{{Short description|American actor}} {{Infobox person | name = Evan Hofer | image = | caption = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1997|05|08|mf=yes}} | birth_place = Leavenworth, Kansas, U.S. | occupation = Actor }} '''Evan Hofer''' (born May 8, 1997) is an American actor born in Leavenworth, Kansas, United States. <ref>{{cite web |url=https://soaphub.com/general-hospital/news-gh/7-things-to-know-about-evan-hofer-general-hospitals-new-addition-dex/ |title=7 Things To Know About Evan Hofer, General Hospital’s New Addition, Dex |author=Di Lauro, Janet|publisher=SoapHub|date=14 May 2022 |work=SoapHub.com |accessdate= 25 November 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241203060757/https://soaphub.com/general-hospital/news-gh/7-things-to-know-about-evan-hofer-general-hospitals-new-addition-dex/ | archive-date=December 3, 2024 }}</ref> He is recognized for portraying the role of Dex Heller on ''General Hospital'', as well as several other television appearances.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.byutv.org/4b196cae-6333-45a3-bdbc-8069b03ce6fd/after-woodside-a-look-back-at-dwight-in-shining-armor | title=After Woodside: A Look Back at Dwight in Shining Armor |publisher=BYU Broadcasting |date=2021 |work=BYUtv | accessdate= 4 December 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240712214135/https://www.byutv.org/4b196cae-6333-45a3-bdbc-8069b03ce6fd/after-woodside-a-look-back-at-dwight-in-shining-armor | archive-date=July 12, 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/general-hospital-star-eva2n-hofer-113500636.html | title=General Hospital Star Evan Hofer Celebrates His Birthday | date=8 May 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.christianpost.com/news/run-the-race-stars-share-the-impact-tim-tebows-film-has-made-on-their-lives.html | title='Run the Race' stars share film's lasting impact on their lives | first=Jeannie | last=Law | work=The Christian Post | date=23 February 2019 | access-date=December 11, 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241003192010/https://www.christianpost.com/news/run-the-race-stars-share-the-impact-tim-tebows-film-has-made-on-their-lives.html | archive-date=October 3, 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tvinsider.com/people/evan-hofer/ | title=Evan Hofer - Actor | publisher=NTVB Media, Inc. | work=tvinsider.com | date=2024 | access-date=December 11, 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241211141027/https://www.tvinsider.com/people/evan-hofer/ | archive-date=December 11, 2024 }}</ref>
==Career== From 2019 to 2021, Hofer played the character Prince Chlodwig in ''Dwight in Shining Armor''. Chlodwig was a recurring character on the fantasy along with Gretta, Dwight and Baldric.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tvinsider.com/760209/sloane-morgan-siegel-dwight-in-shining-armor-byutv/ | title=Sloane Morgan Siegel Teases His Family-Friendly Fantasy Series ‘Dwight in Shining Armor’ | first=Kellie | last=Freeze | publisher=NTVB Media, Inc. | work=tvinsider.com | date=March 17, 2019 | access-date=December 11, 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003075624/https://www.tvinsider.com/760209/sloane-morgan-siegel-dwight-in-shining-armor-byutv/ | archive-date=October 3, 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.innermind.com/myguides/guides/dwight.htm | title=Dwight in Shining Armor Episode Guide - Inner Mind }}</ref>
In April 2022, it was announced Hofer had joined the cast of ''General Hospital'' in the role of Dex Heller;<ref>{{cite web |last1=Thomas |first1=Michael |title=Evan Hofer Lands Role on ''General Hospital''! |url=https://soapoperanews.net/2022/04/28/evan-hofer-lands-role-on-general/ |website=Soap Opera News |access-date=December 13, 2024 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20241213203942/https://soapoperanews.net/2022/04/28/evan-hofer-lands-role-on-general/ |archive-date=December 13, 2024 |location=United States |date=April 29, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref> He made his first appearance during the May 6 episode.<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Eades |first1=Chris |title=Evan Hofer Opens Up About Joining the Cast of ''GH'' |url=https://www.soapsindepth.com/posts/general-hospital/evan-hofer-opens-up-about-joining-the-cast-of-general-hospital |magazine=Soaps In Depth |publisher=A360media |access-date=December 13, 2024 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20241213203658/https://www.soapsindepth.com/posts/general-hospital/evan-hofer-opens-up-about-joining-the-cast-of-general-hospital |archive-date=December 13, 2024 |location=United States |issn=1092-518X |date=May 3, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref> On December 13, 2024, he exited the role, following the character's death.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY3DGVLH_7U</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Coleman |first1=Ryan |title=''General Hospital'' star Evan Hofer on Dex's shocking fate |url=https://ew.com/general-hospital-star-evan-hofer-dex-shocking-fate-8757187 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |publisher=Dotdash Meredith |access-date=December 13, 2024 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20241213201047/https://ew.com/general-hospital-star-evan-hofer-dex-shocking-fate-8757187 |archive-date=December 13, 2024 |location=United States |issn=1049-0434 |oclc=21114137 |date=December 13, 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref> In press interviews, Hofer revealed he was informed of the decision by executive producer Frank Valentini,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mason |first1=Charlie |last2=Simms |first2=Richard |title=''General Hospital'' Exclusive: Evan Hofer Opens Up About His Heartbreaking 'Dexit' |url=https://soaps.sheknows.com/general-hospital/news/762951/why-did-evan-hofer-leave-dex/ |website=Soaps She Knows |publisher=SHE Media |access-date=December 13, 2024 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20241213201610/https://soaps.sheknows.com/general-hospital/news/762951/why-did-evan-hofer-leave-dex/ |archive-date=December 13, 2024 |location=United States |date=December 13, 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref> with ''Soap Opera Digest'' calling the exit a "storyline-dictated move".<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Levinsky |first1=Mara |title=''General Hospital'' Casting Shocker: Evan Hofer Out as Dex! |url=https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/general-hospital-casting-shocker-evan-hofer-out-as-dex/ |magazine=Soap Opera Digest |publisher=A360media |access-date=December 13, 2024 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20241213202030/https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/general-hospital-casting-shocker-evan-hofer-out-as-dex/ |archive-date=December 13, 2024 |location=United States |issn=0164-3584 |date=December 13, 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2026, Hofer appeared in an episode of the ''9-1-1'' spin-off ''9-1-1: Nashville'' as a guest role, effective February 26, 2026.<ref>{{cite web |title=Evan Hofer leaving GH crew |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv/articles/abc-9-1-1-spin-061500112.html |website=Yahoo! Entertainment}}</ref>
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