Richard Backus

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Richard Backus is an American TV writer and former actor.

[edit] Writing And Acting Positions

As The World Turns

• Co-Head Writer (1993-1994)
• Breakdown Writer (1989-1993)
• Actor: Dr. Russ Elliot (1984-1985)

Another World

• Breakdown Writer (1997)
• Actor: Ted Bancroft # 2 (1978-1979)

Lovers And Friends/For Richer, For Poorer

• Actor: Jason Saxton (1977-1978)

One Life To Live

• Breakdown Writer (1995-1997; February 1998 - December 10, 2004) (about 8 years in total)

Ryan's Hope

• Actor: Barry Ryan (1980-1981)

[edit] Awards & Nominations

• Daytime Emmy NOMINATION (1996 & 2002; Best Writing; One Life To Live)
• Daytime Emmy NOMINATION (1991 & 1993; Best Writing; As The World Turns)
• Daytime Emmy NOMINATION (1981; Best Supporting Actor; Ryan's Hope)

• Writers Guild NOMINATION (For 2003 Season; One Life To Live)
• Writers Guild NOMINATION (For 1989 Season; As The World Turns)

Preceded by Douglas Marland

Head Writer of As the World Turns (with Juliet Law Packer) March 1993-January 1994

Succeeded by Richard Culliton