James Francis Doughan[1] is an American actor, teacher and writer. He is best known for his roles as Detective Doyle in The Mask (1994) and Detective Allen as well as the voice of Lucky the Cat in Stuart Little (1999) and the head coach for the soccer team Stuart and his human brother, George Little, play for in Stuart Little 2 (2002).[2][3][4] He is currently a performing arts teacher at Harvard-Westlake School in Los Angeles, California.[5][6]
Jim Doughan | |
|---|---|
| Born | James Francis Doughan United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota Duluth (BFA) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, teacher, writer |
| Years active | 1985–2009 (actor) 2009-present (teacher) |
| Spouse |
Kate Benton (m. 1988) |
Career edit
Doughan has been working as a professional actor and writer since 1981 in theatre, film, and television. He was a resident company member for the Dudley Rigg’s Brave New Workshop in Minneapolis from 1981 to 1985, and the Los Angeles comedy theater The Groundlings from 1985 to 1993. He has appeared in The Flintstones, The Mask, Stuart Little, Stuart Little 2, The Haunted Mansion, Evan Almighty, and Hotel for Dogs, in addition to guest appearances in several television series.[3][2] Before becoming a performing arts teacher at Harvard-Westlake School Doughan taught History, English and Drama at the Westridge School in Pasadena, California. He has been a mentor for student writers, and a director for the Harvard-Westlake School Playwright’s Workshop. He has also taught at the Harvard-Westlake School Summer Intensive Actor’s Workshop and an improvisation master class at the USC Marshall School of Business.[5]
Education edit
Doughan attended Apple Valley High School in Apple Valley, Minnesota and graduated in 1977.[4] He also attended the University of Minnesota Duluth, where he received his BFA degree in theatre.[5][6][7]
Personal life edit
Doughan married Kate Benton in 1988. Benton is an actress and writer who was also a member of The Groundlings. Benton also works as a teacher at the Harvard-Westlake School.[8]
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Ruthless People | Cop at Sam's House | |
| 1987 | In-Self Defense | Role | TV movie |
| 1988 | My Stepmother Is An Alien | Party Guest | |
| 1989 | Tarzan in Manhattan | Role | TV movie |
| 1994 | The Flintstones | Maitre d' | |
| 1994 | The Mask | Detective Doyle | |
| 1999 | Stuart Little | Detective Allen / Lucky | Voice |
| 2000 | The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave | Super Dave's Doctor | Video |
| 2000 | The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas | Dinosaur Confessor | |
| 2002 | Stuart Little 2 | The Soccer Coach | |
| 2003 | The Haunted Mansion | Mr. Coleman | |
| 2006 | Grilled | Andy Wilson | |
| 2007 | Evan Almighty | Neighbor | |
| 2009 | Hotel for Dogs | Male Reporter |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Moonlighting | Man in 223 | Episode: "The Lady in the Iron Mask" |
| 1987 | Fame | Assistant Director | Episode: "Love Kittens Go To High School" |
| 1987 | Night Court | Jason the Pleading Man | Episode: "A Day in the Life" |
| 1987 | Throb | Robert | Episode: "Genius" |
| 1987 | The Charmings | Salesman | Episode: "The Charming's Buy a Car" |
| 1987 | Roomies | Station Manager/Stan | 2 Episodes |
| 1988 | Webster | Billy | Episode: "The Four Tops: The Sequel" |
| 1988 | Newhart | Group Leader | Episode: "The Buck Stops Here" |
| 1988 | Frank's Place | Louis | Episode: "Frank's Place - The Movie" |
| 1988 | Coming of Age | Tom | Episode: "The Kids are Coming, the Kids are Coming" |
| 1988 | The Golden Girls | Ben | Episode: "Yokel Hero" |
| 1989 | Thirtysomething | Accountant Fred | Episode: "First Day/Last Day" |
| 1989 | On the Television | Various | Episode: "Our Maid Imelda" |
| 1986-89 | 227 | Larry/Rusty | 2 Episodes |
| 1989 | China Beach | Resident Doctor | Episode: "The World: Part 1" |
| 1990 | Empty Nest | Man at Party | Episode: "Goodbye, Mr. Dietz" |
| 1990 | His & Hers | Mr. Buckey | 13 Episodes |
| 1991 | Family Matters | Jimmy | Episode: "High Hopes" |
| 1991 | Who's the Boss | The Amazing Dave | Episode: "Party Politics" |
| 1991 | True Colors | Officer Dehling | Episode: "Homies Alone" |
| 1991 | Riders in the Sky | Muley | Episode: "Harmony Ranch" |
| 1987-91 | Perfect Strangers | Jimmy/Jimmy, the Security Guard | 4 Episodes |
| 1993 | Sisters | Gordon Wasserman | Episode: "Things Are Tough All Over" |
| 1993 | Flying Blind | Minister | Episode: "The Spy Who Came in from the Old" |
| 1993 | Coach | Janitor | Episode: "Belly of the Beast" |
| 1995 | Platypus Man | Speaker | Episode: "Both Sides Now" |
| 1995 | Kirk | Rob | Episode: "Kirk Unplugged" |
| 1996 | Night Stand | Ed | Episode: "Sexaholics" |
| 1989-97 | Murphy Brown | Janitor/T.D. | 2 Episodes |
| 1997 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer | Mr. Pole | Episode: "Witch" |
| 1998 | Step by Step | Justice Pruett | Episode: "Goin to the Chapel" |
| 1998 | Ellen | Camera Assistant | Episode: "Ellen: A Hollywood Tribute: Part 1" |
| 2004 | That's So Raven | Professor Benjamin | Episode: "Taken to the Cleaners" |
| 2006 | Jake in Progress | Carl | Episode: "Eyebrow Girl vs. Smirkface" |
| 2006-07 | The War at Home | Father Conlon | 2 Episodes |
References edit
- ^ "Kate Benton, James Doughan". Chicago Tribune.
- ^ a b "Jim Doughan". Metacritic.
- ^ a b "Jim Doughan". TVGuide.com.
- ^ a b Begna, Moti. "The Talon - Jim Doughan (Class of 1977)". avhstalon.org. Archived from the original on 2022-10-08. Retrieved 2017-08-07.
- ^ a b c "Performing Arts Faculty". www.hw.com.
- ^ a b "Kate Benton, James Doughan".
- ^ "Kate Benton and James Doughan, Actors, Marry". The New York Times. 28 August 1988.
- ^ "Kate Benton". The Groundlings Theatre & School. Retrieved 2019-11-18.
External links edit
- Jim Doughan at IMDb