John Callahan's work in the role of Edmund has earned him a Soap Opera Award nomination for Best Actor in 1996, as well as the Soap Opera Award for Best Actor in 1997.

A native of Brooklyn NY, Callahan attended the University of California at Berkeley as a pre-law student before deciding upon an acting career. He soon had leading roles such as Petruchio in the San Jose Repertory stage production of "The Taming of the Shrew," in "The Rainmaker" at the Berkeley Stage Company, and in "Tequila" at the EurekaTheater in San Francisco.

Before All My Children, Mr. Callahan was on "Santa Barbara," in the role of Craig Hunt. He also portrayed Eric Stavros, the playboy son of Cesar Romero, on the primetime serial, "Falcon Crest," for nearly three years.

In addition to his serial work, Callahan had a recurring role on the ABC series, "Our Family Honor"; and made numerous guest appearances on primetime series, including "Murder, She Wrote," "Three's Company", "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," "Fantasy Island" and "Hotel." He was also featured in the made-for-television movies, "M.A.D.D." and "When She Says No." Callahan’s feature film work includes an appearance in the critically acclaimed feature film, "Marvin's Room," with Robert De Niro and Meryl Streep.

Most recently, Callahan was tapped to co-host Lifetime Television's "Weddings of a Lifetime" quarterly specials with his wife, actress Eva La Rue Callahan. They also shared hosting duties in 1998 at the Miss America Pageant. Callahan was also featured in a special episode of the ABC primetime series "Spin City," with Michael J. Fox and Barry Bostwick.

An avid golfer and softball player, Mr. Callahan enjoys participating in numerous sporting events for charity.