John Reilly (actor, born 1934) facts for kids
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John Reilly
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| Born | November 11, 1934 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
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| Died | January 9, 2021 (aged 86) |
| Other names | John D. Reilly |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1965–2013 |
John Henry Matthew Reilly (born November 11, 1934 – died January 9, 2021) was an American actor. He was famous for his roles in TV shows, especially popular soap operas. You might know him from General Hospital, Sunset Beach, and Passions.
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Acting Career Highlights
John Reilly started his acting journey in the mid-1960s. He appeared in many TV shows as a guest star. Some of his early roles were in Death Valley Days and Gunsmoke.
Early TV Roles
In 1974, John Reilly took on the role of Dr. Dan Stewart in the soap opera As the World Turns. He played this character for about two and a half years. He also appeared in an episode of The Mary Tyler Moore Show in 1977. Later, he had roles in TV movies like Lassie: A New Beginning. He also acted in feature films such as The Main Event (1979).
Becoming Sean Donely
A big role for John Reilly came in 1984. He was cast as WSB agent Sean Donely in the popular soap opera General Hospital. He played this character for many years, becoming well-known to fans. He left the show in 1994, and his character left the show in 1995.
Other Notable TV Appearances
After General Hospital, Reilly joined Sunset Beach as Del Douglas. He appeared in the first few episodes and returned several times. He also played Bill Taylor, the father of Kelly Taylor, in the hit show Beverly Hills, 90210. His character was later arrested and sent to jail.
In 2005, John Reilly took over the role of Alistair Crane in the soap opera Passions. He played this part until 2008. He even returned to General Hospital in 2013 for the show's 50th anniversary.
Personal Life
John Reilly passed away on January 9, 2021, at the age of 86. His daughter, Caitlin, shared the news on social media. He died from a heart attack. He was survived by his wife, Liz, and five daughters, including Caitlin, who is also an actress. He also had two grandchildren.
Filmography
Film Roles
| Year | Film | Role |
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| 1975 | The Great Waldo Pepper | Western Star |
| 1983 | Deal of the Century | Swain |
| 1985 | Doin' Time | Governor |
| 1986 | Touch and Go | Jerry Pepper |
Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1966 | A Man Called Shenandoah | Jamie Brewster, Jr. | 1 episode |
| 1974–1976 | As the World Turns | Dan Stewart | Regular cast member |
| 1976 | Kojak | Special Prosecutor Whelan | 1 episode |
| 1977 | The Mary Tyler Moore Show | Jake | 1 episode |
| Barnaby Jones | Steve Crandall | 1 episode | |
| 1978 | Hawaii Five-O | Kelly Trahune | 1 episode |
| Wonder Woman | Skye | 1 episode | |
| The Bionic Woman | Sam Sloan | 1 episode: "Long Live The King" | |
| 1979 | A Man Called Sloane | David Clarke | 1 episode |
| 1980 | The Incredible Hulk | Steve | 1 episode |
| The Love Boat | Bill Simmons | 1 episode | |
| 1981 | Quincy, M.E. | Ship's Security Chief Flannery | 2 episodes |
| 1982 | Madame's Place | Max St. James | 1 episode |
| The Powers of Matthew Star | Dr. Simon Bernard | 1 episode | |
| Hart to Hart | Billingsley | Season 4 episode “A Christmas Hart” | |
| 1982–1983 | Silver Spoons | Bob Danish | 2 episodes |
| 1983 | Remington Steele | Russell Stewart | 1 episode |
| Tales of the Gold Monkey | Truman Hastings | 1 episode | |
| Three's Company | Dr. Malcolm Kenderson | 1 episode | |
| 1984 | Simon & Simon | Brian Harms | 1 episode |
| Benson | Augie Marathon | season 6, episode 1 "The Scandal" | |
| Cover Up | Alex Kendall | 1 episode | |
| Cagney & Lacey | Jeremy Mitchell | 1 episode | |
| Dallas | Roy Ralston | 6 episodes | |
| Paper Dolls | Jake Larner | 3 episodes | |
| Newhart | Professor David Cameron | 1 episode | |
| 1984–1995, 2013 | General Hospital | Sean Donely | Contract Cast Player |
| 1993 | Fallen Angels | Martin Lonsdale | 1 episode |
| 1994–1995 | Empty Nest | Adam Blakely | 2 episodes |
| 1994–1996 | Iron Man | Hawkeye/Clint Barton, Abner Jenkins/Beetle | Voice, 19 episodes |
| 1995 | Maybe This Time | Flint | 1 episode |
| 1996 | Mr. & Mrs. Smith | Elway Johnson | 1 episode |
| Diagnosis: Murder | Preston Michaels | 1 episode | |
| 1997 | Pacific Palisades | Preston Bentley | 1 episode |
| The Naked Truth | King | 1 episode | |
| Beverly Hills, 90210 | Bill Taylor | Recurring | |
| 1997–1999 | Sunset Beach | Del Douglas | Recurring |
| 1998 | Mortal Kombat: Conquest | Baron Reyland | 3 episodes |
| 1999 | Melrose Place | Mack McBride | 1 episode |
| 2000 | Son of the Beach | J.P Wynne | 1 episode |
| 2001 | Days of Our Lives | Marquis of La Cienega | 1 episode |
| 2002 | Judging Amy | Bill Hackett | 1 episode |
| 2003 | She Spies | Karl Richmond | 1 episode |
| 2005–2006 | Passions | Alistair Crane (#3) | Contract Cast Member |
| 2007–2008 | Passions | Alistair Crane (#3) | Recurring Cast Member |
| 2008 | General Hospital: Night Shift | Sean Donely | Guest Star |
| 2012 | The Bay | Mortimer | 4 episodes |
Theme Park Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1989 | Body Wars | Subject in pre-show (uncredited) | Disney attraction |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award | Result | Category | Series |
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| 1986 | Soap Opera Digest Awards | Nominated | Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role on a Daytime Serial | General Hospital |
See also
In Spanish: John Reilly para niños
