Ian Buchanan

Ian Buchanan is a Scottish actor known for his long run on American soap operas. Born in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, he trained in New York at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute and privately with Marcia Haufrecht. His first major daytime part came in 1986, when he joined General Hospital as Duke Lavery, a role he played until 1989. He then moved into prime-time, appearing on It's Garry Shandling's Show as Ian McFyfer from 1988 to 1990 and as Dick Tremayne during the second season of Twin Peaks in 1991; he also played Lester Guy on On the Air. In 1993 he returned to daytime as Dr. James Warwick on The Bold and the Beautiful, staying until 1999 and returning for guest appearances from 2004 to 2011. Later roles included Joshua Temple on Port Charles, Greg Madden on All My Children, Ian McAllister on Days of Our Lives, and a further stint as Duke Lavery on General Hospital.