
Walt Willey net worth is
$1.1 Million
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Walt Willey (born January 26, 1951) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Jackson Montgomery on the soap opera All My Children from 1987 to 2011.Willey was born in Ottawa, Illinois and was a member of the class of 1974 at Ottawa Township High School. He attended Southern Illinois University, where he majored in sculpture. While in college, he played baseball against Drake Hogestyn, another future soap opera actor. In 1981, he left Illinois for New York City. His first soap opera role was that of Joe Novak on Ryan's Hope. After numerous Off-Broadway productions, including Dust Off with Dan Lauria, and stints on Another World and Ryan's Hope, Willey joined the cast of All My Children.Willey branched out into stand-up comedy in 1989, entertaining across the country. He headlined at famous comedy clubs such as Caroline's in Manhattan and the Comedy Store in California.He was a People's Choice Award nominee in 1992, and was named All My Children's 'Most Valuable Player' by Soap Opera Update's Reader's Poll. He was again awarded this honor in 1993.Willey regularly hosts charity fundraisers, and developed the 'Willey World Endowment Fund', benefiting children's charities.When not working, Walt resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his son, Chance, and daughter, Merit.When Susan Lucci hosted "Saturday Night Live," Phil Hartman parodied Willey as Jack Montgomery.In 2009, Willey starred in a live theater performance of "The Odd Couple" with fellow "All My Children" star Jill Larson at Ottawa Township High School in Ottawa, Illinois. He played Felix Unger in three performances on July 24–26. Walt will play Oscar in the upcoming production of the same show at Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven NJ (October 21 to Nov 1). Willey hopes to reprise community theater in his hometown of Ottawa, Illinois.In July 2013, Willey joins a brand new soap "Tainted Dreams" as Gregory Ashford an easy-going, talented leading man who plays Jason Vanderbilt on Painted Dreams. He has his hands full with his "on camera" wife who also happens to be his "real life" wife.In October 2013, Stage and screen actor Walt Willey joined the cast of Indie Soap Award-winning web series "THURSTON". The longtime ALL MY CHILDREN fan favorite will play Edmund Snead, father of the outlaw Snead boys and husband to Colleen Zenk's "madam" character, Agnes. Willey has already shot several scenes as Edmund.
| # | Quote |
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| 1 | I developed a kind of defense mechanism when I was a kid because I stuttered very badly. They're not going to make fun of you if you're already laughing. - on the origin of his sense of humor |
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| 1 | Inducted into the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum Hall of Fame in 2012-2013. |
| 2 | Earned the on-set nickname of Big Daddy from Kelly Ripa (ex-Hayley, AMC) |
| 3 | Was in contention for the job hosting the syndicated version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? |
| 4 | Was parodied by the late Phil Hartman on Saturday Night Live. |
| 5 | Daughter, Merit, born on November 25 1998. |
| 6 | The guest ranch is located near Santa Fe, New Mexico. |
| 7 | When not working, he and his family live at the guest ranch. |
| 8 | He and his wife are owners and operators of the Crystal Mesa Farm Guest Ranch, which features an avian rescue center and petting zoo |
| 9 | Has a son, Chance Conner |
| 10 | Walt majored in sculpture at Southern Illinois University. He is also a skilled painter and illustrator. His first acting job was as an extra on AMC, and he worked on "Another World" and "Ryan's Hope" before AMC called him back to play Jackson. Walt and his wife run a bed and breakfast. |
| 11 | Did numerous un-named bit parts on "All My Children" before landing the role of "Jackson Montgomery". |


Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butcher the Bakers | 2017 | post-production | The Commissioner |
| CHARACTERz | 2016 | Benjamin Fletcher | |
| Tainted Dreams | 2014 | TV Series | Gregory Ashford |
| Gunslingers | 2014 | TV Mini-Series | James Butler Hickok |
| Everyday Lies | 2013 | TV Series | Thompson Dobbs |
| Thurston | 2013 | TV Series | Edmund Snead |
| All My Children | 1987-2011 | TV Series | Jackson Montgomery Jack Montgomery |
| ACME Saturday Night | 2011 | TV Series segment "Police Chief" / Guest host - Retta 2011 ... segment "Police Chief" | |
| Working It Out | 2010/II | Stamp | |
| ACME Hollywood Dream Role | 2010 | TV Series | |
| The City | 1995 | TV Series | Jackson Montgomery (1996) |
| Ryan's Hope | 1986 | TV Series | Joe Novak |
| I Was a Teenage TV Terrorist | 1985 | Bill Johnson | |
| Another World | 1964 | TV Series | Jim LaRusso (1986) / Role Unknown (1984) |
| The Edge of Night | 1956 | TV Series | Guard (1983) (uncredited) |
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunslingers | 2014 | TV Mini-Series 1 episode |
Miscellaneous
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunslingers | 2014 | TV Mini-Series historical consultant - 1 episode |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home & Family | 2017 | TV Series | Himself |
| Man About Town | 2015 | TV Series documentary | Himself - Host (2015) |
| The Meredith Vieira Show | 2014 | TV Series | Himself |
| We Love Soaps TV | 2014 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| The Oprah Winfrey Show | 2011 | TV Series | Himself |
| Martha | 2006 | TV Series | Himself |
| Party Planner with David Tutera | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
| Young, Sexy &... | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
| SoapTalk | 2003-2004 | TV Series | Himself |
| Soapography | 2004 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Biography | 2003 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| 18th Annual Soap Opera Digest Awards | 2003 | TV Special | Himself |
| The Rosie O'Donnell Show | 1999-2002 | TV Series | Himself |
| The 25th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards | 1998 | TV Special | Himself |
| All My Children: Behind the Scenes | 1994 | Video documentary short | Himself - Host / Jackson Montgomery |
| The 20th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards | 1993 | TV Special | Himself - Co-Host and Presenter: Outstanding Animated Program |
| Maury | 1993 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Chuck Woolery Show | 1991 | TV Series | Himself |
| Attitudes | 1991 | TV Series | Himself |
| Match Game | 1991 | TV Series | Himself |
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Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ISA | Indie Series Awards | Best Guest Actor - Drama | Thurston (2011) |
| 2014 | ISA | Indie Series Awards | Best Guest Star - Drama | Thurston (2011) |
| 2014 | IAWTV Award | International Academy of Web Television Awards | Best Male Performance in a Drama | Thurston (2011) |
| 2005 | Soap Opera Digest Award | Soap Opera Digest Awards | Favorite Couple | All My Children (1970) |
| 1998 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Actor in a Daytime Serial | All My Children (1970) |
| 1992 | Soap Opera Digest Award | Soap Opera Digest Awards | Best Love Story: Daytime or Prime Time | All My Children (1970) |
| 1991 | Soap Opera Digest Award | Soap Opera Digest Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor: Daytime | All My Children (1970) |
Known for movies

All My Children (1987-2011)
as Jackson Montgomery / Jack Montgomery

Another World (1964)
as Jim LaRusso (1986) / Role Unknown (1984)

Tainted Dreams (2014)
as Gregory Ashford

CHARACTERz (2016)
as Benjamin Fletcher