John Callahan (actor)

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John Callahan
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 28, 2020(2020-03-28) (aged 66)
Rancho Mirage, California
, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1982–2020
Spouses
Linda Freeman
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​
(m. 1982; div. 1994)​
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(m. 1996; div. 2005)​
Children1

John Kevin Callahan (December 23, 1953 – March 28, 2020) was an American actor, known for his work as

Edmund Grey on the daytime soap opera All My Children
.

Early life

Callahan was born in

University of California at Berkeley before pursuing a career in acting.[1]

Career

Callahan portrayed Leo Russell on the daytime soap

Richard Baker on Days of Our Lives.[2]

Callahan and his co-star Eva LaRue co-hosted both the Lifetime series Weddings of a Lifetime in 1995 and the 1997 Miss America pageant.[citation needed]

Callahan appeared on the 1990 revival of the television game show To Tell the Truth as a celebrity panelist.[citation needed]

Personal life

Callahan was married to Linda Freeman from 1982 to 1994, and has two stepsons from the union.

Maria Santos, on November 30, 1996[2] on the island of Lanai in Hawaii. They have a daughter, Kaya McKenna, born in December 2001.[2] They divorced in 2005.[3] Callahan died on March 28, 2020, after suffering a stroke the previous day,[1][4][5] and having been taken to Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage where he was put on life support.[6]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1996 Marvin's Room Lance
[5][7][8][9]
1997 His and Hers Scott Independent comedy film written & directed by Hal Salwen [10][11]
2009 Lost in the Woods Dan Rogers Comedy film directed by Andrew James
2011 eCupid Mr. Hutchington Romantic comedy film directed by J.C. Calciano [12][13]
2014 Tentacle 8 Man in Towne Car Mystery film written & directed by John Chi
Zoe Gone Dr. Phillips Mystery film directed by Conor Allyn
2017 Do It or Die Harry Chaddick Drama film directed by Jorn Winther
A Doggone Hollywood TV Director
Family film written and directed by Jim Wynorski
 [14]
2018 A Doggone Adventure Beeson Crowder Family film directed by Tony Randel [14]
Upcoming Loyalty Clyde Thriller film directed by Michael Satchell (Completed) [14]

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1982 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Reporter Episode: "Heritage" (S 1:Ep 14) [5]
1983 M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers Officer Landers Made-for-TV Movie directed by William Graham
Emerald Point N.A.S. Lt. Jim Travers Episode: "Episode 8" (S 1:Ep 8) [14]
The Mississippi French Episode: "G.I. Blues" (S 2:Ep 10)
Three's Company Handsome socialite Episode: "Now You See It, Now You Don't" (S 8:Ep 10) [14]
Days of Our Lives Tyler Malone
1984 When She Says No Peter Wheaton Made-for-TV Movie directed by Paul Aaron [15]
Emerald Point N.A.S. Lt. Jim Travers Episode: "Friends and Lovers" (S 1:Ep 20) [14]
Fantasy Island Pete Episode: "The Awakening of Love / The Impostor" (S 7:Ep 17) [14]
General Hospital Leo Russell Recurring
1984–85 		[14][16]
1985 Hotel Duncan Wingfield Episode: "Saving Grace" (S 3:Ep 6)
1986 Falcon Crest Eric Stavros Recurring
1986–88 		[5][14][16][17]
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Himself Episode: "3–416" (S 25:Ep 21)
1987 Murder, She Wrote Garrett Harper Episode: "Doom with a View" (S 4:Ep 11)
1989 Days of Our Lives Artie Doyle April 1989 [5]
Murder, She Wrote Preston Howard Episode: "Test of Wills" (S 6:Ep 9)
Santa Barbara
Craig Hunt
 Contract: August 9, 1989 – January 27, 1992 [16][17]
1991 The Image Workshop Host / Himself
1992 All My Children
Edmund Grey
 Contract: March 23, 1992 – May 12, 2005 [5][17]
1994 21st Daytime Emmy Awards Himself Television special directed by Roger Goodman [18]
1995 22nd Daytime Emmy Awards Himself / Presenter Television special directed by Louis J. Horvitz [19]
Weddings of a Lifetime Himself / Host Television special written and directed by Kathleen Murtha [20]
1997 Spin City Edmund Grey Episode: "My Life Is a Soap Opera" (S 2:Ep 8)
77th Miss America Pageant Host Television special directed by Jeff Margolis [21]
1998 ABC Soaps' Most Unforgettable Love Stories Edmund Grey
[22]
2006 Desperate Housewives Stan Episode: "
Remember, parts 1 & 2
" (S 2:Ep 23 & 24) 		[5]
Watch Over Me Richard Porter Recurring
4 episodes 		[5]
2007 Bone Eater Seth Pomeroy Made-for-TV Movie written & directed by Bob Robertson [23]
2008 Cold Case Bruce Donnelly '08 Episode: "
The Dealer
" (S 6:Ep 6)
Days of Our Lives Dr. Baker Contract: November 24, 2008 – August 26, 2010 [5]
2010 Dinocroc vs. Supergator Charlie Swanson Made-for-TV Movie written & directed by Andrew James
The Bay Det. Mackenzie Johnson Main cast [5][14]
2015 Sharkansas Women's Prison Massacre Carl Made-for-TV Movie directed by Jim Wynorski [24]
2016 Ladies of the Lake Tommy Nolan Miniseries directed by Sonia Blangiardo

