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Grant Aleksander (Phillip, GL)

The youngest of three brothers, Grant Aleksander grew up in a suburb of Baltimore, MD. He studied theater at Washington and Lee University, where he met his wife, Sherry Ramsey. After moving to New York, Aleksander briefly modeled and waited tables before landing GL in 1982. MORE

Features

Features Featuring Grant

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SLIDESHOW: 2009 Emmy Noms Party

Check out our gallery of pics from the 36th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Nomination Party at Hearst Tower in New York City. To view the list of nominees, click here. And don't forget to see who wins when the Emmys air on the CW network on August 30 at 8 p.m. MORE

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Yes, Sire, That's My Baby

Currently GUIDING LIGHT's Coop, Lizzie and Jonathan are embroiled in a "Who's the daddy?" storyline. They aren't the first Springfielders to find themselves in a paternity predicament. Take a look back at three fatherhood foul-ups. MORE

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The Four Musketeers

Recently, GL's Four Musketeers have been mentioned quite a bit. The tight foursome of Phillip, Beth, Rick and Mindy went through a lot together over the years. How much do you remember about their early adventures? MORE

Features About Phillip

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Slideshow: Grant Aleksander (Phillip, GL)

Grant Aleksander's much-anticipated return to GL is fast approaching. Here's a look back at the actor's previous stints in Springfield as Phillip, from his early days as a member of the beloved Four Musketeers and beyond. MORE

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Phillip Spaulding Timeline

Corporate executive, writer, half of Springfield's greatest supercouple: GUIDING LIGHT'S Phillip Spaulding has lead a roller coaster life. MORE

Features With Grant

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Good Night, And Good Luck

As Seen in Digest on 05/9/06
In the fall of 2004, GL suddenly, unceremoniously axed veteran cast member Grant Aleksander and killed off Phillip, the character he had played off and on for the previous 22 years. He shared with Digest why, with no hard feelings, Grant Aleksander turns off the LIGHT — for now. MORE

Features Mentioning Grant/Phillip

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Dead Man Swimming

While Jonathan was presumed dead, AMC's Jeff Branson took to the water for his first starring role on the big screen. MORE

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GL's Beacons of Light

With GUIDING LIGHT's milestone 15,000th episode airing Sept. 7, Soap Opera Weekly went to some of the show's brightest lights for their favorite memories. MORE

Soap Songs Archive

Soap Opera Digest's "Sing Along" column has been around for a decade, and we still get dozens of letters and e-mails with requests every week. Now, for the first time ever, we're giving you a chance to take a peek into our archives MORE

The Big 3-0

Soap Opera Digest is turning 30!
In celebration of the milestone, here are some of our memorable covers from days past. See how things have changed — and stayed the same. Check back every day for another stroll down memory lane. MORE

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Perfect 10

We look back at 10 memorable GL couples, past and present. MORE

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GL FAQs

Jeffrey looks identical to Richard, but there's still confusion regarding how and why they look alike. What's the deal?
Since they are both Alan Spaulding's sons, how is it that Phillip and Gus aren't biologically related?
Billy and Reva used to be married? What’s the story behind that? MORE

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Driscoll Thinking

Did you know that GL's John Driscoll (Coop) grew up as a military brat? Or that he wanted to study opera? Here are some outtakes from a conversation with the actor about his varied life experiences. MORE

The Big 3-0

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Spaulding Crimes And Misdemeanors

Alan Spaulding's latest crime against humanity — killing Phillip — may top his list of evil deeds, but it certainly wasn't his only wrongdoing. MORE

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Say What? GL Stars' Memorable Quotes

GUIDING LIGHT actors have shared a lot with Digest over the years (although we haven't printed everything!). Here's a look back at a few memorable quotes. MORE

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Mr. O'Leary. And How!

Twenty years ago, Michael O'Leary joined the cast of GUIDING LIGHT as teenage boy-next-door Rick. In the 9/16 issue of Digest, O'Leary reflected on some of the highlights of his stay in Springfield. Here are a few more memorable moments. MORE

— Mario J. Ruiz

Queen Of Hearts

Of all of Springfield's residents, Beth Raines has changed the most from when she appeared on the scene in 1983. Take a look back at Beth from when she was a shy, abused teenager to today when she can match wits with Alan Spaulding himself. MORE

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Love Story: A Look Back At Gus And Harley's Romance

Gus and Harley's relationship has been through the wringer since they first fell in love in 2002. Take a trip down memory lane with our Gus and Harley timeline to remember all the ups and downs of the married couple. MORE

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Master Of The Boardroom

Springfield's dastardly CEO, Alan, has been controlling and manipulative ever since he arrived on the scene in 1977. Take a trip back down memory lane with our Alan timeline and see what he's been up to. MORE

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(Not So) Loveable Lizzie Spaulding

Misguided and sometimes dangerous, Lizzie Spaulding has been creating trouble in Springfield practically since her birth. Here we revisit some of the most notable misdeeds of this troubled teen. MORE

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Murder Most Foul

Springfield is currently entrenched in figuring out who killed Phillip. But GUIDING LIGHT is no stranger to murder mysteries. Here's a look back at 10 whodunits. MORE

— Lorenzo Bevilaqua/PGP

Tidings Of Comfort And Oy!

Christmas is a time for sipping eggnog and unwrapping gifts. In the soap world, however, the holiday tends to pack a dramatic punch. Here's a look at some of GUIDING LIGHT's most memorable yuletides. MORE

GL's Spauldings Must Go On

Some GUIDING LIGHT families have the same faces year after year, like the Coopers (sans Marina, of course). Others, like the Spauldings, have gone through several faces and the occasional personality transplant. Here is a look at how this family's tree has changed since their 1977 arrival in Springfield. MORE