Kip Gilman
American television actor
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Kenneth David Gilman (born November 18, 1946)[3] is an American television actor.[4] He is best known for playing Dr. Hank Kaplan in the American sitcom television series Nurses.[5][6]
November 18, 1946
Kip Gilman | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kenneth David Gilman November 18, 1946 Revere, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Occupation | Television actor |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Spouse | [1][2] |
Gilman was born in Revere, Massachusetts.[3] He began his career in 1976, appearing in the television sitcom Rhoda.[3] He then starred in the new CBS sitcom television series Loves Me, Loves Me Not.[7] After its cancellation, he starred with Dorothy Loudon in the new CBS sitcom Dorothy.[8] He guest-starred in television programs including Highway to Heaven; Who's the Boss?; Soap; Laverne & Shirley; Magnum, P.I.; It's a Living; Jake and the Fatman; The Rockford Files; St. Elsewhere; ALF and Columbo.[3]
In 1981, Gilman starred in the CBS drama television series Jessica Novak.[3] Gilman also starred in the 1984 erotic film Bedroom Eyes,[3][9] the final season of the medical drama television series Trapper John, M.D., and the ABC drama television series Studio 5-B.[3]: 1030
In 1991, Gilman starred as Dr. Hank Kaplan in the NBC sitcom Nurses.[3] He played the role until 1994. After the series ended, Gilman made a guest appearance in Caroline in the City and appeared in the film Parker.[10] He played as Danzinger.[10] In 2015, Gilman starred in the Off-Broadway play 2 Across along with singer and actress Andrea McArdle.[11]
