Former 'Another World' Actor Charles Keating Has Died

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Actor Charles Keating has died at age 72.

The London-born actor starred in multiple soap operas from 1983-2003. His daytime roles included Carl Hutchins on Another World (1983-1985, 1991-1999) Damon Lazarre in All My Children (1987-1988), Niles Mason on As the World Turns (1989-1991), and James Ritchfield in Port Charles (2001-2003).

He won a Daytime Emmy Award in 1996 for his performance on Another World, his fourth nomination for the series. He was also nominated for four Soap Opera Digest Awards.

CLASSIC CLIPS: Charles Keating

Charles Keating came in at #10 on the 50 Greatest Soap Actors of All Time list. Here are some classic clips of Keating's work as Carl Hutchins on Another World.

1985: In Arizona, Carl holds Marley (Ellen Wheeler) captive.
1991: Ryan (Paul Michael Valley) discovers Grant's (Mark Pinter) secret with Carl.

1992: Ryan holds Carl's life in his hands when Carl claims he's his father.
1992: Carl is suspicious of Vicky.

1994: Carl declares his love for Rachel (Victoria Wyndham).
1994: Carl makes a move on Iris (Carmen Duncan).

1995: Carl confronts Grant.
1996: Carl and Rachel after Ryan dies.

1997: Carl tries to get one of the twins, Elizabeth, to stop crying.
1999: Carl and Rachel are reunited.

50 Greatest Soap Actors: #10 Charles Keating

NAME: Charles Keating
RANK: 10
SOAP ROLES: James Ritchfield, PORT CHARLES (2001-2003); Carl Hutchins, ANOTHER WORLD (1983-1985, 1991-1999); Niles Mason, AS THE WORLD TURNS (1989-1991); Damon Lazarre, ALL MY CHILDREN (1987-1988)

AWARDS:
1996 Daytime Emmy win for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
1995 Soap Opera Digest Award nomination for Outstanding Male Scene Stealer
1994 Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
1994 Soap Opera Digest Award nomination for Outstanding Villain/Villainess
1993 Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
1993 Soap Opera Digest Award nomination for Outstanding Villain/Villainess
1992 Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
1992 Soap Opera Digest Award nomination for Outstanding Villain: Daytime
1986 Tony Award nomination for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play ("Loot")