All My Youngsters actor Jeffrey Carlson, identified for his groundbreaking function as a trans character on the cleaning soap present, has reportedly died. He was 48 and no particulars had been instantly obtainable on the trigger or location.
The actor had been on the daytime TV sequence since 2006.
The information was introduced by Time Out New York theater editor Adam Feldman on Twitter.
Feldman stated Carlson was a “‘”highly effective actor.”
Carlson got here to the present as a personality named Zarf in August 2006, then returned that November as a trans lady named Zoe.
The Shakespeare Theatre Firm wrote a tribute on Fb. “STC is saddened to be taught of the latest passing of Jeffrey Carlson. Jeffrey gave lovely and nuanced performances throughout his profession, which took him from tv and movie to Broadway and, fortuitously for us, to STC.”
The submit famous his memorable performances included Lorenzaccio (2005), Hamlet (2007), 2008’s Free For All, and Romeo and Juliet (2016) and 2017’s model of Free For All.
“We ship our like to Jeffrey’s associates, household, and colleagues, those that knew and liked him dearest.”
Carlson, initially from Lengthy Seaside, Calif., was a graduate of the Juilliard College.
His Broadway debut got here in 2003, when he appeared in Edward Albee’s The Goat or Who Is Sylvia.
He would later star in Tartuffe and The Miracle Worker, alongside Academy Award winner Hilary Swank.
Carlson was additionally identified for his function as ’80s British pop star named Marilyn in Taboo from 2003-2004.
