Brandon Beemer Out at B&B, in at GH?
Jack Wagner's contract won't be
picked up, but what's next?
Kirsten Storms No Go: Storms not returning
Kirsten Storms will not be
back at GH as announced
OLTL Logo OLTL stars to GH
Four One Life to Live characters
to join GH roster
About the Actors Options
 About The Actors  Cast and Credits
 View the Profiles  Who's Who in Oakdale
   ATWT Family Trees
 Help Create/Update Profiles  
   
   


mccouch_grayson
Grayson McCouch
Oakdale Presence
Dusty Donovan (February 18, 2003 to January 29, 2008; September 24, 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 18, 2003 to January 18, 2008; September 24, 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: October 29, 1968
HAIR: Brown
News Archives


News Archive: Another World vet tapped as new Dusty Donovan. [Dec 3, 2002]
News Archive: Whatever the reason, McCouch opts to exit ATWT. [Dec 17, 2007]
News Archive: McCouch return and Dusty to rise from the dead. [Jul 31, 2008]

Related Information
Did We Miss Something?: Let us know if we are missing any information in this profile.
News Archive: McCouch cast as ATWT's Dusty Donovan. [Dec 23, 2003]
Who's Who: Read a biography of Dusty Donovan.
Contact the Star: Find out where to write to stars of ATWT.
More Biographies: Read up on dozens of other past and present ATWT stars.
More Archived News: Review more past ATWT news headlines.
News and More: Return to soapcentral.com's ATWT FrontPage.




COMMENTS:

 HOT LIST: Most-visited soaps
1.General Hospital
2.The Young and the Restless
3.The Bold and the Beautiful
4.Days of our Lives
5.All My Children
6.One Life to Live
Results from the week ending February 4, 2012
 HOT LIST: Most-talked about stars
1.Kirsten Storms
2.Jack Wagner
3.Kristen Alderson
4.Brandon Beemer
5.Alicia Minsew
Results from the week ending February 4, 2012
 HOT LIST: Most-discussed characters
1.Patty Williams
2.Robin Scorpio
3.Starr Manning
4.Nick Marone
5.Alexis Davis
Results from the week ending February 4, 2012



Other stories making news on soapcentral.com
All My Children
 FrontPage | Recaps | Scoop | Board
• Lucci to expose Deadly Affairs
Darnell Williams joins Y&R
• Alternate AMC ending exits, but...
Bold and the Beautiful
 FrontPage | Recaps | Scoop | Board
• Joanna Johnson returning, plus one
• Jack Wagner latest B&B cut
• Down's contract not renewed
• Beemer off contract | Conroy bumped
Days of our Lives
 FrontPage | Recaps | Scoop | Board
• Lisa Rinna's return confirmed
• Chappell talks Mayan wedding, more on SCL
• Dattilo returning as Lucas in '12
General Hospital
 FrontPage | Recaps | Scoop | Board
• Robin Mattson checking back in
• ABC: No decision made on GH's future
• Storms won't return to GH as planned
• Returning: Springfield | Holly | Anna
One Life to Live
 FrontPage | Recaps | Scoop | Board
• DePaiva worried crossover 'misleading'
• Mannings, John McBain headed to GH
• Williamson debunks GH rumor
Young and the Restless
 FrontPage | Recaps | Scoop | Board
• Genie Francis dishes Y&R story
• Jeanne Cooper back at work
• Y&R signs another ex-AMC star
Soap Central Live
 FrontPage | Upcoming Shows | Board
• Biancapalooza
• A tribute to One Life to Live
Other Soaps News
 FrontPage | Recaps | Scoop | Board
• AMC/OLTL On Demand and cable?
• Enter our Pet Photo contest
• Daytime Emmy noms announced