Stuart Damon
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SOAP STAR STATS
Stuart Damon (ex-Alan, GH)
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— ABC
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Vital Statistics
- Birthdate:
- February 5
- Birthplace:
- Brooklyn, NY
- Star Sign:
- Aquarius
- Years on Show:
- 1977-2007; 2008
- Marital Status:
- Married to Deirdre Ann Ottewill since 1961
- Children:
- A daughter, Jennifer, a son, Christopher, and a grandson, Alexander, whom they adopted in 2000
The 411
Stuart Damon — born Stuart Michael Zonis — always loved making people laugh. The son of struggling Russian immigrants who came to America during the Bolshevik Revolution and settled in Brooklyn, NY, Damon become heavily involved in musical theater as a child. But instead of acting professionally, Damon attended Brandeis University in MA and earned a B.A. in psychology. He was on his way to becoming a lawyer when he finally realized his passion for the theater was too great. After accepting more than 50 lead roles in numerous summer stock shows, Damon landed his first Broadway role in the chorus line of Irma La Douce. In 1965, the actor went to Hollywood to star with Lesley Ann Warren in the now-classic TV musical production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's CINDERELLA. The program attracted worldwide attention, which led to a 12-year acting run in England. Once he returned to the States, Damon signed on to GH, where he remained until Alan succumbed to a heart attack in early 2007.
During 2007 and 2008, Damon made numerous appearances as Alan's ghost, who returned to Port Charles to haunt his dishonest sister, Tracy, over her mishandling of his will.
Et Cetera
—His dance partner in Irma La Douce was Elliot Gould.
—Became active with the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation since his son was diagnosed as a diabetic at age 7.
—Has released two albums.
Career Highlights
Other Soap Roles
PORT CHARLES (Alan, 1997-2000, 2001, 2002)
Film Roles
A Touch of Class (1973)
Young Doctors in Love (1982)
Star 80 (Vince, 1983)
Silent Assassins (General, 1988)
Chairman of The Board (Doctor, 1998)
TV Roles
CINDERELLA (1965)
THE CHAMPIONS (Craig, 1968)
THE ADVENTURER (Vince, 1972)
NIGHTMARE FOR A NIGHTINGALE (1976)
Memorable Quotes
"Kin Shriner (Scott, GH; ex-Scott, PC; Keith, ATWT et al) says the only reason I have had a career as long as I have is because of my thick hair." — Soap Opera Digest, 9/28/93
"My heart was pounding so badly, I was afraid my actual heart would move the lapels on my suit and that people would be able to see it. I had $144 left in the world, and I was married with two children. After seven auditions, I got the job." — Digest, 8/1/95
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