Kevin Brophy Explained

Kevin Brophy
Birth Date:1 November 1953
Birth Place:Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Death Place:Rancho Santa Fe, California, U.S.
Occupation:Actor
Spouse:Amy Prettyman

Kevin Michael Brophy (November 1, 1953 – May 11, 2024) was an American film and television actor. He is best known for his portrayal of the title character in Lucan (1977–1978).

Life and career

Brophy was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. He appeared with his wife, Amy, in the 1994 film The Magic of the Golden Bear: Goldy III.

In addition to acting, Brophy found employment as a valet who parked cars at the Hotel Bel-Air between 1983 and 2009.

Illinois-based Ray Fulk, a man who died in July 2012 at the age of 71, bequeathed half of his estate to the actor in his will, the other half going to his former Hell Night castmate and The Young and the Restless star Peter Barton, despite never meeting them.[1] Fulk, who had no family of his own, was a fan of both actors.[2]

On June 16, 2024, it was revealed that Brophy died on May 11, 2024, at his home in Rancho Santa Fe, California, following a 10 year battle with stage IV cancer. He was 70.[3]

Partial filmography

Selected TV guest appearances

Notes and References

  1. News: Man Leaves 'Hell Night' Actors $1M Estate. Brad. Miska. 9 February 2015. Bloody Disgusting. 5 May 2023.
  2. News: Kim. Susanna. Illinois Man Leaves Estate to Two Actors He Never Met. 9 February 2013. ABC News. 18 May 2020.
  3. News: Kevin Brophy, Star of 'Lucan' and 'Hell Night,' Dies at 70. Mike. Barnes. The Hollywood Reporter. 16 June 2024. 16 June 2024.