Ken Foree facts for kids
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| Born | February 29, 1948 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1976–present |
Ken Foree (born February 29, 1948) is an American actor. He is famous for playing the hero Peter Washington in the classic horror movie Dawn of the Dead. He is also well-known for his role as the funny dad, Roger Rockmore, on the Nickelodeon TV show Kenan & Kel.
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Early Life
Ken Foree was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was the oldest of four brothers in his family.
Acting Career
Ken Foree started his acting career in the 1970s. He quickly became a star in the horror film genre. His most famous role was in the 1978 zombie movie Dawn of the Dead. In the film, he played Peter, a brave SWAT officer trying to survive a zombie apocalypse.
Famous Roles in Film and TV
Besides Dawn of the Dead, Foree has appeared in many other movies. He acted in films like The Wanderers, Knightriders, and From Beyond. He often works with director Rob Zombie, appearing in his movies The Devil's Rejects and the 2007 remake of Halloween.
Many people know Foree from the popular Nickelodeon sitcom Kenan & Kel, which aired from 1996 to 2000. He played Roger Rockmore, the father of Kenan and Kyra. His character was known for getting upset with Kenan's crazy plans.
Foree has also appeared in single episodes of many TV shows, including The X-Files, The A-Team, and Knight Rider.
Appearing as Himself
Ken Foree is so well-known in the horror world that he even appeared as a character based on himself. In the 2008 horror novel Bad Moon Rising by Jonathan Maberry, a fictional version of Ken Foree helps fight monsters in a small town.
Selected Filmography
Here are some of Ken Foree's most well-known movies and TV shows.
Movies
- The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (1976) - as "Honey"
- Dawn of the Dead (1978) - as Peter Washington
- The Wanderers (1979) - as a Black Sportsman
- Knightriders (1981) - as "Little John"
- From Beyond (1986) - as Buford "Bubba" Brownlee
- The Dentist (1996) - as Detective Gibbs
- The Devil's Rejects (2005) - as Charlie Altamont
- Halloween (2007) - as Joe "Big Joe" Grizzly
- Water for Elephants (2011) - as Earl
- The Lords of Salem (2012) - as Herman "Munster" Jackson
Television Shows
- The Dukes of Hazzard (1981) - as Rollo
- The A-Team (1984) - as Dirkson
- Knight Rider (1984, 1985) - as Danton and "Spider-Man"
- The X-Files (1995) - as Vincent Parmelly
- Kenan & Kel (1996–2000) - as Roger Rockmore
See also
In Spanish: Ken Foree para niños
