Matthew Labine
American soap opera writer
Matthew Labine (May 5, 1959, September 1, 2017) was an American soap opera writer, the son of Claire Labine and the brother of Eleanor Labine Mancusi.
01Early life
Labine received a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Yale University in 1981 and was on the rowing team, where he won several rowing championships. After college, played on two US National teams and was a finalist in the US Olympic trials in 1980 and 1984.
02Career
Labine and his mother created Heart & Soul, a planned General Hospital spinoff. However, ABC Daytime passed on the show for a more cost-effective show.
Writing
- Associate Head Writer: 1993-1996
- Associate Head Writer: August 2000, July 2001
- Co-Head Writer: January 1997, March 1998
- Associate Head Writer: 1988, January 13, 1989
Rowing
Labine was a rowing coach at Fairfield University from 2010.
03Awards and nominations
WINS
- (1995; Best Writing; General Hospital)
Writers Guild of America Award
WINS
- (1989 & 1990 seasons; Ryan's Hope)
- (1995 & 1996 seasons; General Hospital)
NOMINATIONS
- (2002 season; Guiding Light)
Sources and credits
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