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James Thomas Kevin Byrnes OBC CM (born September 22, 1948) is an American actor and blues musician.
Jim Byrnes is a versatile performer who has appeared in TV shows like Highlander, Wiseguy, and Travelers, and composed and performed blues and gospel music. He lost both his legs in a car accident in 1972, but continued his acting and music career with determination and passion.
- January 1, 1
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- St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Jim Byrnes is a legendary blues icon, an actor of note, and that artist who lights up every stage with songs and stories, tried and true.
Jim Byrnes is an actor and blues musician who lost both his legs in a car accident. He has appeared in Wiseguy, Highlander: The Series and other shows, and received the Order of Canada in 2022.
- September 22, 1948
Oct 30, 2015 · On a cold, dark night on the Malahat Highway in 1972, lying in his own blood under a stranger's car, bluesman Jim Byrnes probably couldn't have guessed everything would turn out so well.
Aug 30, 2016 · Juno Award winner Jim Byrnes sings the blues. From a concert the legendary bluesman gave last fall at a CBC Vancouver studio. Honest and beautiful.Subscribe...
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- CBC Music
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Jim Byrnes’ fame as an actor has grown immeasurably from his too-numerous-to-mention TV and movie roles, highlights including television’s Wiseguy and Highlander series, and his national variety show The Jim Byrnes Show.
