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Biography:Character actor "Jon Tenney" has appeared on stage and in feature films, but he may be best known for his television work, notably for playing Patrol Sergeant Francis X. Donovan on "Steven Bochco"'s short-lived police drama "Brooklyn South". His film work includes "Twilight of the Golds" (1997), "Fools Rush In" (1997), and "With Friends Like These..." (1998).

Tenney's interest in acting stems from early childhood and it developed further while he attended Vassar College, where he majored in drama and philosophy. Afterwards, he was accepted to Juilliard, where he was a standout student. He made his professional debut starring in a touring production of The Real Thing, directed by "Mike Nichols". This led to his working steadily on and off Broadway, as well as in regional theater. His television credits include "Equal Justice" and "Crime and Punishment". His made-for-television movie credits include... Full Biography

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Jon Tenney and John Carroll Lynch in "Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World"
Jon Tenney and John Carroll Lynch and Albert Brooks in "Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World"
Sheetal Sheth, Jon Tenney and John Carroll Lynch in "Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World"
Duncan Bravo, Sheetal Sheth, Jon Tenney and John Carroll Lynch in 'Looking for Comedy in the Muslim...
Actor Jon Tenney arrives at the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium...
Actor Jon Tenney (R) and guest arrive at the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the...
Actor Jon Tenney (R) and guest arrive at the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the...
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