In the Soap Opera Spotlight: Timothy Stickney

Timothy Stickney originated the One Life to Live role of R.J. Gannon in August 1994. His portrayal earned him a Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Villain in 2000.

What else is there to report on this actor? Take a look at the fun facts below:

• Stickney toured Europe with the American Youth Jazz Band as a vocal soloist and performed with both the All Eastern Honors and Delaware All-State Choirs.

• Before concentrating on theater, he performed Caribbean and African dance.

• The daytime star is an avid cyclist, science fiction fan and comic book and toy collector.

• Older sister Phyllis Yvonne Stickney is also an actress. She appeared in Die Hard: With a Vengeance, Malcolm X and How Stella Got Her Groove Back.

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