Joseph Gallison

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Joseph Gallison
Other namesEvan McCord
Alma mater Northeastern University
OccupationActor
Spouses
  • Cornelia Sharpe
  • Melisa Evans

Joseph Gallison is an American actor who worked on television soap operas for twenty-seven years. He is probably best known for his role as Dr. Neil Curtis on Days of Our Lives (1974-1991).

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Early years

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Gallison attended the United States Military Academy until an injury to his back led to his discharge from the Army. He then transferred to Northeastern University. [1] [2]

Career

Gallison is well known for playing the character of William (Bill) Matthews, Jr., on Another World (1964-1969). Other soap opera roles have included Tom Edwards on One Life to Live [3] (1969-1971) and Steven Cord on Return to Peyton Place (1972-1974). [4]

Gallison is also heard in the You're Under Arrest series, dubbing the voice of Inspector Tokuno.

On May 19, 1961, Gallison, under the name Evan McCord, appeared as Billy Boy Baines in the episode "Caper in E Flat" of the ABC-Warner Brothers private detective series, 77 Sunset Strip .

On April 22, 1962, Gallison, under the name Evan McCord, appeared as Jim Martin, Jr., in the episode "The Youngest" of the ABC-Warner Brothers western series, Lawman .

Personal life

Gallison married actress Cornelia Sharpe. [3] He married realtor Melisa Evans in 1980. They are currently separated, and have no children.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. Troutman, Andrea (June 13, 1982). "A day in the life of 'Days of Our Lives' star Joseph Gallison". The Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. p. 697. Retrieved February 21, 2020 via Newspapers.com.
  2. "TV scout reports". The Sedalia Democrat. Missouri, Sedalia. October 24, 1975. p. 15. Retrieved May 28, 2017 via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  3. 1 2 "Joseph Gallison Shifts Roles". The Pantagraph. Illinois, Bloomington. June 28, 1969. p. 26. Retrieved May 28, 2017 via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  4. Terrace, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. p. 890. ISBN   978-0-7864-6477-7.