Roy DeSoto in Emergency!
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Roy DeSoto in *Emergency!* is a fictional Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedic and one of the series’ central protagonists, known for his calm professionalism and partnership with John Gage.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Roy DeSoto in Emergency! canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Roy DeSoto in Emergency! Context triple: [Kevin Tighe, characterIn, Roy DeSoto in Emergency!]
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A.
Lieutenant Dan Taylor – Gary Sinise
Lieutenant Dan Taylor, portrayed by Gary Sinise, is a Vietnam War veteran and Forrest Gump’s platoon leader whose journey from bitterness and despair to acceptance and purpose forms one of the film’s most memorable emotional arcs.
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B.
Dr. Jack Morrison in St. Elsewhere
Dr. Jack Morrison is a central, idealistic young physician on the 1980s medical drama series "St. Elsewhere," known for his personal and professional struggles at the chaotic St. Eligius hospital.
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C.
Officer John Ryan in Crash
Officer John Ryan in Crash is a central character in the 2004 ensemble drama film "Crash," portrayed as a complex, morally conflicted Los Angeles police officer whose actions explore themes of racism, power, and redemption.
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D.
Richard Crenna as Colonel Sam Trautman
Richard Crenna as Colonel Sam Trautman is the stern yet paternal U.S. Army colonel who serves as John Rambo’s former commanding officer and moral counterpoint in the Rambo film series.
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E.
Dr. Mark Craig in St. Elsewhere
Dr. Mark Craig in *St. Elsewhere* is a brilliant but abrasive cardiothoracic surgeon and senior physician at Boston's St. Eligius Hospital, known for his exacting standards and complex personal and professional relationships.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Roy DeSoto in Emergency! Target entity description: Roy DeSoto in *Emergency!* is a fictional Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedic and one of the series’ central protagonists, known for his calm professionalism and partnership with John Gage.
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A.
Lieutenant Dan Taylor – Gary Sinise
Lieutenant Dan Taylor, portrayed by Gary Sinise, is a Vietnam War veteran and Forrest Gump’s platoon leader whose journey from bitterness and despair to acceptance and purpose forms one of the film’s most memorable emotional arcs.
-
B.
Dr. Jack Morrison in St. Elsewhere
Dr. Jack Morrison is a central, idealistic young physician on the 1980s medical drama series "St. Elsewhere," known for his personal and professional struggles at the chaotic St. Eligius hospital.
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C.
Officer John Ryan in Crash
Officer John Ryan in Crash is a central character in the 2004 ensemble drama film "Crash," portrayed as a complex, morally conflicted Los Angeles police officer whose actions explore themes of racism, power, and redemption.
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D.
Richard Crenna as Colonel Sam Trautman
Richard Crenna as Colonel Sam Trautman is the stern yet paternal U.S. Army colonel who serves as John Rambo’s former commanding officer and moral counterpoint in the Rambo film series.
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E.
Dr. Mark Craig in St. Elsewhere
Dr. Mark Craig in *St. Elsewhere* is a brilliant but abrasive cardiothoracic surgeon and senior physician at Boston's St. Eligius Hospital, known for his exacting standards and complex personal and professional relationships.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
fictional character
ⓘ
television character ⓘ |
| appearsIn | Emergency! NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWithUnit | Rescue Squad 51 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| characterTrait |
calm
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level-headed ⓘ professional ⓘ responsible ⓘ |
| countryOfWork |
United States of America
ⓘ
surface form:
United States
|
| createdBy |
Harold Jack Bloom
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Jack Webb NERFINISHED ⓘ Robert A. Cinader NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| employer | Los Angeles County Fire Department NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| familyName | DeSoto NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| fictionalRank | firefighter-paramedic ⓘ |
| fictionalUniverse | Emergency! universe NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| firstAppearance | Emergency! pilot movie ⓘ |
| firstBroadcastYear | 1972 ⓘ |
| fullName | Roy DeSoto NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genreOfWork |
action-adventure television series
ⓘ
medical drama ⓘ |
| givenName | Roy NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasChild |
Chris DeSoto
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Jennifer DeSoto NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasColleague |
Captain Hank Stanley
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Chet Kelly NERFINISHED ⓘ Marco Lopez NERFINISHED ⓘ Mike Stoker NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasSpouse | Joanne DeSoto NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| languageOfWork | English ⓘ |
| medium | television ⓘ |
| network | NBC ⓘ |
| notableFor | depicting early paramedic field medicine on U.S. television ⓘ |
| occupation |
firefighter
ⓘ
paramedic ⓘ |
| originallyAiredIn | United States NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partner | John Gage NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| portrayedBy | Kevin Tighe NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| roleInSeries |
central protagonist
ⓘ
senior paramedic partner ⓘ |
| seriesDebutSeason | Season 1 of Emergency! ⓘ |
| seriesEndSeason | Final season of Emergency! ⓘ |
| serviceBranch | Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedic program NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| station | Station 51 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| teamRole | mentor to John Gage ⓘ |
| vehicle | Squad 51 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| workLocation |
California, United States
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surface form:
California
Los Angeles County NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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Subject: Roy DeSoto in Emergency! Description of subject: Roy DeSoto in *Emergency!* is a fictional Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedic and one of the series’ central protagonists, known for his calm professionalism and partnership with John Gage.
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