Johnny Wactor
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Wactor in 2012 | |
Born | John William Wactor III August 31, 1986 |
Died | May 25, 2024 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 37)
Alma mater | College of Charleston |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2007–2024 |
Notable work | General Hospital Siberia |
John William Wactor III (August 31, 1986 – May 25, 2024), known professionally as Johnny Wactor, was an American actor known for playing Brando Corbin on the series General Hospital and Johnny on the NBC series Siberia. He also had roles in the series Army Wives and the films USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage and Supercell. Wactor was killed in downtown Los Angeles, at the age of 37.[1][2][3]
Early life
John W. Wactor III was born on August 31, 1986, in Charleston, South Carolina.[4] He grew up in Summerville, South Carolina, where he graduated from Summerville High School in 2004, and he graduated from the College of Charleston in 2009.[5][6]
Career
Wactor moved to Los Angeles to work as an actor.[6] He made his television debut with Army Wives in 2007.[7] Wactor played Brando Corbin on the series General Hospital from 2020 to 2022.[8][9][10] He also played Johnny on the series Siberia, and had roles in the films USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage, and Supercell.[9] Wactor had a voice role in the video game Call of Duty: Vanguard (2021).[11]
Personal life and death
Wactor was formerly engaged to actress and director Tessa Farrell, but their relationship ended several years ago. Wactor reportedly dated actress Kaitlin Sullivan, who acted in Fresh Off the Boat, but the couple later broke up.[12] He was working as a bartender at the time of his death.[6]
After finishing a bartending shift, Wactor was killed at the corner of West Pico Boulevard and South Hope Street in downtown Los Angeles on May 25, 2024, when three men were trying to steal a catalytic converter from his Toyota Prius.[6][10] Wactor was walking a co-worker to her car when he saw the men, and reportedly initially believed they were towing his car. According to his brother, once Wactor realized what was happening, he shielded his co-worker with his body, and was shot by one of the men attempting to steal the converter.[13] The three men subsequently fled the scene, and Wactor was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.[9][14]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Director(s) | Notes |
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2010 | The Grass Is Never Greener | Johnny | Alex Vivian | Short film |
Lover's Speed | Johnny | Candace Infuso | Short film | |
2011 | GoldenBox | Tucker | Matt MacDonald | Short film |
Snap Judgment | Orderly | Trevor Erickson | ||
Roundhay Hall | Ethan | Rob Wood | Short film | |
Synchronicity | Kevin | Monique Thomas | Short film | |
2012 | The Con-Artist | Journalist | Luis F. Pazos | Short film |
The Proposal | Bobby | Jason Federici | Short film | |
Mr. and Mrs. Kill | Eloped Husband | Doc Vidal, Ryan Kibby | Short film: Voice role | |
2014 | Menthol | John | Micah Van Hove | |
Ever | John | Josh Beck | ||
Life, Perfected | Howie | Tyler Seiple | Short film | |
2015 | Flyover States | Mike | Alexander Malt | Short film |
A Most Suitable Applicant | Johnny Baker | Krystal White | Short film | |
2016 | The Interrogation | Troy | Michael B. Silver | Short film |
USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage | Connor | Mario Van Peebles | ||
2017 | F***, Marry, Kill | Jacob | Scott Donovan | Short film |
2018 | Cold Soldiers | Orderly | Nick Smith | |
Boy Crazy | Troy | Tessa Farrell | Short film | |
2019 | Anything for You, Abby | Tom | Jamin Bricker | Short film |
2020 | The Relic | Marcus | J.M. Logan | Short film |
2022 | Broken Riders | Moxin | Robert Benson | Short film |
2023 | Trapper's Edge | Billy | Johnny Hickey, Jimmy Scanlon | |
Supercell | Martin | Herbert James Winterstern | ||
2024 | Dead Talk Tales: Volume 1 | Marcus | John Vizaniaris |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2007–2009 | Army Wives | Airman Byers, PFC Kantor, Soldier | 3 episodes |
2010–2016 | Hollywood Girl | Shane Hudson | 8 episodes |
2013 | Siberia | Johnny | 11 episodes |
2015 | Agent X | John's Father | Episode: "Truth, Lies and Consequences" |
2016 | Vantastic | Beyanna BamBam | 3 episodes |
Animal Kingdom | MP #1 | Episode: "Man In" | |
2017 | Training Day | Greg | Episode: "Code of Honor" |
Criminal Minds | Trey Gordon | Episode: "In the Dark" | |
Sisters of the Groom | Tim | Television film | |
Struggling Servers | Actor | Episode: "The Move" | |
2017–2018 | Age Appropriate | Jake | 3 episodes |
2018 | Disillusioned | Jared | Television film |
2019 | NCIS | Navy Lietuenant Ross Johnson | Episode: "The Last Link" |
The OA | EMT 2 | Episode: "Angel of Death" | |
2020 | Westworld | Gunny Thompson | 2 episodes |
The Passenger | Horace Parker | 3 episodes | |
2020–2022 | General Hospital | Brando Corbin | 164 episodes |
2023 | Station 19 | Lt. Cooper | Episode: "Even Better Than the Real Thing" |
Barbee Rehab | Star Trek Ken | 7 episodes |
Video game
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2021 | Call of Duty: Vanguard | Additional Voice | Voice role |
References
- ^ Asperin, Alexa Mae (May 28, 2024). "New details released in murder of 'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor". Fox 11 Los Angeles.
- ^ Arger, Alex (May 28, 2024). "Fundraiser for slain 'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor takes off as family looks for answers". Scripps News.
- ^ Lavine, Owen (May 30, 2024). "Friend Speaks Out About Murdered Actor Johnny Wactor's Final Heroic Moments". The Daily Beast.
- ^ Sun, Michael (May 27, 2024). "Johnny Wactor: General Hospital actor shot dead in suspected robbery". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ "Wactor graduates from College of Charleston". The Post and Courier. Charleston, South Carolina. July 20, 2009. Archived from the original on May 27, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Winton, Richard; Briscoe, Tony (May 26, 2024). "'General Hospital's' Johnny Wactor killed in catalytic converter heist in downtown L.A., police say". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on May 26, 2024. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ Avila, Pamela (May 26, 2024). "Johnny Wactor, 'General Hospital' actor, shot and killed at 37: Reports". USA Today. Archived from the original on May 27, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ Papadatos, Markos (October 31, 2020). "Chatting with Johnny Wactor: Brando Corbin on 'General Hospital' (Includes interview)". Digital Journal. Archived from the original on May 27, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ a b c Tinoco, Armando (May 26, 2024). "Johnny Wactor Dies: 'General Hospital' & 'Siberia Actor' Was 37". Deadline. Archived from the original on May 26, 2024. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ a b Zee, Michaela (May 26, 2024). "Johnny Wactor, 'General Hospital' Actor, Shot and Killed During Suspected Theft Attempt". Variety. Archived from the original on May 26, 2024. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ Dick, Jeremy (May 26, 2024). "Johnny Wactor, General Hospital Actor, Killed During Robbery Attempt". CBR. Archived from the original on May 26, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ Palić, Viktorija (May 27, 2024). "Johnny Wactor nije imao sreće u ljubavi: 'Svijet je tamniji bez tebe'". Net.hr (in Croatian). Archived from the original on May 27, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ Evans, Greg (May 27, 2024). "'General Hospital' Actor Johnny Wactor Was Shielding Female Co-Worker When Fatally Shot – Report". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 27, 2024. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ Turner, Austin (May 26, 2024). "Johnny Wactor of 'General Hospital' shot and killed in downtown Los Angeles". KTLA. Archived from the original on May 26, 2024. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
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