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- Born: November 23, 1949
- Full name: Jerry VerDorn
- Birthplace: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Education: Moorehead State University
- Spouse: Bethea VerDorn
- Children: Jacob and Peter VerDorn
- Parents: Jake and Janice VerDorn
- Siblings: Jim, Bonnie and Dan
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Jerry VerDorn is an American stage and television actor. He was born on November 23, 1949, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. His father was a salesman so the family moved often. He, his two brothers and sister, Jim, Bonnie and Dan grew up in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota. VerDorn graduated from Edina High School, in Edina, Minnesota and he planned to become an English teacher but after wandering around the theater department of Moorehead State University he says he "developed the seven-year undergraduate program." During that time he studied at Studio 68, and acting school founded by Sean Connery among other British actors.
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Acting Career
After VerDorn graduated from Moorehead State University in Minnesota, he was cast in the play Black Elk Speaks. The show moved to the Folger Theater in Washington where the manager suggested he come to New York City. He did go after he returned home and married his college sweetheart Bethea. He is currently portraying Clint Buchannan on ABC’s One Life to Live. He stepped into the role in 2005 when actor Clint Richie left the show. VerDorn has been on Guiding Light in the role of Ross Marler but was taken off contract when GL had drastic budget cuts. His last appearance was on October 11, 2005. He had been on the show for 26 years.Cancer
In 1993, VerDorn diagnosed with prostate cancer. He was treated, but the cancer returned in 1994. Once again he went through treatment and it has not returned since. VerDorn has since been a supporter of the American Cancer Society and has hosted fund raising events for the organization.Awards
- Opera Digest Performer of the Week 2006
- Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Supporting Actor 1996
- Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Supporting Actor 1995
Trivia
- Height: 5ft 11in
- Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1993
- Favorite vacation spot: Bermuda
- Puts over 2,000 miles a year on his bicycle
- Nickname "Jerr the Bear" given by his former Guiding Light co-star Jane Elliot
- Enjoys crossword puzzles
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Jerry VerDorn Questions
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What are the best cocktails you can make with Ben and Jerrys ice cream? 2 AnswersHere are a few cocktails you can make using Ben and Jerry's ice cream: 1. Death by Chocolate Ingredients: * 2 scoops of any Ben and Jerry's chocolate ice cream ... read more -
Will you watch Jerry Seinfeld on The Jay Leno Show? 7 AnswersI look forward to seeing Jerry Seinfeld on the Jay Leno Show, but I am not looking forward to seeing Jay Leno in prime-time. Jay Leno was good where he was at 1... read more -
Where can I find Ben and Jerry's Hubby Hubby ice cream outside of Vermont? 4 AnswersYou can purchase Ben & Jerry's Chubby Hubby anywhere Ben & Jerry's ice cream is sold. For right now, Hubby Hubby is only being sold in Vermont Scoop sh... read more
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Will you watch Jerry Seinfelds new show The Marriage Ref just because he produced it? 5 AnswersI have always been a Jerry Seinfeld fan, love his stand up comic work and the sitcom "Seinfeld" was brilliant! I am sure he will pull in as much writing talent... read more
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Jerry VerDorn Timeline
- Note: Many of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
- 1949: Born on November 23 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- 1978: To Kill a Cop - IMDb listing
- 1979-2005: Guiding Light - IMDb listing | Wikipedia
- 1983: The Cradle Will Fall - IMDb listing
- 2005-present: One Life to Live - IMDb listing | Wikipedia
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@OtaliaRocks I really miss the endings of Xmas shows where Jerry verDorn used to speak on behalf of the cast / Crew / Singalong
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