Mantooth appeared as both Clay Alden and Alex Masters, among other soap roles.
He also appeared on General Hospital, One Life to Live and As the World Turns.
For viewers who discovered him through daytime television, he was not simply Johnny Gage.
He was a seasoned television actor.
He Worked in Film and Theater Too
Mantooth’s work was not restricted to television.
His film credits included projects such as Agent Red, He Was a Quiet Man and Bold Native.
He also returned to theater.
His stage work included appearances at the Purple Rose Theatre and other venues.
This part of his career may receive less attention because Emergency! was such an enormous cultural milestone.
But it demonstrates the range of his professional life.
He continued performing because he loved acting.
The Role Became a Responsibility
For many actors, the end of a hit series means moving on.
Mantooth moved on professionally but remained connected to the people who had been affected by his role.
