O'Hurley, John 1956(?)–

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O'Hurley, John 1956(?)–

PERSONAL

Born October 9, 1956 (some sources cite 1955), in Kittery, ME; raised in West Hartford, CT; son of John (an ear, nose, and throat surgeon) and Jean (a homemaker) O'Hurley; married Eva LaRue Callahan (an actress), 1992 (divorced 1995 [some sources cite 1994]); married Lisa Mesloh, August 14, 2004; children: (second marriage) one. Education: Providence College, B.A., theatre arts, 1976. Politics: Republican. Avocational Interests: Golf, tennis, carpentry, interior design, collecting fine wines, fishing, riding, playing piano, composing music, singing, cheering for the Boston Red Sox.

Addresses: Agent—Agency for the Performing Arts, 9200 Sunset Blvd., Suite 900, Los Angeles, CA 90069; (voice work) William Morris Agency, One William Morris Place, Beverly Hills, CA 90212. Manager—Marv Dauer Management, 11661 San Vicente Blvd., Suite 104, Los Angeles, CA 90049. Publicist—Warren Cowan and Associates, 8899 Beverly Blvd., Suite 919, Los Angeles, CA 90048.

Career: Actor and singer. New Jersey Shakespeare Festival, Madison, NJ, member of company, 1982–84; singer at various venues; appeared in television commercials and print advertisements and other promotional spots; worked as a spokesperson; associated with products; voice of KKLT-FM The Peak radio station, Phoenix, AZ. Public speaker at various events, such as the College Republican Convention, Sacramento, CA, 2005, and a commencement ceremony for Providence College, Providence, RI, 2006. Co-owner of the J. Peterman Catalog, c. late 1990s; Round One Investments (private equity firm), Los Angeles, CA, principal partner; Heritage Capital Advisors (private equity firm), Atlanta, GA, principal partner; co-owner of a restaurant chain; Era Aviation (an Alaskan airline), owner. Worked in public relations for Yale University and the American Red Cross. Affiliated with Golfers against Cancer, the Epilepsy Foundation, and the Child Development Institute. Golfer on the Celebrity Players Tour.

Awards, Honors: Honorary degree, Providence College, 2006.

CREDITS

Television Appearances; Series:

Greg Shaeffer, The Edge of Night (also known as Edge of Night), ABC, 1983–84.

Jonathan Matalaine, Loving (also known as The City), ABC, 1984–85.

Keith Lane, Loving (also known as The City), ABC, 1984–86.

Douglas Prescott, As the World Turns, CBS, 1988.

Dr. James "Jim" Grainger, The Young and the Restless (also known as Y & R), CBS, 1989–91.

Steven Slade, Santa Barbara, NBC, 1990–91.

Greg Bennett, General Hospital, ABC, 1992.

Howard Gurman, Scorch, CBS, 1992.

Allen Cooper, Valley of the Dolls, syndicated, 1994.

Tad Sherman, A Whole New Ballgame, ABC, 1995.

Jacopo "J." Peterman, Seinfeld, NBC, 1995–98.

Robert McSwain, Over the Top, ABC, 1997.

Host, Extreme Courage, Fox Family Channel, beginning 1999.

Host, Incredible Animals, Fox Family Channel, beginning 1999.

Voice of Phantom Blot, Mickey Mouse Works (animated), ABC, 1999–2000.

Host, Get Golf with the PGA Tour!, beginning 2000.

Voice of King Nova, Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (animated; also known as Disney/Pixar's "Buzz Lightyear of Star Command"), UPN and syndicated, 2000–2001, ABC, 2001.

Host, To Tell the Truth, syndicated, 2000–2002.

Voice of Phantom Blot, Disney's "House of Mouse" (animated; also known as House of Mouse), ABC, 2001–2002.

Roger Heidecker, The Mullets, UPN, 2003–2004.

Voice of Captain Star Johnson, Duck Dodgers (animated; also known as Duck Dodgers in the 24 1/2 Century), Cartoon Network, 2003–2005.

Himself, Dancing with the Stars, ABC, 2005.

Host, Family Feud (also known as Family Fortunes), syndicated, 2006–.

Television Appearances; Miniseries:

Re'Mar, Something Is Out There (also known as Invader), NBC, 1988.

Himself, I Love the '90s, VH1, 2004.

Himself, 16th Annual American Century Championship, NBC, 2005.

