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Trent Dawson

b. 1971

American actor

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About Trent Dawson

Born 1971. Trent Dawson is an American actor and television actor.

Trent Ashley Dawson (born February 4, 1971) is an American actor, best known for his role as Henry Coleman on the soap opera As the World Turns.

Career Dawson was hired to play Henry Coleman on As the World Turns for just a few days in 1999, but positive fan reaction to his character extended this first to several months, and finally an indefinite stay on the venerable soap. In 2005, the show finally signed him to a contract and Dawson was nominated for several Emmys thereafter. After As the World Turns ended in 2010, he went on to guest star in a variety of popular television shows including The Good Wife, NCIS: Los Angeles, and Homeland. He also has enjoyed a prolific stage career both on and off-Broadway, where he has played a wide range of characters. In 2016 Dawson joined the cast of General Hospital in the recurring role of Huxley Lynch.

Charity work Dawson traveled to his native Louisiana to help Habitat for Humanity rebuild houses after Hurricane Katrina.

Personal life Dawson married Sharron Kearney on October 13, 2012.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Louisiana School for Math, Science, And the Arts
Also known as
Trent Ashley Dawson

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Trent Dawson?

American actor

When was Trent Dawson born?

Trent Dawson was born on 4 February 1971 in Baton Rouge.

What is Trent Dawson's occupation?

Trent Dawson is an actor and television actor.

What nationality is Trent Dawson?

Trent Dawson is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Trent Dawson

· Wikidata: Q7838388

· DBpedia: Trent Dawson

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