Walt Willey
Pine Valley Presence
Jackson Montgomery (1987 to Present)
Bit parts as an extra (1980s)
At a Glance
Walt Willey, whose credits include performances in off-Broadway and regional theater as well as in television, majored in sculpture -- working in concrete and cast aluminum -- at Southern Illinois University. He is also accomplished at drawing and painting. Walt began to concentrate on acting in university plays during his senior year, and after touring with an improvisational comedy group, he decided to pursue an acting career in New York.
His first professional acting assignment in New York was as an extra on All My Children. He went on to play Joe Novak on Ryan's Hope, and appeared in off-Broadway productions. His stage credits include a wide variety of plays, ranging from Frankenstein and Barefoot in the Park to Five Finger Exercise, and Cyrano de Bergerac. He is also certified in stage combat.
When not appearing on All My Children, Walt performs as a stand-up comic and pursues his interest in art, doing cartoons and his own line of tee-shirts. He is currently writing a children's book.
In 1993, Walt co-hosted, with Susan Lucci, the 20th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards presentation.
Walt appeared as himself in comic-book form in The Second Life of Dr. Mirage, from Valiant Comics.
For relaxation, the actor enjoys scuba diving and chess. More recently he has taken up the hobby of stand-up comedy and has toured around the country performing his stand-up in comedy clubs.
Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION
The City
Jackson Montgomery
1996
All My Children
Jackson Montgomery
1987 to Present
Ryan's Hope
Joe Novak
1986 - 1987
Another World
Jim LaRusso
1986
Vital Statistics
PLACE OF BIRTH: Ottawa, Illinois
DATE OF BIRTH: January 26, 1951
HEIGHT: 6'3"
HAIR: Blond
EYES: Blue
MARITAL STATUS: Married, Marie Willey [Jul 1994 to Present]
MARITAL STATUS: Divorced, Kerrie Clark [1987 - 1989]
CHILDREN: Two Children
News Archives
News Archive: Walt Willey's future unclear. [May 28, 2001]
News Archive: Willey inks new deal to extend AMC stay. [Jun 13, 2001]
News Archive: What they were wearing: Walt Willey on the Red Carpet. [Apr 28, 2006]
News Archive: Reports say Walt Willey has been let go. [Aug 24, 2009]
News Archive: Jackson returning to AMC, but "Willey" stay? [Nov 30, 2009]
