Grayson McCouch
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.
As The World Turns
Dusty Donovan
February 18, 2003 to
January 29, 2008;
September 24, 2008
to
September 17, 2010
All Souls
Dr. Mitchell Grace
2001
Forbidden Island
1999
Airtight
Rat Lucci
1999
Sins of the Mind
1997
Another World
Dr. Morgan Winthrop
1993 to 1996
Armageddon
Gruber, Munitions Specialist
1998
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)
PLACE OF BIRTH: New York, New York
DATE OF BIRTH: October 29, 1968
HAIR: Brown
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]