Jeff Fahey is an American film and television actor who has an estimated net worth of $5 million. He was born Jeffrey David Fahey on November 29, 1952 in Buffalo, New York, USA. He graduated from Father Baker’s High School, and subsequently hitchhiked to Alaska when he left home at the age of 17. He later backpacked his way around Europe.
Fahey got a scholarship to study at the Joffrey Ballet School at the age of 25, beginning his professional performing career. When he completed his studies, he had a successful career performing on Broadway, as well as in touring productions.
Fahey landed his first major television role when he played the part of Gary Corelli in the soap opera One Life to Live. Since then, he ad ha steady career with several appearance in film and television projects. He had starring, recurring and guest starring roles on shows such as Miami Vice, The Marshal, Nash Bridges, Crossing Jordan as Deputy Marshal Winston McBride, and Lost where he played the role of Captain Frank Lapidus.
His movie credits including starring roles in The Lawnmower Man and Wyatt Earp. He also had a major role in the 2010 Robert Rodriguez action film Machete. He currently appears on Revolution.