Derk Cheetwood
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Derk Cheetwood | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 8, 1973 |
| Occupation | Actor, singer |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Spouse(s) | Cari Cosner (?–present) |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Tyler Christopher (cousin) |
Derk Cheetwood (born October 8, 1973) is an American singer and actor known for his role in General Hospital.
Career[]
He appears on the soap opera General Hospital on a recurring basis as bodyguard Max Giambetti, who works for mob boss Sonny Corinthos.
He also had an appearance on the 1995 sitcom Brotherly Love in the episode "Witchcraft". In 2005, Cheetwood appeared the 17th episode of the first season of the ABC television series Desperate Housewives as a security guard.
Personal life[]
He is the cousin of actor Tyler Christopher and the older brother of actor Drew Cheetwood. Derk is married to Cari Costner. Their first daughter was born in 2008[1]and their second in 2010.[2] Their third child, a son, was born in 2015.[3]
Filmography[]
Film[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | The Postman | Carrier 12 | |
| 2000 | Finding Kelly | Robert 'Tank' Dyer | |
| 2000 | U-571 | Griggs | |
| 2001 | Rain | Sgt. Summers | |
| 2001 | Frailty | Agent Griffin Hull | |
| 2012 | Soap Life | N/A | Documentary |
Television[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Brotherly Love | College Kid | Episode: "Witchcraft" |
| 1996 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Party Guest / Pledge #1 | 2 episodes |
| 1996 | Something So Right | Big Senior Guy | Episode: "Something About a Family Photo" |
| 1996 | The Cold Equations | Corporal | Television film |
| 1997 | JAG | N/A | Episode: "Force Recon" |
| 1997 | High Incident | Officer Smith | Episode: "Shootout" |
| 1997 | Night Man | Sammy Farnsworth | Episode: "Still of the Night" |
| 1998 | Ally McBeal | Dwayne Stokes | Episode: "Cro-Magnon" |
| 2001 | 3rd Rock from the Sun | Junior | Episode: "Mary Loves Scoochie: Part 1" |
| 2002–2020 | General Hospital | Max Giambetti | 412 episodes |
| 2004 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Officer Clay | Episode: "Paper or Plastic?" |
| 2005 | Medium | Officer #3 | Episode: "Suspicions and Certainties" |
| 2005 | Desperate Housewives | Security Guard | Episode: "There Won't Be Trumpets" |
| 2006 | The Shield | Jarrod Stahl | Episode: "Of Mice and Lem" |
| 2006 | Soap Talk | N/A | Episode dated 19 June 2006 |
| 2007 | General Hospital: Night Shift | Max Giambetti | Episode: "Frayed Anatomies" |
| 2007 | Moonlight | Kevin | Episode: "Fever" |
| 2009 | The Mentalist | Jeb Haas | Episode: "Red Scare" |
| 2014 | Masters of Sex | Police Officer | Episode: "One for the Money, Two for the Show" |
| 2014–2015 | The Last Ship | Lt. Pete Norris | 3 episodes |
References[]
- ^ "General Hospital's Derk Cheetwood welcomes a daughter". PEOPLE.com. February 4, 2008. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
- ^ Eades, Chris (October 18, 2010). "UPDATE: It's A Girl!". Soaps In Depth. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
- ^ Cushman, Dustin (February 12, 2015). "General Hospital's Derk Cheetwood Welcomes Baby Boy". Soaps.com. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
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