Walt Willey Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Walt Willey (born January 26, 1951) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Jackson Montgomery on the soap opera All My Children from 1987 to 2011.Willey was born in Ottawa, Illinois and was a member of the class of 1974 at Ottawa Township High School. He attended Southern Illinois University, where he majored in sculpture. While in college, he played baseball against Drake Hogestyn, another future soap opera actor. In 1981, he left Illinois for New York City. His first soap opera role was that of Joe Novak on Ryan's Hope. After numerous Off-Broadway productions, including Dust Off with Dan Lauria, and stints on Another World and Ryan's Hope, Willey joined the cast of All My Children.Willey branched out into stand-up comedy in 1989, entertaining across the country. He headlined at famous comedy clubs such as Caroline's in Manhattan and the Comedy Store in California.He was a People's Choice Award nominee in 1992, and was named All My Children's 'Most Valuable Player' by Soap Opera Update's Reader's Poll. He was again awarded this honor in 1993.Willey regularly hosts charity fundraisers, and developed the 'Willey World Endowment Fund', benefiting children's charities.When not working, Walt resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his son, Chance, and daughter, Merit.When Susan Lucci hosted "Saturday Night Live," Phil Hartman parodied Willey as Jack Montgomery.In 2009, Willey starred in a live theater performance of "The Odd Couple" with fellow "All My Children" star Jill Larson at Ottawa Township High School in Ottawa, Illinois. He played Felix Unger in three performances on July 24–26. Walt will play Oscar in the upcoming production of the same show at Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven NJ (October 21 to Nov 1). Willey hopes to reprise community theater in his hometown of Ottawa, Illinois.In July 2013, Willey joins a brand new soap "Tainted Dreams" as Gregory Ashford an easy-going, talented leading man who plays Jason Vanderbilt on Painted Dreams. He has his hands full with his "on camera" wife who also happens to be his "real life" wife.In October 2013, Stage and screen actor Walt Willey joined the cast of Indie Soap Award-winning web series "THURSTON". The longtime ALL MY CHILDREN fan favorite will play Edmund Snead, father of the outlaw Snead boys and husband to Colleen Zenk's "madam" character, Agnes. Willey has already shot several scenes as Edmund.
Full Name
Walt Willey
Net Worth
$1.1 Million
Date Of Birth
January 26, 1951
Place Of Birth
Ottawa, Illinois, USA
Height
6' 3" (1.91 m)
Occupation
Asshole
Profession
Actor
Education
Ottawa Township High School
Nationality
American
Spouse
Marie Willey, Kerrie Clark
Children
Chance Willey, Merit Willey
Nicknames
Walt Willey, Willey, Walt
IMDB
Movies
Characterz
TV Shows
All My Children, Another World, Ryan's Hope
Star Sign
Aquarius
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Quote
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I developed a kind of defense mechanism when I was a kid because I stuttered very badly. They're not going to make fun of you if you're already laughing. - on the origin of his sense of humor
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Fact
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Inducted into the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum Hall of Fame in 2012-2013.
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Earned the on-set nickname of Big Daddy from Kelly Ripa (ex-Hayley, AMC)
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Was in contention for the job hosting the syndicated version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
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Was parodied by the late Phil Hartman on Saturday Night Live.
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Daughter, Merit, born on November 25 1998.
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The guest ranch is located near Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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When not working, he and his family live at the guest ranch.
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He and his wife are owners and operators of the Crystal Mesa Farm Guest Ranch, which features an avian rescue center and petting zoo
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Has a son, Chance Conner
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Walt majored in sculpture at Southern Illinois University. He is also a skilled painter and illustrator. His first acting job was as an extra on AMC, and he worked on "Another World" and "Ryan's Hope" before AMC called him back to play Jackson. Walt and his wife run a bed and breakfast.
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Did numerous un-named bit parts on "All My Children" before landing the role of "Jackson Montgomery".
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Butcher the Bakers
2017
post-production
The Commissioner
CHARACTERz
2016
Benjamin Fletcher
Tainted Dreams
2014
TV Series
Gregory Ashford
Gunslingers
2014
TV Mini-Series
James Butler Hickok
Everyday Lies
2013
TV Series
Thompson Dobbs
Thurston
2013
TV Series
Edmund Snead
All My Children
1987-2011
TV Series
Jackson Montgomery
Jack Montgomery
ACME Saturday Night
2011
TV Series segment "Police Chief" / Guest host
- Retta 2011 ... segment "Police Chief"
Working It Out
2010/II
Stamp
ACME Hollywood Dream Role
2010
TV Series
The City
1995
TV Series
Jackson Montgomery (1996)
Ryan's Hope
1986
TV Series
Joe Novak
I Was a Teenage TV Terrorist
1985
Bill Johnson
Another World
1964
TV Series
Jim LaRusso (1986) / Role Unknown (1984)
The Edge of Night
1956
TV Series
Guard (1983) (uncredited)
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Gunslingers
2014
TV Mini-Series 1 episode
Miscellaneous
Title
Year
Status
Character
Gunslingers
2014
TV Mini-Series historical consultant - 1 episode
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Home & Family
2017
TV Series
Himself
Man About Town
2015
TV Series documentary
Himself - Host (2015)
The Meredith Vieira Show
2014
TV Series
Himself
We Love Soaps TV
2014
TV Series
Himself - Guest
The Oprah Winfrey Show
2011
TV Series
Himself
Martha
2006
TV Series
Himself
Party Planner with David Tutera
2005
TV Series
Himself
Young, Sexy &...
2004
TV Series
Himself
SoapTalk
2003-2004
TV Series
Himself
Soapography
2004
TV Series documentary
Himself
Biography
2003
TV Series documentary
Himself
18th Annual Soap Opera Digest Awards
2003
TV Special
Himself
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
1999-2002
TV Series
Himself
The 25th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards
1998
TV Special
Himself
All My Children: Behind the Scenes
1994
Video documentary short
Himself - Host / Jackson Montgomery
The 20th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards
1993
TV Special
Himself - Co-Host and Presenter: Outstanding Animated Program
Maury
1993
TV Series
Himself
The Chuck Woolery Show
1991
TV Series
Himself
Attitudes
1991
TV Series
Himself
Match Game
1991
TV Series
Himself
Archive Footage
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2015
ISA
Indie Series Awards
Best Guest Actor - Drama
Thurston (2011)
2014
ISA
Indie Series Awards
Best Guest Star - Drama
Thurston (2011)
2014
IAWTV Award
International Academy of Web Television Awards
Best Male Performance in a Drama
Thurston (2011)
2005
Soap Opera Digest Award
Soap Opera Digest Awards
Favorite Couple
All My Children (1970)
1998
OFTA Television Award
Online Film & Television Association
Best Actor in a Daytime Serial
All My Children (1970)
1992
Soap Opera Digest Award
Soap Opera Digest Awards
Best Love Story: Daytime or Prime Time
All My Children (1970)
1991
Soap Opera Digest Award
Soap Opera Digest Awards
Outstanding Supporting Actor: Daytime
All My Children (1970)
Known for movies
All My Children (1987-2011) as Jackson Montgomery / Jack Montgomery
Another World (1964) as Jim LaRusso (1986) / Role Unknown (1984)