Macdonald Carey

Underwent surgery for a cancerous lung tumor (September 19); left cast of "Days of Our Lives" for two months but returned to the show

Joined Alcoholics Anonymous after years of alcohol abuse

Played Squire James on TV miniseries, "Roots"

Played the leading role (at age 64) in the science fiction film, "Foes"

Starred in the title role of syndicated TV series, "Doctor Christian"

Returned to Broadway to appear in "Anniversary Waltz"

Made TV debut on an installment of ABC's "Celanese Theatre", a dramatization of "Yellow Jack"

Made film debut in "Dr. Broadway"

Gained attention on Broadway for his role in the musical drama, "Lady in the Dark"

Was a member of the Old Globe Shakespeare Company

Made stage debut at age 6 as Simple Simon in a Mother Goose school play (date approximate)

Member of the NBC Radio Stock Company in Chicago

Served to the rank of first lieutenant, USMCR

Starred as Dr. Tom Horton on NBC's daytime drama "Days of Our Lives"

Starred as lawyer Herbert L Maris on the syndicated TV crime drama, "Lock Up"

Worked as a freelance radio actor in New York City