| Wally Kurth | |
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Full Name |
Wallace Kurth |
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Birthdate |
July 31, 1958 |
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Birthplace |
Billings, Montana, USA |
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Spouse |
Debra Yuhasz (2003-present) |
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Children |
3 |
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Occupation |
Actor |
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Years Active |
1987-present |
Wally Kurth joined Daytime in 1987 when he was cast as Justin Kiriakis on Days of our Lives. Kurth left DAYS in 1991 and soon joined General Hospital as Ned Ashton. Kurth stayed with GH until his character was eventually written out for good in 2007. Kurth made his way to As the World Turns takin on the role of Sam Hutchins. In 2009, Kurth returned to DAYS as a recurring guest star. In November 2012, January 2013 and April 2014, Kurth pulled double duty by returning for guest appearances to GH. In April 2015, it was announced that Kurth was back on contract at DAYS and his recurring guest run would be ending on GH. Kurth was eventually dropped back to recurring at DAYS allowing for him to return to doing both GH and DAYS.
Personal Life[]
Kurth has been married to Debra Yuhasz since 07/04/2003. They have one child: Brogan George (b. 11/14/2004). Kurth was previously married to Cynthia Ettinger (05/27/1990-1993) and Rena Sofer (03/31/1995-1997). Kurth and Sofer share one child together: Rosabel Rosalind (09/17/1996). Kurth also has a child from previous relationship: Meghann Sidney (b. 10/29/1985).
Soapography[]
- Justin Kiriakis on Days of our Lives (02/03/1987-02/05/1991; 08/11/2009-04/03/2014; 02/17/2015-present)
- Ned Quartermaine on General Hospital (1991-2005; 2006-11/28/2007; 11/21/2012-11/27/2012; 01/24/2013-01/25/2013; 04/15/2014-05/19/2015; 10/19/2015; 03/29/2016-present)
- Sam Hutchins on As the World Turns (11/30/2007-02/11/2008)
Awards and Nominations[]
Daytime Emmy Awards
| YEAR | CATEGORY | SHOW | W/N |
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| 2002 | Original Song | "Barefoot Ballet" from General Hospital
(shared w/ Christian Taylor & Debi Cochran) |
W |
| 2018 | Supporting Actor | Ned Quartermaine, General Hospital | N |
| 2020 | Supporting Actor | Justin Kiriakis, Days of our Lives | N |
| 2021 | Lead Actor | Justin Kiriakis, Days of our Lives | N |
Soap Opera Digest Awards
| YEAR | CATEGORY | CHARACTER/SERIES | W/N |
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| 1994 | Outstanding Supporting Actor | Ned Ashton, General Hospital | N |
| 1996 | Hottest Male Star | Ned Ashton, General Hospital | N |