Jason Thompson

At A Glance

A native of St. Albert, Canada, Jason Thompson left home at the young age of 18, to find fame and fortune in the modeling industry. Soon thereafter, a respectable career in modeling and commercials - including for The Gap - allowed Jason to pay the bills and afford to travel internationally. Thompson admits that becoming an actor was never far from his thoughts.

In just a few short years, Thompson built an impressive resume of theater, film and television credits. His theater credits include lead roles in the plays The Academy, More Than You and Jakob. Thompson also starred in the films Wishmaster 4: The Prophecy and Divide.

More recently, Thompson landed guest roles as a series regular on television shows Deep, Felicity, Zoe, MTV Undressed, and Flipper.

Thompson currently lives in Los Angeles and loves to play hockey and surf. In addition, he co-owns two restaurants in Edmonton, Canada.

Acting Portfolio: TELEVISION

The Young and the Restless
Billy Abbott
January 14, 2016 to Present; contract

General Hospital
Patrick Drake
December 7, 2005 to January 7, 2016

Deep Cover
Grant Henry
2002

Undressed
Miles
2000

Felicity
Jordan, in "The Aretha Theory"
2000

Zoe, Duncan, Jack & Jane
Paul, in "A Midsummer Night's Nightmare"
2000

Acting Portfolio: FILM

Wishmaster 4: The Prophecy Fulfilled
Sam
2002

Awards & Acclaim

Daytime Emmys Winner, Outstanding Lead Actor ( 2020 ; for The Young and the Restless ) Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor ( 2020 , 2022 , 2023 ; for The Young and the Restless ) Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor ( 2013 , 2014 , 2015 ; for General Hospital ) Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor ( 2011 , 2012 ; for General Hospital ) Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor ( 2014 , 2015 ; for General Hospital ) Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2007, 2011, 2012, 2013; for General Hospital )

Vital Statistics

PLACE OF BIRTH: St. Albert, Alberta, Canada

DATE OF BIRTH: November 20, 1977