Damon Miller
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Damon Miller is a fictional character on the ABC
daytime drama All My Children
. He has been portrayed by Finn Wittrock
since October 30, 2009. In February 2010, Wittrock was updated to contract status following the show's move from New York
to Los Angeles
. A long-lost member of the Martin family
, Damon is the son of Tad Martin
and his ex-wife Hillary Wilson (daughter of the late Langley Wallingford
).
. Initially, Liza doesn't trust Damon, convinced that his renewed presence in the life of Bailey Wells, Stuart's biological mother, is only motivated by a desire to pursue a sexual relationship with her. Damon and Bailey eventually start to live life as family with Stuart until Damon is accused of being the culprit behind a rash of break-ins in town, for which Bailey is hesitant to believe his innocence. With the stress of Damon's alleged involvement in the break-ins too much for her to handle, Bailey leaves town to be with her parents. Damon begins to get close to Liza's daughter, Colby Chandler
, who believes in his innocence and subsequently gets him a job as a bartender at ConFusion. Damon gets word from Bailey that she has returned to Ohio
and she is staying with her parents. At the same time, the DNA test results confirm that Damon was the person doing the break ins but Liza gets him out of trouble again. Colby is furious when she learns of his lies, but the two eventually reconcile when her brother JR Chandler falls into a coma. He assures her that JR can hear her talking. He even gets tested to see if he is a potential bone marrow donor for him, but the results come back negative. Damon's boss later finds out that he was the one who broke in and fires him. Liza's boyfriend, Tad Martin
then finds Damon sleeping on a stretcher at Pine Valley Hospital. Tad offers him a place to stay, at his house. Damon continues to show concern for Colby.
On March 11, 2010, when Damon goes to trial for his crimes, Liza learns that Damon's mother, Hillary Miller was supposed to come to town for the trial. But Hillary bails at the last minute leaving Liza wondering why. Liza finds out that Hillary Miller is actually Hillary Wilson, Tad's ex-girlfriend. On March 17, 2010, it is confirmed by a DNA test that Tad is Damon's biological father. Meanwhile, Damon's antics get his a lot of trouble. He takes Colby's car, this time with Colby inside and begins racing down the highway. He is texting Bailey at the same time and they crash into Brooke English
. Her car is totaled but, luckily, she is saved by surgery. Meanwhile Damon needs surgery and Colby is right by his side. Liza overhears Damon telling Colby he wants to be more than just friends. So she persuades his probation officer that jail is exactly what Damon needs. But later, Damon is later diagnosed with ADHD and the instead of sending him to prison, he is sent to therapy. On April 28, 2010, Paul shows up in Pine Valley accusing Tad of harassing Hillary. Tad takes him to see Damon and they find him kissing Colby. Paul accuses Damon of seducing another girl and calls Colby a tramp before Tad makes him leave. Damon later overhears Liza confess to Colby that Damon is Tad's son. On May 4, Damon finally confronts Tad and he confirms that he is his father. In May 2010, Bailey calls Tad and informs him that Damon is not Stuart's father. On July 6, after he hugs Liza he kisses her.
In November 2010, throughout the murder trial for David Hayward, Damon assists Liza as she is appointed the District Attorney.
On January 6, 2011, Damon spots Colby and Asher kissing. On January 7, 2011 Damon confronts both Colby and Asher. Later Damon confesses to Liza about what he saw and says he has to leave town. Just as he goes to leave Liza asks him not to leave and they hug before kissing and wind up having sex.
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daytime drama All My Children
All My Children
All My Children is an American television soap opera that aired on ABC from January 5, 1970 to September 23, 2011. Created by Agnes Nixon, All My Children is set in Pine Valley, Pennsylvania, a fictitious suburb of Philadelphia. The show features Susan Lucci as Erica Kane, one of daytime's most...
. He has been portrayed by Finn Wittrock
Finn Wittrock
Finn Wittrock is an American actor, best known for his role as Damon Miller on the ABC soap opera All My Children.-Filmography:* Cold Case as Young Eric Whitley* ER as Thomas Yoder...
since October 30, 2009. In February 2010, Wittrock was updated to contract status following the show's move from New York
New York
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to Los Angeles
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. A long-lost member of the Martin family
The Martin Family
The Martin family is a fictional family on the popular ABC daytime soap opera, All My Children.The Martin family have been the cornerstone of Pine Valley since All My Children’s inception in 1970. Even before Joe Martin married Ruth Martin, Kate Martin was a symbol of stability and strong family...
