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Anthony Dean "Tony" Geary (born May 29, 1947) is an American actor. He is best known for playing the role of Luke Spencer on the ABC daytime drama General Hospital. Geary originated the role of Luke in 1978 and has since received a record eight Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.
Geary also had a prominent supporting role in "Weird Al" Yankovic's cult comedy film UHF (1989), portraying the eccentric engineer Philo (named for television pioneer Philo Farnsworth). A self-professed fan of Yankovic, he thought that UHF would allow him a "departure" from his General Hospital persona.
Anthony Dean Geary was born in Coalville, Utah, a son of the late Dana (née Anderson) (2/10/1923-7/7/1997) and Russell Dean Geary (11/12/25-10/8/1991). His father was a building contractor and owner of a construction company. His mother was a homemaker and assisted his father in the business as the bookkeeper. His father was also the former mayor of Coalville, Utah. Both of Geary's parents were members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He has two sisters, Jana Geary Steele and DeAnn Geary Bond. Geary attended the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, on a theater scholarship. At age 21, he performed as a chorus boy with Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca on the Las Vegas stage. It was while performing there that he fell and scarred his chin.
General Hospital (commonly abbreviated GH) is an American daytime television medical drama that is listed in Guinness World Records as the longest-running American soap opera in production and the third longest-running drama in television in American history after Guiding Light and As the World Turns. Concurrently, it is the world's third longest-running scripted drama series in production after British serials The Archers and Coronation Street, as well as the world's second-longest-running televised soap opera still in production. General Hospital premiered on the ABC television network on April 1, 1963. Same-day broadcasts as well as classic episodes were aired on SOAPnet from January 20, 2000 to December 31, 2013, following Disney-ABC's decision to discontinue the network. General Hospital is the longest-running serial produced in Hollywood, and the longest-running entertainment program in ABC television history. It holds the record for most Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Drama Series, with 11 wins.
Lucas Lorenzo "Luke" Spencer, Sr. is a fictional character in the American television soap opera General Hospital, and has been played by Anthony Geary from 1978 until his on-screen exit in July 2015. Geary holds the record for most Daytime Emmy wins for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his work as Luke. He is currently the show's fifth most tenured character after Monica Quartermaine, Laura Spencer, Scott Baldwin, and Bobbie Spencer.
Anthony Geary was originally hired for a 13-week stint on General Hospital in November 1978, which eventually grew into a full contract role. Geary received Daytime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 1980, 1981, and had his first win in 1982. Geary was nominated again in 1983, before leaving the show on December 27, 1983. Geary later reprised the role from October 26 to December 10, 1984.
In 1991, Geary returned to General Hospital as Luke's cousin and look-alike Bill Eckert, due to the actor's desire to play something other than Luke. However, due to audience feedback and demand, the character was killed off and Geary resumed the role of Luke on October 29, 1993. Geary was nominated in 1997 and 1998 for Daytime Emmys for Outstanding Lead Actor, and had his second win in 1999, and his third in 2000. He received another nomination in 2003, and had his fourth win in 2004. When Geary won for the fifth time in 2006, he set the record for most lead actor wins.
Eugenie Ann "Genie" Francis Frakes (born May 26, 1962) is an American actress best known for her portrayal of Laura Spencer on the ABC Daytime soap opera General Hospital.
Francis was born in Englewood, New Jersey. Her father, Ivor Francis, a Canadian actor of English descent, died in 1986 from the effects of multiple strokes. He played a brief role on General Hospital as an adoption counselor when his daughter was also on the show. Her mother, Rosemary Daley, is a former actress/model of Lithuanian descent. Genie has an older brother, Ivor Jr.; a younger brother, Kenneth; and an older half-sister, Shelley, from her father's first marriage.
Francis' best-known role, that of Laura Spencer on General Hospital, would bring her instant stardom in the late 1970s. The television couple of Luke and Laura wed on November 17, 1981, with 30 million viewers tuning in to make the episode the highest-rated hour in soap opera history. At the peak of her success, Francis left the show in 1982 to try her hand at prime-time television. Soon afterward, she landed a starring role in her own series, Bare Essence, which was unsuccessful. She returned to General Hospital in 1983 for a limited run, to coincide with the departure of Luke when Geary decided to leave the series. She was also offered the lead role for the movie Splash but turned it down because she thought the script was silly.
The name Anthony is derived from the Latin name Antonius. A variant of the given name is Antony.
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Geary and his co-stars reflect on his playing Luke Spencer for the past 37 years on the hit soap opera.
Since his "General Hospital" debut 37 years ago, Anthony Geary has taken us on quite a ride as iconic character Luke Spencer. Today he is talking to us about the epic Luke/Fluke storyline, the tragic and touching 52nd anniversary episode, and his decision to leave the show that made him a star. We also look back at some of his most memorable leading ladies. We are honored to have his first on-camera interview since announcing his departure from GH. Enjoy! FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPresta FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaolo WATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com
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Daytime Emmy Awards 1982, Tony Geary wins for Lead Actor
General Hospital actor Anthony Geary wins his 8th Emmy. Eileen Davidson from the Young and the Restless, Days of Our Lives, and the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills presents clips credit; POP TV
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After 37 years, Anthony Geary wraps up his run as Luke Spencer on the long-running ABC Daytime series "General Hospital" on July 27th, 2015. Here is just a short look back at Geary's storied history in the role that won him a record breaking 8 Emmys and all of those wonderful faces Luke Spencer encountered along the way. Clips courtesy of ABC-TV General Hospital. Song is "Run" by Snow Patrol. No copyright infringement intended, just a simple thank you to a man who has provided entertainment to millions for almost four decades.
