He's probably better known for swimming a role of Jackson Montgomery on the ABC soap opera All My Children -- a role he originated inside 1987.

Willey attended Southern Illinois University, where he majored around Fine Arts. Inside 1981, he left Illinois for New York. When many Off-Broadway productions, including Dust Off with Dan Lauria, and stints on the soaps Another World and ''Ryan's Hope, Willey joined the cast of All My Children''.

Willey broaden into stand-up comedy in 1989, entertaining across the country. He headlined at notable comedy clubs like Caroline's around New York and the Comedy Store in California.

He was the ''People's Choice nominee in 1992, and was named All My Children'''s 'Most Valuable Player' by Soap Opera Update's Reader's Poll. He was once more awarded this honor within 1993.

Willey regularly hosts charity fundraisers, and developed a 'Willey Globe Endowment Fund', benefiting toddlers's charities.

He & his married woman, Marie, possess & work Crystal Mesa Domestic Guest Ranch touching Santa Fe, Just released Mexico. Willey splits his instance between his cattle farm & Future York City, in which Tons The Tykes films. He & Marie own 2 youngsters, Risk & Merit.