What Ever Happened to the Cast of Dynasty?

Gordon Thomson joined Dynasty in its third season as Adam Carrington, the long-lost son of Blake and Alexis. His character brought a dark, manipulative energy to the show—brilliant yet unstable, always craving power and parental approval. Adam’s schemes, often tinged with tragedy, made him one of the show’s most complex figures.

Before Dynasty, Thomson had been a steady working actor in Canadian television and theatre, with appearances on Ryan’s Hope and The Great Detective. The role of Adam catapulted him to international fame and made him a household name across the U.S. and Europe. He embraced the show’s melodrama with theatrical flair.