Walt Willey (Jackson Montgomery)

Born in Ottawa, Illinois, Walt Willey majored in sculpture in his college days, drifted into retail sales, and finally into manufacturing. At the age of 30, Willey decided to "chuck it all" and moved to New York to become an actor. After stints on Another World as James LaRusso and Joe Novak on ABC's Ryan's Hope, Walt joined the cast of ABC's All My Children in 1987, originating the role of lawyer Jackson Montgomery.

Walt branched out into stand-up comedy in 1989, and has headlined across the country, from Caroline's in New York to the Comedy Store in California, closing with his original song/soap parody, "Here In Pine Valley."

In 1993, Walt co-hosted The 20th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, with co-star Susan Lucci. He also co-hosted the 1992 Ford Supermodel of the World with Beverly Johnson and Ashley Montana, and again in 1993 with Rachel Hunter. Willey was co-host of ABC's coverage of the 1994 Tournament of Roses Parade.

In June of 1994, Walt first produced the live variety show known as the No Soap, No Opera tour, taking daytime stars on the road to showcase their musical talents, a side of these popular actors the public rarely gets to see. The critical and commercial success of the venture encouraged Willey to continue the tour.

His other projects include appearing as himself, in comic-book form, in Valiant Comics' The Second Life of Dr. Mirage, a project he conceived and presented to Valiant. He has also set up an endowment fund benefiting children's charities and child services.

When not working in New York, Walt resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his wife and partner, Marie, and their son, Chance, and daughter, Merit. They are owners and operators of the Crystal Mesa Farm Guest Ranch, which features an avian rescue center and petting zoo. They also study and breed African pygmy hedgehogs.


	With Love To... The SOAPS! Laura Allen (Laura Kirk English) \| Julia Barr (Brooke English) \| Jennifer Bassey (Marian Colby Chandler) \| Rebecca Budig (Greenlee Smythe) \| John Callahan (Edmund Grey) \| David Canary (Adam and Stuart Chandler) \| Mark Consuelos (Mateo Santos) \| Eric Dearborn (Gabriel Devane) \| Alana De La Garza (Rosa Santos) \| Josh Duhamel (Leo De Pres) - ADDED PICTURES \| Marj Dusay (Vanessa Cortland) \| Eileen Herlie (Myrtle Fargate) \| Finola Huges (Alexandra Devane Marick) \| Vincent Irizarry (Dr. David Hayward) \| MIchael E. Knight (Tad Martin) \| Jill Larson (Opal) \| Susan Lucci (Erica Kane) - ADDED PICTURES \| Ray MacDonnell (Dr. Joe Martin) \| Cameron Mathison (Ryan Lavery) \| Cady McClain (Dixie Cooney Martin) - ADDED PICTURES \| James Mitchell (Palmer Cortland) \| J. Eddie Peck (Jake Martin) \| Mark Pinter (Roger Smythe) \| Eden Riegel (Bianca Montgomery) - ADDED PICTURES \| Kelly Ripa (Hayley) \| Jack Scalia (Chris Stamp) \| Esta TerBlanche (Gillian Andrassy Lavery) \| Marcy Walker (Liza Colby CHandler) \| Ruth Warrick (Phoebe Tyler Wallingford) \| Walt Willey (Jackson Montgomery) Walt Willey (Jackson Montgomery) Born in Ottawa, Illinois, Walt Willey majored in sculpture in his college days, drifted into retail sales, and finally into manufacturing. At the age of 30, Willey decided to "chuck it all" and moved to New York to become an actor. After stints on Another World as James LaRusso and Joe Novak on ABC's Ryan's Hope, Walt joined the cast of ABC's All My Children in 1987, originating the role of lawyer Jackson Montgomery. Walt branched out into stand-up comedy in 1989, and has headlined across the country, from Caroline's in New York to the Comedy Store in California, closing with his original song/soap parody, "Here In Pine Valley." In 1993, Walt co-hosted The 20th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, with co-star Susan Lucci. He also co-hosted the 1992 Ford Supermodel of the World with Beverly Johnson and Ashley Montana, and again in 1993 with Rachel Hunter. Willey was co-host of ABC's coverage of the 1994 Tournament of Roses Parade. In June of 1994, Walt first produced the live variety show known as the No Soap, No Opera tour, taking daytime stars on the road to showcase their musical talents, a side of these popular actors the public rarely gets to see. The critical and commercial success of the venture encouraged Willey to continue the tour. His other projects include appearing as himself, in comic-book form, in Valiant Comics' The Second Life of Dr. Mirage, a project he conceived and presented to Valiant. He has also set up an endowment fund benefiting children's charities and child services. When not working in New York, Walt resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his wife and partner, Marie, and their son, Chance, and daughter, Merit. They are owners and operators of the Crystal Mesa Farm Guest Ranch, which features an avian rescue center and petting zoo. They also study and breed African pygmy hedgehogs.