Michael Zaslow Biography

Occup.Actor
FromUSA
BornNovember 1, 1944
DiedDecember 6, 1998
Aged54 years
Michael Zaslow was born upon November 1, 1944, in Inglewood, California, United States. He matured in a loving family with his parents, Morris as well as Gloria Zaslow, and also a sister called Joy. Zaslow was passionate regarding acting from a young age, straying much from his papa's career as an electric engineer to pursue a career in the show business.

After finishing his institution education and learning, Michael participated in the prestigious University of Michigan, where he examined drama and developed his passion for acting additionally. During his time at the college, he became close friends with actor David Spielberg, as well as after graduation, the two transferred to New York City to pursue their acting occupations.

In the 1960s, Michael Zaslow began his acting job in theater, showing up in different Broadway productions, consisting of "Fiddler on the Roof" and "Boccaccio." His stage efficiencies stood out of casting agents, leading the way for his entry right into tv. He made his television debut in 1964 with an appearance on the popular CBS soap opera "The Edge of Night." He continued to make guest looks on various television collection, which aided him acquire recognition and also regard within the sector.

Zaslow's advancement can be found in 1971 when he was cast as Roger Thorpe on the long-running CBS daytime soap "Guiding Light." He came to be a mainstay on the program for greater than two decades, earning immense popularity and important praise for his representation of the villainous character. His performance in "Guiding Light" made Zaslow 2 Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.

In 1980, while still working with "Guiding Light," Zaslow tackled an additional substantial role as David Renault on the ABC daytime drama "One Life to Live." He showcased his flexibility by playing a personality completely opposite in nature to his duty as Roger Thorpe, further developing his stature as a skilled actor.

Michael Zaslow's individual life was marked by love as well as solid relationships. He satisfied his partner, Susan Hufford, a writer as well as manufacturer, on the sets of "One Life to Live," as well as the pair married in 1980. They have 2 children, Marika as well as Helena, that were a consistent resource of pleasure and also motivation for Zaslow.

In 1997, Zaslow's life took a tragic turn when he was identified with amyotrophic side sclerosis (ALS), additionally known as Lou Gehrig's illness. The illness took a substantial toll on his health and wellness, as well as he had to relax from acting. In spite of the difficulties, Zaslow remained favorable as well as used his experience to elevate understanding about ALS, coming to be an advocate for research and also funding.

On December 6, 1998, Michael Zaslow died at the age of 54, leaving a long-lasting heritage as an actor and also an altruistic. To this day, he is remembered as a skilled actor whose exciting efficiencies as well as unwavering commitment to his craft continue to inspire generations of striving stars.

Friends, coworkers, and also followers keep in mind Michael Zaslow as a warm, caring, and also hardworking person that left a significant effect on their lives. His most preferred duty as Roger Thorpe on "Guiding Light" continues to be among one of the most legendary personalities in daytime drama background.

Our collection contains 24 quotes who is written / told by Michael.

Related authors: Lou Gehrig (Athlete), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete)

Filmography:

24 Famous quotes by Michael Zaslow

Small: There are some things Id like to get into in terms of whats important to me
"There are some things I'd like to get into in terms of what's important to me"
Small: People will sooner aid a sick dog lying on the sidewalk than to try to find shelter for a sick person.
"People will sooner aid a sick dog lying on the sidewalk than to try to find shelter for a sick person. It's too much to deal with"
Small: I particularly dont want to play unmotivated behavior
"I particularly don't want to play unmotivated behavior"
Small: I think sexy is vulnerability, and theres no way you can act vulnerable. It just has to be there
"I think sexy is vulnerability, and there's no way you can act vulnerable. It just has to be there"
Small: We are treated with such generosity of spirit
"We are treated with such generosity of spirit"
Small: Theyre getting me involved in intrigue again, and I think it follows a classic formula in a soap opera
"They're getting me involved in intrigue again, and I think it follows a classic formula in a soap opera"
Small: Its so much easier to go to the Sony movie complex when youre disabled. You take a great elevator. You
"It's so much easier to go to the Sony movie complex when you're disabled. You take a great elevator. You get your own little private viewing area. I love it"
Small: If you love your life, you have to fight. If you believe in life and progress and possibilities, you ha
"If you love your life, you have to fight. If you believe in life and progress and possibilities, you have no choice"
Small: I was surprised by how much I like being a father surprised at what a decent father I am, because I was
"I was surprised by how much I like being a father; surprised at what a decent father I am, because I was afraid I wouldn't be able to dump my selfishness"
Small: I left Guiding Light so many times, they ran out of champagne
"I left Guiding Light so many times, they ran out of champagne"
Small: People with fertility problems are not alone. It is a very very common problem for couples today. Ive s
"People with fertility problems are not alone. It is a very very common problem for couples today. I've seen statistics that are just staggering"
Small: I have to stay in soaps to pay my bills to Kodak
"I have to stay in soaps to pay my bills to Kodak"
Small: Getting typecast is a dangerous thing to do
"Getting typecast is a dangerous thing to do"
Small: Characters can be mysterious and youre not really sure which way they might turn at a given point
"Characters can be mysterious and you're not really sure which way they might turn at a given point"
Small: Roger became a part of me, and when he went off the deep end and became a mad snake, I felt sorry for h
"Roger became a part of me, and when he went off the deep end and became a mad snake, I felt sorry for him"
Small: I hope its enabling me to deal with another human being whos more important to me than I am
"I hope it's enabling me to deal with another human being who's more important to me than I am"
Small: Here was a man with loads of talent, loads of ability, lots of love to give but that had been stifled a
"Here was a man with loads of talent, loads of ability, lots of love to give; but that had been stifled and aborted. I became very fond of that character"
Small: I dont want to sell myself short. You hurt your spouse, not so much by the infidelity, but by the negat
"I don't want to sell myself short. You hurt your spouse, not so much by the infidelity, but by the negative feelings about yourself that you bring home"
Small: I am not preparing myself or my family for anything but life
"I am not preparing myself or my family for anything but life"
Small: Doing any job for too long limits your possibilities
"Doing any job for too long limits your possibilities"
Small: Maybe the body learns from dreams. Maybe the muscles, the neutrons, revitalize
"Maybe the body learns from dreams. Maybe the muscles, the neutrons, revitalize"
Small: My vanity is not dead. I laugh when I see pictures of myself as I am now-maybe so I wont cry, but just
"My vanity is not dead. I laugh when I see pictures of myself as I am now-maybe so I won't cry, but just because it is really funny how much I've changed"
Small: In nighttime series, the actor gets billing up front on every episode
"In nighttime series, the actor gets billing up front on every episode"
Small: When I was younger, many of my romantic escapades were just a means of simply avoiding being by myself.
"When I was younger, many of my romantic escapades were just a means of simply avoiding being by myself. I was afraid of feeling lonely, afraid I wouldn't know what to say to myself"