History of Kevin Dobson in Timeline

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Kevin Dobson

Kevin Dobson was an American actor known for his roles in television. He gained recognition for playing Detective Bobby Crocker alongside Telly Savalas in the CBS crime drama "Kojak" (1973-1978). Dobson further solidified his career with his portrayal of M. Patrick "Mack" MacKenzie in the popular primetime soap opera "Knots Landing" (1982-1993). His performances in these series established him as a prominent television actor.

June 4, 1942: Attack on Pearl Harbor

The attack on Pearl Harbor, which Kevin Dobson would later portray in the film Midway, took place on June 4, 1942.

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March 18, 1943: Birth of Kevin Dobson

Kevin Patrick Dobson was born on March 18, 1943. He would go on to have a successful acting career.

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1947: Founding of AMVETS Post #1947

The AMVETS MOH Richard A. Pittman Post #1947 was founded in Stockton, California, where Kevin Dobson would later be a charter member.

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1968: Kevin Dobson's Marriage

Kevin Dobson married his wife, Susan, in 1968.

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1971: Kevin Dobson's Early Roles

Kevin Dobson appeared in the film Klute and had small roles in TV series such as The Mod Squad, Emergency!, and Cannon in 1971.

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1972: Kevin Dobson Signs with Universal Studios

Kevin Dobson's career advanced in 1972 when he signed a contract with Universal Studios, leading to his breakout role in Kojak.

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1973: Kevin Dobson Joins Kojak

Kevin Dobson landed the role of Detective Bobby Crocker in the CBS crime drama Kojak in 1973.

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1976: Battle of the Network Stars Appearance

Kevin Dobson appeared alongside Telly Savalas and other stars in Battle of the Network Stars in 1976.

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1976: Midway Release

Kevin Dobson appeared in the World War II film Midway, which was released in 1976.

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1978: End of Kojak

Kevin Dobson's time on Kojak came to an end in 1978 after a successful five-season run.

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1981: All Night Long Release

Kevin Dobson starred alongside Barbra Streisand in the romantic comedy All Night Long, released in 1981.

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1981: Short-lived Series Shannon

Kevin Dobson starred as Det. Jack Shannon in the CBS series Shannon in 1981, but it was canceled after nine episodes.

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September 1982: Kevin Dobson Joins Knots Landing

Kevin Dobson joined the cast of Knots Landing at the beginning of its fourth season in September 1982.

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1982: Kevin Dobson Joins Knots Landing

Kevin Dobson joined the cast of the prime-time soap opera Knots Landing as M. Patrick "Mack" MacKenzie in 1982.

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1990: Kojak Reunion

Kevin Dobson reunited with Telly Savalas for the Kojak TV movie Kojak: It's Always Something in 1990.

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1993: Knots Landing Ends

Knots Landing, starring Kevin Dobson, was canceled in 1993 after a successful run.

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1994: Death of Telly Savalas

Telly Savalas, Kevin Dobson's friend and co-star on Kojak, died from bladder cancer in 1994.

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1996: Kevin Dobson Joins F/X: The Series

Kevin Dobson joined the cast of F/X: The Series in 1996.

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1997: Knots Landing: Back to the Cul-de-Sac

Kevin Dobson reunited with his Knots Landing co-stars for the miniseries Knots Landing: Back to the Cul-de-Sac in 1997.

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1997: End of F/X: The Series

Kevin Dobson's time on F/X: The Series ended in 1997 after one season.

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2003: Appearance in One Life to Live

Kevin Dobson made an appearance on the daytime drama series One Life to Live in 2003.

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2005: Knots Landing Reunion: Together Again

Kevin Dobson participated in the Knots Landing Reunion: Together Again special in 2005.

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2006: Kevin Dobson Joins The Bold and the Beautiful

Kevin Dobson joined the cast of The Bold and the Beautiful in 2006.

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2007: 1408 Release

Kevin Dobson had a small role in the psychological horror film 1408, released in 2007.

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2007: Departure from The Bold and the Beautiful

Kevin Dobson's time on The Bold and the Beautiful came to an end in 2007.

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April 1, 2008: Kevin Dobson Joins Days of Our Lives

On April 1, 2008, Kevin Dobson made his first appearance on the NBC Daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives as Mickey Horton.

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October 2008: Final Appearance as Mickey Horton

Kevin Dobson made his final appearance as Mickey Horton in Days of Our Lives in October 2008.

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2009: 12 Angry Men Stage Production

Kevin Dobson starred alongside Richard Thomas in a stage production of 12 Angry Men in 2009.

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January 2010: Mickey Horton "Killed Off"

The character Mickey Horton, played by Kevin Dobson on Days of Our Lives, was written off the show and "killed off" in January 2010.

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September 6, 2020: Death of Kevin Dobson

Kevin Dobson passed away on September 6, 2020, at the age of 77.

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