Ryan McDonald obit

Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Ryan MacDonald Dead at 89 – DOOL, Y&R and GH Alum Remembered

 

He was not on the list.

Days of Our Lives (DOOL) spoilers reveal that there’s some somber news to pass along about the death of one NBC soap alum. DOOL fans may remember Ryan MacDonald for his role as Scotty Banning back in the early ‘70s. Sadly, the 89-year-old actor passed away back in February. Days viewers send their love to MacDonald’s family and friends as they continue to mourn.

If MacDonald’s role as Scotty was before your time or your memory’s just a bit fuzzy, you might remember one of his more recent roles. It’s common for soaps to feature the same actor in multiple parts, so MacDonald returned for more appearances. MacDonald portrayed a shady lawyer at one point along with the role of Chauncey Powell from 1991-1992.

Of course, MacDonald was also featured in some other daytime dramas, so let’s look at some of those. The Young and the Restless viewers may recall MacDonald’s brief stint as Robert Haskell in 1989. MacDonald also played on General Hospital as Phillip Harper in 1982. Santa Barbara fans may also remember MacDonald’s 1987 appearances as Dr. Gorkhill.

As for film and primetime roles, MacDonald left behind quite a list of credits! He was featured on classic shows like The Odd Couple, Lassie, The Facts of Life, Colombo and Newhart. MacDonald’s most recent work was in 2012. He played Detective Lyle Eszchuk in a gripping drama called Crimes of Mike Recket.

This is a tough loss for the soap world as well as the film and television industry, but MacDonald’s memory will live on through his impressive work. MacDonald will certainly be missed! We’ll keep bringing you all the latest Days news and updates, so be sure to pop back in soon.

As for what’s ahead in Salem, Days of Our Lives spoilers say this summer will pack in plenty of action. There’ll be some epic weddings along with some shockers that’ll turn worlds upside down. DOOL viewers will definitely want to stay tuned for all the chaos.

There’ll be some can’t-miss episodes and stunning cliffhangers as several storylines heat up. CDL will have lots of other Days of Our Lives spoilers, updates and news posts to check out, so stick with us.

Filmography

Film

Year     Title     Role     Notes

1971    Love Hate Love            Lieutenant Hank Robins          TV movie

1973    The Great American Beauty Contest  Elliot    TV movie

1975    Medical Story  General Surgeon          TV movie

1975    Reflections of Passion            

1977    Stonestreet: Who Killed the Centerfold Model?        Watch Commander     TV movie

1979    Beggarman, Thief                   TV movie

1981    The Brady Girls Get Married   Mr. Covington  TV movie

1983    Thursday's Child          Dr. Shumway   TV movie

1983    Grace Kelly      Mr. Austin        TV movie

1983    Sitcom             TV movie

1985    Starchaser: The Legend of Orin          (voice)

1991    The Forfeit                  

1991    Future Kick      Peter  

1991    JFK       Board Room Man       

1992    Newsies           Mayor Robert Van Wyck        

1993    The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom Old Man          TV movie

1994    The Enemy Within       Jack Giddings   TV movie

1995    Temptress        Gordon Henson          

1997    Black Dawn     Robert Mainwaring   

2003    Slaves of the Realm     Alexander       

2012    Crimes of Mike Recket Detective Lyle Eszchuk           

Television

Year     Title     Role     Notes

1954    The Secret Storm        Prof. Paul Britton No. 4           unknown episodes

1956    The Edge of Night       Cowboy (1964)            1 episode

1963    General Hospital         Philip Harper   1 episode

1968    Mannix            Lt. Robert Hargrove     2 episodes

1968–1973      The Doris Day Show    Dr. Travis Peabody/Clerk/James Waterhouse 3 episodes

1970    The Odd Couple          Roy      7 episodes

1971    Nanny and the Professor         Chuck Greenbaum/Prof. Polsky          3 episodes

1971    Monty Nash    Neville 1 episode

1972    Lassie  Jim Fredericks 2 episodes

1972    The Streets of San Francisco               1 episode

1972–1992      Days of Our Lives        Judge John Bruce/Mr. Roberts/Scotty Banning/Chauncey Powel      31 episodes

1972    The F.B.I.                     1 episode

1973    Marcus Welby, M.D.    Bill Robbins      1 episode

1973    Here's Lucy      Jerry Thompson           1 episode

1974–1975      Police Story     Noonan/The Defense Attourney         2 episodes

1974    The Rockford Files       Hotel Manager            1 episode

1975–1978      Police Woman Jonas Van Dyke Jr./Mr. Green 2 episodes

1975    Emergency!     Walter 1 episode

1975–1977      The Six Million Dollar Man     George Van Rensselaer/Russian Agent           2 episodes

1975    Columbo          Charles Whelan           1 episode

1976    Gemini Man    1st Agent         1 episode

1976–1977      Rich Man, Poor Man   Sen. Brendell   4 episodes

1977    Carter Country            1 episode

1978    The Next Step Beyond George Chambers       1 episode

1978    The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries         The Maitre'D   1 episode

1978    Barnaby Jones Larry Reed       1 episode

1979–1982      Quincy, M.E.    Ed Connors/Clark Jeffers/Kyle Jastrow            4 episodes

1979    The Runaways Larry Dobson   1 episode

1981    Flamingo Road Dr. Sandon       1 episode

1982    The Greatest American Hero  Harve Sherwin 1 episode

1982    Hart to Hart     Lester  1 episode

1982    CBS Afternoon Playhouse        Principal          1 episode

1982    The Devlin Connection            Emmett           1 episode

1982    Newhart          Mr. Kenwood   1 episode

1983    Dallas              1 episode

1983    Knots Landing Governor Kelsey          1 episode

1984    T.J. Hooker       Car Salesman  1 episode

1984–1990      Falcon Crest     Carl Walden/Kenneth Lone     8 episodes

1985    The Facts of Life          Reverend         1 episode

1985    E/R      Fire Captain     1 episode

1985    Remington Steele        Harold Delanian          1 episode

1985    Airwolf Barker 1 episode

1987    Nutcracker: Money, Madness & Murder        Divorce Judge  3 episodes

1987    Santa Barbara Dr. Gorkhill      2 episodes

1988    Favorite Son                3 episodes

1989    Quantum Leap Ted Hartman   1 episode

1989–1990      The Young and the Restless    Robert Haskell 3 episodes

1990    Lifestories                    1 episode

1991    Jake and the Fatman   Col. Van Der Merwe    1 episode

1991    Equal Justice    Judge Keller    1 episode

1991    Homefront       Doctor 1 episode

1993    Doogie Howser, M.D.  AMA chairman            1 episode

1993    Empty Nest      Mr. Jensen       1 episode

1995    Star Trek: Voyager       Shopkeeper     1 episode