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Grant Aleksander
Aleksander

Birthdate

August 6, 1959

Birthplace

Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Spouse

Sherry Ramsey (1987-present)

Occupation

Actor; Director

Years Active

1982-2009

Grant Aleksander's daytime career began in 1982 when he was cast as Phillip Spaulding on Guiding Light. Aleksander left GL in 1984 and in 1986 appeared on Capitol before returning to GL that same year. Aleksander left GL again in 1991. From 1994-1996, Aleksander appeared on All My Children as Alec McIntyre. Aleksander returned to GL in 1996 and stayed with the show until 2004. From 2006-2007, Aleksander directed episodes of As the World Turns and in 2009 returned to his role on GL.

Personal Life[]

Aleksander has been married to Sherry Ramsey since 09/19/1987.

Soapography[]

  • Phillip Spaulding on Guiding Light (12/22/1982-12/28/1984; 12/1986-02/18/1991; 08/08/1996-11/12/2004; 02/09/2009-09/18/2009)
  • D.J. Phillips on Capitol (1986)
  • Alec McIntyre on All My Children (1993-1996)
  • Director at As the World Turns (2006-2007)

Awards and Nominations[]

Daytime Emmy Awards

YEAR CATEGORY CHARACTER/SERIES W/N
1998 Supporting Actor Phillip Spaulding, Guiding Light N
2003 Lead Actor Phillip Spaulding, Guiding Light N
2004 Lead Actor Phillip Spaulding, Guiding Light N
2005 Lead Actor Phillip Spaulding, Guiding Light N

Soap Opera Digest Awards

YEAR CATEGORY CHARACTER/SERIES W/N
1990 Outstanding Lead Actor - Daytime Phillip Spaulding, Guiding Light N
1991 Outstanding Super Couple - Daytime Phillip and Beth, Guiding Light N
1991 Outstanding Lead Actor - Daytime Phillip Spaulding, Guiding Light N
1995 Outstanding Lead Actor Alec McIntyre, All My Children N
1997 Outstanding Lead Actor Phillip Spaulding, Guiding Light N
1998 Favorite New Couple Phillip and Harley, Guiding Light W
1999 Favorite Couple Phillip and Harley, Guiding Light N
2003 Outstanding Lead Actor Phillip Spaulding, Guiding Light N
2005 Outstanding Lead Actor Phillip Spaulding, Guiding Light N

Online Film and Television Association Awards

Year Category Series W/N
2003 Actor in a Daytiem Serial Philip Spaulding, Guiding Light W
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