Grayson McCouch
Oakdale Presence
Dusty Donovan (February 18th, 2003 to January 29th, 2008; September 24th, 2008 to Present)
At a Glance
Originally from New York City, McCouch received his Bachelor of Arts Honors Degree in Theater from Hamilton College and later studied at the British American Drama Academy through the Oxford-Yale program. He spent four seasons with the Williamstown Theater Festival where he performed in Arturo UI, The Visit, Threepenny Opera, A Midsummer's Night Dream, Inherit the Wind, and The Moon Stone. While in London, the actor was also seen in Electra at the Almeida Theater and Women Beware Women at the Royal Court.
In addition to As the World Turns, McCouch's daytime resume includes a role as Dr. Morgan Winthrop on Another World. After moving to Los Angeles, the actor starred on television's Legacy and All Souls and appeared on Beverly Hills, 90210; The Cosby Mysteries; and the movie-of-the-week Sins of the Mind. His film credits include the blockbusters Armageddon and Momentum, co-starring Lou Gossett Jr. and Teri Hatcher.
McCouch currently resides in Manhattan. He stays active in his spare time by playing sports, riding horses and traveling.
Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION
As The World Turns
Dusty Donovan
February 18th, 2003 to January 18th, 2008; September 24th, 2008 to Present
All Souls
Dr. Mitchell Grace
2001
Forbidden Island
1999
Airtight
Rat Lucci
1999
Sins of the Mind
1997
Another World
Dr. Morgan Winthrop
1993-1996
Acting Portfolio
FILM
Armageddon
Gruber, Munitions Specialist
1998
Awards & Acclaim
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2006; for As the World Turns)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor (2007, 2009; for As the World Turns)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2004, 2005, 2006, 2008; for As the World Turns)
Vital Statistics
PLACE OF BIRTH: New York, New York
DATE OF BIRTH: Oct. 29, 1968
HAIR: Brown
News Archives
News Archive: Another World vet tapped as new Dusty Donovan. [Dec 3rd, 2002]
News Archive: Whatever the reason, McCouch opts to exit ATWT. [Dec 17th, 2007]
News Archive: McCouch return and Dusty to rise from the dead. [Jul 31st, 2008]
