Jaime Xenos Cardriche (March 20, 1968July 28, 2000) was an American actor best known for his role as the character "Tim" on ''

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Early life

Cardriche grew up in

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and attended

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where he played both football and basketball.

Acting career

Cardriche appeared primarily in sitcoms such as ''

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'', '' Who's the Boss?'', ''

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'', and '' Hangin' with Mr. Cooper.'' He was also a professional wrestler, the Harlem Warlord in the Pacific Wrestling Allianc

His last acting appearance was in the episode "A Simple Plan" on the sitcom ''

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''. He also was a professional wrestler working as the Harlem Warlord for Pacific Wrestling Alliance in 1988.

Death

Cardriche died on July 28, 2000, from complications during gall bladder surgery aged 32. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cypress.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* 1968 births 2000 deaths 20th-century American male actors Actors from Savannah, Georgia American football defensive linemen American male film actors American male television actors Oklahoma State Cowboys basketball players Oklahoma State Cowboys football players People from Cerritos, California Players of American football from California Sportspeople from Los Angeles County, California American men's basketball players {{US-screen-actor-1960s-stub