Joseph Gallison
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Joseph Gallison | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 9, 1935 |
| Other names | Evan McCord |
| Alma mater | Northeastern University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse(s) | Connie Sharpe Melisa Evans |
Joseph Gallison (born March 9, 1935) is an American actor who worked on television soap operas for twenty-seven years. He is probably best known for his role as Dr. Neil Curtis on Days of Our Lives (1974-1991).
Early years[]
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Gallison attended the United States Military Academy until an injury to his back led to his discharge from the Army. He then transferred to Northeastern University.[1][2]
Career[]
Gallison is well known for playing the character of William (Bill) Matthews, Jr., on Another World (1964-1969). Other soap opera roles have included Tom Edwards on One Life to Live[3] (1969-1971) and Steven Cord on Return to Peyton Place (1972-1974).[4]
Gallison's longest-running role was as Dr. Neil Curtis on Days of Our Lives. Gallison was one of the few actors in Days of our Lives to be fired without an explanation as to what happened to the character. In his final scene, Neil excused himself from his conversation with Victor Kiriakis, saying that he had "patients to see -- lots of patients". He never returned and his absence was never explained.[citation needed]
Gallison is also heard in the You're Under Arrest series, dubbing the voice of Inspector Tokuno.
On May 19, 1961, Gallison, under the name Evan McCord, appeared as Billy Boy Baines in the episode "Caper in E Flat" of the ABC-Warner Brothers private detective series, 77 Sunset Strip.[5][better source needed]
On April 22, 1962, Gallison, under the name Evan McCord, appeared as Jim Martin, Jr., in the episode "The Youngest" of the ABC-Warner Brothers western series, Lawman.[6][better source needed]
Personal life[]
Gallison married actress Cornelia Sharpe.[3] He married realtor Melisa Evans in 1980. They are currently separated, and have no children.
References[]
- ^ Troutman, Andrea (June 13, 1982). "A day in the life of 'Days of Our Lives' star Joseph Gallison". The Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. p. 697. Retrieved February 21, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "TV scout reports". The Sedalia Democrat. Missouri, Sedalia. October 24, 1975. p. 15. Retrieved May 28, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Joseph Gallison Shifts Roles". The Pantagraph. Illinois, Bloomington. June 28, 1969. p. 26. Retrieved May 28, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Terrace, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. p. 890. ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.
- ^ ""Caper in E Flat" (May 19, 1961)". Internet Movie Data Base. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- ^ ""The Youngest" (April 22, 1962)". Internet Movie Data Base. Retrieved June 13, 2013.
External links[]
- American male soap opera actors
- 1935 births
- Living people
- Northeastern University alumni
- 20th-century American male actors
- Male actors from Boston