From a press release issued by the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum:

Actor and Motorcyle Enthusiast Perry King to Host 2003 Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction

Actor and motorcycle enthusiast Perry King returns to his native Ohio on October 4 – 5, 2003 to host this year’s Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction, an annual celebration honoring the motorcycle industry’s living and past legends. This year’s attending inductees range from sports icons like Jeremy McGrath and Jay Springsteen to industry insiders like Debbie Evans, recent stunt star of The Matrix: Reloaded and fresh off the set of Spiderman 2.

The annual Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction ceremony takes place at 2 p.m., Sunday, October 5 at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, on the grounds of the American Motorcyclist Association, just a few minutes east of Columbus, Ohio. The ceremony is the highlight of a two-day celebration that starts with a Saturday, October 4 evening reception at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, open to the public (RSVP required). On Sunday, visitors can enjoy the country’s most exclusive showcase of classic motorcycles at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Concours d’Elegance, featuring over 100 rare vintage bikes. Additional activities include an autograph session with the inductees and a motorcycle art showcase featuring internationally acclaimed bronze artist and sculptor Jeff Decker and licensed Harley-Davidson artists David Uhl and Scott Jacobs. Author and motojournalist Mike Seate will also ride his Jesse James chopper into town and autograph copies of his new book. All Sunday, October 5 events are open to the public. Visitors can also tour the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum’s new exhibit, “Heroes of Harley-Davidson, presented by Progressive Motorcycle Insurance,” scheduled to be featured on the August 10 edition of “CBS Sunday Morning with Charles Osgood.”

About Perry King: Perry King was born in Alliance, Ohio. The son of a physician, he attended Yale University, majoring in theater and performing arts, and Juilliard, where he studied with the renowned actor and director, John Houseman. Following college, he pursued theater in New York, where he appeared in off-Broadway productions. His work led him to Hollywood, where he made his first feature film, “The Possession of Joel Delaney”, with Shirley MacLaine in 1970. He says she helped him learn the technique of film acting, as did the actor, James Mason. Perry King’s career has encompassed acting in and directing theater, film, television and radio productions. Most recently, he has guest starred on the hit television series Will and Grace and Spin City. King has been a motorcycle enthusiast since he bought his first bike as a teenager, took it apart, and rebuilt it. Today he owns over thirty bikes and frequently participates in charitable events that combine motorcycling with a great cause.