Himself, 17th Annual American Century Championship, NBC and The Golf Channel, 2006.

Television Appearances; Movies:

Dolan, Gore Vidal's "Billy the Kid" (also known as Billy the Kid and The Kid), TNT, 1989.

Pat DiCicco, White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd (also known as Hot Toddy), NBC, 1991.

George, "Temptation," Seduction: Three Tales from the "Inner Sanctum," ABC, 1992.

Hennessey, My Son Is Innocent, ABC, 1996.

Hal Damon, Murder Live!, NBC, 1997.

Ted Dunleavy, The Secret (also known as The Killing Secret and Whatever Happened to Angel?), NBC, 1997.

Clifford Keene, Life of the Party: The Pamela Harriman Story (also known as Life of the Party: Pamela Harriman), Lifetime, 1998.

Stewart Collins, Blood on Her Hands, ABC, 1998.

Stewart, Tempting Fate (also known as Parallels), ABC, 1998.

Mayor Sam, Wild Grizzly, 1999.

Paul Holdrith, Three Secrets, CBS, 1999.

Richard Meeks, Firetrap, HBO, 2001.

Television Appearances; Specials:

Host, The Best Things in Golf, 1999.

Host, Extraordinary World of Animals, 1999.

Host, The 25th Annual Mrs. America Pageant, PAX TV, 2001.

The Great American History Quiz: America at War, History Channel, 2001.

Host, Mrs. World 2002, PAX TV, 2002.

Host, The National Dog Show Presented by Purina, NBC, 2002.

Host, First Annual Miss Dog Beauty Pageant, Fox, 2003.

Host, 2 Shocking 4 TV (also known as 2Shocking4TV), Sci-Fi Channel, 2003.

Host, The Great American Celebrity Spelling Bee, Fox, 2004.

Host, National Dog Show, NBC, 2004.

Host, Mrs. World 2005, I (Independent Television, formerly PAX TV), 2005.

Host, 30th Annual Mrs. America Pageant, PAX TV, 2005.

Himself, Dancing with the Stars (Dance Off), ABC, 2005.

Himself, Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade, ABC, 2005.

New Year's Eve Live!, Fox, 2005.

Himself, Behind the Clues: 10 Years with Blue (also known as Behind the Blue), Nickelodeon, 2006.

Television Appearances; Awards Presentations:

The 16th Annual Soap Opera Awards, NBC, 2000.

Host, The 55th Annual L.A. Emmys, 2003.

Presenter, The 2005 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards, E! Entertainment Television, 2005.

Television Appearances; Episodic:

Himself, "Guys and Dolls Week," Family Feud (also known as The Best of Family Feud and Family Fortune), ABC, 1985.

Dave Grady, "Coming to America," Nurses, NBC, 1991.

Fred Adler, "Masquerade," Baywatch (also known as Baywatch Hawai'i and Baywatch Hawaii), syndicated, 1992.

"Lead Rain," Dark Justice, CBS, 1992.

Dan Borson, "Dead Weight," Silk Stalkings, CBS and USA Network, 1993.

Bill Cooper, "Red Wind," Baywatch (also known as Baywatch Hawai'i and Baywatch Hawaii), syndicated, 1994.

Bryden Chubshaw, "Changing of the Guard," Thunder in Paradise, syndicated, 1994.

Dr. Scott Waverly, "The Mud-Queen Murders," Silk Stalkings, USA Network, 1994.

Thomas Jay Fallow, "Slow Tango in South Seattle," Frasier (also known as Dr. Frasier Crane), NBC, 1994.

Cal Kilbride, "Stormy Weather," Boy Meets World, ABC, 1995.

Kemp, "Bad Blades," Baywatch Nights (also known as Detectives on the Beach), syndicated, 1995.

Monsieur Jean Luc Gerard, "Rags to Riches," Living Single (also known as My Girls), Fox, 1995.

Pizza man, "No Pain, No Gain," Sisters, NBC, 1995.

Ralph Stafford, "Nailed," Murder, She Wrote, CBS, 1995.

Rance, "Lou's the Boss," Platypus Man, UPN, 1995.

Rance Erik St. Damian, "Party!!!," Pig Sty, UPN, 1995.

Dr. Noble, "The Apartment," Life with Roger (also known as Roger and Me), The WB, 1996.

