His first acting role in television was as a guest character named Jack on Kate & Allie , who was a college student and director on a local cable channel .
In 1984 , Shaud moved to New York City to begin working in theater .
Shaud 's first acting role in television was as a guest character named Jack on Kate & Allie , who was a college student and director on a local cable channel .
In 1984 , Shaud moved to New York City to begin working in theater .