Ben Hogestyn
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Ben Hogestyn is an American
soap opera
actor
and stepson of longtime Days of our Lives
star Drake Hogestyn
.
He began his career under his birth name, but later began using his stepfather's name of Hogestyn professionally.
Hogestyn played the role of "Lucas Jones
" on General Hospital
from September 2005 to June 2006, assuming the role from Ryan Carnes
of Desperate Housewives
at a pivotal point in the character's storyline: on Hogestyn's third day of taping, the character of Lucas came out as gay, becoming the first gay male character from a "core" family in soap opera history (the character of Lucas is the son of the show's 70's era schemer "Nurse Bobbie" Spencer, and nephew to soap legends "Luke and Laura" Spencer.)
Hogestyn's tenure on the show coincided with the character's violent gay bashing, eventual coming-out to his friends and family, and the emotional loss of his adoptive father in a pandemic outbreak. In 2005, Hogestyn and co-star Lindze Letherman
appeared in a Public Service Announcement for the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (or GLAAD).
In 2006, Hogestyn left his non-contract role on General Hospital to begin appearing on The Bold and the Beautiful
in the contract role of "Harry Jackson," a new character tied to fellow former General Hospital star Jack Wagner
's "Nick Marone." (The character of Lucas on General Hospital was written out without an explanation following Hogestyn's departure.) In early November 2006, however, as Harry's screentime diminished, Hogestyn was shifted to recurring status, and the character of Harry has not been seen on-screen in 2007.
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soap opera
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
actor
Actor
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and stepson of longtime Days of our Lives
Days of our Lives
Days of our Lives is a long running daytime soap opera broadcast on the NBC television network. It is one of the longest-running scripted television programs in the world, airing nearly every weekday in the United States since November 8, 1965. It has since been syndicated to many countries around...
star Drake Hogestyn
Drake Hogestyn
Drake Hogestyn is an American actor best known for his long running role as John Black on the American soap opera Days of our Lives.-Early life:...
.
He began his career under his birth name, but later began using his stepfather's name of Hogestyn professionally.
Hogestyn played the role of "Lucas Jones
Lucas Jones
Lucas Jones is a fictional character on the American soap opera General Hospital. He was most recently played by actor Ben Hogestyn.- Character's background :...
" on General Hospital
General Hospital
General Hospital is an American daytime television drama that is credited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-running American soap opera currently in production and the third longest running drama in television in American history after Guiding Light and As the World Turns....
from September 2005 to June 2006, assuming the role from Ryan Carnes
Ryan Carnes
Ryan Gregg Carnes is an American actor. He attended Duke University where he was a member of DUMB, the Duke University Marching Band. He is currently working on a collaboration with other musicians and is an accomplished drummer of 15 years.In 2003 Carnes was part of a national campaign for...
of Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives is an American television comedy-drama series created by Marc Cherry and produced by ABC Studios and Cherry Productions. Executive producer Cherry serves as Showrunner. Other executive producers since the fourth season include Marc Cherry, Bob Daily, George W...
at a pivotal point in the character's storyline: on Hogestyn's third day of taping, the character of Lucas came out as gay, becoming the first gay male character from a "core" family in soap opera history (the character of Lucas is the son of the show's 70's era schemer "Nurse Bobbie" Spencer, and nephew to soap legends "Luke and Laura" Spencer.)
Hogestyn's tenure on the show coincided with the character's violent gay bashing, eventual coming-out to his friends and family, and the emotional loss of his adoptive father in a pandemic outbreak. In 2005, Hogestyn and co-star Lindze Letherman
Lindze Letherman
Lindze Lanae Letherman is an American actress. She is known for her role as Georgie Jones Quartermaine on General Hospital.-Career:...
appeared in a Public Service Announcement for the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (or GLAAD).
In 2006, Hogestyn left his non-contract role on General Hospital to begin appearing on The Bold and the Beautiful
The Bold and the Beautiful
The Bold and the Beautiful is an American television soap opera created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell for CBS Daytime. It premiered on March 23, 1987....
in the contract role of "Harry Jackson," a new character tied to fellow former General Hospital star Jack Wagner
Jack Wagner (actor)
Peter John "Jack" Wagner, II is an American actor and singer, best-known for his roles on the soap operas General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful, and Melrose Place.-Early years:...
's "Nick Marone." (The character of Lucas on General Hospital was written out without an explanation following Hogestyn's departure.) In early November 2006, however, as Harry's screentime diminished, Hogestyn was shifted to recurring status, and the character of Harry has not been seen on-screen in 2007.
Television Filmography
- The Bold and the BeautifulThe Bold and the BeautifulThe Bold and the Beautiful is an American television soap opera created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell for CBS Daytime. It premiered on March 23, 1987....
as Harry Jackson (2006) - General HospitalGeneral HospitalGeneral Hospital is an American daytime television drama that is credited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-running American soap opera currently in production and the third longest running drama in television in American history after Guiding Light and As the World Turns....
as Lucas JonesLucas JonesLucas Jones is a fictional character on the American soap opera General Hospital. He was most recently played by actor Ben Hogestyn.- Character's background :...
(2005–2006) - Ned's Declassified School Survival GuideNed's Declassified School Survival GuideNed's Declassified School Survival Guide, commonly called Ned's Declassified for short, is an American live-action situation comedy on Nickelodeon that debuted in the channel's Sunday night TEENick scheduling block on September 12, 2004. The series' actual pilot episode aired on September 7, 2003...
as Jock Goldman (2005–2006) - Just for Kicks as Cole (2005)
- American DreamsAmerican DreamsAmerican Dreams is an American television comedy-drama program broadcast on the NBC television network, produced by Once A Frog and Dick Clark Productions in association with Universal Network Television and NBC Studios...
as Ethan (2004) - The DivisionThe DivisionThe Division is an American Lifetime Television original series about a team of women police officers in the San Francisco Police Department. The series premiered on January 7, 2001 and ended on June 28, 2004 after 88 episodes.-Synopsis:...
as Eli (2004) - Different as Justin (2004)
- Showbiz TonightShowbiz TonightShowbiz Tonight is an American entertainment news program on HLN .Showbiz Tonight is hosted by A.J. Hammer at CNN New York. The show reports and debates celebrity entertainment news stories and controversies, along with social networking segments involving viewer interaction via social networks and...
as Himself (2006) - SoapTalk as Himself (2005)
External links
- Ben Hogestyn profile
- Ben Hogestyn at the Internet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie Database is an online database of information related to movies, television shows, actors, production crew personnel, video games and fictional characters featured in visual entertainment media. It is one of the most popular online entertainment destinations, with over 100 million...