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Ken Sagoes
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| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1985–present |
Ken Sagoes is an American actor. He is well-known for his exciting roles in movies and television shows. Ken became famous for playing a character named Roland Kincaid in two popular fantasy horror films: A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (released in 1987) and its follow-up, A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (released in 1988).
Besides his movie work, Ken Sagoes also starred as Darryl in the television series What's Happening Now!!. He has also made special guest appearances on many other TV shows, like The Twilight Zone, Night Court, My So-Called Life, and Martin. His career in acting began in 1985 and he continues to act today.
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Ken Sagoes's Acting Career
Ken Sagoes has been acting for many years, bringing different characters to life on screen. He is especially remembered for his roles in the A Nightmare on Elm Street series, which are fantasy horror movies.
Notable Film Roles
Ken Sagoes has appeared in several movies. Here are some of his most recognized film roles:
- A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987): He played Roland Kincaid, a character who joins others to fight a scary dream villain.
- A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988): He returned as Roland Kincaid in this sequel.
- Project X (1987): Ken had a role as a Patrolman in this film.
- Rosewood (1997): He played the character Big Baby in this historical drama.
- Intolerable Cruelty (2003): Ken appeared as Gus's Pal in this comedy movie.
- Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010): He appeared as himself in this documentary about the Elm Street films.
- In Search of Darkness (2019): Ken also appeared as himself in this documentary, which explores horror films from the 1980s.
Television Appearances
Ken Sagoes has also been a familiar face on television. He has acted in many different TV shows and movies made for TV.
- The Twilight Zone (1985): He appeared in an episode called "But Can She Type?".
- What's Happening Now!! (1987-1988): This was a big role for Ken, where he played Darryl for 22 episodes.
- My So Called Life (1994): He played a paramedic in an episode of this popular teen drama.
- 'Til Death (2008): Ken appeared in two episodes of this comedy series.
- It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2012): He played a character named Carl in an episode of this comedy show.
Awards and Recognition
Ken Sagoes's acting has been recognized by others in the entertainment industry.
- In 2008, he received a nomination for the NAACP Theatre Award for Best Supporting Male - Local. This nomination was for his performance in a play called George Washington's Boy.
