Ian Buchanan (born 16 June 1957) is a Scottish television actor who has appeared on multiple American soap operas including General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful, and All My Children. In February 2012, Buchanan will debut on Days of Our Lives in the role of Ian McAllister.
Buchanan's first major daytime role came in 1986, when he joined the cast of General Hospital in the highly popular role of Duke Lavery, whom he portrayed until 1989. After leaving the role of Lavery, Buchanan appeared in roles on prime-time series including It's Gary Shandling's Show as Ian McFyfer from 1988 to 1990, and Twin Peaks as Dick Tremayne from 1990 to 1991.
In 1993, Buchanan returned to daytime and was cast on The Bold and the Beautiful in his second most recognized daytime role as Dr. James Warwick, which he portrayed until 1999. Buchanan has since reprised his role as Warwick in several guest appearances from 2004 to 2011. Following the end of his regular appearance as Warwick, Buchanan made a cameo appearance on Days of Our Lives in 2001 as Lord Sheraton, and in 2002, joined the cast of Port Charles where he portrayed the sinister Joshua Temple, until the show's end in 2003.
On May 30, 2005, Buchanan joined the cast of All My Children, in the role of Dr. Greg Madden, a fertility specialist involved in the controversial "un-abortion" storyline involving Erica Kane (Susan Lucci), as well as the abduction of the daughter of Dixie Martin (Cady McClain) and Tad Martin (Michael E. Knight). Buchanan's role as Madden came to an end on July 5, 2006, when his character died as the result of being buried alive by Tad, a move which was widely criticized by fans for its apparent character assassination of Tad.
In February 2012, Buchanan will return to Days of Our Lives in the newly created contract role of Ian McAllister, who will share an ominous past connection with Madison James (Sarah Brown) and Kate Roberts DiMera. (Lauren Koslow)
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- (1988) Soap Opera Digest, Favorite Super Couple: Daytime for General Hospital – Shared with Finola Hughes
- (1989) Soap Opera Digest Outstanding Hero: Daytime for General Hospital
- (1989) Soap Opera Digest Favorite Super Couple: Daytime for General Hospital – Shared with Finola Hughes
- (1998) Daytime Emmy Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for The Bold and the Beautiful
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- Henry Darrow, Santa Barbara (1990)
- Bernard Barrow, Loving (1991)
- Thom Christopher, One Life to Live (1992)
- Gerald Anthony, General Hospital (1993)
- Justin Deas, Guiding Light (1994)
- Jerry verDorn, Guiding Light (1995)
- Jerry verDorn, Guiding Light (1996)
- Ian Buchanan, The Bold and the Beautiful (1997)
- Steve Burton, General Hospital (1998)
- Stuart Damon, General Hospital (1999)
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Scottish television actor |
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16 June 1957 |
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