Alec Musser
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Alexander Barrett "Alec" Musser[1] (April 11, 1973 – January 12, 2024) was an American actor and fitness model. Musser was best known for appearances in the shows I Wanna Be a Soap Star and All My Children.
Early life and education
Musser was raised on the East Coast in New Jersey and Connecticut, and attended the Westminster School before moving to San Diego where he attended the University of San Diego. In 1994, he transferred to Connecticut College in New London, CT where he received his BA in 1996. Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Career
After college, Musser held jobs as a ski patrolman and lifeguard before he was approached by an agent who sent photos to Bruce Weber, who was casting the new Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) campaign. Musser found himself in Miami shortly thereafter on the shopping bags and billboards for A&F.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Alec traveled to Paris, Greece, South Africa, Australia, and Hawaii, modeling for clients Gianfranco Ferré, GQ, Cosmopolitan, Men's Health, Speedo, RIPS Underwear, and Target.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
In August 2005, Musser won the reality TV contest I Wanna Be a Soap Star to get the part on the popular soap All My Children.[2] He took over the role of Del Henry for Winsor Harmon after a long absence since 1995. Although the show stated the role was a 13-week contract, head writer Megan McTavish extended his contract.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Musser was signed to Silver Model Management in New York City. He was with Nous Model Management in Los Angeles until 2008.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". He had a bit part in the 2010 film Grown Ups.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". In 2012, he appeared in the television series Desperate Housewives as a masseur.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Death
Musser died by suicide in his Del Mar, California, home on January 12, 2024, after shooting himself in the chest with a shotgun.[3] He was 50 years old.[2][4] His older brother John wrote, “Our father's suicide, when we were young teens, wove a deep traumatic thread throughout Alec's life.”
Filmography
Television
- I Wanna Be a Soap Star as himself (2005 winner)
- All My Children as Del Henry #2 (2005–07)
- Rita Rocks as Plumber (2009)
- Desperate Housewives as Friedrich (2012, episode "Watch While I Revise the World")
Films
- Road to the Altar as Camera Guy
- Grown Ups as Guy in the Water Park
References
External links
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- Musser's stay in Pine Valley extended
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- 1973 births
- 2024 deaths
- 2024 suicides
- American male soap opera actors
- Male actors from San Diego
- Male suicides
- American exercise instructors
- Fitness models
- Male models from New York (state)
- Male actors from New York City
- University of San Diego alumni
- American male alpine skiers
- Male actors from New Jersey
- American male triathletes
- Reality casting show winners
- Suicides by firearm in California
- 20th-century American sportsmen