Christopher Goutman

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Christopher Goutman (born December 19, 1952) is an American writer, producer, actor and director. [1] [2] He is most notable for his work on daytime soap operas.

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He was married from 1985–2016 to actress Marcia McCabe, whom he met while he was on Search for Tomorrow. [3] [4]

Positions held

All My Children

Another World

As the World Turns

Days of Our Lives

Guiding Light

Santa Barbara

The Young and the Restless

Acting credits

Awards and nominations

Daytime Emmy Awards

His first awards nomination in 1990 was shared with Jack Coffey, Henry Kaplan, Conal O'Brien, Barbara M. Simmons, and Shirley Simmons.

Directors Guild of America

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References

  1. "Christopher Goutman". Tisch School of the Arts .
  2. "Christopher Goutman Bio". How Did You Get That Job?.
  3. Reichardt, Nancy M. "Baby boom hits soap stars". The Post and Courier , February 5, 1992, 10-D. Retrieved on May 30, 2013.
  4. "MARCIA MCCABE, ACTRESS, IS BRIDE OF A TV DIRECTOR". The New York Times . 14 April 1985.
  5. Havens, Candace. "Another World soon to be just another memory". Ludington Daily News , June 18, 1999, p. TV-6. Retrieved on May 30, 2013.
  6. Scheuer, Steven H. "Trauma's ahead for Ed and Carla". Miami News , September 2, 1978, p. 12. Retrieved on May 30, 2013.
Preceded by
Charlotte Savitz
Executive Producer of Another World
November 1998 – June 25, 1999
Succeeded by
show canceled
Preceded by Executive Producer of As the World Turns
July 1999 – September 2010
Succeeded by
show canceled