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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, and 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. He appeared for three years as Jonathan Lavery on All My Children and returned to Guiding Light -- as Shayne Lewis -- in 2008.

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 The Young and the Restless
Ronan Malloy
June 22, 2010 to Present

Guiding Light
Shayne Lewis
December 1, 2008 to September 18, 2009

All My Children
Jonathan Lavery
June 15, 2004 to December 18, 2007; remained on contract through spring 2007

Guiding Light
Alan Spaulding
Winter 2004 Acting Portfolio 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 Daytime Emmys Winner, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2009; for Guiding Light)

Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2009; for Guiding Light)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2005; for All My Children)

Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2009, 2010; for Guiding Light)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2005, 2006; for All My Children) PLACE OF BIRTH: Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri
DATE OF BIRTH: March 10, 1977 News Archive: Branson will return as AMC reveals Jonathan isn't dead. [Jul 5, 2005]
News Archive: AMC confirms Branson will exit the show in the spring. [Feb 18, 2008]
News Archive: Jeff Branson headed back to GL -- in a contract role. [Sep 23, 2008]
News Archive: Branson one of three GL actors to earn Emmy nominations. [May 14, 2009]
News Archive: Jeff Branson, Vincent Irizarry tie for Supporting Actor crown. [Aug 30, 2009]
News Archive: Y&R hires Emmy winner Jeff Branson for contract role. [Apr 29, 2010]

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