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Cameron Mathison Biography

Birth Name:Cameron Arthur Mathison

Birth Place:Sarnia, Ontario, Canada

Profession Actor, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Became well known after joining the cast of "All My Children" in 1997, garnering a Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Male Newcomer in 1999, as well as three Daytime Emmy nominations
  • Attended McGill University in Montréal, Canada, where he graduated with a GPA of 3․7 and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
  • When he was 2 years old he was diagnosed with Perthes disease, requiring him to wear leg braces for nearly four years, and had to receive treatment at a young age
  • Started his career in film with the 1998 drama "54," as well as appearing in the Canadian film "Washed Up" in 2000
  • Has appeared in numerous TV shows such as "The Drew Carey Show," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," and "What I Like About You․"
  • Hosted the British-based show reality show "I Wanna Be a Soap Star" from 2004 until its last season in 2007
  • Guest-starred on ABC’s "Dancing With The Stars" in 2007, on which he placed 5th overall paired with professional ballroom dancer Edyta Sliwinska

Awards

  • 1999Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Male Newcomer: winner
  • 2001Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Hero: nominated
  • 2002Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2005Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2005Special Fan Award-Irresistable Combination: nominated
  • 2016Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Entertainment News Program: nominated
  • 20212nd Annual Soap Hub Award-Favorite General Hospital Actor: nominated