Began acting at age 15 in Shakespeare in the Park productions in St Louis, MO (date approximate)

Studied for the priesthood for a period

Moved to Toronto, Canada

Relocated to Vancouver, Canada

Lost both legs in highway accident (February 26)

Returned to St Louis for physical therapy after his accident

Moved back to Canada

Formed blues band, The Jim Byrnes Band, which played in Canada

Co-starred in the NBC miniseries "Hands of a Stranger" miniseries

Played 'Lifeguard' on "Wiseguy" (CBS)

TV-movie debut in "The Red Spider" (CBS)

Did voice for the syndicated "Dragon Warriors"

Was regular on the short-lived syndicated series "Neon Rider"

Had featured role as a musician in the Canadian film "Harmony Cats"

Played Joe Dawson on "Highlander: The Series" (syndicated)

Released album, "That River"

Reprised role of 'Lifeguard' in the ABC TV-movie "Wiseguy"