Tim Dekay
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Early Life and Education
Tim DeKay was born on June 12, 1963, in the town of Lansing, New York. He spent his formative years in Lansing, where he actively participated in sports such as baseball and basketball. Alongside his athletic interests, DeKay was also passionate about the arts and performed in a high school production of the play Oliver!
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 12 Jun, 1963
- Age
- 56 yrs
- Occupations
- Actor
Stage actor
Television actor
Film actor
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- Citizenship
- United States of America
- Birth Place
- Ithaca
- Education
- Le Moyne College
Rutgers University - Gender
- Male
- Description
- Actor, director
- Net Worth 2021
- 3 million
He pursued higher education at several respected institutions, including Le Moyne College, Syracuse University, and Rutgers University. DeKay earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Philosophy, followed by a Master of Fine Arts from Rutgers’ Mason Gross School of the Arts. His academic background also includes training in directing, which further honed his skills for a future in the entertainment industry.
Early Career and Television Debut
Although DeKay initially considered a career in business or law, his passion for theatrical arts led him to pursue acting professionally. He made his television debut in 1995 with a role as Lawrence Deon on the sci-fi series SeaQuest DSV.
By 1996, he was being cast in a variety of television roles, including appearances on Seinfeld, The Ring (TV movie), and Grace Under Fire. His career continued to gain momentum with performances in The Larry Sanders Show, The Naked Truth, Touched By an Angel, Night Sins, Party of Five, and Diagnosis: Murder throughout 1997. In 1998, he had roles in Ellen, Caroline in the City, Cupid, and Brimstone.