, Damon is the son of Tad Martin
Tad Martin
Thaddeus James "Tad" Martin is a fictional character from the American daytime drama All My Children. Tad is portrayed by actor Michael E. Knight. Knight has portrayed the role on and off from 1982 until the series finale in 2011. Tad represents the good on the show All My Children, often butting...
and his ex-wife Hillary Wilson (daughter of the late Langley Wallingford
Langley Wallingford
Langley Wallingford was a fictional character on the soap opera All My Children. He was played by Louis Edmonds from 1979 until December 1995.- History :...
).
Character History
Damon Miller arrived in Pine Valley as the biological father of Stuart Colby, who has been adopted by Liza ColbyLiza Colby
Liza Colby is a fictional character on the American soap opera All My Children who has been played by actress Jamie Luner from April 2009 until September 2011. She was previously played by actress Marcy Walker from 1981-1984 and then again from 1995-2005, although the role was also briefly...
. Initially, Liza doesn't trust Damon, convinced that his renewed presence in the life of Bailey Wells, Stuart's biological mother, is only motivated by a desire to pursue a sexual relationship with her. Damon and Bailey eventually start to live life as family with Stuart until Damon is accused of being the culprit behind a rash of break-ins in town, for which Bailey is hesitant to believe his innocence. With the stress of Damon's alleged involvement in the break-ins too much for her to handle, Bailey leaves town to be with her parents. Damon begins to get close to Liza's daughter, Colby Chandler
Colby Chandler (All My Children)
Colby Marian Chandler is a fictional character on the American soap opera All My Children. She was portrayed by various child actresses during her childhood, and as a teenager notably portrayed actresses Ambyr Childers from July 3, 2006 to May 6, 2008, Brianne Moncrief from May 7, 2008 to November...
, who believes in his innocence and subsequently gets him a job as a bartender at ConFusion. Damon gets word from Bailey that she has returned to Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
and she is staying with her parents. At the same time, the DNA test results confirm that Damon was the person doing the break ins but Liza gets him out of trouble again. Colby is furious when she learns of his lies, but the two eventually reconcile when her brother JR Chandler falls into a coma. He assures her that JR can hear her talking. He even gets tested to see if he is a potential bone marrow donor for him, but the results come back negative. Damon's boss later finds out that he was the one who broke in and fires him. Liza's boyfriend, Tad Martin
Tad Martin
Thaddeus James "Tad" Martin is a fictional character from the American daytime drama All My Children. Tad is portrayed by actor Michael E. Knight. Knight has portrayed the role on and off from 1982 until the series finale in 2011. Tad represents the good on the show All My Children, often butting...
then finds Damon sleeping on a stretcher at Pine Valley Hospital. Tad offers him a place to stay, at his house. Damon continues to show concern for Colby.
On March 11, 2010, when Damon goes to trial for his crimes, Liza learns that Damon's mother, Hillary Miller was supposed to come to town for the trial. But Hillary bails at the last minute leaving Liza wondering why. Liza finds out that Hillary Miller is actually Hillary Wilson, Tad's ex-girlfriend. On March 17, 2010, it is confirmed by a DNA test that Tad is Damon's biological father. Meanwhile, Damon's antics get his a lot of trouble. He takes Colby's car, this time with Colby inside and begins racing down the highway. He is texting Bailey at the same time and they crash into Brooke English
Brooke English
Brooke Allison English is a fictional character on the television soap opera All My Children. After being originated by Elissa Leeds in 1976, she was portrayed by Julia Barr from 1976 to 1981 and from 1982 to 2006. Harriet Hall temporarily played the role in 1981...
. Her car is totaled but, luckily, she is saved by surgery. Meanwhile Damon needs surgery and Colby is right by his side. Liza overhears Damon telling Colby he wants to be more than just friends. So she persuades his probation officer that jail is exactly what Damon needs. But later, Damon is later diagnosed with ADHD and the instead of sending him to prison, he is sent to therapy. On April 28, 2010, Paul shows up in Pine Valley accusing Tad of harassing Hillary. Tad takes him to see Damon and they find him kissing Colby. Paul accuses Damon of seducing another girl and calls Colby a tramp before Tad makes him leave. Damon later overhears Liza confess to Colby that Damon is Tad's son. On May 4, Damon finally confronts Tad and he confirms that he is his father. In May 2010, Bailey calls Tad and informs him that Damon is not Stuart's father. On July 6, after he hugs Liza he kisses her.
In November 2010, throughout the murder trial for David Hayward, Damon assists Liza as she is appointed the District Attorney.
On January 6, 2011, Damon spots Colby and Asher kissing. On January 7, 2011 Damon confronts both Colby and Asher. Later Damon confesses to Liza about what he saw and says he has to leave town. Just as he goes to leave Liza asks him not to leave and they hug before kissing and wind up having sex.