'Desperate Housewives' Actor Fired

Published November 9, 2005 - Chicago Tribune, Cheryl Bowles

Page Kennedy, who plays a fugitive from the law on "Desperate Housewives," was fired from the hit ABC show for improper conduct, a series spokeswoman said Tuesday.

Kennedy, who joined the show this season, was let go Friday after a "thorough investigation by the studio" of the allegations against him, publicist Janet Daily said.

Details of the allegations were unavailable, Daily said. A call to Kennedy's agent for comment wasn't immediately returned Tuesday.

The alleged misconduct didn't involve another cast member, a source close to the production said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

Kennedy played Caleb, a character shrouded in mystery and seen only briefly as he was held captive in the basement of Wisteria Lane newcomer Betty Applewhite (Alfre Woodard). In the Oct. 23 episode, it was revealed that Caleb may be responsible for a murder in Chicago.

The role of Caleb is being recast, Daily said. Kennedy's final appearance on the ABC series is Sunday.

The Detroit native made his film debut as a bad guy in 2003's "S.W.A.T." He appears in the upcoming movie "In the Mix," opening Nov. 23.