Cameron Mathison

Cameron Mathison is a Canadian-born actor and television host who gained widespread recognition for his role as Ryan Lavery on the American television soap opera All My Children from 1998 to 2011. Currently, he is a prominent figure on the Hallmark Channel, where he serves as a host, correspondent, and actor.

Early Life

Cameron Arthur Mathison was born on August 25, 1969, in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, to Bill and Loretta Mathison. He has an older brother named Scott. As a child, Cameron was diagnosed with Legg-Calvé-Perthes syndrome, a condition that required him to wear leg braces until the age of six. Despite the challenges posed by this condition, which significantly impacted his hips, Cameron overcame these hurdles and never allowed his acting ambitions to be deterred.

Mathison attended Thornlea Secondary School in Thornhill, Ontario. Following high school, he pursued a degree in civil engineering at McGill University in Montreal, graduating in 1993 with a bachelor’s degree.

Career

After completing his education, Cameron began his career as a model and appeared in commercials across Canada, the United States, and Europe. While working as a model, he took acting classes and started auditioning for roles in Toronto. He made his acting debut with the film 54 and later starred in the Canadian movie Washed Up. His breakthrough came when he landed the role of Ryan Lavery on All My Children. During the early 2000s, he earned nominations for various awards, solidifying his place in the television industry.

Cameron primarily focused on television roles, appearing in series such as F/X: The Series, See Jane Date, and Hope & Faith. In 2004, he began hosting the reality show I Wanna Be a Soap Star, marking the start of his successful hosting career. Over the years, he hosted events like the Daytime Emmy Awards, Your Place or Mine, and several beauty pageants.

In 2009, Mathison joined ABC’s Good Morning America as a correspondent and competed on season five of Dancing with the Stars, finishing in fifth place alongside professional dancer Edyta Śliwińska. Despite establishing himself as a prominent host, Cameron continued acting, appearing in series like Castle, Desperate Housewives, and Hot in Cleveland.

In 2014, he joined the Hallmark Channel/Crown Media family and has since appeared in numerous movies, including the Murder, She Baked series, where he portrayed Detective Mike Kingston. He also acted in At Home in Mitford and hosted shows like Home and Family. In 2021, Cameron co-hosted The Kitten Bowl on Hallmark Channel alongside Tamera Mowry-Housley.

Personal Life

Cameron Mathison married Vanessa Marie Arevalo on July 27, 2002, after proposing to her in Vail, Colorado. The couple has two children: a son, Lucas (born April 20, 2003), and a daughter, Leila (born 2006). Over the years, Mathison has maintained a clean reputation, avoiding controversies and scandals. He is active on social media, connecting with his fans through platforms like Twitter (66.3k followers) and Instagram (182k followers).

In September 2019, Cameron was diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma, a type of kidney cancer. Despite the diagnosis, he underwent successful treatment and continues to thrive in his career and personal life.

Net Worth

As of 2021, Cameron Mathison’s net worth is estimated to be around $4 million. His income primarily comes from acting and hosting. He resides in Los Angeles with his family in a home valued at approximately $1.6 million.

Trivia

• In 1999, he won the Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Male Newcomer.
• He manages a fitness-focused Instagram page, @allhealth360, with over 30.1k followers.
• Mathison is a board member for Love Our Children USA, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending violence against children.
• He has hosted major award shows, including the Oscars, Grammys, Golden Globes, and MTV Music Awards.

Cameron Mathison’s journey is a testament to resilience and dedication, as he continues to shine as both an actor and a television host.