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{{short description|American actor (born 1955)}}
{{short description|American actor and musician (born 1955)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Peter Reckell
| name = Peter Reckell
| image = Peter Reckell and Kristian Alfonso.jpg
| image = Peter Reckell (cropped).jpg
| caption = Reckell and [[Kristian Alfonso]] at Fan Fest 04
| caption = Peter Reckell in 2004
| birth_name = Peter Paul Reckell
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1955|05|07}}
| birth_name = Peter Paul Reckell
| birth_place = [[Elkhart, Indiana]], U.S.
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1955|5|7}}
| alma_mater = [[Boston Conservatory at Berklee]] ([[Bachelor of Fine Arts|BFA]])
| birth_place = [[Elkhart, Indiana|Elkhart]], [[Indiana]], [[United States|U.S.]]
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|musician}}
| alma_mater = [[Boston Conservatory]]
| years_active = 1979–present
| occupation = Actor
| spouse = {{marriage|Dale Kristien|1987|1991|reason=divorced}}<br>{{marriage|[[Kelly Moneymaker]]|1998}}
| years_active = 1979–present
| children = 1
| spouse = [[Kelly Moneymaker]]
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'''Peter Paul Reckell''' (born May 7, 1955)<ref name="about">{{Cite web |title=About the Actors: Peter Reckell |url=https://www.soapcentral.com/theactors/reckell_peter.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231128105722/https://www.soapcentral.com/theactors/reckell_peter.php |archive-date=November 28, 2023 |access-date=July 10, 2024 |website=Soap Central}}</ref> is an American actor and musician. He is best known for playing the role of [[Bo Brady]] on the [[NBC]] soap opera ''[[Days of Our Lives]]'' (1983 to 1987, 1990 to 1992, 1995 to 2012, recurring appearances from 2015 to 2023). He also played Bo on ''[[Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem]]'', a spinoff series streaming on [[Peacock (streaming service)|Peacock]] (2022). Reckell was nominated for a [[Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series|Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor]] in 2009 for his work on ''Days''. His other roles include Eric Hollister on ''[[As the World Turns]]'' (1980 to 1982) and Johnny Rourke on ''[[Knots Landing]]'' (1988 to 1989). He released his debut album, ''Peter Reckell'', in 2003.
'''Peter Paul Reckell''' (born May 7, 1955) is an American actor. He is best known for playing [[Bo Brady]], a role he originated in 1983 on the [[NBC]] drama ''[[Days of Our Lives]]''.


