Anthony Geary
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