite Sylvester Stallone and Dolly Parton on the canvas. Frequently Evans was henceforth cast as a policeman or military personnel, including for such films as Under Siege, Men at Work and Demolition Man. He became better known, especially because of his portrayal of Frank Martin, the emergency coordinator, he in 129 episodes from 2000 to 2009 in the medical drama ER - embodied the emergency room.

Filmography (selection)

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