Kyle Ivan Secor American actor Date of Birth: 31.05.1957 Country: USA

1. Biography of Kyle Secor
2. Early Career
3. Breakthrough
4. Later Career
5. Recent Years

Biography of Kyle Secor

Kyle Ivan Secor was born in 1957 in Tacoma, Washington. Little is known about his family and childhood, but his acting achievements are quite well-known.

In 1981, Kyle moved to Los Angeles with hopes of starting a career in film. However, the capital of show business didn't give in easily, and he had to work in various places to start with - as a yoga instructor, assistant manager at a pizzeria, janitor, and more. Despite this, the aspiring actor continued to attend auditions and it wasn't until 1986 that he landed a supporting role in the series "Santa Barbara".

Early Career

Soon after, he got another role as a dying AIDS patient, Brett Johnson, in the series "St. Elsewhere". In 1988, he had another stroke of luck when he played Bertram Cates in David Greene's television drama "Inherit the Wind". This was followed by several series and TV movies that didn't bring him popularity but provided him with necessary experience.

Breakthrough

A pivotal moment in Kyle Secor's acting career came in 1991 when he landed five film roles, not including television projects. Among the films of that year were Ron Underwood's Oscar-winning western "City Slickers", W.D. Richter's drama "Late for Dinner", and Carl Colpaert's thriller "Delusion", where he played the eccentric friend of the main character named Chevy.

Shortly after, Secor joined the cast of the series "Homicide: Life on the Street" as Detective Tim Bayliss. His portrayal of the youngest member of the department, sometimes finding himself in absurd situations but eventually becoming a true professional, resonated with the audience. This role brought him the greatest popularity and recognition, as he embodied his character for seven years. It's no wonder that viewers began to associate the actor primarily with his character.

Later Career

In 1993, Secor appeared in the dramatic comedy "Untamed Heart" directed by Tony Bill, and in 1994, he starred in John Badham's action film "Drop Zone". From the mid-1990s, his versatile talent was finally recognized, and he started receiving more significant roles and characters. However, despite an abundance of film and TV roles, Secor didn't forget about television series and participated in numerous projects. Some of the works during that time include the series "Party of Five", "NYPD Blue", and others.

Recent Years

In the early 2000s, Secor continued to be in high demand on television screens. He appeared as Detective Collins in "Crossing Jordan", played roles in "Philadelphia", "Without a Trace", "Veronica Mars", and portrayed Dr. Robert Brooks in "Boston Legal". In 2007, he joined the newly launched series "Women's Murder Club" as Hanson North, and in 2009, he became part of another new project, "Dark Blue", playing FBI agent Hollis. In addition to his acting work, Secor has some directing experience, particularly in the series "Homicide: Life on the Street".

In 2002, Secor married actress Kari Coleman, and they have two children together.