Chad Brannon (Zander Smith)

Chad Brannon originated the role of rough-around-the-edges Zander Smith on General Hospital in July, 2000. Zander's intense love for Emily puts his strength to the test as he must deal with saying goodbye to this girl that he loves so completely. Chad's touching portrayal of this troubled teen garnered him a Soap Opera Award for Outstanding Newcomer in July, 2001.

Chad's entrance into the world of acting was anything but typical. His first experience in acting was the result of a dare when he auditioned for a high school play and surprised himself by landing the lead role.

Acting came naturally for Chad and his passion for the craft grew. He continued to perform in high school productions. He went on to study acting at Sam Houston State University and pursued acting professionally in Houston.

Realizing that there was a market for young actors in Hollywood, Chad made the brave choice of moving to Los Angeles. His first role, an appearance in Chicken Soup for the Soul came in 1999. That small role was followed by guest-starring appearances on JAG, Undressed, Malcolm in the Middle, and Days of Our Lives.

Chad resides in Los Angeles and spends his free time skydiving and rock-climbing.


	With Love To... The SOAPS! Rachel Ames (Audrey Hardy) \| Real Andrews (Detective Marcus Taggert) \| Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos) - ADDED PICTURES \| Angel Boris (Angel Ellis) \| Chad Brannon (Zander Smith) \| Tamara Braun (Carly Benson Corinthos) \| Jensen Buchanan (Melissa Bedford) \| Leslie Charleson (Dr. Monica Quatermaine) \| Stuart Damon (Dr. Alan Quatermaine) \| Linda Dano (Rae Cumming) \| Genie Francis (Laura Spencer) \| Anthony Geary (Luke Spencer) - ADDED PICTURES \| Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis Davis) - ADDED PICTURES \| Venita Harbour (Dara Jensen) \| Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth Webber) \| John Ingle (Edward Quatermaine) \| Stephen T. Kay (Reginald Jennings) \| Robert Kelker-Kelly (Stavros Cssadine) \| Shell Kepler (Amy Vining) \| Wallace Kurth (Ned Ashton) \| Anna Lee (Lila Quatermaine) \| A Martinez (Roy DiLucca) \| Brad Maule (Dr. Tony Jones) \| Stephen Nichols (Stephan Cassadine) - ADDED PICTURES \| Marisa Ramirez (Gia Campbell) \| Coltin Scott (Nikolas Cassadine) \| Kin Shriner (Scott Baldwin) \| Tava Smiley (Chloe Morgan) \| Constance Towers (Helena Cassadine) \| Kristina Wagner (Felicia Scorpio) \| Billy Warlock (A.J. Quatermaine) - ADDED PICTURES \| John J. York (Mac Scorpio) \| Jacob Young (Lucky Spencer) - ADDED PICTURES \| Jacklyn Zeman (Bobbie Spencer) - ADDED PICTURES Chad Brannon (Zander Smith) Chad Brannon originated the role of rough-around-the-edges Zander Smith on General Hospital in July, 2000. Zander's intense love for Emily puts his strength to the test as he must deal with saying goodbye to this girl that he loves so completely. Chad's touching portrayal of this troubled teen garnered him a Soap Opera Award for Outstanding Newcomer in July, 2001. Chad's entrance into the world of acting was anything but typical. His first experience in acting was the result of a dare when he auditioned for a high school play and surprised himself by landing the lead role. Acting came naturally for Chad and his passion for the craft grew. He continued to perform in high school productions. He went on to study acting at Sam Houston State University and pursued acting professionally in Houston. Realizing that there was a market for young actors in Hollywood, Chad made the brave choice of moving to Los Angeles. His first role, an appearance in Chicken Soup for the Soul came in 1999. That small role was followed by guest-starring appearances on JAG, Undressed, Malcolm in the Middle, and Days of Our Lives. Chad resides in Los Angeles and spends his free time skydiving and rock-climbing.