Michael Storm

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Michael Storm
Michael Storm Larry Wolek 1973.jpg
Storm as Dr. Larry Wolek in One Life to Live , c.1973
Born (1939-08-09) August 9, 1939 (age 86)
Occupation(s)Actor, musician
Years active1969-2001
Known for Dr. Larry Wolek
Television One Life to Live
SpouseSally Beall (1969–present)
Children2
Relatives Jim Storm (brother)

Michael Storm (born August 9, 1939) is an American musician and actor.

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Music career

After playing in a folk music trio called the Other Singers, Storm founded the Good Time Singers, a band formed to replace the New Christy Minstrels on The Andy Williams Show . [1] From December 1963-January 1964 Storm also performed shows with Gordon and Sheila MacRae, supported by their daughters Heather and Meredith and musician Craig Smith. [2]

Acting career

Storm has appeared on many television shows, but is recognized by many for his role as original character Dr. Larry Wolek on the ABC soap opera, One Life to Live , a role he played as a lead character from 1969 through 1992, and in a recurring capacity continually from 1992 until 2004. In 1978, Storm earned a Daytime Emmy nomination in the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series category,

He was preceded in the role of Larry by his real-life brother, Jim Storm, who, in turn, had been preceded by Paul Tulley. In the storyline, Jim's Larry Wolek was badly burned in a fire and underwent plastic surgery, and Michael's Larry Wolek was revealed when the bandages were removed. This new plot device would prove so successful that many other shows, including Dynasty (and One Life to Live itself in later years), would use it when recasting key characters. [3]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1976 The Next Man Economic advisorFeature film
1997Deep CoverJudge GrahamFeature film
2001HellgigGuestShort film

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1969–2004 One Life to Live Dr. Larry Wolek #3

(took over role from his brother, Jim Storm , who was Dr. Larry Wolek #2)
Daytime serial (contract role 1969-1992; recurring role 1992-2004; total of 953 episodes)

For Daytime Emmy info, see Awards and nominations section below for details
1970 All My Children Dr. Larry Wolek #3 Daytime serial (guest role @ crossover appearances)
1977 Kojak Joseph MagidEpisode: "Kojak's Days: Part 1"
1978-1983 Family Feud Celebrity contestant (2 games)Episode: "Valentine's Day Special" (1978)

Episode: "Soap Stars and Their Real Life Families Week II" (1983)
1985 Trivia Trap Celebrity contestant (5 games)Episode: "Soap Opera Stars Valentine Week; One Life to Live vs. General Hospital: Game 1"
Episode: "Soap Opera Stars Valentine Week; One Life to Live vs. General Hospital: Game 2"
Episode: "Soap Opera Stars Valentine Week; One Life to Live vs. General Hospital: Game 3"
Episode: "Soap Opera Stars Valentine Week; One Life to Live vs. General Hospital: Game 4"
Episode: "Soap Opera Stars Valentine Week; One Life to Live vs. General Hospital: Game 5"
1985 ABC Afterschool Special Spence ChildsEpisode: "Getting Even: A Wimp's Revenge"
Celebrity Double Talk Celebrity contestant (5 games)Episode: "October 6, 1985"
Episode: "October 7, 1985"
Episode: "October 8, 1985"
Episode: "October 9, 1985"
Episode: "October 10, 1985"
1994 Dream On Middle-aged guyEpisode: "The Courtship of Martin’s Father"
1996 Hot Line Martin JenningsEpisode: "Double Exposure"
1997 JAG Admiral Hercules ElginsEpisode: "Impact"
1998 Diagnosis Murder Morris WheatonEpisode: "Promise to Keep"
Blade Squad a/k/a Inline CopDerek McKinnonTelevision movie (unsold pilot)
1999 The Practice Vicor StanfieldEpisode: "Split Decisions"
2001 Bull Role unknown (episode was unaired due to cancellation of series)Episode: "Visit"

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
1978
Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series One Life to LiveNominated

Sources

References

  1. Stax, pp. 29-34
  2. Stax, p. 42
  3. Schemering, Christopher. The Soap Opera Encyclopedia , September 1985, pg. 159, ISBN   0-345-32459-5 (1st edition)