Dr. Salters, "Quarantine," Coach, ABC, 1996.

Dr. VonDerphal, "Dr. Wonderful," Mad about You (also known as Loved by You), NBC, 1996.

Grant, "Singled Out," Boy Meets World, ABC, 1996.

John Marshall, "The Bobby Trap," Melrose Place, Fox, 1996.

Kyle Roberts, "Promotional Rescue," Ned and Stacey, Fox, 1996.

Mr. President, "Lisarella," Weird Science, USA Network, 1996.

Brand Shaw, Lost on Earth, USA Network, 1997.

David, "Something about New Beds and Old Friends," Something So Right, ABC, 1997.

Dr. Pollidori, "The Post-Modern Prometheus," The X-Files, Fox, 1997.

Dulles Lee, "Temp-tation," Temporarily Yours (also known as Temp Yours, Temp Mine), CBS, 1997.

Hugh Sterling, "A Little Knowledge," Smart Guy, The WB, 1997.

Second announcer, "Ellen: A Hollywood Tribute," Ellen (also known as These Friends of Mine), ABC, 1997.

David Coopersmith, "Rain of Terror," Diagnosis Murder, CBS, 1998.

Mr. Ferber, "The Boss and Other Disasters," Style and Substance, CBS, 1998.

Narrator, "Friends, Romans, Beavers!/Big Round Sticky Fish Thingy," The Angry Beavers (animated), Nickelodeon, 1998.

Woody Woodson, "The Actor," Damon, Fox, 1998.

Voice, Hercules (also known as Disney's "Hercules"), syndicated, c. 1998.

Roger Bakely, "The Couple's Court," For Your Love, The WB, 1999.

Voice of cult leader, "Chitty Chitty Death Bang," Family Guy (animated; also known as Padre de familia and Padre del familia), Fox, 1999.

Wyn Goalmaster, "Fire Walk," Between Brothers, Fox, 1999.

Wheel of Misfortune host, Sunset Beach, NBC, 1999.

Mr. Bill Erlicht, "… And Then He Had to Give a Thumbs Up," Cursed (also known as The Weber Show), NBC, 2000.

Mr. Bill Erlicht, "… And Then She Gave Him the Bird," Cursed (also known as The Weber Show), NBC, 2000.

Voice of Councilman Gladhand, "Helga's Masquerade/Mr. Green Runs," Hey Arnold! (animated; also known as Hey, Arnold!), Nickelodeon, 2000.

Voice of Neptune, "Fools in April/Neptune's Spatula," SpongeBob SquarePants (animated; also known as SpongeBob and Spongeboy Squarepants), Nickelodeon, 2000.

Dr. Merlot, "The Island of Dr. Merlot," Son of the Beach, FX Channel, 2001.

Voice of Brock Rockman, "The Hero of Urbit-Knarr," Lloyd in Space (animated; also known as Disney's "Lloyd in Space"), Disney Channel, 2001.

Voice of Johannes Niels, "Tarzan and the Caged Fury," The Legend of Tarzan (animated; also known as Disney's "The Legend of Tarzan"), UPN and syndicated, 2001.

Professor Beltran, "Guilty!," Sabrina the Teenage Witch (also known as Sabrina and Sabrina Goes to College), The WB, 2002.

Voice of Johannes Niels, "Tarzan & Jane," The Legend of Tarzan (animated; also known as Disney's "The Legend of Tarzan"), UPN and syndicated, 2002.

Voice of King Wallace II and ancient king, "Royal Pain," Kim Possible (animated; also known as Disney's "Kim Possible"), Disney Channel, 2002.

Voice of Beavis Bottomczek, "Toy Scary Boo," What's New, Scooby-Doo? (animated), The WB, 2003.

Voice of fire fighter, "Everyone Loves Pushy," Stripper-ella (animated; also known as Stan Lee's "Stripper-ella"), Spike TV, 2003.

Voice of Johannes Niels, "Tarzan and the Volcanic Diamond Mine," The Legend of Tarzan (animated; also known as Disney's "The Legend of Tarzan"), UPN and syndicated, 2003.

Judge, Pet Star, Animal Planet, 2003 (multiple episodes).

Himself, Pyramid, syndicated, 2003 (multiple episodes).

Anderson Miller, "The Salad," Come to Papa, NBC, 2004.

Buck Reynolds, "Working It," Quintuplets (also known as Quints), Fox, 2004.