==Early life==
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. In 2022 he appeared on ''Beyond Salem'', Book 2. 2023 had him returning to ''Days of Our Lives'' for a short-term story. <ref>{{cite news |url=https://variety.com/2015/tv/spotlight/days-of-our-lives-50th-anniversary-kristian-alfonso-1201633876/ |title='Days of Our Lives' Rings in 50th Anniversary |author=Paula Hendrickson |publisher=[[Variety (magazine)#Editions|Variety.com]] |date=2015-11-05 |access-date=2015-11-05}}</ref> Other notable credits include Eric Hollister on ''[[As the World Turns]]'' (1980–1982) and Johnny Rourke on ''[[Knots Landing]]'' (1988–1989).
Reckell was born in [[Elkhart, Indiana]], and raised in [[Okemos, Michigan|Okemos]], a community in [[Lansing, Michigan]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Kathie |date=April 2, 2002 |title=Local food shines during celeb dinner |url=https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/2002/04/02/Local-food-shines-during-celeb-dinner/stories/200204020039 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240711212007/https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/2002/04/02/Local-food-shines-during-celeb-dinner/stories/200204020039 |archive-date=July 11, 2024 |access-date=July 11, 2024 |website=Toledo Blade}}</ref><ref name="tough">{{Cite journal |last=Byron |first=Ellen |date=August 21, 1990 |title=A Tough Act to Follow |journal=[[Soap Opera Digest]] |volume=15 |issue=17 |pages=114–118}}</ref><ref name="facts">{{Cite web |date=October 8, 2019 |title=Peter Reckell Facts: A Days of Our Lives Cast Primer |url=https://soaphub.com/days-of-our-lives/peter-reckell-facts-a-days-of-our-lives-cast-primer/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925110537/https://soaphub.com/days-of-our-lives/peter-reckell-facts-a-days-of-our-lives-cast-primer/ |archive-date=September 25, 2022 |access-date=July 12, 2024 |website=Soap Hub}}</ref> The second oldest of six children, he has two brothers and three sisters. While in junior high school, he worked behind the scenes in school theater productions and eventually began performing on stage. After graduation, Reckell attended the [[Boston Conservatory at Berklee]], where he received a [[Bachelor of Fine Arts]] degree in theater with a minor in music and dance. He paid for his college education by working as a singing waiter.<ref>{{cite web |title=Boston Conservatory |url=http://www.nndb.com/edu/474/000121111/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240226235354/https://www.nndb.com/edu/474/000121111/ |archive-date=February 26, 2024 |access-date=October 27, 2014 |website=nndb.com}}</ref><ref name="peter411">{{Cite web |title=The 411: Peter Reckell |url=https://www.soapoperadigest.com/actors/peter-reckell/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240328175826/https://www.soapoperadigest.com/actors/peter-reckell/ |archive-date=March 28, 2024 |access-date=July 11, 2024 |website=Soap Opera Digest}}</ref> He graduated in 1977.<ref name="illinois">{{Cite web |date=July 22, 1993 |title=For Peter Reckell, Life After 'Lives' Starts in Illinois |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/1993/07/22/for-peter-reckell-life-after-lives-starts-in-illinois/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240712210006/https://www.chicagotribune.com/1993/07/22/for-peter-reckell-life-after-lives-starts-in-illinois/ |archive-date=July 12, 2024 |access-date=July 11, 2024 |website=The Chicago Tribune}}</ref>

==Early years==
Reckell was born in [[Elkhart, Indiana]], but grew up on a farm in Okemos, Michigan. The second oldest of six children, he has two brothers and three sisters. 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.
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nndb.com/edu/474/000121111/|title=Boston Conservatory|access-date=27 October 2014}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
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 to 1987 and later from 1990 to 1992. 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]]'', ''[[The Pirates of Penzance]]'', ''[[Jesus Christ Superstar]]'', ''[[Guys and Dolls]]'', ''[[Love Letters (play)|Love Letters]]'' and ''[[Deathtrap (play)|Deathtrap]]''.


=== 1977-1983: ''Days of Our Lives'' ===
His feature film credits include Rustam Ibraguimbekov's ''Broken Bridges'', which was filmed in Russia.
Reckell's early credits include stage productions of ''[[Oklahoma!]]'', ''[[West Side Story]]'', and ''[[Moonchildren]]''.<ref name="peter411" /><ref name="illinois" /><ref name="about" /> Reckell played The Mute in the Off Broadway production of ''[[The Fantasticks]]'' at New York's Sullivan Street Playhouse.<ref name="fantasticks">{{Cite web |last=Viagas |first=Robert |date=July 19, 2016 |title=Actor Returns to The Fantasticks After 35 Years |url=https://www.playbill.com/article/actor-returns-to-the-fantasticks-after-35-years |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113170431/https://www.playbill.com/article/actor-returns-to-the-fantasticks-after-35-years |archive-date=November 13, 2022 |access-date=July 12, 2024 |website=Playbill}}</ref>


