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Jay Pickett
Port Charles Presence
David Harper
June 4, 1997 to October 3, 2003 [on Port Charles]
March 10, 2006 to March 24, 2006 [temporary recast]
At a Glance
Pickett was born in Spokane, Washington, and grew up in Caldwell, Idaho. He received his B.A. degree in acting at Boise State University, and his M.F.A. in acting from UCLA, and appeared in numerous theatrical productions at both schools.

His first professional role was as a guest star on the television miniseries, Rags to Riches. Other television credits include China Beach, Mr. Belvedere, Dragnet, Jake and the Fatman, Days of Our Lives, Perry Mason and Matlock.

Pickett is married to Elena, a national sales manager, and they are the parents of two daughters, Maegan and Michaela. He enjoys most sports -- including football, basketball, baseball and skiing. He is an expert roper and western rider.
Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION
General Hospital
David Harper
October 9, 2007 to November 24, 2008

Saving Grace
Eddie
2007

General Hospital
Lorenzo Alcazar
March 10, 2006 to March 24, 2006 [temporary recast]

Port Charles
Francis Xavier Scanlon
June 4, 1997 to October 3, 2003

A Perry Mason Mystery: The Case of the Jealous Jokester
1995

Matlock: The Witness Killings
Gary
1991

Days of our Lives
Dr. Chip Lakin
1991 to 1992

Jake and the Fatman
"Let's Call the Whole Thing Off" ; Episode # 4.12
January 2, 1991

Matlock
"The Witness Killings" Episode # 6.2
October 18, 1991

China Beach
Filmore Cross; "Waiting for Beckett" (Episode # 1.4)
May 18, 1988

Rags to Riches
1987

Mr. Belvedere
1985
Acting Portfolio
FILM
Rumpelstiltskin
Russell Stewart
1996

Rush Week
Parker
1989
Vital Statistics
DATE OF BIRTH: February 10, 1961
PLACE OF BIRTH: Spokane, Washington
News Archives
News Archive: Former PC star scores recurring role as GH cop. [Sep 21, 2007]
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