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Gold Derby senior editor Daniel Montgomery talks to user Tony Ruiz about who will win Best Actor and Best Actress at the 2016 Daytime Emmys. Will Anthony Geary make history with a 9th win? Will Kassie DePaiva win overdue first honors? Read Tony Ruiz's take on the Best Actress Emmy race here: http://www.goldderby.com/article/2016/daytime-emmy-reels-kassie-depaiva-maura-west-finola-hughes-759314628/ And make sure to watch the rest of our video slugfests: Drama Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gtU8U2ao-Q Supporting Acting categories: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHh4TKqg6yA Younger Acting categories: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wahoLc4-Lfw Subscribe to Gold Derby's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/subscribe_widget?p=GoldDerby GoldDerby.com offers celebrity inter...
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11/26/1981. Donny celebrates the 4th of July with songs from "Little Johnny Jones". Marie celebrates New Year's Eve with movie starlet production number. Osmond brothers celebrate Sadie Hawkins Day with a country music medley. Marie, Jimmy, Lorna & Anthony celebrate Valentine's Day. Osmond family celebrates Christmas around the world.
features: Jacklyn Zeman as Bobbie Spencer Anthony Geary as Luke Spencer Genie Francis as Laura Spencer Kin Shriner as Scott Baldwin Jane Elliot as Tracy Quartermaine Stuart Damon as Alan Quartermaine Susan Brown as Gail Baldwin Denise Alexander as Lesley Webber Leslie Charleson as Monica Quartermaine Chris Robinson as Rick Webber Christopher Pennock as Mitch Williams Gail Ramsey as Susan Moore Peter Hansen as Lee Baldwin Frank Maxwell as Dan Rooney
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In October 2009, a deathly ill Helena Cassadine (Constance Towers) confides in her longtime rival Luke Spencer (Anthony Geary) that she needs his help to fend off her evil stepson Valentin. According to Helena, the illegitimate Valentin had been disowned by his father Mikkos (John Colicos) upon his birth, denying him the privileges of being a Cassadine. Helena contacts Valentin hoping to use him against her rebellious grandson, Nikolas (Tyler Christopher) but instead, Valentin overpowers Helena taking over the family's private island in Greece and he slowly poisons Helena. Valentin's henchmen try to keep Helena, Luke from escaping with Helena only for Nikolas to come to her rescue. She warns everyone that Valentin has promised to destroy not only the Cassadines, but also the Spencers. Mikk...
features: Jane Elliot as Tracy Quartermaine Anthony Geary as Luke Spencer Leslie Charleson as Monica Quartermaine Stuart Damon as Alan Quartermaine Robin Christopher as Skye Chandler Jed Allan as Edward Quartermaine Rick Hearst as Ric Lansing Kari Wurher as Reese Marshall Nancy Lee Grahn as Alexis Davis Steve Burton as Jason Morgan Kelly Monaco as Sam McCall Alicia Leigh Willis as Courtney Matthews Ingo Rademacher as Jasper Jax Jennifer Bransford as Carly Benson Amy Grabow as Rachel Adair Scott Clifton as Dillon Quartermaine John J. York as Mac Scorpio Lindze Letherman as Georgie Jones Kirsten Storms as Maxie Jones Kristina Wagner as Felicia Jones Tyler Christopher as Nikolas Cassadine Greg Vaughan as Lucky Spencer Rebecca Herbst as Elizabeth Webber Natalia Livingston as Emily Quartermaine...
Luke and Sonny organise a prison break to get Frank out of jail features: Anthony Geary as Luke Spencer Genie Francis as Laura Spencer Jonathan Jackson as Lucky Spencer Maurice Benard as Sonny Corinthos John Reilly as Sean Donely Sharon Wyatt as Tiffany Hill Rosalind Cash as Mary Mae Ward Jacklyn Zeman as Bobbie Spencer
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In Anthony Geary's first on-camera interview since announcing his decision to leave "General Hospital", he gives us insight into why he made the monumental decision to leave Luke Spencer behind. Full interview can be seen at http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/PaoloPresta FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/spoonfulofpaolo WATCH ALL OF OUR CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS AT http://www.aspoonfulofpaolo.com
Full interview at: http://www.emmytvlegends.org/interviews/people/anthony-geary-and-genie-francis
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Anthony Geary to leave General Hospital Anthony Geary to leave General Hospital
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Winslow Lowry (Anthony Geary) is a greedy man determined to get his http://bit.ly/2b5PMJn hands on the fortune of his ailing and very wealthy uncle, Albert Dennison (Ralph Bellamy).
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In the fifth episode of Beyond The Dark Paranormal Encounters, Anthony Geary and Tim Heerdink explore the many haunted locations of their hometown, the city of Evansville, Indiana, also known as The River City.
11/26/1981. Donny celebrates the 4th of July with songs from "Little Johnny Jones". Marie celebrates New Year's Eve with movie starlet production number. Osmond brothers celebrate Sadie Hawkins Day with a country music medley. Marie, Jimmy, Lorna & Anthony celebrate Valentine's Day. Osmond family celebrates Christmas around the world.
In the seventh episode of the second season of Beyond The Dark Paranormal Encounters, a web series by Geary Heerdink Productions, Anthony Geary and Tim Heerdink investigate the house that Tim and Amber have lived in with the hopes to be free of any sprits, before they move, once and for all. http://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheDarkParanormalEncounters http://gearyheerdinkproductions.com