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Who is Kin Shriner?
Kin Shriner is an actor from the United States. Kin Shriner is best known for his role as Scott Baldwin on ABC’s General Hospital and its spin-off, Port Charles.
Early life and Childhood
Kin Shriner was born on December 6, 1953, in New York City, New York, under the sign of Sagittarius, and is of American nationality.
He is best known for his role as Scott Baldwin in the television series “General Hospital.”
Kin had a difficult childhood as both of his parents, Eileen McDermott and Herb Shriner, died in a car accident.
He and his twin brother Wil Shriner immediately went to Texas to live with their grandmother.
Education Details
Kin Shriner’s education details are not mentioned in any media.
Professional Career
Shriner’s acting career began in 1976, when he starred in a single episode of the science fiction and action television series “The Six Million Dollar Man.”
Kin’s name became well-known in the film industry in 1977.
He won awards for roles in “Baa Baa Black Sheep,” “Eight is Enough,” and “The Waltons“ that year, but it was his portrayal of Scott Baldwin in the medical drama “General Hospital” that made him famous.
He has been a member of the main cast since 1977 but has taken short breaks from the show over the years.
In 1980, he began playing Jeb Hampton in the “Texas” soap opera, for which he is best known; for the next three years, Kin concentrated on filming for “General Hospital,” and in 1984, he landed his next part in “The Love Boat,” a comedic drama television series.
In 1984, he portrayed Garreth in the TV series “Obsessive Love,” before taking another four-year hiatus before playing Merrick in the horror series “Monsters.
” Kin’s first major role was in the sitcom “Full House” in 1991, and his next major role was in the TV soap opera “The Bold and the Beautiful” in 1995.
Kin appeared in several TV shows over the next three years, including “Baywatch Nights,” “Port Charles,” “Echo,” and “Melrose Place.”
He made his initial appearance in the animated superhero series “Justice League Unlimited” in 2003 and remained a member of the cast until 2006.
Except for “General Hospital,” his last performances were in “The Young and the Restless” in 2004, “As the World Turns” in 2005, and “The Young and the Restless” once again in 2011, after which he retired from acting.
Net Worth and Salary
Kin Shriner’s present net worth has been estimated at more than $34 million, mainly mostly to his acting profession.
He is continuing slowly rise through other undiscovered sources of income, according to credible sources.
Relationship Status
Kin Shriner hasn’t had much luck with love so far, but he’s still looking for the woman of his dreams.
Kin has rekindled his love life, as he began dating Trish Ramish, a fellow actor, in May of this year. Kin has already been married to the lady he believed to be his true love.
The circumstances surrounding his meeting with his former wife, Laura, are unknown, but the two appeared to have a wonderful existence together until Laura fell in love with another actor, Luke Spencer, and left Kin.
Kin found love again and married Dominique Stanton, despite his injuries, but Dominique died not long after the two exchanged vows.
Kin re-started seeing Laura after she broke up with Luke, however, the relationship only lasted a few months before.
Kin realized he didn’t want to be in a relationship and focused on his acting career.
Body measurement
Kin Shriner’s height and weight are unknown, and he has short brown hair and blue eyes.
Social Media
Kin Shriner started his Twitter account in November 2011 and now has over 32,000 followers and has sent out over 2,500 tweets.
Kin has over 11,000 Instagram followers and has submitted over 40 photos to his account.
He also has a Facebook profile with over 5,500 likes.
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Trivia
- Kin was born in New York City, USA, on 6 December 1953, so under the zodiac sign of Sagittarius and holding American nationality.
- He became popular for his acting career, mostly for his role as Scott Baldwin in the “General Hospital” TV series.
- He has been married in the past to the woman he thought was the love of his life.
- He has been a fan of animated movies since he was a kid and has always loved them more than live-action films.
- He grew up reading comics and watching cartoons which is why he has enjoyed lending his voice to characters in animated TV series and movies.
- He is currently 65 years old.
- Shriner has been estimated at more than $34 million, thanks largely to his acting career, and is still steadily rising through other unknown sources of income.
