Evan Hofer

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Evan Hofer
Born (1997-05-08) May 8, 1997 (age 27)
Leavenworth, Kansas, U.S.
OccupationActor

Evan Hofer (born May 8, 1997) is an American actor born in Leavenworth, Kansas, United States. [1] He is recognized for portraying the role of Dex Heller on General Hospital , as well as several other television appearances. [2] [3] [4] [5]

Career

From 2019 to 2021, Hofer played the character Prince Chlodwig in Dwight in Shining Armor . [6] [7]

In April 2022, it was announced Hofer had joined the cast of General Hospital in the role of Dex Heller; [8] He made his first appearance during the May 6 episode. [9] On December 13, 2024, he exited the role, following the character's death. [10] In press interviews, Hofer revealed he was informed of the decision by executive producer Frank Valentini, [11] with Soap Opera Digest calling the exit a "storyline-dictated move". [12]

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References

  1. ↑ Di Lauro, Janet (14 May 2022). "7 Things To Know About Evan Hofer, General Hospital's New Addition, Dex". SoapHub.com. SoapHub. Archived from the original on December 3, 2024. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
  2. ↑ "After Woodside: A Look Back at Dwight in Shining Armor". BYUtv. BYU Broadcasting. 2021. Archived from the original on July 12, 2024. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
  3. ↑ "General Hospital Star Evan Hofer Celebrates His Birthday". 8 May 2024.
  4. ↑ Law, Jeannie (23 February 2019). "'Run the Race' stars share film's lasting impact on their lives". The Christian Post. Archived from the original on October 3, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Evan Hofer - Actor". tvinsider.com. NTVB Media, Inc. 2024. Archived from the original on December 11, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  6. ↑ Freeze, Kellie (March 17, 2019). "Sloane Morgan Siegel Teases His Family-Friendly Fantasy Series 'Dwight in Shining Armor'". tvinsider.com. NTVB Media, Inc. Archived from the original on October 3, 2022. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Dwight in Shining Armor Episode Guide - Inner Mind".
  8. ↑ Thomas, Michael (April 29, 2022). "Evan Hofer Lands Role on General Hospital!". Soap Opera News. United States. Archived from the original on December 13, 2024. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  9. ↑ Eades, Chris (May 3, 2022). "Evan Hofer Opens Up About Joining the Cast of GH". Soaps In Depth . United States: A360media. ISSN   1092-518X. Archived from the original on December 13, 2024. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  10. ↑ Coleman, Ryan (December 13, 2024). "General Hospital star Evan Hofer on Dex's shocking fate". Entertainment Weekly . United States: Dotdash Meredith. ISSN   1049-0434. OCLC   21114137. Archived from the original on December 13, 2024. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  11. ↑ Mason, Charlie; Simms, Richard (December 13, 2024). "General Hospital Exclusive: Evan Hofer Opens Up About His Heartbreaking 'Dexit'". Soaps She Knows . United States: SHE Media. Archived from the original on December 13, 2024. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  12. ↑ Levinsky, Mara (December 13, 2024). "General Hospital Casting Shocker: Evan Hofer Out as Dex!". Soap Opera Digest . United States: A360media. ISSN   0164-3584. Archived from the original on December 13, 2024. Retrieved December 13, 2024.


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