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Anthony Geary Biography

Birth Name:Anthony Geary

Birth Place:Coalville, Utah, United States

Profession Actor, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Started his career by starring in small roles on the TV series "General Hospital," until landing a lead role for two years, which won him the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series seven times
  • I was a terrific liar as a child, and I believe my lies․ So it's a natural step into acting
  • Attended the University of Utah, at which he received the Presidential Award Scholar in theatre
  • Known for his dramatic roles on TV series, but in a notable exception he played a scientist in the comedy/spoof movie "UHF․"
  • Produced the children’s story "Sound of Sunshine, Sound of Rain" for Public radio, which earned him a Cindy Award
  • Has made guest appearances on more than 40 television shows including "All in the Family," "Temperatures Rising," and "Murder, She Wrote․"
  • Other than acting he enjoys rollerblading, and is a certified scuba diver, as well as the self-proclaimed, "world’s oldest hip-hop dancer․"

Awards

  • 1980Soapy-Outstanding Actor: winner
  • 1981Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series: nominated
  • 1981Soapy-Outstanding Actor: winner
  • 1982Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series: winner
  • 1983Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series: nominated
  • 1983Soapy-Outstanding Actor: winner
  • 1993Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Lead Actor: nominated
  • 1994Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Lead Actor: nominated
  • 1997Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 1997OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Daytime Serial: nominated
  • 1998Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 1999Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: winner
  • 1999OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Daytime Serial: nominated
  • 1999Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Lead Actor: winner
  • 2000Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2000OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Daytime Serial: nominated
  • 2000Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Lead Actor: winner
  • 2002Special Fan Award-America's Favorite Couple: nominated
  • 2003Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2003OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Daytime Serial: nominated
  • 2004Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2006Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2006TV Land Award-Most Wonderful Wedding: nominated
  • 2007Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2007OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Daytime Serial: nominated
  • 2008Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2008OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Daytime Serial: winner
  • 2009Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2009OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Daytime Serial: nominated
  • 2011Gold Derby TV Award-Lead Actor - Daytime Drama: nominated
  • 2012Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2015Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2016Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated