Trent Ashley Dawson (born February 4, 1971) is an American actor, best known for his role as Henry Coleman on the

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Career

Dawson was hired to play Henry Coleman on ''

'' for just a few days in 1999, but positive fan reaction to his character extended this first to several months, and finally an indefinite stay on the venerable soap. In 2005, the show finally signed him to a contract and Dawson was nominated for several Emmys thereafter. After ''As the World Turns'' ended in 2010, he went on to guest star in a variety of popular television shows including ''

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'', '' NCIS: Los Angeles'', and ''

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''. He also has enjoyed a prolific stage career both on and off-Broadway, where he has played a wide range of characters. In 2016 Dawson joined the cast of '' General Hospital'' in the recurring role of Huxley Lynch.

Charity work

Dawson traveled to his native Louisiana to help Habitat for Humanity rebuild houses after Hurricane Katrina.

Personal life

Dawson married Sharron Kearney on October 13, 2012.

External links

Official fan club website

Trent-Dawson.net
* 1971 births Living people American male soap opera actors American male television actors {{US-tv-actor-1970s-stub