Charles Shaughnessy

Born into a “showbiz” family (Father, Alfred, wrote “Upstairs, Downstairs”; and mother, Jean, was an actress.), Charles Shaughnessy tried to “do something sensible” and studied law at Cambridge University. However, theater was in his blood and after a stint in weekly rep and a couple of TV shows at the BBC, he pursued the love of his life, actress Susan Fallender, over to Los Angeles where the couple settled down.

Hardly missing a beat, Shaughnessy’s career continued apace with roles onstage at the Mark Taper and Ahmanson Theatre, a week on “General Hospital” (as Holly Scorpio’s nefarious cousin Alistair,) eight years on “Days of Our Lives,” and a six-year gig as Maxwell Sheffield on CBS’ hit sitcom “The Nanny.” Other notable roles followed, including the recurring St. John Powell on “Mad Men,” Christopher Plover on “The Magicians,” and a leading role on Broadway, taking over from the legendary John Cullum in “Urinetown: The Musical.”

Shaughnessy is thrilled and delighted to be making a return to Port Charles as the enigmatic and sometimes sinister Victor Cassadine and is thoroughly enjoying being a part of such a talented ensemble.

Married now for 38 years and with two beautiful daughters who make his world turn, Shaughnessy is both relieved and delighted he gave up the law.