Greg Vaughan Explained

Greg Vaughan
Birth Name:James Gregory Vaughan Jr.
Birth Date:15 June 1973
Birth Place:Dallas, Texas, US
Years Active:1996–present
Children:3

James Gregory Vaughan Jr. (born June 15, 1973) is an American actor and former fashion model, known for his on and off appearances in roles on the soap operas The Young and the Restless (2002–03), General Hospital (2003–09), and Days of Our Lives (2012–). Vaughan also starred as Dan Gordon on the second season of the supernatural series Charmed (1999-2000). In 2016, Vaughan began starring in the Oprah Winfrey Network drama series Queen Sugar as Detective Calvin.

Career

The actor and former male fashion model has starred in soap operas such as The Young and the Restless and General Hospital. To date, his best-known role is that of Lucky Spencer in the latter, which he played from 2003 to 2009.

At age 16, while getting a haircut, he learned of a "Back to School" modeling competition, and sent in some snapshots. He was selected as a finalist but did not win. However, the winner encouraged Vaughan to pursue modeling, and Vaughan signed up with a modeling agency.[1]

Shortly after graduating from Mesquite High School, he was invited to Milan, Italy, where he modeled for designer Giorgio Armani for two and a half months. More campaigns followed, with designers such as Gianni Versace, Tommy Hilfiger, Banana Republic, and Ralph Lauren.

While modeling in Miami, Vaughan started to become dissatisfied with the modeling life, and decided to relocate to pursue his dream of becoming an actor, he then moved to Los Angeles. His first role was on Baywatch, as well as on the pilot for a 1996 Aaron Spelling series, Malibu Shores, that lead to his future appearances on Beverly Hills, 90210 and was a cast regular for the second season of Charmed.[1]

His next major role was from 2002 to 2003 as Diego Guittierez in the daytime drama The Young and the Restless. When the character was written off the show, Vaughan got a call from the producers of General Hospital, who were seeking a new actor for the character of Lucky Spencer, son of the famous soap opera couple Luke and Laura. Vaughan was the first actor to portray Lucky as a full-fledged adult, with the part having been played by Jonathan Jackson and Jacob Young.

On June 7, 2006, Vaughan won the role of the new spokesperson for I Can't Believe It's Not Butter in a ceremony in New York. The contest was created to replace Fabio.

In 2007, Vaughan appeared on The Tyra Banks Show to help Tyra Banks through "soap opera school."[2]

On September 28, 2009, Vaughan announced that he would exit the role of Lucky Spencer on General Hospital as the role had been recast with original portrayer Jonathan Jackson; he last aired on October 20 of that year.

In the July 16, 2012, edition of Soap Opera Digest, it was announced that Vaughan would join the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives as Eric Brady,[3] who was ordained as a priest before returning to Salem. He first aired on November 13. He departed the role in 2016, and returned from 2017 to 2020, briefly twice in 2021, and since 2022.

In July 2013, Vaughan appeared in "Second Chances", a Hallmark Original Movie, alongside Days co-star Alison Sweeney. The movie was filmed before Sweeney and Vaughn became siblings on Days of Our Lives.[4]

Personal life

Vaughan married Dutch model and actress Touriya Haoud on June 4, 2006.[5] The couple have three sons.[6] [7] [8] During their marriage, they lived in Los Angeles, California and Charlotte, North Carolina.[9] On April 14, 2014, Haoud and Vaughan announced their separation.[10] Their children live with Vaughan in the United States and Haoud moved back to the Netherlands following their divorce.[9]

On December 24, 2019, Vaughan announced his engagement to actress Angie Harmon.[11] In July 2021 Harmon and Vaughan called off the engagement.

Filmography

Notes
1997MichaelDirect-to-video
1997No Small Ways
1998Stuart BlissMagazine stand cashier
1998TyrusDirect-to-video
2002For Mature Audiences OnlySamShort film
2011Borderline MurderRay SullivanTelevision film
2011Love's Christmas JourneyAaron DavisTelevision film
2011SebastianDr. David Zigler
2013Second ChancesJeff SinclairTelevision film
2013And Then There Was YouCorinth
2013PlaydateBen
2013Someone to LoveCorinth
2015The Christmas NoteKyle DanielsTelevision film
2017A Very Country ChristmasBilly GuntherTelevision film
2017Valentine's AgainDannyTelevision film
2019A Very Country WeddingBilly GuntherTelevision film
2021Eric BradyPeacock Original Movie
Notes
1996BaywatchCowboyEpisode: "The Incident"
1996Malibu ShoresJosh Walker10 episodes
Main role (Season 1)
1996–97Beverly Hills, 90210Cliff Yeager6 episodes
Guest role (Season 7)
1997Buffy the Vampire SlayerRichard AndersonEpisode: "Reptile Boy"
1998TomEpisode: "How Long Has This Been Going On?"
1998KebralEpisode: "Debt of the Dragon"
1998Pacific BlueTrent SpenceEpisode: "Broken Dreams"
1999LegacyTom StantonEpisode: "Winner's Circle"
1999–2000CharmedDan Gordon18 episodes
Main role (Season 2)
2000Nash BridgesJosh AveryEpisode: "Lap Dance"
2002Glory DaysLawyerEpisode: "Unaired Pilot"
2002Will & GraceCute guyEpisode: "Dyeing Is Easy, Comedy Is Hard"
2002Sabrina, the Teenage WitchPeterEpisode: "The Arrangement"
2002–03Diego GuittierezRegular role
2003Still StandingTrevorEpisode: "Still Scoring"
2003–09General HospitalLucky Spencer612 episodes
Regular role
201090210Kai3 episodes
2010Mounted Officer WagnerEpisode: "An Ugly Game"
2012GCBBill VaughnEpisode: "Pilot"
2012–Days of Our LivesEric Brady
Regular role
2015ExtantSexy manEpisode: "Change Scenario"
2016–17, 2019Queen SugarCalvin16 episodes
Recurring role (Seasons 1–2,4)

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
Soap Opera Digest AwardOutstanding NewcomerThe Young and the Restless
Daytime Emmy AwardDays of Our Lives

Notes and References

  1. Soapography, "Juliet Mills and Greg Vaughan"
  2. Who, Where and Wow! . 2007-02-13 . Soap Opera Weekly. 32 .
  3. Book: Comings and Goings . . 11 . July 16, 2012 . 37 . 29.
  4. "TWICE AS NICE!" CBS Soaps In Depth. July 29, 2013. Pgs. 84 -87.
  5. Actor Greg Vaughan Marries. Ulrica. Wihlborg. People. June 4, 2006.
  6. A son for Greg Vaughan and Touriya Haoud - introducing Jathan James. People. May 10, 2007.
  7. Greg Vaughan Welcomes Son Cavan Thomas. People. January 19, 2010.
  8. GH Alum Welcomes Third Child. Soap Opera Digest. March 5, 2012.
  9. News: Touriya Haoud woont weer in Nederland, maar kinderen blijven in VS. NU.nl. April 16, 2021. November 7, 2021. nl.
  10. Greg Vaughan and Touriya Haoud Separate. Michele . Corriston . People. April 15, 2014.
  11. Angie Harmon and Greg Vaughan Are Engaged: 'Marry Christmas!. People. Dec 29, 2019.