He was cast as Eric Hollister on the [[CBS]] soap opera ''[[As the World Turns]],'' first airing on March 19, 1980. The character was paired with Hayley Wilson ([[Dana Delany]]). Reckell played the role until February 1982.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Who's Who in Oakdale: Eric Hollister |url=https://www.soapcentral.com/as-the-world-turns/whoswho/erich.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240219151901/https://www.soapcentral.com/as-the-world-turns/whoswho/erich.php |archive-date=February 19, 2024 |access-date=July 11, 2024 |website=Soap Central}}</ref> He also made a guest appearance on ''[[The Facts of Life (TV series)|The Facts of Life]]'' in 1982.<ref name="tvguide">{{Cite web |title=Credits: Peter Reckell |url=https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/peter-reckell/credits/3000414222/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240712210546/https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/peter-reckell/credits/3000414222/ |archive-date=July 12, 2024 |access-date=July 11, 2024 |website=TV Guide}}</ref>
On May 14, 2009, twenty-six years since his debut on ''[[Days of Our Lives]]'', Reckell was nominated for his first [[Daytime Emmy Award]] for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.


Reckell was cast as [[Bo Brady]] on the NBC soap opera ''[[Days of Our Lives]],'' first airing on May 3, 1983.<ref name="bo">{{Cite web |title=Who's Who in Salem: Bo Brady |url=https://soapcentral.com/days-of-our-lives/whoswho/bo.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211152431/https://soapcentral.com/days-of-our-lives/whoswho/bo.php |archive-date=December 11, 2023 |access-date=July 11, 2024 |website=Soap Central}}</ref> The character was paired with [[Hope Williams Brady|Hope Williams]] (played by [[Kristian Alfonso]]). [[Soap Opera Digest]] described the romantic storyline as "classic in its origins and continues to make people melt: gruff boy from the wrong side of the tracks...tames the spoiled rich girl who was getting into all sorts of trouble."<ref name="tbt">{{Cite web |date=March 16, 2023 |title=#TBT - Kristian Alfonso |url=https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/tbt-kristian-alfonso2/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230927215225/https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/tbt-kristian-alfonso2/ |archive-date=September 27, 2023 |access-date=July 8, 2024 |website=Soap Opera Digest}}</ref>
In 2010, Reckell joined the cast of the Emmy Award-winning web soap series ''[[Venice: The Series]]'' as Richard McAndrews. 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.

=== 1984-1989: After ''Days'' ===
Reckell won two [[Soap Opera Digest Awards]] for Outstanding Lead Actor for his work on ''Days'', in 1984 and 1985.<ref name="sod84">{{Cite web |title=The Soap Opera Digest Awards 1984 |url=http://www.soapoperadigest.com/awards/1984/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040809201213/http://www.soapoperadigest.com/awards/1984/ |archive-date=August 9, 2004 |access-date=July 11, 2024 |website=Soap Opera Digest}}</ref><ref name="sod85">{{Cite web |title=The Soap Opera Digest Awards 1985 |url=http://www.soapoperadigest.com/awards/1985/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040809200952/http://www.soapoperadigest.com/awards/1985/ |archive-date=August 9, 2004 |access-date=July 11, 2024 |website=Soap Opera Digest Awards}}</ref> In 1986, he won a Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Young Leading Actor. He also received a nomination, with Kristian Alfonso, for Favorite Daytime Super Couple.<ref name="sod86">{{Cite web |title=The Soap Opera Digest Awards 1986 |url=http://www.soapoperadigest.com/awards/1986/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040809201120/http://www.soapoperadigest.com/awards/1986/ |archive-date=August 9, 2004 |access-date=July 11, 2024 |website=Soap Opera Digest Awards}}</ref><ref name="ency" />

During time off from ''Days'', he starred in the musical ''[[Jesus Christ Superstar]]'' at the Melody Top Theatre in [[Milwaukee]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Memories of Melody Top |url=http://www.memoriesofmelodytop.com/1980s.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230409032452/http://www.memoriesofmelodytop.com/1980s.html |archive-date=April 9, 2023 |access-date=July 13, 2024 |website=memoriesofmelodytop.com}}</ref> He also starred in productions of ''[[The Pirates of Penzance]]'' (playing The Pirate King) and ''[[Carousel (musical)|Carousel]]'' (playing Billy Bigelow).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wiener |first=Iris |title=Soap Star Peter Reckell Returns to The Fantasticks After 35 Years |url=https://theaterlife.com/peter-reckell/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240222065950/https://theaterlife.com/peter-reckell/ |archive-date=February 22, 2024 |access-date=July 14, 2024 |website=theaterlife.com}}</ref>

