Andrew Kavovit

Andrew Michael Kavovit (born July 19, 1971) is an American actor, best known for portraying Paul Ryan on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns. Kavovit originated the role as a teenager in 1986 and won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series in 1990. He later starred as John "J.D." Dunne in the CBS western series The Magnificent Seven.

Early life Kavovit was born in The Bronx, New York City, and grew up in Yorktown Heights, New York. He began pursuing acting work at approximately age 12. He graduated from Yorktown High School in 1989.

Career As the World Turns Kavovit began his professional television career as a teenager when he was cast as Paul Stenbeck, later known as Paul Ryan, on the CBS daytime drama As the World Turns in 1986. He later returned to As the World Turns for additional appearances in 1992 and from 2000 to 2001.

Prime-time television and film Following his initial departure from As the World Turns, Kavovit worked extensively as a guest actor in prime-time television. His appearances during the 1990s included Full House, Silk Stalkings, Lifestories: Families in Crisis, Married... with Children, The Great Mom Swap, The Burning Zone, and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

In 1998, Kavovit was cast as John "J.D." Dunne, a former gunslinger turned lawman, in the CBS western television series The Magnificent Seven. The series was based on the 1960 film of the same name and followed seven men protecting a town in the American West. Kavovit appeared as a series regular alongside Michael Biehn, Eric Close, Dale Midkiff, Ron Perlman, Rick Worthy and Anthony Starke. CBS initially canceled The Magnificent Seven after its first season before reversing the decision and bringing the series back as a midseason replacement.

Kavovit also appeared in television films including The David Cassidy Story and The Trial of Old Drum. His film work included a supporting role as Richie in the 2001 comedy Rat Race, directed by Jerry Zucker. He continued making television appearances during the 2000s, including roles in Joan of Arcadia, Miracles and Criminal Minds.

Personal life Kavovit has a daughter, Kiowa Kavovit. In 2014, he appeared with her on an episode of the ABC reality series Shark Tank featuring young entrepreneurs. Kiowa presented Boo Boo Goo, a paint-on bandage product she had developed.

Filmography Film and Television appearances Year Title RoleNotes 1986–1991, 1992, 2000-2001 As the World Turns Paul Ryan Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series (1990) 1993 Full House Paul Episode: Prom Night 1994 Silk Stalkings Newman Episode: Head 'N' Tail 1994 Lifestories: Families in Crisis Brandon Clifton Episode: Confronting Brandon: The Intervention of an Addict 1994 My So-Called Life Nicky Driscoll Episode: Halloween 1994 Married... with Children Mark Campbell Episode: Radio Free Trumaine 1995 The Great Mom Swap David Ridgeway TV movie 1995 Trial By Fire Kip Bouchmoyer TV movie 1995 Courthouse Jason Episode: Fair-Weathered Friends 1995–1996 Weird Science Lyle 2 episodes: Grumpy Old Genie / Teen Lisa 1996 Seduced by Madness: The Diane Borchardt Story Jeb TV mini-series 1996 Andersonville Tobias TV movie 1996 Terror in the Family Garret Lexau TV movie 1996 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Kirby Episode: ...Nor the Battle to the Strong 1996 NYPD Blue Rick Episode: Yes Sir, That's My Baby 1997 The Burning Zone Dr. Joey Wetherall Episode: The Last Endless Summer 1998–2000 The Magnificent Seven John "J.D." Dunne Series Regular - 22 episodes 1999 Touched by an Angel Eddie Rourke Episode: The Compass 2000 The David Cassidy Story David Cassidy TV movie 2001 Rat Race Richie Film 2003 Rent Control Dennis TV movie 2003 Joan of Arcadia Officer Koczara Episode: Death Be Not Whatever 2003 Miracles Henry Tucker Episode: The Battle at Shadow Ridge 2007 Criminal Minds Max Poole Episode: About Face

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result 1988 Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Younger Leading Man in a Drama Series As the World Turns 1989 Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Juvenile Actor in a Drama Series 1990 Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Juvenile Actor in a Drama Series 1991 Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series