Ken Kercheval

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ken Kercheval
Date Of Birth	Jul 15, 1935(1935-07-15)
Age	89
Date Of Death	April 21, 2019, Clinton, IN
Birthplace	Wolcottville
Country	United States
Birth City	Indiana
Horoscope	Cancer

Ken Kercheval Biography

Ken Kercheval is one of the most popular and richest TV Actor who was born on July 15, 1935 in Wolcottville, Indiana, United States. He was in the Network with Faye Dunaway.

He has seven children from four different marriages. His fourth marriage was to Cheryl Paris from 1994 to 2004.

He had a recurring role on Crossing Jordan with Jill Hennessy.

Ken Kercheval Net Worth

Net Worth: Ken Kercheval had a net worth of approximately $800 Thousand. This net worth was accumulated primarily from his salaries as a TV actor and stage artist. He is most known for playing Cliff Barnes on the television series Dallas and being a part of its 2012 revival. His long and successful career allowed him to accumulate his wealth.

Career and Financial Growth: Ken Kercheval’s acting career stretches from working as common TV actor to a distinctive figure in the world of television and Broadway. He started his career working in soap operas leading up to the role that made him famous on Dallas. His consistent roles in the long-running series Dallas greatly contributed to his net worth. In addition, Kercheval ventured into business in 1985 and became a partner in the Old Capital Popcorn Company. Although the partnership later experienced conflict, the initial success further contributed to his overall wealth.

Source of net worth: Ken Kercheval’s net worth primarily comes from his extensive acting career. His major achievements include his standout performances in TV series Dallas for which he had an enduring role from 1978 to 1991 and its 2012 revival. Although it’s not confirmed about any endorsements and sponsorships, his TV fame might have attracted such opportunities further increasing his net worth.

Personal Projects and Ventures: Ken Kercheval also showed interest in the world of business and popped up a new stream for his income. He became a partner in the Old Capital Popcorn Company 1985. Kercheval also showcased his musical theatre talents by appearing in the musical White Christmas at various theatres across the UK.

Philanthropy: While publicly available information on Kercheval’s philanthropical efforts is scarce, many TV actors and celebrities of his stature tend to support various charitable causes in line with their interests, whether be it through direct donations, fundraising efforts, or lending their public image to raise awareness on specific causes.

Recent Developments: Though Ken Kercheval passed away in 2019, his contributions to the world of acting continues to be a source of inspiration for many upcoming artists. His performances and legacy in television and theatre continue to generate revenues which might be contributing to his estate’s net worth.

He majored in music and drama at Indiana University.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Ken Kercheval height 5 ft 9 in Ken weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Ken Kercheval Dating?

According to our records, Ken Kercheval married to Cheryl Paris , Ava Fox. As of January 13, 2024, Ken Kercheval’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Ken Ranked on the list of most popular TV Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ken Kercheval celebrates birthday on July 15 of every year.

What happened to Ken Kercheval?

Personal life and death A lifelong smoker, Kercheval was a lung cancer survivor after having had part of his lung removed in 1994. Kercheval was married and divorced three times and had five children. As of 2012, he had six grandchildren. Kercheval died of pneumonia on April 21, 2019 , at the age of 83.

Is Cliff Barnes from Dallas still alive?

Ken Kercheval, the stage-bred actor who portrayed Cliff Barnes, the oil tycoon who was repeatedly bested by Larry Hagman’s J.R. Ewing, on the long-running CBS primetime soap opera ‘Dallas,’ has died. He was 83.

Who did Cliff Barnes marry Dallas?

Cliff married Jamie Ewing (Jenilee Harrison), daughter of the late Jason Ewing and therefore a cousin of J.R. and Bobby, in 1985, but the union was unhappy as Cliff having married Jamie purely for the inheritance he always believed to be his birthright.

Who does Jr marry on Dallas?

In 1971, J.R. married Sue Ellen Shepard (Linda Gray), a former “Miss Texas”. Their marriage became increasingly turbulent with J.R. ignoring her first with Ewing Oil then philandering with other women. By the late 1970s Sue Ellen had become an alcoholic.

How old is Linda Gray?

81 years (September 12, 1940)