Reckell and Alfonso decided to leave ''Days of Our Lives'', last airing April 20, 1987. He said that he was burned out from the show's schedule and needed to try something new. The characters of Bo and Hope left Salem to sail around the world with their son, Shawn.<ref name="illinois" /><ref name="tough" /><ref name="bo" />

After leaving ''Days'', Reckell starred in the play ''[[Deathtrap (play)|Deathtrap]]'' at [[Burt Reynolds]] Jupiter Theatre. He also appeared in a production of the musical [[Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (musical)|''Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'']] in [[Sacramento, California|Sacramento]].<ref name="tough" /> He played Tommy Rivers in the television film ''[[Shades of Love (film series)|Shades of Love]]: Moonlight Flight''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shades of Love: Moonlight Flight - 1988 |url=https://www.avclub.com/film/reviews/shades-of-love-moonlight-flight-1988 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127083354/https://www.avclub.com/film/reviews/shades-of-love-moonlight-flight-1988 |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |access-date=July 12, 2024 |website=AV Club}}</ref> Reckell joined the cast of the CBS series ''[[Knots Landing]]'', playing Johnny Rourke from 1988 to 1989.<ref name="tough" /><ref name="about" />

=== 1990-1996: ''Days'' return ===
Reckell returned to ''Days of Our Lives'', first airing April 19, 1990. He signed a long term contract with the show.<ref name="return90">{{Cite journal |last=Bonderoff |first=Jason |date=April 17, 1990 |title=Late Breaking News: Can Peter Reckell and Kristian Alfonso Bring Back the Magic? |journal=[[Soap Opera Digest]] |volume=15 |issue=8 |pages=72–73}}</ref><ref name="bo" /> He played Danny in the television film ''[[Locked Up: A Mother's Rage]]'' (1991).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Locked Up: A Mother's Rage - Full Cast & Crew |url=https://www.tvguide.com/movies/locked-up-a-mothers-rage/cast/2030011511/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220217082228/https://www.tvguide.com/movies/locked-up-a-mothers-rage/cast/2030011511/ |archive-date=February 17, 2022 |access-date=July 12, 2024 |website=TV Guide}}</ref> In June 1991, Reckell appeared as Andrew in the play ''[[Love Letters (play)|Love Letters]]'' at the [[Los Angeles Theatre Center]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shirley |first=Don |date=July 28, 1991 |title=LATC Shuffle Puts Ethnic Productions on Hold |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-07-28-ca-190-story.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240713215707/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-07-28-ca-190-story.html |archive-date=July 13, 2024 |access-date=July 13, 2024 |website=Los Angeles Times}}</ref><ref name="ency" />

Reckell decided to leave ''Days of Our Lives'' again, last airing January 17, 1992. He said that he had been dissatisfied with his storyline since returning to the show. The role of Bo was recast with [[Robert Kelker-Kelly]].<ref name="illinois" /><ref name="bo" />

