Walk of Stars 340th star dedication Ron Hale front of Blue Coyote

from Palm Springs KPSP Local 2 News

Daytime Emmy Nominated actor, Ron Hale, was honored with the 340th Golden Palm Star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars. The star was unveiled during a star dedication ceremony on Saturday January 7, 2012 at 3:00p.m. at The Blue Coyote 445 North Palm Canyon Drive. Robert Alexander, President of the Palm Springs Walk of Stars, will preside over the event. The public and media are invited to attend. 

Any ABC soap fan worth their bubbles recognizes the names "Roger Coleridge" and "Mike Corbin."  These are two staples of ABC daytime history brought to vivid life by the talented and fascinating actor Ron Hale, who was named as one of the “Best 50 Soap Actors Ever” based on rankings by 15 different soap critics and journalists who have covered the genre over the past 35 years. 

It’s been 45 years since Ron Hale unpacked his one suitcase in New York City and went to his first class at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Primarily a theater trained actor, daytime work helped support Ron’s theatre work. As a young actor starting out, Ron Hale was cast on “Search for Tomorrow” playing Walt Driscoll. That was followed by his role in the television series “Love is a Many Splendored Thing” where he played the role of Dr. Jim Abbott.

Some of Ron Hale’s other career highlights include playing the role of Sturgis in “All The President's Men” (1976) as well as his long time role on “Ryan's Hope” playing Roger Coleridge (1975-1989). That was followed by his role on “Port Charles” were he played Mike Corgin (1997-2003) as well as playing Mike Corbin/Michael Corinthos I on “General Hospital” (1995 - 2011).