Jack Wagner: From Soap Star to Pop Sensation

John Peter Wagner II, better known by his stage name Jack Wagner, is a multi-talented American. He was born on October 3, 1959.

Wagner made his acting debut as Clint Masterson in Douglas Marland's short-lived TV serial drama A New Day in Eden in 1982.

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Wagner married Kristina Wagner, who played Felicia Cummings, his General Hospital love interest.

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Wagner competed on season 14 of Dancing with the Stars in 2012, partnering with professional dancer Anna Trebunskaya.

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In his discography, Wagner has six albums. In 1985, his song "All I Need" reached number one on the Billboard charts.

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Wagner was blessed with the birth of a son in 1990 and another in 1994. Tragically, his 27-year-old son passed away in Los Angeles on June 6, 2022.

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Jack Wagner has a $9.8 million net worth as an American performer and actor.

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He is 64 years old now.

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Harrison Wagner, the son of Jack and Kristina Wagner, lost his life in an accident.

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