John Joseph Ducey (born January 21, 1969) is an American

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who has appeared in over 20 television shows, mainly sitcoms.

Early life

Ducey was born in Endwell, New York and graduated from Seton Catholic Central High School in 1987. He was an active member of the student body and remains an active member of the alumni groups.

Career

Ducey's "every man" look has led him to play often a "perfect boyfriend" or "perfect dad" on several shows, including '' Caroline in the City'', and the 1998 revival of ''

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''. Ducey has also appeared in several films, including '' Deep Impact''. He worked with

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doing motion capture work as several

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characters in 1996's '' Space Jam''. He also appeared on '' Wings'' and on the fifth season of '' Frasier'' as a waiter in the episode "Room Service". He was a series regular on ''

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'' ( Alan Ball's ABC sitcom prior to '' Six Feet Under''), playing the role of Ford, and had recurring roles as Leonard on the WB's '' Sabrina, the Teenage Witch'' (in addition to a guest appearance several years earlier), and Jack's station manager Jamie on '' Will & Grace''. Ducey made a brief appearance on ''

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'', in episode No. 119, as a lawyer giving Hal the will to the Wilkersons' neighbors. Since 2003, he has appeared on '' According to Jim'', ''

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'', '' Freddie'', '' Hot Properties'', '' My Name Is Earl'', ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Rules of Engagement'', ''

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'', and '' Hot in Cleveland''. He played Tom Lucas, the brothers' dad, on the Disney show ''

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'' in season one. He has worked on ''

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'' as the husband of a couple who has stayed in the Drake and Josh Inn. He also played Dr. Donald Spaulding in '' The Suite Life Movie''. He and wife

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starred together in the 2022 holiday film ''I Believe in Santa'', which he wrote.

Personal life

Ducey's maternal grandfather was the baseball player,

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. On July 5, 2008, Ducey married actress

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