Wally Kurth
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SOAP STAR STATS
Wally Kurth (Ned, GH)
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Wally Kurth (Ned, GH)
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Vital Statistics
- Birthday:
- July 31
- Marital Status:
- Wed Debra Yuhasz in 2003
- Children:
- Two daughters: Rosabel, with ex-wife Rena Sofer (ex-Lois, GH), and Meghann, from a previous relationship; son, Brogan George with Debra (b. November 14, 2004)
- Years On Show:
- 1991-present
The 411
Wally Kurth was born and raised in Billings, MT, to Sidney and Susie Kurth. The youngest of five children (his siblings are Vicki, Kevin, Sid and Brian), Kurth enjoyed music and acting from an early age. He went on to study musical theater at Loretto Heights College in Denver, CO and eventually enrolled at UCLA, which is renowned for its theater arts program. He received his bachelor's degree in 1985. After pursuing a career in theater, Kurth ended up on daytime in 1987, playing Justin on DAYS OF OUR LIVES. He continued with his music by creating the band Kurth & Taylor, for which he provides lead vocals and plays guitar. The actor has been married three times.
Et Cetera
—Starred on Broadway as the Pirate King in The Pirates of Penzance
—Nickname is "Waldo"
—Previous jobs included horse wrangler, meat packer and telemarketer
Career Highlights
Other Soap Roles
DAYS OF OUR LIVES (Justin, 1987-91)
TV Roles
OH GROW UP (guest star, 1999)
THE STEPSISTER (TV movie, 1997)
Film Roles
Amy's Orgasm (Beautiful Guy, 2001)
I Love You, Don't Touch Me! (David, 1997)
Final Embrace (Devon, 1992)
Memorable Quotes
"I'm not sure if it's frightening ... alarming ... somewhat exciting. I guess I should be a little proud. And maybe a little embarrassed." —on his 10 years at GH, Soap Opera Digest, 11/6/01
"We're so in love with each other that it seems like we've gotten younger. We're more playful and childlike than we used to be." —on his romance with Sofer, Digest, 2/14/95
"Before, we were always lusting after each other. Now, it's like, 'Well, she's my mother. We can't have that anymore.' " —on playing Jane Elliot's son on GH after playing her lover on DAYS, Digest, 3/3/92
"Montana is going through a recession now, so I'm the real talk. It's hard to believe, but this is the biggest thing that's happened in years!" —on landing his DAYS gig, Digest, 11/17/87
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