Johnny Wactor — the actor best known for his role as Brando Corbin in “General Hospital” — was gunned down during what looks like a massive catalytic converter theft opportunity happening Saturday morning in DTLA. He was 37.
According to Wactor’s talent agent David Shaul, the actor had recently died and his cause of death was confirmed by Varietyon Sunday.
“Johnny Wactor was a rare human being. He had a heart of gold and genuine compassion… we will be grieving this aspect,” she said. He was not only an incredibly talented actor who dedicated his entire life to his profession, but also a real moral lesson for every person who knew he personally. I’ll always be a symbol for working hard, being tough, and never giving up. “Throughout the highs and lows of a demanding career he always had his chin up, looking for whatever came next. He always strived to be better,” Shaul said in a statement. “A privilege — our time with Johnny. We shall” wish on everyone. Picard would’ve actually taken the shirt off his own back and handed it to you. “After over a decade together, he will leave a hole in our hearts forever.”
A man was also killed by one of three suspects who were trying to steal the catalytic converter from his vehicle at approximately 3 a.m. on Saturday near Pico Boulevard and Hope Street, said the L.A. Police Department The man was transported to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead there.
Wactor played the role of Brando, the son of Gladys Corbin (Bonnie Borroughs) and drug addict Sasha Corbin (Sofia Mattsson), on the ABC soap opera from 2020-22. Over 160 episodes Simply incredible
Wactor made his television debut with a guest-starring role on Lifetime’s drama series “Army Wives” When he appeared as different guest roles between 2007 and 2009. He also guested on the series “Westworld,” “The OA,” “Station 19,” “Siberia,” “Agent X,” “Vantastic,” “Animal Kingdom,” “Hollywood Girl,” “Training Day,” “Criminal Minds,” “Struggling Servers,” “Age Appropriate,” “NCIS,” “The Passenger” and “Barbee Rehab.”
After his stint on “Army Wives,” Wactor worked on several short films beginning in 2010, including “The Grass Is Never Greener,” “GoldenBox,” “The Con-Artist,” “Flyover States,” “A Most Suitable Applicant,” “The Interrogation,” “Anything for You, Abby” “The Relic” and “We Won’t Forget,” among others. He wrote and starred in the 2022 short “Broken Riders.”
Wactor also appeared in multiple feature films, most notably 2016’s “USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage,” directed by Mario Van Peebles and starring Nicolas Cage, Tom Sizemore and Thomas Jane. Additional film credits include “Menthol,” “Ever,” “Trapper’s Edge,” “Supercell” and “Dead Talk Tales: Volume I.”
He is survived by his mother Scarlett and brothers Lance and Grant.
Johnny Wactor, ‘General Hospital’ Actor Shot and Killed in Postulated Robbery