Documentaries and videos

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1994 Daytime's Most Wanted: Men of Passion Himself
Videocassette
 [25]
2003 Biography Edmund Grey

References

Citations

  1. ^
    Heavy.com
    . March 28, 2020. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
  2. ^
    SoapCentral. Archived from the original
    on February 5, 2005. Retrieved March 15, 2018.
  3. ^ Mitovich, Matt Webb (March 28, 2020). "John Callahan, of All My Children and Santa Barbara, Dead at 66". TVLine. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
  4. ^ SOD (March 28, 2020). "AMC ALUM JOHN CALLAHAN DIES AT 66". Soap Opera Digest. United States. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Beresford, Trilby (March 28, 2020). "John Callahan, Actor on 'All My Children,' Dies at 66". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
  6. ^ Johnson, Megan (March 28, 2020). "'All My Children' star John Callahan dies at age 66". Yahoo! News. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
  7. ^ Marks, Peter (December 8, 1996). "Two Wrenching Dramas Find Unexpected New Lives". The New York Times. New York City. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
  8. ^ Mark Deming (2007). "Marvin's Room (1996) Overview". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. New York City. Archived from the original on November 18, 2007. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
  9. ^ Levy, Emanuel (December 14, 1996). "Marvin's Room". Variety. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
  10. ^ "His & Hers". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. New York City. Retrieved March 29, 2020.[dead link]
  11. ^ Levy, Emanuel (January 26, 1997). "His and Hers". Variety. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
  12. ^ Koehler, Robert (July 31, 2011). "eCupid". Variety. United States: Variety Media, LLC. (Penske Media Corporation). Retrieved March 29, 2020.
  13. ^ Lyons 2012, p. 74.
  14. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Dick, Jeremy (March 29, 2020). "John Callahan Dies, All My Children Star Was 66". MovieWeb. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
  15. ^ O'Connor, John J. (January 30, 1984). "TV REVIEWS ; COMPLICATED CASE OF RAPE ON ABC". The New York Times. New York City. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
  16. ^
    SheKnows Media
    . Retrieved March 29, 2020.
  17. ^ a b c "Longtime soap opera actor John Callahan dies at 66". ABC News. New York City. Associated Press. March 28, 2020. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
  18. ^ "Emmy's Eye Is on CBS, With 17 Daytime Awards : Television: In the 21st annual presentation, 'Sesame Street' takes 7 honors and Winfrey is once again voted best talk-show host". Los Angeles Times. May 27, 1994. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
  19. ^ Margulies, Lee (May 22, 1995). "'General Hospital' Leads the Field in Daytime Emmys : Television: CBS takes most awards, and several long-running serials make strong showings". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
  20. ^ Davis 2019, p. 187.
  21. ^ "Miss America: FAQ". MissAmerica. Atlantic City, New Jersey: Miss America Organization. Archived from the original on March 13, 2015. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
  22. ^ Johnson, Steve (August 10, 1998). ""ABC Soaps' Most Unforgettable Love Stories": ABC,." Chicago Tribune.
  23. ^ Foy, Scott (December 7, 2007). "Bone Eater (DVD)". Dread Central. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
  24. ASIN B01BHCPQFS
    . Retrieved March 30, 2020.
  25. ASIN 6303007732
    . Retrieved March 31, 2020.

Sources

External links
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Preceded by
Regis Philbin (solo host)
Miss America Pageant host
1997 (co-host with Eva LaRue
) 		Succeeded by
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