In August 1992, Reckell starred as Benny in the play ''Misconduct Allowed'' at the [[Tiffany Theater]] in Los Angeles.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Meeks |first=Christopher |date=September 3, 1992 |title=Misconduct Allowed |url=https://variety.com/1992/legit/reviews/misconduct-allowed-1200430684/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210927022303/https://variety.com/1992/legit/reviews/misconduct-allowed-1200430684/ |archive-date=September 27, 2021 |access-date=July 13, 2024 |website=Variety}}</ref> He was cast as Jeff in the film ''[[Broken Bridges (1999 film)|Broken Bridges]]'', which was shot in [[Moscow]] and [[Azerbaijan]]. The film's release was delayed until 1999.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Broken Bridges - Full Cast & Crew |url=https://www.tvguide.com/movies/broken-bridges/cast/2030004510/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240712211221/https://www.tvguide.com/movies/broken-bridges/cast/2030004510/ |archive-date=July 12, 2024 |access-date=July 12, 2024 |website=TV Guide}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal |date=December 8, 1992 |title=Why Actors Really Left Their Roles |journal=[[Soap Opera Digest]] |volume=17 |issue=25 |pages=8-9}}</ref>

In July 1993, he starred in the play ''Allocating Annie'' at Conklin's Star Dinner Theater in [[Illinois]].<ref name="illinois" /> He also guest starred on ''[[Baywatch]]'' in 1993''.''<ref name="ency">{{Cite web |title=Reckell, Peter 1955 - |url=https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/reckell-peter-1955 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231208215811/https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/reckell-peter-1955 |archive-date=December 8, 2023 |access-date=July 12, 2024 |website=encyclopedia.com}}</ref> Reckell played Ben in the television film ''[[Heavenly Road (1994 film)|Heavenly Road]]'' (1994).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Heavenly Road - Full Cast & Crew |url=https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/heavenly-road/cast/1000039598/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240712210942/https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/heavenly-road/cast/1000039598/ |archive-date=July 12, 2024 |access-date=July 12, 2024 |website=TV Guide}}</ref> He guest starred on ''[[Women of the House]]'' in 1995.<ref name="ency" />

Reckell returned to ''Days of Our Lives'' as Bo Brady, first airing August 1, 1995. He signed a long term contract with the show. Rumors circulated that he was asked to return because his replacement, Robert Kelker-Kelly, had been difficult to work with.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Caploe |first=Roberta |date=August 1, 1995 |title=Divided Loyalties |journal=[[Soap Opera Digest]] |volume=20 |issue=16 |pages=28–29}}</ref><ref name="bo" /> Reckell won a [[Soap Opera Digest Awards|Soap Opera Digest Award]] for Hottest Male Star in 1996.<ref name="sod96">{{Cite web |title=The Soap Opera Digest Awards 1996 |url=http://www.soapoperadigest.com/awards/1996/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040809201153/http://www.soapoperadigest.com/awards/1996/ |archive-date=August 9, 2004 |access-date=July 12, 2024 |website=Soap Opera Digest}}</ref> He also guest starred on ''[[Hope & Gloria]]'' in 1996.<ref name="ency" />

=== 2000-2009: Other work ===
In 2000, Reckell played Bo Brady in the television film ''Days of Our Lives' 35th Anniversary''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Days of Our Lives' 35th Anniversary |url=https://www.avclub.com/film/reviews/days-of-our-lives-35th-anniversary-2000 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240709221912/https://www.avclub.com/film/reviews/days-of-our-lives-35th-anniversary-2000 |archive-date=July 9, 2024 |access-date=July 9, 2024 |website=AV Club}}</ref> In 2001, he and [[Kristian Alfonso]] won a [[Soap Opera Digest Awards|Soap Opera Digest Award]] for Favorite Couple.<ref name="sod01">{{Cite web |title=The Soap Opera Digest Awards 2001 |url=http://www.soapoperadigest.com/awards/2001/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040809201145/http://www.soapoperadigest.com/awards/2001/ |archive-date=August 9, 2004 |access-date=July 9, 2024 |website=Soap Opera Digest}}</ref> He also guest starred on ''[[Sheena (TV series)|Sheena]]'' in 2001.<ref name="tvguide" />

