Michael Levin, ‘Ryan’s Hope’ actor, dies at age of 90

Michael Levin, famously known for the role of Jack Fenelli on the ABC soap opera “Ryan’s Hope”, has died. He was 90.

Michael Levin’s son, Jason Levin, shared the news of his demise and said that his father died of natural causes at the Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, New York on January 6.

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Who Was Michael Levin?

Michael Levin was born on December 8, 1932 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Michael Levin attended the University of Minnesota. He also served for the US Navy for two years.

Levin’s initial plan was to journalism and became a writer.

According to Rona Barrett’s Daytimers Magazine, 1978, Michel Levin stated, “I tried writing, and I found it very lonely and challenging.”According to The Hollywood Reporter. After attending acting classes along the way, Michel moved to New York and began appearing in productions by the Repertory Theatre of Lincoln Center.

Eventually, Michel Levin aced the role of Jack Fenelli on “Ryan’s Hope” and found an artistic outlet and steady work. From 1978 to 1980,

Michel Levin received three-time Daytime Emmy nominations from 1978-80.

Michael Levin had a long tenure on the American daytime television soap opera ‘Ryan’s Hope’ portraying Jack Fenelli
as the journalist for all 13 seasons from 1975 to 1989 in 1,075 episodes and frequently starred alongside Kate Mulgrew, who played Mary Ryan Fenelli.

While numerous stars get their beginning on soap operas, Michael Levin was an actor whose vibrant career centered around the stage rather than in front of the camera.

Michael Levin was on Broadway in “The Royal Hunt of the Sun” in 1965.

Michael Levin performed on two other daytime soaps as John Eldridge on CBS.

As the World Turns and as Dr. Tim Gould on ABC’s All My Children. Michael also appeared on NYPD, The Equalizer, Law & Order, and New York News primetime episodes.

In current years, Micheal enjoyed woodworking.

Micheal Levin has a wife, Elizabeth, sons Jason and Aaron, and grandchildren, Veronica and Nico.

FAQs

What year did Ryan’s Hope end?
Ryan’s Hope is an American soap opera created by Claire Labine and Paul Avila Mayer. The ABC soap opera aired for 13 years from July 7, 1975, to January 13, 1989.

Who is Micheal Levin?
Retired American actor Michael Levin, famously known as Jack Fenelli on the ABC soap opera, passes away at the age of 90 on January 6.

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