Actor and model Randall England passes away in Los Angeles at 75

Randall England, an actor, model, writer and producer known for his work on the television show "General Hospital," died on September 25 in Los Angeles at the age of 75. His family announced his death, though they did not share a cause.

Career and Works

England started his career in 1978 with an uncredited part in the television movie "Ruby and Oswalk." He then appeared in an episode of the series "This Is the Life" in 1984. That same year, he took on the role of villain Jack Slater on "General Hospital," acting in more than 30 episodes of the soap opera. His later television credits include two episodes of "Baywatch" in the late 1990s, and he provided the voice for Butler in the 2008 movie "Beverly Hills Chihuahua." His final film credit was in the 2018 movie "Shiner," and he also produced a documentary titled "The Needs of Kim Stanley."

Theater and Early Life

On stage, England performed in productions of "All My Sons," "The Glass Menagerie," and "The Three Sisters." He won a Drama League Award for best ensemble cast for his work in "The Three Sisters." Born on September 22, 1951, in Oklahoma City, he graduated from the University of Oklahoma. He started modeling in the early 1970s, working in New York, London, Zurich, Milan, and Los Angeles. He studied acting under Kim Stanley and Stella Adler.

Family and Survivors

He is survived by his daughter Micaela Reed and her husband Sam, his grandchildren Katherine and Julian, his mother Catherine Burgess, his sister Linda Baker, and extended family members.

Context

His family requested that people make memorial donations to the Esophageal Cancer Action Network in his honor. Soap opera actors often build long careers by recurring on daytime programs for years before moving into voice work, producing, and stage performances.