Andrew Kavovit

Andrew Kavovit
Born
Andrew Michael Kavovit

(1971-07-19) July 19, 1971
The Bronx, New York City, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1986–2007
Children1

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.[1] 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.[2] 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.[2] He remained with the series for approximately six years during his initial run.[2] His portrayal of Paul received multiple Daytime Emmy nominations. In 1990, Kavovit won the award then presented for outstanding juvenile or younger actor in a drama series, defeating fellow nominee Bryan Buffington of Guiding Light.[1] The Los Angeles Times listed Kavovit among the major acting winners at the 17th Daytime Emmy Awards, where As the World Turns competed alongside the other major network daytime dramas.[1] Kavovit was again nominated for the Outstanding Younger Actor award in 1991.[3] 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.[2] Kavovit ultimately appeared in 22 episodes between 1998 and 2000. During a 1999 interview with co-star Dale Midkiff, Kavovit discussed the ensemble nature of the production and his casting in the series.[4]

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.[5]

Filmography

Film and Television appearances
Year Title Role Notes
1986–1991, 1992, 2000-2001As the World TurnsPaul RyanDaytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series (1990)
1993Full HousePaulEpisode: Prom Night
1994Silk StalkingsNewmanEpisode: Head 'N' Tail
1994Lifestories: Families in CrisisBrandon CliftonEpisode: Confronting Brandon: The Intervention of an Addict
1994My So-Called LifeNicky DriscollEpisode: Halloween
1994Married... with ChildrenMark CampbellEpisode: Radio Free Trumaine
1995The Great Mom SwapDavid RidgewayTV movie
1995Trial By FireKip BouchmoyerTV movie
1995CourthouseJasonEpisode: Fair-Weathered Friends
1995–1996Weird ScienceLyle2 episodes: Grumpy Old Genie / Teen Lisa
1996Seduced by Madness: The Diane Borchardt StoryJebTV mini-series
1996AndersonvilleTobiasTV movie
1996Terror in the FamilyGarret LexauTV movie
1996Star Trek: Deep Space NineKirbyEpisode: ...Nor the Battle to the Strong
1996NYPD BlueRickEpisode: Yes Sir, That's My Baby
1997The Burning ZoneDr. Joey WetherallEpisode: The Last Endless Summer
1998–2000The Magnificent SevenJohn "J.D." DunneSeries Regular - 22 episodes
1999Touched by an AngelEddie RourkeEpisode: The Compass
2000The David Cassidy StoryDavid CassidyTV movie
2001Rat RaceRichieFilm
2003Rent ControlDennisTV movie
2003Joan of ArcadiaOfficer KoczaraEpisode: Death Be Not Whatever
2003MiraclesHenry TuckerEpisode: The Battle at Shadow Ridge
2007Criminal MindsMax PooleEpisode: 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 Nominated
1989 Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Juvenile Actor in a Drama Series Nominated
1990 Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Juvenile Actor in a Drama Series Won
1991 Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series Nominated

References

  1. 1 2 3 "'Santa Barbara,' Two Latino Stars Top Daytime Emmy List". Los Angeles Times. June 29, 1990. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Cavazos, Norma (August 9, 1998). "Television questions and answers: Info on Kavovit". Deseret News. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
  3. ↑ "CBS Leads the Field in Daytime Program Emmy Bids". Los Angeles Times. May 10, 1991. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
  4. ↑ "TVGen Chat with Dale Midkiff and Andrew Kavovit". January 21, 1999. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
  5. ↑ della Cava, Marco (March 12, 2014). "On 'Shark Tank,' kid inventors and a new Boo Boo". USA Today. Retrieved August 22, 2026.
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