Who is Lee Tergesen? Everything You Need to Know

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Also Known As: Lee Allen Tergesen

Age: 59 Years, 59 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Yuko Otomo (m. 2011), Leslie Howitt (m. 2001–2004), Tanya Lewis (m. 1994–1997)

father: George Tergesen

mother: Ruth Tergesen

children: Lily Tergesen

Born Country: United States

Actors American Men

Height: 5'10" (178 cm), 5'10" Males

Notable Alumni: The American Musical And Dramatic Academy

U.S. State: Connecticut

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education: The American Musical and Dramatic Academy

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Career

Lee Tergesen made his film debut in 1991 when he appeared in the action drama movie 'Point Break'. The following year, he was cast as Terry in Penelope Spheeris' film 'Wayne's World'. The comedy flick, also featuring Mike Myers, Rob Lowe, and Dana Carvey, was the eighth-highest-grossing film of that year. With a record collection of $183.1 million, it has been the highest-grossing movie based on ‘Saturday Night Live’ skits as of now. Tergesen later reprised his role in Wayne's World's sequel titled 'Wayne's World 2,' which released in 1993.

Also in 1993, he was cast in the police procedural TV series ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ as Chris Thormann, a recurring role he played until 1997. From 1994 to 1998, the actor played high school student Chester Donnelly in ‘Weird Science’. In 1997, Tergesen was cast as Tobias Beecher in HBO’s ‘Oz’. He joined the series as a recurring character and was later upgraded to a member of the main cast for the seasons 2 to 6.

The new millennium initially saw Tergesen in the drama series ‘The Beat’ and the film ‘Shaft’. In 2003, he starred in the biographical crime drama 'Monster'. Directed by Patty Jenkins, the film follows the life of serial killer and former prostitute Aileen Wuornos who was executed in 2002 for killing six men during the 1980s and 1990s. This was followed by the actor’s role in the sci-fi film 'The Forgotten,' which released in 2004.

In 2005, Lee Tergesen joined the cast of the police drama series ‘Wanted’. A year later, he played Holden in the slasher film ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning’. He was next featured in the TV miniseries ‘Generation Kill’ as Evan Wright. From 2010 to 2015, the actor had main as well as recurring roles in many TV dramas, including ‘Army Wives’, ‘The Big C’, ‘Red Widow’, ‘Longmire’ and ‘The Americans.’

From 2017 to 2018, Tergesen played the recurring role of Mel Foster in the police procedural drama series ‘Gone’. During this time, he also starred in the horror drama series ‘The Purge’.

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Family & Personal Life

Lee Tergesen was born on July 8, 1965, in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, to George and Ruth Tergesen. He studied at Valley Regional High School and later attended American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA).

In 1994, Lee Tergesen married Tanya Lewis. After divorcing her in 1997, he married Leslie Howitt in 2001. Tergesen and Howitt parted ways in 2004. In 2011, he married Yuko Otomo. The couple has a daughter named Lily who was born on December 5, 2012. Tergesen also has a child from one of his previous relationships.

Facts About Lee Tergesen

Lee Tergesen is an avid motorcycle enthusiast and has been known to participate in charity rides to raise funds for various causes.

In addition to his acting career, Lee Tergesen is also a talented musician and has played in a band called "Tripp Fontaine."

Lee Tergesen is a proud animal lover and has been actively involved in supporting animal welfare organizations.

Despite his tough-guy roles on screen, Lee Tergesen is known for his warm and friendly demeanor off-camera, often engaging with fans and colleagues in a positive and respectful manner.

In interviews, Lee Tergesen has spoken openly about his passion for cooking and trying out new recipes in his spare time, showcasing his creative side beyond acting.

Lee Tergesen Biography

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In which crime drama series did Lee Tergesen have a recurring role as Evan Wright?

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