Actor Randall England Dies at 75

Actor Randall England, who played General Hospital villain Jack Slater, died September 25 of esophageal cancer in Los Angeles. He was 75. His death was announced by his family.

Life and Career

Born September 22, 1951, in Oklahoma City, England began modeling in the early 1970s, working in New York, London, Zurich, Milan and Los Angeles. He studied acting with Kim Stanley and Stella Adler before building a career across television, film and theater. An audition brought him to Los Angeles, and he settled in Beverly Hills, where he lived for more than 40 years.

On stage, England performed in productions of All My Sons, The Glass Menagerie and others. He shared a 1994 Drama-Logue Award for Best Ensemble Cast for a Los Angeles production of The Three Sisters.

His screen credits included Ruby and Oswald, Looker, Star Crystal, Dream Machine, Skyscraper, Hellborn, Cat City, Beverly Hills Chihuahua and Shiner, and on television in the 1980s appeared on Dallas, The Young and the Restless and Baywatch, among other credits. He also was in the music video for Maroon 5’s “Sugar.”

In 1984, England landed the General Hospital role of Jack Slater, a stranger who arrives in Port Charles posing as a film producer but has more nefarious intentions in mind, not the worst of which is jewel thieving. He remained on the show for nearly a year until his character met an untimely demise in a shoot-out.

Family and Tributes

England is survived by daughter Micaela Reed (Sam); grandchildren Katherine and Julian; mother Catherine Burgess; sister Linda Baker; and extended family. Memorial donations may be made to the Esophageal Cancer Action Network.

His obituary described him as “Charming, loving, and generous with his time and energy, Randall was someone people could count on.” His family said his favorite role was being “Pappaw” to his grandchildren.

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Sources

• deadline.com: Randall England Dead: Actor Who Played 'General Hospital' Villain Was 75
• people.com: Randall England, ‘General Hospital’ and ‘Baywatch’ Actor, Dies at 75
• eonline.com: Randall England Dead: General Hospital Star Died of Cancer at 75

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