James Troesh

James Troesh, also known as Jim Troesh was an actor, screenwriter and entertainment industry disability advocate. He was paralyzed when at the age of 14 following an accident in the family home, which rendered him quadriplegic for the remainder of his life, making him one of very few quadriplegic actors to be successful in the entertainment industry and the first quadriplegic actor to ever join the Screen Actors Guild. He was a writer and actor for the TV series Highway to Heaven.

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HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN · S1, E7

One Fresh Batch of Lemonade Part 2

Jonathan sets out to restore Deke's faith in himself with the help of a young gymnast. Jonathan and Mark must find a way to reunite Deke with his father who seems to given up on his son.
HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN · S1, E19

A Match Made in Heaven

Jonathan's friend Scotty, a quadriplegic, wonders if his relationship with a woman he likes can succeed. Mark isn't so keen to help since the woman in question is his cousin Diane.
HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN · S3, E1

A Special Love Part 1

Jonathan and Mark try to persuade a young man with Down's Syndrome, to take part in in the Special Olympics. Scotty and Diane learn whether or not they can have children.
HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN · S1, E6

One Fresh Batch of Lemonade Part 1

Jonathan steps in to help Deke, a resentful young athlete whose legs are amputated below the knee following a tragic motorcycle accident.
HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN · S2, E10

The Monster Part 1

Jonathan plays matchmaker for a lonely blind woman and a reclusive sculptor, labelled a monster by townspeople.

James Troesh

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