Johnny Kastl is an American
actor
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, best known for his role as
Dr. Doug Murphy on the medical comedy ''
Scrubs
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* ''Scrubs'' (TV series), an American television program
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''. He has since made cameo appearances in several
Hollywood
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productions and played other parts on television including the role of Todd Jaracki on ''
The Beast'' with
Patrick Swayze
Patrick Wayne Swayze (; August 18, 1952 – September 14, 2009) was an American actor, dancer, and singer known for playing distinctive lead roles, particularly romantic, tough, and comedic characters. He was also known for his media image and ...
.
Early life
Born in
Oklahoma
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and raised in
Texas
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, he attended
Washington University in St. Louis
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, where he double-majored in
Biology
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and
Drama
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. He acted in many plays and was a co-founder and active member of a student sketch comedy group called "The Kaktabulz."
Career
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Kastl has made appearances in the blockbuster films ''
Hulk
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'' and ''
War of the Worlds
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''.
Kastl had a recurring role on ''
Scrubs
Scrub(s) may refer to:
* Scrub, low shrub and grass characteristic of scrubland
* Scrubs (clothing), worn by medical staff
* ''Scrubs'' (TV series), an American television program
* Scrubs (occupation), also called "scrub tech," "scrub nurse," o ...
'' for 8 years from 2001 to 2009 as
Dr. Doug Murphy, the totally incompetent doctor who finally finds his calling as a very competent
forensic pathologist
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. However, he asked to be allowed to "sit out" the fourth season of ''Scrubs'' as he had broken both his heels in a ski jumping accident. This was written into the show to keep the character around and, as described on the DVD commentary by creator
Bill Lawrence, "We felt that breaking both of his feet was a very "Doug" thing to do, so we decided to write it into the show."
He had a recurring role on
Patrick Swayze
Patrick Wayne Swayze (; August 18, 1952 – September 14, 2009) was an American actor, dancer, and singer known for playing distinctive lead roles, particularly romantic, tough, and comedic characters. He was also known for his media image and ...
's ''
The Beast'' as FBI agent Todd Jaracki, friend of Ellis Dove (
Travis Fimmel
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) for the 1 year it was on television.
Personal life
Prior to moving to Los Angeles, Johnny was employed as a Manager at
Microsoft
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in Chicago, Illinois.
He is an avid golfer and won
The Golf Channel
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's ''
Big-Break All Star Challenge'' ''Scrubs'' competition, beating out
Robert Maschio
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Early life
He graduated from Columbia University in 1988 with a bachelor's degree in Amer ...
("
The Todd
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") in the final match.
While attending law school at the
University of Iowa
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,
he worked as a law clerk at the U.S. Attorney's Office. He now practices law in
Chicago
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Illinois
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.
Filmography
*''The Tempest'' (2001) - Boatswain
*''
Scrubs
Scrub(s) may refer to:
* Scrub, low shrub and grass characteristic of scrubland
* Scrubs (clothing), worn by medical staff
* ''Scrubs'' (TV series), an American television program
* Scrubs (occupation), also called "scrub tech," "scrub nurse," o ...
'' (2003-2009)
*''
Hulk
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'' (2003) - Soldier
*''
Ball & Chain
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'' (2004) - Monty
*''
War of the Worlds
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'' (2005) - Boston Soldier
*''I Gotta Be Better Than Keanu'' (2007) - Slimy Agent
References
External links
*
American male film actors
American male television actors
Living people
Male actors from Oklahoma
Male actors from Texas
Washington University in St. Louis alumni
Year of birth missing (living people)
University of Iowa College of Law alumni
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