Derk Cheetwood
Derk Cheetwood | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 8, 1973 Bowling Green, Ohio, U.S. |
| Occupations | Film and television actor |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Spouse |
Cari Costner (m. 2006) |
| Relatives | Drew Cheetwood (brother) Tyler Christopher (cousin) |
Derk Cheetwood (born October 8, 1973)[1] is an American film and television actor. He is best known for playing Max Giambetti, the bodyguard of Sonny Corinthos and Jason Morgan, in the American soap opera television series General Hospital from 2002 to 2018 and again in 2020.
Life and career
Cheetwood was born in Bowling Green, Ohio,[1] the son of Douglas Cheetwood.[2][3] He is the brother of Drew Cheetwood, an actor.[1] He attended Bowling Green High School, graduating in 1992.[4][5] He began his screen career in 1993, appearing in the NBC sitcom television series Running the Halls, playing cocky football player Howser in an episode.[6] In 1995, he appeared in the NBC sitcom television series Brotherly Love.[7]
Cheetwood guest-starred in television programs including JAG,[8] Desperate Housewives, Ally McBeal, 3rd Rock from the Sun and The Mentalist, and played the recurring role of Lt. Pete Norris in the TNT action drama television series The Last Ship. He also appeared in films such as U-571,[9] Frailty[9] and The Postman.[10][11] In addition to his film and television appearances, he played Max Giambetti, the bodyguard of Sonny Corinthos and Jason Morgan, in the ABC soap opera television series General Hospital from 2002 to 2018 and again in 2020.[12][13][14]
Personal life
In 2006, Cheetwood married Cari Costner, the niece of Kevin Costner, an actor and film director.[1] He was the cousin of Tyler Christopher, an actor.[15] His cousin died in 2023.[16]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Waldo, Garren (October 8, 2023). "General Hospital Star Derk Cheetwood Celebrates His Birthday". Soap Hub. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Derk/Dyrk's links to Ally: Wood County natives have lies to Fox TV show". Sentinel Tribune. Bowling Green, Ohio. February 3, 1998. p. 8. Retrieved July 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "National ad features area faces". Sentinel Tribune. Bowling Green, Ohio. November 11, 1998. p. 19. Retrieved July 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "BG native joins film stars for big-budget U-571'". Sentinel Tribune. Bowling Green, Ohio. February 27, 1999. p. 1. Retrieved July 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "From Bowling Green to a big-time movie: Traditional Hollywood dream coming true for Derk Cheetwood". The Blade. Toledo, Ohio. April 19, 2000. p. 35. Retrieved July 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "BG man realizes dream of acting". Sentinel Tribune. Bowling Green, Ohio. August 4, 1993. p. 10. Retrieved July 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Nice guy Derk Cheetwood makes a life for himself in tough Tinsel town". Sentinel Tribune. Bowling Green, Ohio. October 27, 1995. p. 11. Retrieved July 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Derk Cheetwood stars in next week's 'JAG'". Sentinel Tribune. Bowling Green, Ohio. February 28, 1997. p. 13. Retrieved July 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "'Frailty' new boost for Cheetwood's hearty film career". Sentinel Tribune. Bowling Green, Ohio. April 12, 2002. p. 20. Retrieved July 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Derk Cheetwood List of Movies and TV Shows". TV Guide. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
- ↑ "BG native tops off Hollywood resume with Costner film". Sentinel Tribune. Bowling Green, Ohio. April 24, 1997. p. 18. Retrieved July 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ King, Kassie (June 9, 2022). "What Happened To Max And Milo Giambetti On General Hospital?". The List. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
- ↑ Eades, Chris (March 29, 2023). "What Happened to Max and Milo on General Hospital". Soap Opera Digest. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
- ↑ Terrace, Vincent (2010). The Year in Television, 2009: Catalog of New and Continuing Series, Miniseries, Specials and TV Movies. McFarland. p. 218. ISBN 9780786456444 – via Google Books.
- ↑ Mason, Charlie (November 6, 2023). "General Hospital Alum Shares Bittersweet Memories of 'My Cousin Tyler' Christopher: 'I Pray You Are Finally at Peace'". Soap She Knows. Retrieved July 6, 2026.
- ↑ Esquibias, Liza (February 2, 2024). "General Hospital Star Tyler Christopher's Cause of Death Confirmed". People. Retrieved July 6, 2026.