| Macdonald Carey | |
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Full Name |
Edward Macdonald Carey |
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Birthdate |
March 15, 1913 |
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Birthplace |
Sioux City, Iowa, USA |
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Date of Death |
March 21, 1994 (age 81) |
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Cause of Death |
Lung Cancer |
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Occupation |
Actor |
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Years Active |
1965-1994 |
Macdonald Carey's daytime career started in 1965 when he became an original cast member on Days of our Lives. Carey had numerous credits to his name before joining DAYS and continued to make appearances while appearing on DAYS. Carey died on March 21, 1994 of lung cancer.
Personal Life[]
Carey was married to Elizabeth Heckacher from 1941-1971. They had six children: Lynn Catherine (b. 10/29/1946), Theresa, Steven, Edward Macdonald Jr. (b. 04/22/1954), Paul and Lisa (b. 1949).
Soapography[]
- Tom Horton on Days of our Lives (11/08/1965-02/09/1994)
Awards and Nominations[]
Daytime Emmy Awards
| YEAR | CATEGORY | CHARACTER/SERIES | W/N |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Actor | Tom Horton, Days of our Lives | W |
| 1975 | Actor | Tom Horton, Days of our Lives | W |
| 1976 | Actor | Tom Horton, Days of our Lives | N |
Emmy Award Awards
| YEAR | CATEGORY | CHARACTER/SERIES | W/N |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Achievement for Individuals | Tom Horton, Days of our Lives | N |
| 1973 | Achievement for Individuals | Tom Horton, Days of our Lives | N |
Soap Opera Digest Awards
| YEAR | CATEGORY | CHARACTER/SERIES | W/N |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Outstanding Actor in a Mature Role - Daytime | Tom Horton, Days of our Lives | W |
| 1985 | Outstanding Actor in a Mature Role - Daytime | Tom Horton, Days of our Lives | W |
| 1990 | Editor's Choice | Shared with Frances Reid | W |
Soapy Awards
| YEAR | CATEGORY | CHARACTER/SERIES | W/N |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Favorite Actor in a Mature Role | Tom Horton, Days of our Lives | W |
| 1979 | Favorite Actor in a Mature Role | Tom Horton, Days of our Lives | W |
Honors
Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
| Preceded by 1st Winner |
Lead Actor Winner 1974, 1975 |
Succeeded by Larry Haines (1976) |