Joseph Gallison is an American actor who worked on television soap operas for twenty-seven years. He is probably best known for his role as Dr.

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on ''

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'' (1974-1991).

Early years

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Gallison attended the

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until an injury to his back led to his discharge from the Army. He then transferred to Northeastern University.

Career

Gallison is well known for playing the character of William (Bill) Matthews, Jr., on '' Another World'' (1964-1969). Other soap opera roles have included Tom Edwards on ''

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'' (1969-1971) and Steven Cord on ''

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'' (1972-1974). Gallison is also heard in the ''You're Under Arrest'' series, dubbing the voice of Inspector Tokuno. On May 19, 1961, Gallison, under the name Evan McCord, appeared as Billy Boy Baines in the episode "Caper in E Flat" of the

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''. On April 22, 1962, Gallison, under the name Evan McCord, appeared as Jim Martin, Jr., in the episode "The Youngest" of the

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series, '' Lawman''.

Personal life

Gallison married actress Cornelia Sharpe. He married realtor Melisa Evans in 1980. They are currently separated, and have no children.

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Gallison, Joseph American male soap opera actors Living people Place of birth missing (living people) Northeastern University alumni 20th-century American male actors Male actors from Boston Year of birth missing (living people)