History of Stuart Damon in Timeline
"Stuart Damon was an American actor and singer widely recognized for his role as Dr. Alan Quartermaine in the soap opera 'General Hospital,' which earned him an Emmy Award in 1999. He was also known internationally for his portrayal of Craig Stirling in the series 'The Champions.' His career spanned several decades, leaving a mark on both American and international television."
February 5, 1937: Birth of Stuart Damon
Stuart Damon was born Stuart Michael Zonis on February 5, 1937.
1960: Irma La Douce Cast Album
Stuart Damon was featured on the cast album of the hit musical Irma La Douce in 1960.
March 12, 1961: Marriage to Deirdre Ann Ottewill
Stuart Damon married Deirdre Ann Ottewill on March 12, 1961.
1965: Broadway Success
Stuart Damon appeared as the Prince in the 1965 version of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella and had a featured role in the Broadway musical Do I Hear a Waltz?
1965: Charlie Girl and The Champions
Stuart Damon starred in the West End musical Charlie Girl and was cast as Craig Stirling in the ITC series The Champions in 1965.
1968: The £1,000,000 Bank Note
In 1968, Stuart Damon appeared in the BBC TV adaptation of The £1,000,000 Bank Note, playing the starring role of Henry Adams.
1970: Stuart 'Champion' Damon LP Release
Stuart Damon released an LP called Stuart 'Champion' Damon in 1970.
September 1974: The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club Appearance
Stuart Damon appeared as a solo singer on an episode of the UK TV variety programme The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club in September 1974.
1977: Dr. Alan Quartermaine Sr.
Stuart Damon began playing his best known American role, Dr. Alan Quartermaine Sr., on General Hospital in 1977.
1999: Emmy Award Win
In 1999, Stuart Damon won the Best Supporting Actor Emmy for his portrayal of Dr. Alan Quartermaine Sr. on General Hospital.
2005: The Champions DVD Commentary
Stuart Damon reunited with Alexandra Bastedo and William Gaunt to provide audio commentary on a DVD release of The Champions in 2005.
December 2006: Firing from General Hospital
It was reported in December 2006 that Stuart Damon had been fired from General Hospital.
February 26, 2007: Departure from General Hospital
Stuart Damon's character, Dr. Alan Quartermaine Sr., was written off of General Hospital and his last air date was February 26, 2007.
December 23, 2008: Final Appearance as Alan Quartermaine's Ghost
Stuart Damon made his final appearance as the ghost of Alan Quartermaine on General Hospital on December 23, 2008.
September 18, 2009: As the World Turns Debut
Stuart Damon began appearing on As the World Turns as "Uncle" Ralph Manzo on September 18, 2009.
October 30, 2009: Departure from As the World Turns
Stuart Damon left the series As the World Turns on October 30, 2009.
2010: Days of Our Lives and As the World Turns Return
Stuart Damon played the role of Governor Jim Ford on Days of Our Lives and returned to As the World Turns for a brief stint in 2010.
August 26, 2011: Return to General Hospital
Stuart Damon returned to General Hospital for an episode on August 26, 2011 in which Alan appeared in a fantasy sequence.
August 29, 2011: Second Episode in Fantasy Sequence
Stuart Damon appeared in his second episode for General Hospital on August 29, 2011, as part of Monica's fantasy sequence.
November 2012: Return as a Ghost
Stuart Damon returned to General Hospital as a ghost in November 2012.
April 2, 2013: 50th Anniversary Episode
Stuart Damon appeared as a hallucination for the show's 50th anniversary episode, which aired on April 2, 2013.
December 25, 2019: Death of Deirdre Ottewill Damon
Stuart Damon's wife, Deirdre Ottewill Damon, passed away from Alzheimer's disease on December 25, 2019.
June 29, 2021: Death of Stuart Damon
Stuart Damon passed away from kidney failure on June 29, 2021 at the age of 84.