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Anthony Herrera

Full Name

Anthony John Herrera

Birthdate

January 19, 1944

Birthplace

Wiggins, Mississippi, USA

Date of Death

June 21, 2011 (age 67)

Cause of Death

lymphoma

Occupation

Actor

Years Active

1974-2010

Anthony Herrera's daytime career began in 1974 as Mark Galloway on As the World Turns. From 1975-1977, Herrera appeared on The Young and the Restless as Jack Curtis. In 1980, Herrera returned to ATWT but began playing his most memorable role and one of daytime's best villains, James Steneck. Herrera portrayed the role on and off until 2010. Herrera also appeared on Loving as Dane Hammond. Herrera died on June 21, 2011 after a long battle with cancer.

Personal Life[]

Herrera was married to Basha from 1985 to 1990. Herrera had one child, a daughter actress Gabrielle Hoffman (b. 01/08/1982) with Viva.

Soapography[]

  • Mark Galloway on As the World Turns (1974; 1975)
  • Jack Curtis on The Young and the Restless (1975-1977)
  • James Stenbeck on As the World Turns (02/01/1980-10/31/1983; 11/7/1986-04/18/1989; 10/22/1996-03/16/1999; 08/24/2001-2002; 05/13/2003-11/24/2005; 08/27/2008-10/28/2008; 12/05/2008; 08/10/2009-09/10/2009; 07/28/2010; 08/27/2010)
  • Dane Hammond on Loving (1983-1986; 1990-1991)

Awards and Nominations[]

Daytime Emmy Awards

YEAR CATEGORY CHARACTER/SERIES W/N
2002 America's Favorite Villain James Stenbeck, As the World Turns N

Soap Opera Digest Awards

YEAR CATEGORY CHARACTER/SERIES W/N
1986 Outstanding Villain - Daytime Dane Hammond, Loving N
1991 Outstanding Villain - Daytime Dane Hammond, Loving N