Kene Holliday

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Kene Holliday (b. June 25, 1949) is a prolific character actor of stage, film and television, best known for his role as Andy Griffith's original private investigator, Tyler Hudson, on the hit television series Matlock. He was a cast member for three years, from 1986 until 1989. His first television series was Carter Country where he co-starred with Victor French as Sgt. Curtis Baker from 1977 until 1979. Kene provided the voice of the character Roadblock in the 1980's cartoon series, G.I. Joe: The Movie. He has numerous television and movie credits including roles in G.I. Joe: The Movie (2000), CBS’s made for television movie “Miracle On The Mountain” (2003), Hope & Faith (2004), and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2005).

He published a book of poetry in 1998 entitled "The Book of K-III: The Contemporary Poetics of Kene Holliday".

A recovering alcoholic, Holliday has reported been sober for 19 years.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] Awards/Nominations

• Gotham Awards
  • 2008, Breakthrough Performance: Great World of Sound (Nominated)

• Independent Spirit Award
  • 2008, Best Supporting Male: Great World of Sound (Nominated)