In 2002, Reckell and Kristian Alfonso won a special [[Daytime Emmy Awards|Daytime Emmy Award]], voted on by fans, for America's Favorite Couple.<ref name="sodarchives">{{Cite web |title=Kristian Alfonso Archives |url=https://www.soapoperadigest.com/actors/kristian-alfonso/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331085446/https://www.soapoperadigest.com/actors/kristian-alfonso/ |archive-date=March 31, 2023 |access-date=2020-07-07 |website=Soap Opera Digest |language=en-US}}</ref> He released his debut album, ''Peter Reckell'', in 2003. The album was produced by his wife, [[Kelly Moneymaker]], and released on the independent label Midnite Sun Records.<ref name="facts" /> In 2005, Reckell and Alfonso were nominated for a special [[Daytime Emmy Awards|Daytime Emmy Award]], voted on by fans, for Most Irresistable Combination.<ref name="emmy05">{{Cite web |title=Most Irresistable Combination |url=http://www.cbs.com/daytime/specials/emmys_2005/nominees/viewer_choice/nominees/nominees007.shtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070306191700/http://www.cbs.com/daytime/specials/emmys_2005/nominees/viewer_choice/nominees/nominees007.shtml |archive-date=March 6, 2007 |access-date=July 11, 2024 |website=CBS.com}}</ref>

In 2009, Reckell and Alfonso guest starred as their ''Days'' characters, Bo and Hope, on an episode of ''[[30 Rock]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bowe |first=Jillian |date=December 3, 2009 |title=Kristian Alfonso & Peter Reckell Debut on 30 Rock Tonight! |url=https://daytimeconfidential.com/2009/12/04/kristian-alfonson-peter-reckell-debut-on-30-rock-tonight |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004230656/https://daytimeconfidential.com/2009/12/04/kristian-alfonson-peter-reckell-debut-on-30-rock-tonight |archive-date=October 4, 2022 |access-date=July 9, 2024 |website=Daytime Confidential}}</ref> He played Dan Reynolds in the film ''[[Street Dreams (film)|Street Dreams]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Street Dreams - Full Cast & Crew |url=https://www.tvguide.com/movies/street-dreams/cast/2000217182/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240712211516/https://www.tvguide.com/movies/street-dreams/cast/2000217182/ |archive-date=July 12, 2024 |access-date=July 12, 2024 |website=TV Guide}}</ref> On May 14, 2009, twenty-six years after his debut on ''Days of Our Lives'', Reckell was nominated for his first [[Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series]].<ref name="emmy09">{{Cite web |last=West |first=Abby |date=May 14, 2009 |title=Daytime Emmy nominations: Where's the love for 'The Young and the Restless'? |url=https://ew.com/emmys/2009/05/14/daytime-emmy-no/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231127043401/https://ew.com/emmys/2009/05/14/daytime-emmy-no/ |archive-date=November 27, 2023 |access-date=July 12, 2024 |website=Entertainment Weekly}}</ref>

