John Furey (born April 13, 1951) is an American actor who has starred in film and on television. His film credits include ''

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'' (1981), '' Black Thunder'' (1998) and ''

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'' (1998). Outside of film, Furey has starred on several television series such as ''

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'' (2001–05)

Career

In 1976, Furey made his acting debut on the television series '' The Blue Knight''. The following year, he had guest roles in the television series '' Eight Is Enough'' and '' Rafferty'', and starred in the television film ''

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''. In 1978, Furey had guest starred on '' Emergency!'', ''

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'', and '' CHiPs''. In 1980, Furey portrayed Chuck in ''Island Claws'' and guest starred as Stewart in '' The Waltons''. In 1981, Furey portrayed Paul Holt in ''

''. In 1983, Furey guest starred on ''

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'' and '' Hotel''. The following year, Furey guest starred on '' Remington Steele''. In 1985, Furey portrayed Stewart on ''

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'' and Winston March III on '' Brothers''. After several television guest appearances in the mid 1980s, Furey returned to film in 1989's ''Mutant on the Bounty''. Furey appeared on the soap opera ''

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'' as Lee Hawkins in 1998. From 2001-2005, Furey guest starred as Craig Taylor on ''

''.

Personal life

He is married to actress

Denise Galik Denise Galik-Furey (born December 4, 1950) is an American actress who has starred on television and in film. Career Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Galik has starred on television series and soap operas. Her first soap opera role was in the 1980s CBS ...

. Furey's sister, Kathleen Furey, is an actress/casting director. She teaches teen acting courses in many places on

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Filmography

Film

Television

External links

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