Jeff Branson
Pine Valley Presence
Jonathan Lavery (June 15th, 2004 to Present)
At a Glance
Jeff Branson joined the cast of All My Children in May, 2004, playing the role of Jonathan Lavery.
Originally from Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, Branson moved to New York City in 1995 and attended an acting conservatory where he studied for two years. Upon completion of the program, he appeared in the feature films Shaft and Big Kahuna as well as held starring roles in several independent films. No stranger to the New York stage, he has performed in several Off-Broadway shows and guest starred on television's Law & Order and Strangers with Candy.
In 2003, Mr. Branson played the role of young Alan Spaulding on Guiding Light and appeared on One Life to Live.
Mr. Branson has donated his time to support Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS. When not working, he enjoys sky diving, playing guitar, cooking and riding his bicycle around New York City.
Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION
All My Children
Jonathan Lavery
(June 15th, 2004 to Present)
Guiding Light
Alan Spaulding
Winter 2004
Acting Portfolio
FILM
The Big Bad Swim
Noah Owens
2006
Four Lane Highway
Andy
2005
Wolves of Wall Street
Tyler
2002
Semmelweis
Schmelling
2001
Shaft
Walter's Friend
2000
Awards & Acclaim
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2005)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2005, 2006)
Vital Statistics
Birthplace: Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri
Birthdate: March 10th, 1977
News Archives
News Archive: Branson will return as AMC reveals Jonathan isn't dead. [Jul 5th, 2005]
News Archive: AMC confirms Branson will exit the show in the spring. [Feb 18th, 2008]