Levin was best known for his long-running role on “Ryan’s Hope” as reporter Jack Fenelli. He was with the show for its entire 13-year run, and he was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for his performance three years in a row, from 1978 to 1980. Fenelli and Mary Ryan, played by Kate Mulgrew, became a popular soap opera supercouple. Levin made brief appearances on other soap operas, “As the World Turns” and “All My Children.” He was also seen on “Law & Order” and “New York News,” as well as on stage in productions including “Hamlet.” Levin was a U.S. Navy veteran who served for two years.
Tributes to Michael Levin
RIP Michael Levin. Oh, how I loved Mary and Jack on Ryan’s Hope. Time stand still. Please. pic.twitter.com/ozlIngRTJ1
#RIP Michael Levin; as the fiery Jack Fenelli, he spent 13-plus years on 'Ryan's Hope,' on the first episode of the ABC soap as well as the last. He and @TheKateMulgrew (especially when she was a ghost) made for a dynamic daytime couple back in the day! https://t.co/wkf4m37gg9
Multi-soap veteran Michael Levin has died at the age of 90. He was most known for his work on ABC’s “Ryan’s Hope.” However, from 1991-1992, he was the second actor to play John Eldridge. May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/Mdh323LJ2k
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