=== 2010-present ===
In June 2010, Reckell joined the cast of the web series ''[[Venice: The Series]].''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bowe |first=Jillian |date=June 12, 2010 |title=Days' Peter Reckell Joins Venice |url=https://daytimeconfidential.com/2010/06/13/days-peter-reckell-joins-venice |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211015234425/https://daytimeconfidential.com/2010/06/13/days-peter-reckell-joins-venice |archive-date=October 15, 2021 |access-date=July 12, 2024 |website=Daytime Confidential}}</ref> In June 2012, it was announced that he would be leaving ''Days of Our Lives''. His exit was rumored to be caused by budget cuts. He last aired in October 2012. In March 2015, it was announced that he would return to ''Days'' for the show's 50th anniversary.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 18, 2012 |title=Peter Reckell confirms he's said 'goodbye' to Days |url=https://www.soapcentral.com/days-of-our-lives/news/2012/0618-reckell.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240710231425/https://www.soapcentral.com/days-of-our-lives/news/2012/0618-reckell.php |archive-date=July 10, 2024 |access-date=July 12, 2024 |website=Soap Central}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Clifford |first=Kambra |date=March 18, 2015 |title=Peter Reckell and Stephen Nichols returning to Days |url=https://www.soapcentral.com/days-of-our-lives/news/2012/0618-reckell.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240710231425/https://www.soapcentral.com/days-of-our-lives/news/2012/0618-reckell.php |archive-date=July 10, 2024 |access-date=July 12, 2024 |website=Soap Central}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hendrickson |first=Paula |date=November 5, 2015 |title='Days of Our Lives' Rings in 50th Anniversary |url=https://variety.com/2015/tv/spotlight/days-of-our-lives-50th-anniversary-kristian-alfonso-1201633876/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230320131057/https://variety.com/2015/tv/spotlight/days-of-our-lives-50th-anniversary-kristian-alfonso-1201633876/ |archive-date=March 20, 2023 |access-date=July 12, 2024 |website=Variety}}</ref> The character of Bo died from a brain tumor.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Eades |first=Chris |date=May 16, 2022 |title=What happened to Bo Brady on Days of Our Lives |url=https://www.soapsindepth.com/posts/nbc/days-of-our-lives-bo-brady-171330 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205054235/https://www.soapsindepth.com/posts/nbc/days-of-our-lives-bo-brady-171330 |archive-date=December 5, 2023 |access-date=July 13, 2024 |website=Soaps in Depth}}</ref> On June 8, 2016, Reckell returned as Bo's ghost for a special episode of ''Days of Our Lives'', focused on [[Hope Williams Brady]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clifford |first=Kambra |date=June 3, 2016 |title=Hope Floats: Peter Reckell, Joseph Mascolo and Andrew Masset return for Hope-centric Days episode |url=https://www.soapcentral.com/days-of-our-lives/news/2016/0606-hope_floats.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240710231424/https://www.soapcentral.com/days-of-our-lives/news/2016/0606-hope_floats.php |archive-date=July 10, 2024 |access-date=July 12, 2024 |website=Soap Central}}</ref>

In September 2016, he played El Gallo in ''[[The Fantasticks]]'' at New York's Jerry Orbach Theater.<ref name="fantasticks" /> In 2020, he starred in ''Permanent Resident'', a short film set during the [[COVID-19]] pandemic.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clifford |first=Kambra |date=May 13, 2020 |title=Watch: Days of our Lives' Peter Reckell stars in COVID-19 short Permanent Resident |url=https://www.soapcentral.com/days-of-our-lives/news/2020/0513-peter_reckell_permanent_resident.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240710231425/https://www.soapcentral.com/days-of-our-lives/news/2020/0513-peter_reckell_permanent_resident.php |archive-date=July 10, 2024 |access-date=July 13, 2024 |website=Soap Central}}</ref>

