G. Gordon Liddy first gained attention for his involvement in the Watergate scandal that led to President Richard M. Nixon's resignation. He was convicted and spent several years in jail. Afterwards, he wrote an autobiography, Will, and served as a technical consultant when it was filmed. He first appeared as an actor in the made-for-TV thriller The Highwayman (1987), after which he gained substantial popularity as a guest star on the hit series Miami Vice. For several years, Liddy hosted a Washington, D.C.-based radio talk show on station WJFK. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide