875: Kevin Sorbo - "From Hercules to Living Legend"
Kevin Sorbo received international stardom when he booked the lead role in \u201cHercules, the Legendary Journeys\u201d, which became the most watched TV show in the world. Following that success, Sorbo had the lead role as \u201cCaptain Dylan Hunt\u201d in \u201cGene Roddenberry\u2019s, Andromeda\u201d.
The independent film \u201cWhat If\u201d was nominated for Best Family Movie of the Year by the Movie Guide Awards.
Sorbo also received the Movie Guide Award for Most Inspirational Performance of the Year. Sorbo also starred alongside Dennis Quaid and Helen Hunt in \u201cSoul Surfer\u201d, And the faith-based movie, \u201cGod\u2019s Not Dead\u201d. The $2 million-dollar budgeted movie became the most successful independent faith-based movie ever with over $140 million in theatrical, streaming and DVD sales.
\u201cLet There Be Light\u201d was a movie he directed/acted/produced and this faith/ family movie ranked number 4 out of the top 10 family movies of 2018. \u201cMiracle in East Texas\u201d, a Comedy based on a true story set in 1930 was another movie Sorbo directed/acted in. Movie release is scheduled for February, 2023 Movie also stars John Ratzenberger, Lou Gossett, Jr., and Sam Sorbo.
Some of his many television credits include \u201cJust Shoot Me, \u201cTwo and a Half Men\u201d, \u201cDharma and Greg\u201d, \u201cAccording to Jim\u201d, \u201cGary Unmarried\u201d, \u201cPsych\u201d, \u201cHawaii 5-0\u201d, and a recurring role in the final season of \u201cThe OC\u201d.
The major motion picture, \u201cReagan\u201d, with Dennis Quaid playing the late President with Sorbo has his pastor will release in early 2023. . Principle filming just completed for the next \u201cLeft Behind: Rise of the Anti-Christ\u201d movie with Sorbo directing and acting in the movie based off the Jenkins/LaHaye award winning books.
Kevin released his memoir \u201cTrue Strength: My Journey from Hercules to Mere Mortal and How Nearly Dying Saved My Life\u201d. The book chronicles his neardeath experience when he suffered three strokes and the battle back to regain his life. He also co-wrote the follow up book, \u201cTrue Faith, Embracing Adversity to Live in God\u2019s Light\u201d, with his wife, Sam.
Kevin sneaks in a quick conversation with Lou Diamond just ahead of a round of golf (played way faster than most) as this living legend shares how he continues to move onward and upward on Thrive LouD.