Derk Cheetwood, 1973
Actors · October 8, 1973
Derk Cheetwood
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Derk Cheetwood is 52 years old, born October 8, 1973 in United States · Libra.
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About
Derk Cheetwood is an American actor best known for his work on General Hospital, the longest-running American soap opera in production. Born October 8, 1973, Cheetwood is a Libra, joining the cast of the ABC daytime series that has aired since 1963 and holds the record for most Daytime Emmy Awards. As a Libra, he carries the sign's reputation for balance and presence — traits that align with soap opera acting's demands for consistency across decades of episodes.
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Biography
Derk Cheetwood is an American actor who appeared on General Hospital, the world's third-longest-running scripted drama series still in production. Born October 8, 1973, in the United States, Cheetwood joined the cast of ABC's flagship daytime soap, which began broadcasting in 1963 and has remained on air longer than any other American soap opera. General Hospital is set in a fictional hospital in Port Charles, New York, and is taped in Los Angeles; the show rose to cultural prominence in the early 1980s, particularly through the "Luke and Laura" storyline, whose 1981 wedding drew 30 million viewers and remains the highest-rated hour in American soap opera history. The series has launched spin-offs, including the primetime General Hospital: Night Shift (2007–2008), and has hosted high-profile guest stars including Roseanne Barr, James Franco, and Elizabeth Taylor. General Hospital holds 14 Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Drama Series, the most of any show in the category, and was named one of Time magazine's "100 Best TV Shows of All-Time" in 2007. Cheetwood, a Libra born in autumn, embodies the sign's association with interpersonal harmony — essential for an actor navigating the collaborative, long-form storytelling of daytime television. As an actor, Cheetwood's work in television drama places him in a tradition spanning live performance, character consistency, and ensemble casts.
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Trivia
- General Hospital is listed in Guinness World Records as both the longest-running American soap opera in production and the second-longest in American history after Guiding Light.
- The show's 1981 Luke and Laura wedding brought in 30 million viewers — still the highest-rated hour in American soap opera history.
- General Hospital spawned two spin-offs: the daytime series Port Charles (1997–2003) and the primetime General Hospital: Night Shift (2007–2008).
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Khvicha KvaratskheliaSnake · 2001
- Milo ManheimSnake · 2001
- Josie TotahSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
- An Yu-jin
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Frequently asked
- How old is Derk Cheetwood?
- Derk Cheetwood is 52 years old (born October 8, 1973).
- When is Derk Cheetwood's birthday?
- Derk Cheetwood was born on October 8, 1973.
- What is Derk Cheetwood's zodiac sign?
- Derk Cheetwood is a Libra, born October 8, 1973.
- What is Derk Cheetwood's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Derk Cheetwood was born in 1973, the year of the Water Ox.
- Where is Derk Cheetwood from?
- Derk Cheetwood is from United States.
- What does Derk Cheetwood do?
- Derk Cheetwood is a actor.
- Is Derk Cheetwood still alive?
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