James Troesh

American actor
  • Actor
  • Screenwriter
  • Disability advocate
Notable workHighway to Heaven

James Troesh, also known as Jim Troesh (1956–2011) was an actor, screenwriter and entertainment industry disability advocate.

Career

He was a writer and actor for the TV series Highway to Heaven (1984–89).[1][2] Other TV appearances include Airwolf, Boston Legal, and the TV movie Rise and Walk: The Dennis Byrd Story.[1][3] He was one of few quadriplegic actors to be successful in the entertainment industry and the first quadriplegic actor to ever join the Screen Actors Guild.[4][1]

Personal life

He was paralyzed at the age of 14 following an accident at his home, which rendered him quadriplegic for the remainder of his life.[4][1] He died from respiratory failure in 2011.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e McNary, Dave (2011-10-08). "Jim Troesh dies at 54". Variety. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
  2. ^ McGuire, Carolyn (20 February 1985). "A True Story Takes 'Highway'". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
  3. ^ Mike Barnes (7 October 2011). "Quadriplegic Actor Jim Troesh Dies at 54". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
  4. ^ a b "Jim Troesh, Actor, Writer and Disability Activist". emmys.com. Retrieved 2020-09-01.

External links

  • James Troesh at IMDb