Background
Reckell was born in Elkhart, Indiana, but grew up on a farm in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
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Peter Reckell
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Upon graduation, Reckell attended the prestigious Boston Conservatory, where he received a bachelor of fine arts degree in theater with a minor in music and dance.
Career
He is best known for playing Bo Brady, a role he originated in 1983 on the National Broadcasting Company drama Days of Our Lives. Reckell has played Bo Brady on Days of Our Lives from 1983 to 1987, 1990 to 1992, 1995 to 2012, and returned (with others) in fall 2015 as a lead up to the 50th anniversary (November 8, 1965) of the show. notable credits include Eric Hollister on As the World Turns (1980–1982) and Johnny Rourke on Knots Landing (1988–1989). While in junior high school, Reckell built theater sets and performed in the chorus, and eventually became a theater technical director
He went on to appear in numerous plays throughout high school.
Reckell made his network-television debut as Eric Hollister on As the World Turns. He then played Bo on Days of our Lives from 1983-1987 and later from 1990-1991.
He returned to the role of the rugged cop for the third time in August 1995, but departed the role again in October 2012. During part of his absence from Days, Reckell appeared in the recurring role of Johnny Rourke on the primetime series Knots Landing.
Among Reckell"s stage credits are "Moonchildren", "The Fantasticks", "Pirates of Penzance", "Jesus Christ Superstar", "Guys and Dolls", "Love Letters" and "Death Trap".
His feature film credits include Rustam Ibraguimbekov"s "Broken Bridges," which was filmed in Russia. This venture soon became a family affair with wife Kelly Moneymaker coming on board in 2011 to coordinate music for the highly anticipated third season of the show. Daytime Emmy Soap Opera Digest.
Achievements
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Daytime Emmy Awards 2009: Nominated, "Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series" - Days of our Lives Soap Opera Digest Awards 1984: Won, "Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Soap Opera" - Days of our Lives 1985: Won, "Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Soap Opera" - Days of our Lives 1986: Nominated, "Favorite Daytime Super Couple on a Daytime Serial" - Days of our Lives (shared w/Kristian Alfonso) 1986: Won, "Outstanding Young Leading Actor in a Daytime Serial" - Days of our Lives 1996: Won, "Hottest Male Star" - Days of our Lives 2001: Won, "Favorite Couple" - Days of our Lives (shared w/Kristian Alfonso) Other 2002: Won, "America"s Favorite Couple" - Days of our Lives (shared w/Kristian Alfonso) 2005: Nominated, "Irresistible Combination" - Days of our Lives (shared w/Kristian Alfonso).
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Born
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1982 (aged 26) -
Nationality
United States