Kagen was born in
Somers Point, New Jersey, He began his stage career in the 1970s, appearing in stage plays such as
Love Suicide and
Family Business. He then began his screen career in 1980, appearing in the
PBS science educational television series
3-2-1 Contact. In 1984, he played as Walter Simpkins in an episode of the
NBC detective television series
Riptide. Later in his career, Kagen guest-starred in television programs including
House,
21 Jump Street,
Hill Street Blues,
Star Trek: Enterprise and
Diagnosis: Murder, and played the recurring role of Sergeant Sweeny in the
ABC soap opera television series
General Hospital. He also appeared in films such as
Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (as
Sheriff Mike Garris),
Hologram Man,
Body Chemistry and
The Annihilation of Fish. Kagen retired from acting in 2015, last appearing in the film
Intersection. == References ==