| Benjamin Hendrickson | |
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Birthdate |
August 16, 1950 |
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Birthplace |
Huntington, New York, USA |
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Date of Death |
July 1, 2006 (age 55) |
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Cause of Death |
self inflicted gun shot wound |
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Occupation |
Actor |
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Years Active |
1980-2006 |
Benjamin Hendrickson's daytime career began in 1980 when he appeared as Chris Shaw on Texas until he left the show in 1981. From 1982-1983, Hendrickson appeared on Guiding Light as Silas Crocker. Hendrickson than appeared briefly on Another World as Sgt. Bartlett. In 1985, Hendrickson joined As the World Turns as Hal Munson. Hendrickson left ATWT for about 9 months in 2004-2005 to care for his ailing mother. Hendrickson died on July 1, 2006 of a self inflicted gun shot wound.
Soapography[]
- Chris Shaw on Texas (1980-1981)
- Silas Crocker on Guiding Light (07/01/1982-03/31/1983)
- Sgt. Bartlett on Another World (1983)
- Hal Munson on As the World Turns (10/1985-09/28/2004; 06/21/2005-07/12/2006)
Awards and Nominations[]
Daytime Emmy Awards
| YEAR | CATEGORY | CHARACTER/SERIES | W/N |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Supporting Actor | Hal Munson, As the World Turns | N |
| 2002 | Supporting Actor | Hal Munson, As the World Turns | N |
| 2003 | Supporting Actor | Hal Munson, As the World Turns | W |
Soap Opera Digest Awards
| YEAR | CATEGORY | CHARACTER/SERIES | W/N |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Outstanding Supporting Actor - Daytime | Hal Munson, As the World Turns | N |
| 1989 | Outstanding Hero - Daytime | Hal Munson, As the World Turns | N |
| 1990 | Outstanding Lead Actor - Daytime | Hal Munson, As the World Turns | N |
| 1995 | Outstanding Supporting Actor | Hal Munson, As the World Turns | N |
Online Film and Television Association Awards
| Year | Category | Series | W/N |
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| 2001 | Supporting Actor in a Daytime Drama | Hal Munson, As the World Turns | N |
| 2002 | Supporting Actor in a Daytime Drama | Hal Munson, As the World Turns | N |
| 2003 | Supporting Actor in a Daytime Drama | Hal Munson, As the World Turns | N |
| Preceded by Josh Duhamel (2002) |
Supporting Actor Winner 2003 |
Succeeded by Rick Hearst (2004) |