Scott Macalister Bryce (born January 6, 1958), sometimes credited as Scott M. Bryce, is an American film and television actor. Bryce is perhaps best known for his portrayal of

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on ''

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''.

Biography

Bryce was born in

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, the son of daytime actor Ed Bryce, who for many years played Bill Bauer on ''

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''. Bryce grew up in

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and attended Staples High School where he was an active member of The Staples Players student theater group. He appeared at the Palace Theater on Broadway in ''Caesar & Cleopatra'' starring

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in February 1977. Bryce, a two-time

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nominee, has found many ways to keep busy. The actor opened a three-camera television studio in an old vaudeville theater in Connecticut. He made numerous appearances in primetime, including ''

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'', on which he played the recurring role of

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's husband Will Forrest, '' The Facts of Life'', '' ER'', ''

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'', '' Reba'' and ''

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''. In addition, the actor appeared as Dr. Crosby in a handful of episodes of ABC's ''

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'' in March 2006. Bryce is perhaps best known for the role of Craig Montgomery. He joined ''

'' in 1982 and was initially paired with Meg Ryan. He continued in the role until 1987, and then made several short term-returns over the years until he departed in 1994. The show re-hired Bryce in 2007, but it was announced in January 2008 that he had been released from the role. In 2014, Bryce played Senator Tom Wesley in the soap opera

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''.

Awards and nominations for ''As the World Turns''

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Nomination - ''Outstanding Hero: Daytime'' (1988) *

Nomination - ''Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series'' (1986, 1987) *

Nomination - ''Outstanding Young Leading Actor in a Daytime Serial'' (1986)

Television

*''

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'' (2021) *'' Blue Bloods'' - Dr. Garland (2014) *''

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'' - Maj. Foster (2011) *''

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'' (2010) *''

'' -

(1982–1991, 1993–1994, 2007–2008) *''

'' - Ed Crosby (2006–2007) *''

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'' - Mike McQueen (1999–2001) *'' Diagnosis: Murder'' - Tod Grimes (1997) *''

'' - Steven Tashjian (1997–2005) *''

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'' - Dr Warren (1990) *'' Matlock'' - Elliot Eagleton (1993) *''

'' - Tim (1998) *'' The Facts of Life'' - Rick Bonner (1988) *''

'' (1988–1989) *'' 2000 Malibu Road'' - Scott Sterling (1992) *'' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'' - Bill Garnet (2009), Bill Schwartz (2018)

Films

*''Above Freezing'' (1998) *'' Up Close & Personal'' - Rob Sullivan (1996) *''

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'' (as Scott M. Bryce) - Young Man (1992)

References

TV Guide exclusive interview regarding ATWT firing
2008-02-04

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Bryce, Scott American male film actors American male soap opera actors American male television actors Male actors from New York City 1958 births Living people