History of Cameron Mathison in Timeline

Cameron Mathison is a Canadian-American actor and television host, best known for his long-running role as Ryan Lavery on *All My Children* from 1997 to 2011. Currently, he portrays Drew Cain on *General Hospital* since 2021. Mathison has also appeared in many Hallmark Channel movies, solidifying his presence in the television entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

August 25, 1969: Cameron Mathison Born

On August 25, 1969, Cameron Arthur Mathison was born in Canada.

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1993: Graduation from McGill University

In 1993, Cameron Mathison graduated from McGill University with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, where he also captained the McGill Redmen men's basketball team.

December 1997: Hired for All My Children

In December 1997, Cameron Mathison was hired to play the role of Ryan Lavery on All My Children, and filmed his first scenes on December 15.

January 12, 1998: First Appearance on All My Children

On January 12, 1998, Cameron Mathison made his first on-screen appearance as Ryan Lavery in All My Children.

1999: Soap Opera Digest Award

In 1999, Cameron Mathison won the Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Male Newcomer.

2000: People Magazine's Most Eligible Bachelor

In 2000, Cameron Mathison was named by People magazine as one of "America's 100 Most Eligible Bachelors".

July 27, 2002: Marriage to Vanessa Marie Arevalo

On July 27, 2002, Cameron Mathison married model Vanessa Marie Arevalo after proposing in Vail, Colorado.

2002: Daytime Emmy Nomination

In 2002, Cameron Mathison earned a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor.

April 2003: Birth of Son

In April 2003, Cameron Mathison and Vanessa Marie Arevalo welcomed their son.

2005: Second Daytime Emmy Nomination

In 2005, Cameron Mathison received his second Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor.

July 2006: Birth of Daughter

In July 2006, Cameron Mathison and Vanessa Marie Arevalo welcomed their daughter.

2007: Dancing with the Stars

In 2007, Cameron Mathison participated in the fifth season of Dancing with the Stars, finishing in 5th place with his partner Edyta Śliwińska.

January 2009: Regular Correspondent for Good Morning America

In January 2009, Cameron Mathison officially signed with Good Morning America (GMA) as a regular correspondent, after freelancing with them for several years.

2014: Joins Hallmark/Crown Media Family

In 2014, Cameron Mathison joined the Hallmark/Crown Media family and appeared in 8 movies based on the Murder She Baked novels, starring opposite Alison Sweeney.

April 2015: Signs with Entertainment Tonight

In April 2015, Cameron Mathison signed with CBS's Entertainment Tonight, where he serves as a full-time correspondent and weekend co-anchor.

July 26, 2018: Co-host of Home & Family

On July 26, 2018, Cameron Mathison was named the new co-host of Home & Family, alongside Debbie Matenopoulos, assuming his role in September.

September 9, 2019: Diagnosis of Renal Cell Carcinoma

On September 9, 2019, Cameron Mathison announced that he had been diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma and would be taking time off for treatment.

April 2021: Joins General Hospital

In April 2021, it was announced that Cameron Mathison had joined the cast of General Hospital as Drew Cain.

August 16, 2021: Debut on General Hospital

On August 16, 2021, Cameron Mathison debuted as Drew Cain in the final moments of the General Hospital episode.

November 2023: Multi-Picture Deal with Great American Family

In November 2023, Cameron Mathison signed a multi-picture deal with Great American Family, transitioning from the Murder, She Baked movie series and Hallmark.