Leigh McCloskey, a talented actor born on June 21, 1955, in Los Angeles, California, began his acting career with a classical training at the prestigious Juilliard School in Lincoln Center, New York. He made his professional debut in the iconic miniseries Rich Man, Poor Man (1976),starring alongside Nick Nolte and Peter Strauss. McCloskey's early work included a role in the nighttime television series Executive Suite (1976),followed by a series regular spot in Married: The First Year (1979),and, most notably, his portrayal of Mitch Cooper, husband to Lucy Ewing, on the popular CBS soap opera Dallas (1978). He remained a series regular from 1980 to 1982, making brief appearances in 1985 and 1988.
In addition to his work on Dallas, McCloskey starred in numerous made-for-television films and miniseries, such as The Bermuda Depths (1978),Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway (1976),and its sequel Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn (1977),in which he played the title role. He also co-starred with Kris Kristofferson in Trouble Shooters: Trapped Beneath the Earth (1993) and Linda Gray in Accidental Meeting (1994). Furthermore, McCloskey appeared alongside Brooke Shields and Scott Glenn in the television miniseries Gone But Not Forgotten (2005).
Throughout his career, McCloskey has made numerous films, including Fraternity Vacation (1985),Just One of the Guys (1985),Cameron's Closet (1988),and the cult classic Inferno (1980),directed by Dario Argento. He has also guest-starred on various television series and pilots, such as Medical Center (1969),Jake and the Fatman (1987),Life Goes On (1989),Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993),Star Trek: Voyager (1995),Chicago Hope (1994),JAG (1995),Bones (2005),and many others. McCloskey has played villains on four sci-fi television series: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993),Star Trek: Voyager (1995),Babylon 5 (1993),and Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979),alongside Dorothy Stratten. Additionally, he has appeared in several daytime soap operas, including General Hospital (1963),One Life to Live (1968),The Young and the Restless (1973),and Santa Barbara (1984).
