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Alec Musser

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Alec Musser
Musser in 2010
Born(1973-04-11)April 11, 1973
DiedJanuary 12, 2024(2024-01-12) (aged 50)
Occupation(s)Actor, fitness model
Years active1993–2024
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)

Alec Musser (April 11, 1973 – January 12, 2024) was an American actor and fitness model. Alexander Barrett Musser was best known for appearances in the shows I Wanna Be a Soap Star and All My Children.

Early life and education

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Musser was raised on the East Coast in New Jersey and Connecticut, and attended the Westminster School before moving to San Diego where he attended the University of San Diego.[citation needed]

Career

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After college, Musser moved to California and held jobs as a ski patrolman and lifeguard before he was approached by an agent who sent photos to Bruce Weber, who was casting the new Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) campaign. Musser soon found himself in Miami then shortly after on the shopping bags and billboards for A&F.[citation needed] Alec had traveled to places such as Paris, Greece, South Africa, Australia, and Hawaii, modelling for clients such as Gianfranco Ferré, GQ, Cosmopolitan, Men's Health, Speedo, RIPS Underwear, and Target.[citation needed]

In August 2005, Musser won the reality TV contest I Wanna Be a Soap Star to get the part on the popular soap All My Children.[1] He took over the role of Del Henry for Winsor Harmon after a long absence since 1995. Although the show stated the role was a 13-week contract, head writer Megan McTavish extended his contract.[citation needed]

Musser was signed to Silver Model Management in New York City. He was with Nous Model Management in Los Angeles until 2008.[citation needed] He had a bit part in the 2010 film Grown Ups.[citation needed] In 2012, he appeared in the television series Desperate Housewives as a masseur.[citation needed]

Death

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Musser died by suicide in his Del Mar, California, home on January 12, 2024, after shooting himself in the chest with a shotgun.[2] He was 50 years old.[1][3] His older brother John wrote, “Our father's suicide, when we were young teens, wove a deep traumatic thread throughout Alec's life.”

Filmography

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Television

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Films

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References

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  1. ^ a b Segarra, Edward (January 14, 2024). "Alec Musser, 'All My Children's Del Henry and 'Grown Ups' actor, dies at 50: Reports". USA Today. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  2. ^ "'All My Children' Star Alec Musser Died by Suicide ... Shotgun to Chest, Cops Say". TMZ. January 16, 2024. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  3. ^ "Alec Musser, 'All My Children' Actor, Dies at 50". The Hollywood Reporter. January 13, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
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