Top Male Soap Opera Actors of All-Time

Soap Operas are very popular among many people. Women and men off all ages enjoy watching their 'soaps'. Some are watched for decades. Almost as a family tradition. I remember sitting with my grandmother and watching her soaps with her. I still watch some of the same soap operas today. Some I watch with my husband and he is just as into them as I am.

I thought I would compile a list of some of the most talented male soap opera actors through the years.

At the top of my list would be Mr. Eric Braeden who has played Victor Newman on The Young and the Restless since 1980. He is one of the most talented actors in Soap Opera history. He makes you love him even though he is usually the villain in the story line. He has an impressive list of shows and movies under his belt. He has had roles in Titanic, Wonder Woman, Airwolf, Chips. Kojak, Herbie Goes To Monte Carlo, Gun Smoke, Twelve O'Clock High and The Ambulance.

Next on my list would be the handsome and so talented Mr. Robert Newman. He has played Joshua Lewis on the Guiding Light off and on since 1981. He is an amazing actor and the good guy on the show. The one you always want to win. He is the one you are rooting for. He has been in many theatrical productions such as Guys and Dolls, Bye Bye Birdie and The Rainmaker. He has also had stints on General Hospital and Santa Barbara.

While we are at Guiding Light, there is no way we can forget Jordan Clarke who has played Billy Lewis periodically since 1983. His is usually shown as the under dog, battling his alcoholism and his love for a woman who does not feel the same. He is often overlooked and he should have more attention paid to him. Jordan Clark is an amazing actor.

If you watch General Hospital, you know the name that comes to mind. Anthony Geary. He has been on the show off and on since the early eighties as Mr. Luke Spencer. Whether he is the villain at the moment, the hero or somewhere in between you just have to love him. He has been in numerous stage productions and television shows. He has also been in You Can't Hurry Love and It Takes Two. He can also add producing to his resume.