Alan-Michael Spaulding

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Alan-Michael Spaulding is a fictional character on the CBS soap opera Guiding Light. He is currently being portrayed by Michael Dempsey since 2005. Rick Hearst was the actor who portayed him the longest, and probably the best known for the role.

He was born (on-screen) September 23, 1981. (Revised to 1970 when he turned 17 in 1987. Revised again to 1965/1966 due to Marina Cooper's age.) The child who played him at birth was a baby girl named Jessica Zutterman. He has been played by four actors since 1987.

Carl T. Evans introduced the teenage character on July 4, 1987 when Alan-Michael literally parachuted onto the annual Bauer Barbeque. He played Alan-Michael until 1990 when Rick Hearst took over the character, playing him for six years. When he left, Michael Dietz was recast briefly (July 3, 1996 to February 7, 1997). In 2005, Guiding Light reintroduced the character with Michael Dempsey in the role.

Alan-Michael, despite being a member of the richest and arguably most powerful family in Springfield, currently resides at the Beacon Hotel, due mainly to his tempestuous relationship with his father, Alan Spaulding. Still, he insists that, as CEO of Spaulding Enterprises, he is the head of not only the business, but of the family.

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[edit] Family troubles

Until recenly, Alan-Michael was the only biological son of his father, Alan. Yet, his older brother Philip, who was adopted seemed to be Alan's favorite and was groomed to take over the business while Alan-Michael was often left feeling overlooked and unloved. He is heavily influenced by his stated desire to be nothing like his father and brother on a personal level and his deep need to prove that he's just as capable as they are in business. While Alan and Philip are wholly proud of being Spauldings, Alan-Michael has always seen it as a mixed blessing, and sometimes more of a curse. He also has a deep seated need for his father's approval which is usually at odds with his disdain for him. Conversely, he is much closer with his Aunt Alex who is usually an ally to him in business as well as personal matters.

[edit] Occupations

  • CEO of Spaulding Enterprises
  • Former Executive at Spaulding Enterprises
  • Former Executive at Spaulding Enterprises in France
  • Former co-owner of the Springfield Journal
  • Former partner at Jenna Bradshaw's hand-lotion company
  • Former CEO of Spaulding Enterprises
  • Formerly worked at Wheels & Meals diner

[edit] Romantic entanglements

[edit] Significant relatives

  • Hope Bauer (mother)
  • Alan Spaulding (father)
  • Philip Spauding (brother by adoption)
  • Lizzie Spaulding (niece)
  • Mike Bauer (maternal grandfather)
  • Brandon Spaulding (paternal grandfather)
  • Ed Bauer (great-uncle)
  • Alexandra Spaulding (aunt)
  • Amanda Spaulding (aunt)
  • Lujack (first cousin)
  • Nick McHenry (first cousin)
  • Bert Bauer (great-grandmother)
  • Bill Bauer (great-grandfather)
  • Rick Bauer (first cousin once removed)
  • Meta Bauer (great-great-aunt)
  • Trudy Bauer (great-great-aunt)
  • Gus Airturo (half-brother]]

[edit] Resources

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