Actor. Born Eugene Joseph Carey, he was best known for his longtime role as business tycoon Asa Buchanan in the ABC soap opera “One Life to Live”,  beginning in 1980 and ending with his character’s death in August 2007. During his acting career he appeared in 46 movies and had numerous television appearances in starring and guest starring roles. Additionally, he toured in such stage plays as Arthur Miller’s “All My Sons” and “Cyrano de Bergerac.” Diagnosed with lung cancer in 2006, he succumbed to the disease in his home. (bio by: Ron Moody)