Wally Kurth

Wally Kurth
Full Name	Wallace Kurth
Birthdate	July 31, 1958
Birthplace	Billings, Montana, USA
Spouse	Debra Yuhasz (2003-present)
Children	3
Occupation	Actor
Years Active	1987-present

Wally Kurth joined Daytime in 1987 when he was cast as Justin Kiriakis on Days of our Lives. Kurth left DAYS in 1991 and soon joined General Hospital as Ned Ashton. Kurth stayed with GH until his character was eventually written out for good in 2007. Kurth made his way to As the World Turns takin on the role of Sam Hutchins. In 2009, Kurth returned to DAYS as a recurring guest star.  In November 2012, January 2013 and April 2014,  Kurth pulled double duty by returning for guest appearances to GH. In April 2015, it was announced that Kurth was back on contract at DAYS and his recurring guest run would be ending on GH. Kurth was eventually dropped back to recurring at DAYS allowing for him to return to doing both GH and DAYS.

Personal LifeEdit

Kurth has been married to Debra Yuhasz since 07/04/2003. They have one child: Brogan George (b. 11/14/2004). Kurth was previously married to Cynthia Ettinger (05/27/1990-1993) and Rena Sofer (03/31/1995-1997). Kurth and Sofer share one child together: Rosabel Rosalind (09/17/1996). Kurth also has a child from previous relationship: Meghann Sidney (b. 10/29/1985).

SoapographyEdit

• Justin Kiriakis on Days of our Lives (02/03/1987-02/05/1991; 08/11/2009-04/03/2014; 02/17/2015-present)
• Ned Quartermaine on General Hospital (1991-2005; 2006-11/28/2007; 11/21/2012-11/27/2012; 01/24/2013-01/25/2013; 04/15/2014-05/19/2015; 10/19/2015; 03/29/2016-present)
• Sam Hutchins on As the World Turns (11/30/2007-02/11/2008)

Awards and NominationsEdit

Daytime Emmy Awards

YEAR	CATEGORY	SHOW	W/N
2002	Original Song	"Barefoot Ballet" from General Hospital (shared w/ Christian Taylor & Debi Cochran)	W
2018	Supporting Actor	Ned Quartermaine, General Hospital	N

Soap Opera Digest Awards

YEAR	CATEGORY	CHARACTER/SERIES	W/N
1994	Outstanding Supporting Actor	Ned Ashton, General Hospital	N
1996	Hottest Male Star	Ned Ashton, General Hospital	N