Dr. Renfield, "Fatal Extraction," Odd Job Jack (animated), The Comedy Network (Canada), 2004.

Judge (spiny lobster battle), "Iron Chef Batali vs. Iron Chef Morimoto," Iron Chef America (also known as Iron Chef America: Battle of the Masters), Food Network, 2004.

Voice of Blake, "Donkey," Father of the Pride (animated), NBC, 2004.

Voice of Blake, "Larry's Debut, and Sweet Daryl Hannah," Father of the Pride (animated), NBC, 2004.

Voice of Blake, "Possession," Father of the Pride (animated), NBC, 2004.

Himself, This Hour Has 22 Minutes, CBC, 2004.

Dr. Carlson, "Paging Doctor Drake," Drake & Josh, Nickelodeon, 2005.

Himself, The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch, CNBC, 2005.

Himself, Larry King Live, Cable News Network, 2005.

Himself, The Oprah Winfrey Show (also known as Oprah), syndicated, 2005.

Himself, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, NBC, 2005.

Himself, The Tony Danza Show, syndicated, 2005.

Himself, The View, ABC, 2005.

Himself, "Soap Opera Starts," My First Time, TV Land, 2006.

Voice of Faith's agent, "Charley Shoots Faith," Hope & Faith, ABC, 2006.

Cohost, Live with Regis and Kelly, syndicated, 2006.

Himself, Live with Regis and Kelly, syndicated, 2006.

Himself, Martha, syndicated, 2006.

Himself, Your World with Neil Cavuto (also known as Your World w/Neil Cavuto), Fox News Channel, 2006.

Appeared as an insurance investigator in All My Children, ABC; and as a police officer in General Hospital, ABC. Appeared in The Drew Carey Show, ABC; and in "Friends," an unaired episode of The John Larroquette Show (also known as Larroquette), NBC.

Television Appearances; Pilots:

Howard Gurman, Scorch, CBS, 1992.

Mr. Bill Erlicht, Cursed (also known as The Weber Show), NBC, 2000.

Roger Heidecker, "Pilot Episode Smackdown," The Mullets, UPN, 2003.

Some sources cite O'Hurley as the host of the pilot Fantasy Island, NBC; and cite an appearance in the pilot Second Nature.

Film Appearances:

Detective Turner, Night Eyes II (also known as Hour of Darkness and Night Eyes 2), Turner Home Entertainment, 1992.

Paul Manetti, Mirror Images, Academy Entertainment, 1992.

Lieutenant Cabrell, The Power Within (also known as Power Man), PM Entertainment, 1995.

Walter Drooz, Love Stinks, Independent Artists, 1999.

Barnett (public relations official), Race to Space (also known as Race to Space—Mission ins Unbekannte), Lions Gate Films, 2001.

Derek's father, Slammed, Global Pictures, 2001.

Earle Hansen, Teddy Bears' Picnic (also known as Call o' the Glen), Magnolia Pictures, 2002.

Tim "Timbo" Chadway, Buying the Cow, Destination Films, 2002.

Carter's father, Knuckle Sandwich, Dogmatic Films, 2004.

Himself, Behind the Wings of an Emmy (short documentary), United Airlines, 2005.

Voice, Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen (animated), Madison Road Entertainment, 2006.

Stage Appearances:

Same Time, Next Year, 1993.

Billy Flynn, Chicago (musical), Richard Rogers Theatre, New York City, 2006.

Major Tours:

Toured U.S. cities in the musicals Brigadoon and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes as well as the opera The Pirates of Penzance.

RECORDINGS

Videos:

Himself, Running with the Egg: Making a "Seinfeld" (short), Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, 2005.

Himself, Seinfeld: Jason + Larry = George (short), Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, 2005.

Host, Learn to Dance with John and Charlotte, CMG, 2006.

Video Work:

Executive producer, Learn to Dance with John and Charlotte, CMG, 2006.

Albums:

(With Marston) Peace of Our Minds, Little Giddings, Inc., 2005.

Video Games:

Voice of King Neptune, SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom, THQ, 2003.

WRITINGS

Albums:

(With Marston) Peace of Our Minds, Little Giddings, Inc., 2005.

OTHER SOURCES

Periodicals:

Cult Times, March, 1997, p. 11.

People Weekly, January 27, 1997, p. 115.

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