Biography:
Kentonotis Alvin Foree, professionally known as Ken Foree, is an American actor born on February 29, 1948, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He pursued his higher education at Loyola University and later took acting classes at Michael Shulman’s Gallery. To support himself during his early years in New York City, Foree worked as an assistant manager at a restaurant in Greenwich Village. He currently resides in Los Angeles.
Ken Foree is married to Sheryl Rockmore, and together they have a son named Kenan, born in 1978. Following Kenan’s birth, Foree chose to reduce his acting workload to dedicate more time to his family. This led to guest roles on television series and appearances in TV movies, allowing for a better balance between family and career.
Foree began his acting career in theater before transitioning to film and television. He made his film debut in "The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings" and soon became known for portraying strong, authoritative characters in both films and television.
His breakout role came as SWAT officer Peter Washington in George A. Romero’s 1978 horror classic "Dawn of the Dead," a performance that earned him lasting recognition in the horror genre. Foree went on to play notable roles such as Buford "Bubba" Brownlee in "From Beyond," Benny in "Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III," and Big Joe Grizzly in Rob Zombie’s 2007 remake of "Halloween."
He also portrayed stern authority figures in films like "The Dentist," "Sleepstalker," "True Blood," and "Terror Squad."
| Birth Date: | 29 Feb, 1948 |
| Age: | 72 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Television actor Film actor Film producer |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Indianapolis |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor |
| Net Worth 2021: | 5 million |
