John Reilly

John Henry Matthew Reilly (November 11, 1934 – January 9, 2021) was an American film and television actor who appeared on soap operas, including General Hospital, Sunset Beach, and Passions.

Career Born in Chicago, Illinois, Reilly began acting in the mid-1960s with guest starring roles on Death Valley Days, Apple's Way and Gunsmoke. In 1974, he replaced John Colenback as Dr. Dan Stewart on As the World Turns. After a two and a half year run, he left As the World Turns in September 1976 and was replaced by his predecessor John Colenback. Airing March 12, 1977, he appeared on, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, in the episode, Lou Dates Mary. He also made two guest appearances on The Bionic Woman in 1977 and 1978, and had roles in the 1978 television movies Lassie: A New Beginning and Secrets of Three Hungry Wives. In addition to television, Reilly also appeared in feature films including The Main Event (1979) and Gorp (1980).

In 1983, Reilly had a recurring role on nighttime soap opera Dallas. The following year, he was cast as WSB agent Sean Donely on General Hospital. He stayed with the series until November 1994 when he opted not to renew his contract because of a pay-out from then-executive producer Wendy Riche. His character was written out of the show in February 1995, when Sean and his on screen wife Tiffany left town. He returned to daytime television as Del Douglas on Sunset Beach for a short-term guest role during the show's first six episodes, and then later returned on various occasions during 1997–1999.

Reilly played Kelly Taylor's oft-absentee father, Bill, in several episodes of Beverly Hills, 90210. The character left the canvas when Bill Taylor was arrested and sent to jail, following a reconciliation with his daughter.

On January 21, 2005, Reilly took over the role of Alistair Crane on the NBC soap opera Passions. He took over the role from David Bailey after Bailey died in a pool accident in November 2004. In July 2006, Reilly was dropped from the show as a result of budget cuts. He returned to the role in August 2007 as a recurring character and remained with the show until his character was killed off in May 2008.

On October 21, 2008, Reilly reprised the role of Sean Donely on General Hospital: Night Shift for the second-season finale. On August 9, 2013, Reilly reprised the role of Sean Donely on General Hospital for the 50th anniversary year.

Personal life and death Reilly married Lily-Beth "Liz" Janred (born 1947 in Halmstad, Sweden) in 1981. They had five daughters, including Caitlin, who is also an actress and a social media personality.

Reilly died on January 9, 2021, after living with Alzheimer's disease for many years. The cause of death was a heart attack.

Filmography Film Year Film Role Notes 1975 The Great Waldo Pepper Western Star 1983 Deal of the Century Swain 1985 Doin' Time Governor 1986 Touch and Go Jerry Pepper

Television 2 episodes: "Long Live The King", "Escape To Love" 1979 A Man Called Sloane David Clarke 1 episode1980 The Incredible Hulk Steve 1 episode The Love Boat Bill Simmons 1 episode 1981 Quincy, M.E. Ship's Security Chief Flannery 2 episodes1982 Madame's Place Max St. James 1 episode The Powers of Matthew Star Dr. Simon Bernard 1 episode Hart to Hart Billingsley Season 4 episode “A Christmas Hart” 1982–1983 Silver Spoons Bob Danish 2 episodes1983 Remington Steele Russell Stewart 1 episode Tales of the Gold Monkey Truman Hastings 1 episode Three's Company Dr. Malcolm Kenderson 1 episode1984 Simon & Simon Brian Harms 1 episode Benson Augie Marathon season 6, episode 1 "The Scandal" Cover Up Alex Kendall 1 episode Cagney & Lacey Jeremy Mitchell 1 episode Dallas Roy Ralston 6 episodes Paper Dolls Jake Larner 3 episodesNewhart Professor David Cameron 1 episode 1984–1995, 2013 General Hospital Sean Donely Contract Cast Player 1994–1995 Empty Nest Adam Blakely 2 episodes 1994–1996 Iron Man Hawkeye/Clint Barton, Abner Jenkins/Beetle Voice, 19 episodes 1995 Maybe This Time Flint 1 episode1996 Mr. & Mrs. Smith Elway Johnson 1 episode Diagnosis: Murder Preston Michaels 1 episode1997 Pacific Palisades Preston Bentley 1 episode The Naked Truth King 1 episode Beverly Hills, 90210 Bill Taylor Recurring 1997–1999 Sunset Beach Del Douglas Recurring 1998 Mortal Kombat: Conquest Baron Reyland 3 episodes 1999 Melrose Place Mack McBride 1 episode 2000 Son of the Beach J.P Wynne 1 episode 2001 Days of Our Lives Marquis of La Cienega 1 episode 2002 Judging Amy Bill Hackett 1 episode 2003 She Spies Karl Richmond 1 episode 2005–2006 Passions Alistair Crane (#3) Contract Cast Member 2007–2008 Passions Alistair Crane (#3) Recurring cast Member 2008 General Hospital: Night Shift Sean Donely Guest Star 2012 The Bay Mortimer 4 episodes

Theme parks Year Title Role Notes 1989 Body Wars Subject in pre-show (uncredited) Disney attraction

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