Peter Reckell

Birth Name:

Peter Paul Reckell

Birth Place:

Elkhart, Indiana, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

Has garnered five Soap Opera Digest Awards for his role on "Days of Our Lives," as well as receiving a Special Fan Award for America’s Favorite Couple, shared with Kristian Alfonso
Attended Boston conservatory, receiving a bachelor’s degree in theater and a minor in music and dance
Built theater sets and was in his high school’s chorus, eventually becoming the theatre technical director, as well as appearing in numerous productions
Joined the Emmy Award winning cast of "Venice: The Series" in 2010, in which he remained for two years, until leaving in 2012
Made his TV debut on "As the World Turns" in 1986, after which he went on to join the cast of "Days of Our Lives․"
Aside from acting, he enjoys mountain biking, yoga, martial arts, swimming, and going horseback riding
Being an environmentalist, he rides his bike to work and drives an electric car, in addition to stating that he would only have one biological child, due to his concerns for population control

1984Soap Opera Digest Award - Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Soap Opera:Winner
1985Soap Opera Digest Award - Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Serial:Winner
1986Soap Opera Digest Award - Outstanding Young Leading Actor in a Daytime Serial:Winner
1986Soap Opera Digest Award - Favorite Daytime Super Couple on a Daytime Serial:Nominated
1996Soap Opera Digest Award - Hottest Male Star:Winner
1997OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Daytime Serial:Nominated
2001Soap Opera Digest Award - Favorite Couple:Winner
2002Special Fan Award - America's Favorite Couple:Winner
2005Special Fan Award - Irresistable Combination:Nominated
2009Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
2009Gold Derby TV Award - Lead Actor - Daytime Drama:Nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award - Lead Actor - Daytime Drama:Nominated

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