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Ken Kercheval was listed as a television actor, stage actor and film actor. Ken Kercheval was born on July 15, 1935 in Wolcottville, Indiana, United States. Death is recorded on April 21, 2019, at the age of 83.
My Take
Ken Kercheval represents a craft I prize: the actor who makes the antagonist unforgettable. As Cliff Barnes, the perpetual thorn in J.R. Ewing's side, he gave Dallas its essential friction; a hero needs a worthy foil, and Kercheval delivered with stubborn, sympathetic conviction. That he returned for the 2012 revival speaks to both loyalty and the rare durability of a well-built character. Rooted in stage, film, and television alike, he was a working actor in the best sense. I find something quietly moving in a career built not on stardom but on reliably elevating every scene he touched.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ken Kercheval
- Name (Japanese)
- ケン・カーチェヴァル
- Reading
- けん・かーちぇゔぁる
- Born
- July 15, 1935 – April 21, 2019
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Boar
- Origin
- Wolcottville, Indiana, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / stage actor / film actor
2. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/kenkercheval
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken%20Kercheval
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q512978
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ken Kercheval born?
Born July 15, 1935.
When did Ken Kercheval die?
Died April 21, 2019, aged 83.
Where was Ken Kercheval from?
Ken Kercheval was from Wolcottville, Indiana, United States.
What did Ken Kercheval do?
Ken Kercheval worked as actor, television actor, stage actor, film actor.
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