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John Callahan
Born
John Kevin Callahan

(1953-12-23)December 23, 1953
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Died March 28, 2020(2020-03-28) (aged 66)
Rancho Mirage, California, U.S.
Occupation Actor
Years active 1982–2020
Spouse(s)
Linda Freeman
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(m. 1982; div. 1994)​

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(m. 1996; div. 2005)​
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John Kevin Callahan (born December 23, 1953 – died March 28, 2020) was an American actor. He was best known for playing the character Edmund Grey on the popular daytime TV show All My Children.

Early Life and Education

John Callahan was born in Brooklyn, New York. Before he became an actor, he studied law at the University of California at Berkeley.

Acting Career Highlights

John Callahan had many roles on television. From 1984 to 1985, he played Leo Russell on the TV show General Hospital. He was also Eric Stavros on the prime-time series Falcon Crest from 1986 to 1988.

Famous Soap Opera Roles

Callahan played Craig Hunt on Santa Barbara from 1989 to 1991. His most famous role was Edmund Grey on All My Children, which he played from 1992 to 2005. He even appeared as Edmund in an episode of the TV comedy Spin City in 1997. Later, from 2008 to 2010, he played Richard Baker on Days of Our Lives.

Hosting and Game Shows

John Callahan also co-hosted TV shows. With his All My Children co-star Eva LaRue, he hosted the Weddings of a Lifetime series in 1995. They also hosted the Miss America pageant in 1997. In 1990, Callahan was a celebrity guest on the TV game show To Tell the Truth.

Personal Life

John Callahan was married to Linda Freeman from 1982 to 1994. He had two stepsons from this marriage. He later married his All My Children co-star Eva LaRue in 1996. Eva LaRue played Maria Santos, who was Edmund's love interest on the show. They had a daughter named Kaya McKenna, born in December 2001. John and Eva divorced in 2005.

John Callahan passed away on March 28, 2020.

Film and Television Appearances

John Callahan appeared in various films and TV shows throughout his career.

Films

Year Title Role Notes
1996 Marvin's Room Lance A drama film.
1997 His and Hers Scott An independent comedy film.
2009 Lost in the Woods Dan Rogers A comedy film.
2011 eCupid Mr. Hutchington A romantic comedy film.
2014 Tentacle 8 Man in Towne Car A mystery film.
Zoe Gone Dr. Phillips A mystery film.
2017 Do It or Die Harry Chaddick A drama film.
A Doggone Hollywood TV Director A family film.
2018 A Doggone Adventure Beeson Crowder A family film.

Television Shows

Year Title Role Notes
1982 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Reporter Appeared in one episode.
1983 M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against ... Drivers Officer Landers A made-for-TV movie.
Emerald Point N.A.S. Lt. Jim Travers Appeared in an episode.
The Mississippi French Appeared in an episode.
Three's Company Handsome socialite Appeared in an episode.
Days of Our Lives Tyler Malone Early role on the show.
1984 When She Says No Peter Wheaton A made-for-TV movie.
Emerald Point N.A.S. Lt. Jim Travers Appeared in another episode.
Fantasy Island Pete Appeared in an episode.
General Hospital Leo Russell A recurring role from 1984–85.
1985 Hotel Duncan Wingfield Appeared in an episode.
1986 Falcon Crest Eric Stavros A recurring role from 1986–88.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Himself Appeared as a guest.
1987 Murder, She Wrote Garrett Harper Appeared in an episode.
1989 Days of Our Lives Artie Doyle Appeared in April 1989.
Murder, She Wrote Preston Howard Appeared in another episode.
Santa Barbara Craig Hunt A contract role from 1989 to 1992.
1991 The Image Workshop Host / Himself Hosted this series.
1992 All My Children Edmund Grey His most famous role, from 1992 to 2005.
1994 21st Daytime Emmy Awards Himself A television special.
1995 22nd Daytime Emmy Awards Himself / Presenter A television special.
Weddings of a Lifetime Himself / Host Hosted this television special.
1997 Spin City Edmund Grey Appeared as his character from All My Children.
77th Miss America Pageant Host Hosted this television special.
1998 ABC Soaps' Most Unforgettable Love Stories Edmund Grey A made-for-TV movie using old footage.
2006 Desperate Housewives Stan Appeared in two episodes.
Watch Over Me Richard Porter A recurring role in 4 episodes.
2007 Bone Eater Seth Pomeroy A made-for-TV movie.
2008 Cold Case Bruce Donnelly '08 Appeared in an episode.
Days of Our Lives Dr. Baker A contract role from 2008 to 2010.
2010 Dinocroc vs. Supergator Charlie Swanson A made-for-TV movie.
The Bay Det. Mackenzie Johnson A main cast member.
2015 Sharkansas Women's Prison Massacre Carl A made-for-TV movie.
2016 Ladies of the Lake Tommy Nolan A miniseries.

Documentaries and Videos

Year Title Role Notes
1994 Daytime's Most Wanted: Men of Passion Himself A video release.
2003 Biography Edmund Grey A television documentary using old footage.
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