Kurt McKinney

Kurt McKinney (born February 15, 1962 in Louisville, Kentucky) is an American actor. A black belt in Karate, he starred in a 1980's action movie. He also starred as Matt Reardon on the CBS soap opera Guiding Light from 1994 to 2000, and as the first Ned Ashton on General Hospital from 1988 to 1991.

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February 15 - 1962 - Louisville, Kentucky - American - Actor - Karate - CBS - Soap opera - Guiding Light - 1994 - 2000 - General Hospital - 1988 - 1991

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He moved to Hollywood in the mid-1980s and found fame within months. His first acting role was starring in the action movie No Retreat, No Surrender (1985) with then unknown Jean-Claude Van Damme. Early in his career he also had guest-starring roles on series such as Highway to Heaven and ALF.

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Fame - Movie - No Retreat, No Surrender - Jean-Claude Van Damme - Highway to Heaven - ALF

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In 1990, he won the Soap Opera Digest Award for "Outstanding Male Newcomer: Daytime" for his performance on General Hospital.

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1990 - Soap Opera Digest Award

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In 2005 McKinney returned once again to Guiding Light as Matt.

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