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Larry Gates
Gates

Birthdate

September 24, 1915

Birthplace

St. Paul, Minnesota, USA

Date of Death

December 12, 1996 (age 81)

Cause of Death

leukemia

Occupation

Actor

Years Active

1983-1996

Larry Gates appeared on Guiding Light as H.B. Lewis from 1983 until his death in 1996. Gates left GL for short periods of time in 1988 and 1989.

Personal Life[]

Gates was married to Judith until his death.

Soapography[]

  • H.B. Lewis on Guiding Light (08/24/1983-1988; 07/15/1989-07/17/1989; 09/06/1989-09/08/1989; 11/03/1989; 12/20/1989; 03/09/1990-10/19/1996)

Awards and Nominations[]

Daytime Emmy Awards

YEAR CATEGORY CHARACTER/SERIES W/N
1985 Supporting Actor H.B. Lewis, Guiding Light W
1986 Supporting Actor H.B. Lewis, Guiding Light N

Soap Opera Digest Awards

YEAR CATEGORY CHARACTER/SERIES W/N
1986 Outstanding Supporting Actor - Daytime H.B. Lewis, Guiding Light N
1988 Outstanding Supporting Actor - Daytime H.B. Lewis, Guiding Light N
Preceded by
Justin Deas (1984)
Supporting Actor Winner
1985
Succeeded by
John Wesley Shipp (1986)
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