Remembering  the remarkable  accomplishments of the late Nicolas Coster

Soap vet Nicolas Coster (ex-Lionel, SANTA BARBARA et al), who passed away on June 26 at the age of 89, not only left his mark on daytime, but also in films, prime-time and on the stage. Here, we take a look back at some of the highlights of his storied, award-winning career.

An early  portrait.

THE UNITED STATES STEEL HOUR, from left: Diana Van der Vlis, Nicolas Coster, Maurice Evans, 'No Leave for the Captain,' (season 6, episode 20, aired June 17, 1959), 1953-1963 Courtesy Everett Collection

Coster appeared with Diana Van der Vlis and Maurice Evans in No Leave for the Captain in 1959.

OUR PRIVATE WORLD, from left: Nicolas Coster, Sam Groom, Geraldine Fitzgerald, 1965. Courtesy Everett Collection

The actor got his start in soaps with Sam Groom (ex-Tom) and Geraldine Fitzgerald (ex-Helen) in 1965 in OUR PRIVATE WORLD, where he played John.

THE SECRET STORM, (clockwise): Keith Charles, Nicolas Coster, Lori March, Jada Rowland, Marla Adams, Christina Crawford, 1954-74 Courtesy Everett Collection

He also appeared in THE SECRET STORM with (clockwise from top c.) Keith Charles (ex-Nick), Coster (ex-Paul), Lori March (ex-Valerie), Jada Rowland (ex-Amy), Marla Adams (ex-Belle; ex-Dina, Y&R et al) and Christina Crawford (ex-Joan).

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WANDA JUNE, from left: Pamela Saunders, Louis Turenne, Ariane Munker, Kevin McCarthy (rear), Nicolas Coster, Marsha Mason, Steven Paul, William Hickey, 1970-1971 Courtesy Everett Collection

In Happy Birthday Wanda June, Coster worked with Marsha Mason, Steven Paul (c.) and William Hickey in 1970-71.

TWIGS, from left: Sada Thompson, Nicolas Coster, 1971-1972 Courtesy Everett Collection

With Sada Thompson in 1971 on Broadway in Twigs.

GRANDPA GOES TO WASHINGTON, from left: Nicolas Coster, Sandra Kerns, James McEachin in 'Pilot' (Season 1, Episode 1, aired September 7, 1978), 1978-79. Courtesy Everett Collection

In the pilot episode of the 1978 sitcom GRANDPA GOES TO WASHINGTON, Coster appeared with Sandra Kerns and James McEachin.

THE CONCORDE... AIRPORT '79, from left: Cicely Tyson, Nicolas Coster, 1979. © Universal Pictures /Courtesy Everett Collection Courtesy Everett Collection

He starred alongside Cicely Tyson in 1979’s The Concorde... Airport ’79.

HARDCASTLE AND MCCORMICK, (from left): Nicholas Coster, Brian Keith, Daniel Hugh Kelly, 'The Crystal Duck', (Season 1, aired Oct. 2, 1983), 1983-86. © Stephen J. Cannell Prod. / Courtesy: Everett Collection Courtesy Everett Collection

In HARDCASTLE AND MCCORMICK in 1983, Coster worked with Brian Keith (c.) and Daniel Hugh-Kelly.

RYAN'S FOUR, Nicolas Coster, Lisa Eilbacher, Timothy Daly, Tom Skerritt, Dirk Blocker, Albert Hall, 1983. © Paramount Television / Courtesy: Everett Collection Courtesy Everett Collection

With the RYAN’S FOUR cast in 1983, (from l.) Lisa Eilbacher, Timothy Daly, Tom Skerritt, Dirk Blocker and Albert Hall.

Airdate February 2, 1984. NICOLAS COSTER, MICHAEL STORM (American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.) talent: NICOLAS COSTER, MICHAEL STORM photographer: ABC Photo Archives credit: ABC source: American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. cap writer: GETTY/JD Courtesy Everett Collection

In 1984, he appeared as Anthony, here with Michael Storm (ex-Larry), on ONE LIFE TO LIVE.

New World Television

Coster, with Louise Sorel (ex-Augusta et al), first appeared on SANTA BARBARA as Lionel in August 1984.

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On AS THE WORLD TURNS, Coster portrayed Eduardo Grimaldi, who wed Lisa (Eileen Fulton) in 1994. Also pictured: Kathryn Hays as Kim.

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Coster took home the Daytime Emmy in 2017 for Outstanding Supporting or Guest Actor in a Digital Daytime Drama Series as Jack on THE BAY.

DEAD TO ME, from left: James Marsden, Nicolas Coster, Frances Conroy, 'Where Do We Go Now?', (Season 3, ep. 304, aired Nov. 17, 2022). photo: Saeed Adyani / ©Netflix / Courtesy Everett Collection Courtesy Everett Collection

In DEAD TO ME, in 2022, Coster had scenes with James Marsden and Frances Conroy.

Another World

As The World Turns

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