Jim
Troesh is an actor/writer/producer best known for his numerous TV
appearances including a three year run as the quadriplegic attorney on "Highway to Heaven" starring
TV legend Michael Landon. He also wrote the
recent theatrical release about a black Jesus, "Color of the Cross."
Jim
is currently shopping the half hour pilot episode of "The
Hollywood Quad", a project he wrote, produced, directed and starred
in. He's already getting interest from networks and showrunners about his
unique show. The
bitingly funny sitcom guest-stars Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad, Malcolm in the Middle), Jim,
and several of his most talented improvisor friends. It's based on his popular video podcast
"The
Hollywood Quad," a laugh-out-loud look at his drive toward
success in the entertainment industry.
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Bryan Cranston and Jim clown
around
between takes on the set of Jim's
upcoming TV pilot "The Hollywood Quad". |
In addition
to "The Hollywood Quad", Jim is pitching his script for a TV
series called "The Outsiders" to network execs all across
Hollywood. Last year he appeared on "Boston Legal" and was technical advisor and
played "Mack" on the edgy pilot for Comedy Central "Special Unit,"
with the Emmy nominated writer/producer/comedian Christopher Titus.
Jim was just
awarded the prestigious Michael Landon Award from the Media Access Office,
and won the career making ABC/Disney Writing Scholarship.
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Jim directs a scene with
"Hollywood Quad"
producer Tasha Hardy at his side. |
Jim is
a dynamic performer, a prolific writer, a public
speaker, and a skilled technical
consultant. His expertise in disability issues and how they relate to film and
television make him the perfect choice for filmmakers looking for
accurate portrayals of people with disabilities. With more than 20 years
in the forefront of the "disability movement," advocating for
himself and others, Jim has the experience, the know how, and the personal touch to
make him an asset to any set.
But, disability is only
one aspect of Jim's life, much like hair color or eye color. As a dad, a
brother, a husband, an ex-husband, a boyfriend, a best friend, an office
worker, and much, much more, Jim has more in common with
"ablebodied" America than one might guess at first glance. His
favorite roles to play are those that don't specifically call for a person
with a disability. A lawyer, a friend, a psychologist, a villain.
Though he has broken new ground with his
performances on television and in film, Jim is also a seasoned stage
performer.
He has
appeared in productions of everything from Shakespeare to Tennessee
Williams, to hard hitting pieces by today's top playwrights. He has performed with improv groups such as
Los Angeles Theatresports, and
The Moving Targets, a political satire group where Jim
was the associate producer. His acting and writing backgrounds are solid
after years of study with some of the top teachers in Los Angeles. He
currently works out at an advanced improv workshop led by Off
The Wall founder, Andy Goldberg.
Jim's screenwriting credits began with an episode of Highway to Heaven that
continued his character. He's also written a number of industrial
videos, an award winning play, tons of sketch comedy scenes, and several
articles for such publications as Emmy Magazine, Script Magazine,
TelevisionWeek, and many other newspapers, magazines, and ezines.
He is a member of the
Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, and serves an a judge on the Blue
Ribbon Panel that chooses recipients of the Emmy Award.
Whether
he is in front of the camera on a set, on stage in a play, getting
zany in an improv sketch, serving as a keynote speaker, hamming it up at a
comedy club doing stand-up, working as an advisor, or alone in his office
writing a script, Jim's first love is entertainment.
Jim
became disabled as the result of a fall in high school.
