Canary 1st come to prominence around 1967 when he was cast in the role of Candy on the Western series Bonanza. Inside 1981, he assumed the role of Steve Frame on the soap opera Another World. He left a indicate around 1983.

That equivalent season, he joined a cast of All My Children in the role of Adam Chandler. A when a result month, he was as well cast as Adam's twin brother, Stuart Chandler. He has appeared in the series since so. He has won 5 Daytime Emmy Awards as 'Outstanding Lead Actor', & has been nominated even more, an extra 10 days.