Jon Tenney

Infobox actor

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birthname=Jonathan F. W. Tenney
birthdate = birth date and age|1961|12|16
birthplace = flagicon|USA Princeton, New Jersey U.S.
spouse=Teri Hatcher (1994-2003: div.)

Jonathan F. W. Tenney (born December 16, 1961) is an American actor.

Personal life

Tenney was born in Princeton, New Jersey to a psychiatrist mother and a research physicist father. [ [http://www.filmreference.com/film/1/Jon-Tenney.html Jon Tenney Biography (1961-) ] ] He received his B.A. degree from Vassar College, where he majored in drama and philosophy. He then studied at Juilliard, after which he made his professional debut starring in a touring production of "The Real Thing" directed by Mike Nichols.

He was married to actress Teri Hatcher from 1994 to 2003. They have one daughter, Emerson Rose Tenney, born in November 1997.

Career

This led to his working steadily on and off-Broadway, as well as in regional theater. His New York City stage credits include "Biloxi Blues", "The Substance of Fire", and "The Heiress".

Tenney's work in television includes a lead role in the short-lived Steven Bochco series "Brooklyn South", the Kristin Chenoweth sitcom "Kristin" and guest appearances on "Will & Grace", "Murphy Brown", "", and "Get Real". He currently co-stars as Kyra Sedgwick's love interest on the TNT crime drama "The Closer".

He appeared as Matthew Perry's best friend in Fools Rush In. Tenney has appeared in small roles in such films as "Tombstone", "Nixon", and "Music from Another Room".

References

External links

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