Greg Vaughan
| Greg Vaughan | |
|---|---|
 Vaughan at the 31st Daytime Emmy Awards in May 2004 | |
| Born |
James Gregory Vaughn Jr. June 15, 1973 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Spouse(s) | Touriya Haoud (2006–present; separated) |
| Children | 3 |
James Gregory "Greg" Vaughan, Jr. (born June 15, 1973) is an American actor and former fashion model, known for his roles in the soap operas The Young and the Restless (2002–03), General Hospital (2003–09), and Days of Our Lives (2012–present). Vaughan also co-starred as Dan Gordon on the second season of Charmed from 1999 to 2000. In 2016, Vaughan began starring in the Oprah Winfrey Network drama series, Queen Sugar.
Career
The actor and former male fashion model has starred in soap operas such as The Young and the Restless and General Hospital. To date, his best-known role is that of Lucky Spencer in the latter, which he played from 2003 to 2009.
At age 16, while getting a haircut, he learned of a "Back to School" modeling competition, and sent in some snapshots. He was selected as a finalist but did not win. However, the winner encouraged Vaughan to pursue modeling, and Vaughan signed up with a modeling agency.[1]
Shortly after graduating from Mesquite High School, he was invited to Milan, Italy, where he modeled for designer Giorgio Armani for two and a half months. More campaigns soon followed, with designers such as Gianni Versace, Tommy Hilfiger, Banana Republic, and Ralph Lauren.
While modeling in Miami, Vaughan started to become dissatisfied with the modeling life, and decided to relocate to pursue his dream of becoming an actor, he then moved to Los Angeles. His first role was on Baywatch, as well as on the pilot for a 1996 Aaron Spelling series, Malibu Shores, that lead to his future appearances on Beverly Hills, 90210 and was a cast regular for the second season of Charmed.[1]
His next major role was from 2002 to 2003 as Diego Guittierez in the daytime drama The Young and the Restless. When the character was written off the show, Vaughan got a call from the producers of General Hospital, who were seeking a new actor for the popular character of Lucky Spencer, son of the famous soap opera couple Luke and Laura. Vaughan was the first actor to portray Lucky as a full-fledged adult, with the part having been played by Jonathan Jackson and Jacob Young.
On June 7, 2006, Vaughan won the role of the new spokesperson for I Can't Believe It's Not Butter in a ceremony in New York. The contest was created to replace Fabio.
In 2007, Vaughan appeared on The Tyra Banks Show to help Tyra Banks through "soap opera school."[2]
On September 28, 2009, Vaughan announced that he would exit the role of Lucky Spencer on General Hospital; he last aired on October 20, with original portrayer Jonathan Jackson re-assuming the role on October 27.
In the July 16, 2012 edition of Soap Opera Digest, it was announced that Vaughan would join the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives as Eric Brady,[3] who was ordained as a priest before returning to Salem. He first aired on November 13.
In July 2013, Vaughan appeared in "Second Chances", a Hallmark Original Movie, alongside Days co-star Alison Sweeney. The movie was filmed before Sweeney and Vaughn became siblings on Days of Our Lives.[4]
Personal life
Vaughan was born in Dallas, Texas to James Gregory Vaughan, Sr. and Barbara Ann Alt, and grew up in Mesquite, Texas. His grandparents were also a big part of his life, and lived in the small town of Fredericksburg, Texas, just outside San Antonio. He spent summers in the country and worked at his grandparents' restaurant bussing tables.
Vaughan married Dutch model and actress Touriya Haoud on June 4, 2006. The couple have three sons: Jathan James (born May 4, 2007), Cavan Thomas (born January 19, 2010), and Landan Reid (born March 6, 2012).[5][6]
On April 14, 2014, Vaughan and his wife, Touriya Haoud, announced that they will be splitting up after being married for 8 years.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Poison Ivy: The New Seduction | Michael | Direct-to-video |
| 1997 | No Small Ways | N/A | |
| 1998 | Stuart Bliss | Magazine stand cashier | |
| 1998 | Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror | Tyrus | Direct-to-video |
| 2002 | For Mature Audiences Only | Sam | Short film |
| 2011 | Borderline Murder | Ray Sullivan | Television film |
| 2011 | Love's Christmas Journey | Aaron Davis | Television film |
| 2011 | Sebastian | Dr. David Zigler | |
| 2013 | Second Chances | Jeff Sinclair | Television film |
| 2013 | Playdate | Ben | |
| 2013 | Someone to Love | Corinth | |
| 2015 | Christmas Note, TheThe Christmas Note | Kyle | Television film |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Baywatch | Cowboy | Episode: "The Incident" |
| 1996 | Malibu Shores | Josh Walker | Main cast |
| 1996–97 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Cliff Yeager | 6 episodes |
| 1997 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer | Richard Anderson | Episode: "Reptile Boy" |
| 1998 | Love Boat: The Next Wave, TheThe Love Boat: The Next Wave | Tom | Episode: "How Long Has This Been Going On?" |
| 1998 | Mortal Kombat: Konquest | Kebral | Episode: "Debt of the Dragon" |
| 1998 | Pacific Blue | Trent Spence | Episode: "Broken Dreams" |
| 1999 | Legacy | Tom Stanton | Episode: "Winner's Circle" |
| 1999–2000 | Charmed | Dan Gordon | 18 episodes |
| 1999 | Casualty | Jack Phillips | Episode: "Words and Deeds" |
| 2000 | Nash Bridges | Josh Avery | Episode: "Lap Dance" |
| 2002 | Glory Days | Lawyer | Episode: "Unaired Pilot" |
| 2002 | Will & Grace | Cute guy | Episode: "Dyeing Is Easy, Comedy Is Hard" |
| 2002 | Sabrina, the Teenage Witch | Peter | Episode: "The Arrangement" |
| 2002–03 | Young and the Restless, TheThe Young and the Restless | Diego Guittierez #2 | Role held: April 30, 2002 – February 17, 2003 |
| 2003 | Still Standing | Trevor | Episode: "Still Scoring" |
| 2003–09 | General Hospital | Lucky Spencer #3 | Role held: February 20, 2003 – October 20, 2009 |
| 2010 | 90210 | Kai | 3 episodes |
| 2010 | Closer, TheThe Closer | Mounted Officer Wagner | Episode: "An Ugly Game" |
| 2012 | GCB | Bill Vaughn | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2012–16 | Days of Our Lives | Eric Brady | Role held: November 13, 2012 – April 15, 2016 |
| 2015 | Extant | Sexy man | Episode: "Change Scenario" |
| 2016 | Queen Sugar | Calvin | Series regular |
| Preceded by Jacob Young |
Lucky Spencer (role) 2003–09 |
Succeeded by Jonathan Jackson |
References
- 1 2 Soapography, "Juliet Mills and Greg Vaughan"
- ↑ "Who, Where and Wow!". Soap Opera Weekly. 2007-02-13. p. 32.
- ↑ "Comings and Goings". Soap Opera Digest 37. July 16, 2012. p. 11.
- ↑ "TWICE AS NICE!" CBS Soaps In Depth. July 29, 2013. Pgs. 84 -87.
- ↑ Baby #3 On The Way For GH Alum! ABC Soaps in Depth
- ↑ Greg Vaughan Welcomes Son Cavan Thomas, People.com
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