Stephen Nichols
Port Charles Presence
Stefan Cassadine (July 1996 to January 16, 2002; June 2nd, 2003 to October 16th, 2003)
At a Glance
Stephen was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and at age
eight moved to Dayton, where he graduated from
Meadowdale High School. Following graduation,
Stephen moved to Los Angeles after passing up an
art scholarship to Ohio State University, to join the
Self-Realization Fellowship Center with the intention
of becoming a monk. Three years later, Stephen
turned to acting, and studied at the Los Angeles City
College Theater Academy.
After City College, he appeared in numerous stage
productions in Los Angeles, performing in such plays
as Delirious, The Cage, Love Letters, Death of a
Salesman and Pieces of Time. One of his favorite
productions was The Lizard King, in which he
portrayed Jim Morrison during the last 36 hours of his
life. Each of these performances garnered him L.A.
Weekly and DramaLogue Awards.
Stephen's first feature film was Choices, with Demi
Moore; and he went on to appear in many films,
including Witchboard, Soapdish; Cover Me, with
Paul Sorvino and Rick Rossovich; and A Hard Rain,
with John Mahoney. Most recently, he has appeared
in Good Vibrations, with Michael York and Beverly
D'Angelo; The Glass Cage, with Eric Roberts; and
Phoenix, with Brad Dourif.
Television credits include guest appearances on L.A.
Law, Sisters, The Nanny, Melrose Place, Diagnosis
Murder, and the miniseries, Around the World in 80
Days with Pierce Brosnan, in which he played outlaw
Jesse James. Stephen received an Emmy
nomination for his role on the serial, Days of Our
Lives, and had recurring roles on the series, Empty
Nest and Second Chances.
Stephen, his wife Lisa, and their three children,
Vanessa, Aaron and Dylan, reside in Los Angeles.
Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION
General Hospital
Stefan Cassadine
July 1996 to January 16, 2002; June 2nd, 2003 to October 16th, 2003
Empty Nest
Matt
1995
Santa Barbara
Dr. Skyler Gates
1992
Days of our Lives
Steven 'Patch' Johnson
1985 to October 1990
Wizards and Warriors
Ogden; "Dungeon of Death" (episode # 1.7)
1983
Acting Portfolio
FILM
Merchants of Venus
1998
Deep Cover
Dutch
1996
The Glass Cage
1996
Cover Me
Dimitri
1995
Phoenix
McClain
1995
Heaven's Tears
Peter Steiner
1994
Soapdish
Himself
1991
House
Scott
1986
Witchboard
Brandon Sinclair
1985
Choices
1981
A Different Story
Man at Bath
1978
Awards & Acclaim
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor (as Steve "Patch" Johnson, DAYS; 1988)
Soap Opera Digest Award Outstanding Actor in a Supprorting Role (as Patch Nichols, DAYS; 1986)
Soap Opera Digest Award Outstanding Lead Actor (as Patch Nichols, DAYS; 1988)
Soap Opera Digest Award Outstanding Hero (as Patch Nichols, DAYS; 1989)
Soap Opera Digest Award Favorite Supercouple (as Patch Nichols, with Mary Beth Evans, DAYS; 1989)
Soap Opera Digest Award Nominee, Outstanding Supercouple (as Patch Nichols, with Mary Beth Evans, DAYS; 1990)
Vital Statistics
BIRTHPLACE: Cincinnati, Ohio
BIRTHDATE: February 19th, 1951
HEIGHT: 5'11"
HAIR: Blond
EYES: Hazel
MARITAL STATUS: Married, Lisa
CHILDREN: Daughter, Vanessa; Sons, Aaron and Dylan
News Archives
News Archive Nichols speaks out in candid interview. [Apr 3rd, 2000]
News Archive Whispers say Nichols, Evans may reunite at ATWT. [Aug 27th, 2001]
News Archive Nichols will exit General Hospital. [Nov 29th, 2001]
News Archive Nichols is headed back to reprise General Hospital role. [Apr 21st, 2003]
News Archive DAYS extends feelers to Nichols about possible return. [Jan 28th, 2002]
News Archive Nichols, Evans back as DAYS' Path and Kayla. [Oct 31st, 2005]
