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Alec Musser (April 11, 1973 – January 12, 2024) was an American actor and fitness model. Alexander Barrett Musser was best known for appearances in the shows I Wanna Be a Soap Star and All My Children.
Alec Musser | |
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 Musser in 2010 | |
| Born | April 11, 1973 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | January 12, 2024 (aged 50) Del Mar, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, fitness model |
| Years active | 1993–2024 |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
Early life and education
editMusser was raised on the East Coast in New Jersey and Connecticut, and attended the Westminster School before moving to San Diego where he attended the University of San Diego.[citation needed]
Career
editAfter college, Musser moved to California and held jobs as a ski patrolman and lifeguard before he was approached by an agent who sent photos to Bruce Weber, who was casting the new Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) campaign. Musser soon found himself in Miami then shortly after on the shopping bags and billboards for A&F.[citation needed] Alec had traveled to places such as Paris, Greece, South Africa, Australia, and Hawaii, modelling for clients such as Gianfranco Ferré, GQ, Cosmopolitan, Men's Health, Speedo, RIPS Underwear, and Target.[citation needed]
In August 2005, Musser won the reality TV contest I Wanna Be a Soap Star to get the part on the popular soap All My Children.[1] He took over the role of Del Henry for Winsor Harmon after a long absence since 1995. Although the show stated the role was a 13-week contract, head writer Megan McTavish extended his contract.[citation needed]
Musser was signed to Silver Model Management in New York City. He was with Nous Model Management in Los Angeles until 2008.[citation needed] He had a bit part in the 2010 film Grown Ups.[citation needed] In 2012, he appeared in the television series Desperate Housewives as a masseur.[citation needed]
Death
editMusser died by suicide in his Del Mar, California, home on January 12, 2024, after shooting himself in the chest with a shotgun.[2] He was 50 years old.[1][3] His older brother John wrote, “Our father's suicide, when we were young teens, wove a deep traumatic thread throughout Alec's life.”
Filmography
editTelevision
edit- I Wanna Be a Soap Star as himself (2005 winner)
- All My Children as Del Henry #2 (2005–07)
- Rita Rocks as Plumber (2009)
- Desperate Housewives as Friedrich (2012, episode "Watch While I Revise the World")
Films
edit- Road to the Altar as Camera Guy
- Grown Ups as Guy in the Water Park
References
edit- ^ a b Segarra, Edward (January 14, 2024). "Alec Musser, 'All My Children's Del Henry and 'Grown Ups' actor, dies at 50: Reports". USA Today. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ "'All My Children' Star Alec Musser Died by Suicide ... Shotgun to Chest, Cops Say". TMZ. January 16, 2024. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ "Alec Musser, 'All My Children' Actor, Dies at 50". The Hollywood Reporter. January 13, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2024.