Phil Carey
Llanview Presence
Asa Buchanan (1979 to March 9th, 2007; November 9th to 11th, 2007; July 16th, 2008 to July 22nd, 2008)
At a Glance
Since 1979, Philip Carey has been a fan favorite
as "One Life to Live's" wheeler-dealer business
tycoon, Asa Buchanan. One of daytime
television's most-married men, Asa, a towering
Texan, is a man with little conscience and a
womanizer, but he will always protect his family
no matter what the cost.
A former U.S. Marine in World War II and the
Korean War, Phil has spent a large portion of
his professional career starring in motion
pictures. His first feature film, "Operation
Pacific," starred John Wayne and led to a
long-term contract with Warner Brothers. During
his time at Warner's and later at Columbia
Pictures, Phil starred with some of Hollywood's
legendary actors, including Gary Cooper in
"Springfield Rifle"; Henry Fonda in "Mister
Roberts"; Peter Fonda in "Fighting Mad"; and
Tyrone Power in "The Long Gray Line." In
addition, Phil starred with Fred MacMurray and
Kim Novak in "Pushover," the first film in which
Miss Novak appeared as the leading lady.
Carey has also starred in a number of
primetime television series, such as "Philip
Marlowe," "Bengal Lancers," "Laredo" and "The
Untamed World"; and guest-starred on "All in the
Family," "Little House on the Prairie," "Police
Woman," "The Bionic Woman" and
"Gunsmoke." Additionally, he has toured in such
stage plays as Arthur Miller's "All My Sons," and
"Cyrano de Bergerac."
Raised in the suburban Long Island towns of
Rosedale and Malverne, Carey harbored
dreams of being an actor all his life. He studied
drama at the University of Miami but it was back
on Long Island where he got his break. During a
summer stock production of "Over 21," a
representative of Warner Brothers spotted him
and asked Phil to take the screen test that
launched his film career.
Father of three children, Carey loves to play golf
to relax. He is also an accomplished horseman,
as his many western films attest, but maintains,
"I'm an actor who rides, not a rider who acts."
Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION
One Life to Live
Asa Buchanan
1979 to March 9th, 2007; November 9th to 11th, 2007; July 16th, 2008 to July 22nd, 2008
Laredo
Capt. Edward Parmalee
1965-1967
Phillip Marlowe
Phillip Marlowe
1959 to 1960
Tales of the 77th Bengal Lancers
Lieutenant Michael Rhodes
1956
The Ford Television Theatre
various roles
1953 to 1957
For a complete listing of Mr. Carey's numerous television appearances and film roles, click here.
Awards and Acclaim
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2003)
Soap Opera Digest Awards
: Nominated, Outstanding Male Scene Stealer (1999)
Soap Opera Digest Awards: Nominee, Outstanding Male Showstopper (1997)
Soap Opera Digest Awards: Nominee, Outstanding Scene Stealer (1994)
Soap Opera Digest Awards: Nominee, Outstanding Villain/Villainess (1993)
Vital Statistics
PLACE OF BIRTH: Hackensack, NJ
DATE OF BIRTH: July 15th, 1925
HEIGHT: 6'4"
HAIR: Brown
EYES: Blue
News Archives
News Archive: Despite reports, Carey still in talks with OLTL. [Feb 28th, 2005]
News Archive: Carey, OLTL reach deal on new contract. [Mar 16th, 2005]
News Archive: Carey once again at odds with ABC over OLTL status. [Mar 26th, 2007]
News Archive: Asa killed off in OLTL's 10,000th episode. [Jul 16th, 2007]
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