Reckell made a brief return to ''Days of Our Lives'' as Bo's ghost in May 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clifford |first=Kambra |date=June 7, 2022 |title=Peter Reckell on his return to Days and whether or not he's open to coming back full-time |url=https://www.soapcentral.com/days-of-our-lives/news/2022/0607-peter-reckell-on-his-return-to-days-and-whether-or-not-hes-open-to-coming-back-full-time.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240710231425/https://www.soapcentral.com/days-of-our-lives/news/2022/0607-peter-reckell-on-his-return-to-days-and-whether-or-not-hes-open-to-coming-back-full-time.php |archive-date=July 10, 2024 |access-date=July 12, 2024 |website=Soap Central}}</ref> He played Bo on ''[[Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem]]'', a spin off series streaming on [[Peacock (streaming service)|Peacock]] in July 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clifford |first=Kambra |date=July 18, 2022 |title=Peter Reckell: Beyond Salem could be "just the beginning" of his Days of our Lives return |url=https://www.soapcentral.com/days-of-our-lives/news/2022/0718-peter-reckell-beyond-salem-could-be-just-the-beginning-of-my-days-of-our-lives-return.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230112001728/https://www.soapcentral.com/days-of-our-lives/news/2022/0718-peter-reckell-beyond-salem-could-be-just-the-beginning-of-my-days-of-our-lives-return.php |archive-date=January 12, 2023 |access-date=July 12, 2024 |website=Soap Central}}</ref> It was revealed that the character was still alive after having been cryogenically frozen.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Campbell |first=Hope |date=June 20, 2024 |title=Bringing Bo Back? Peter Reckell hints at a return to Days of our Lives |url=https://www.soapcentral.com/days-of-our-lives/news/2024/0620-bringing-bo-back-peter-reckell-hints-at-a-return-to-days-of-our-lives.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240703080938/https://www.soapcentral.com/days-of-our-lives/news/2024/0620-bringing-bo-back-peter-reckell-hints-at-a-return-to-days-of-our-lives.php |archive-date=July 3, 2024 |access-date=July 13, 2024 |website=Soap Central}}</ref> Reckell made a short return to ''Days'' in 2023, along with his former co-stars Kristian Alfonso and [[Victoria Konefal]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kroll |first=Dan J. |date=November 12, 2022 |title=Peter Reckell, Kristian Alfonso, and Victoria Konefal returning to Days of our Lives |url=https://www.soapcentral.com/days-of-our-lives/news/2022/1112-peter-reckell-kristian-alfonso-returning-to-days-of-our-lives.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240302191534/https://www.soapcentral.com/days-of-our-lives/news/2022/1112-peter-reckell-kristian-alfonso-returning-to-days-of-our-lives.php |archive-date=March 2, 2024 |access-date=July 9, 2024 |website=Soap Central}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Reckell married Dale Kristien in December 1987. They divorced in 1991.
In December 1987, Reckell married actress Dale Kristien, who is best known for playing Christine in Broadway's [[The Phantom of the Opera (1986 musical)|''The Phantom of the Opera'']].<ref name="tough" /> They divorced in 1991.<ref name="about" />


Reckell married [[Kelly Moneymaker]] on April 18, 1998. Their daughter, Loden Sloan, was born on October 25, 2007.<ref>"Revel with a Cause". ''Soap Opera Digest''. April 2012. p. 41.</ref> They now reside in Anchorage Alaska.
He married [[Kelly Moneymaker]], the former singer of Exposé, on April 18, 1998.<ref name="peter411" /> Their daughter was born on October 25, 2007.<ref>"Revel with a Cause". ''Soap Opera Digest''. April 2012. p. 41.</ref>

Reckell enjoys practicing yoga, martial arts, swimming, horseback riding and mountain biking. He and his family were denied residency in New Zealand. They moved to Anchorage AK his wife is from Fairbanks Alaska. She is working on a documentary there.
Reckell is an environmentalist. He lives in a solar powered home and drives an electric car. He also sometimes uses a bicycle for transportation.<ref name="peter411" />

He won the 2003 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Grand Prix of [[Long Beach, California]].<ref name="peter411" />


==Filmography==
==Filmography==

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 90%;"
=== Film ===
! colspan="4" style="background: LightSteelBlue;" | Film
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Year
! Year
! Film
! Title
! Role
! Role
! Notes
! Other notes
|-
|-
| 2004
| 1999
| ''[[Broken Bridges (2004 film)|Broken Bridges]]''
| ''Broken Bridges''
| Jeff
| Jeff
|
|
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|
|
|-
|-
|2020
! colspan="4" style="background: LightSteelBlue;" | Television
|''Permanent Resident''
|
|Short film
|}

=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Year
! Year
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| ''[[As the World Turns]]''
| ''[[As the World Turns]]''
| Eric Hollister
| Eric Hollister
|Contract role
|
|-
|-
| 1982
| 1982
| ''[[The Facts of Life (TV series)|The Facts of Life]]''
| ''[[The Facts of Life (TV series)|The Facts of Life]]''
| Alan Cooke
| Alan Cooke
| [[List of The Facts of Life episodes#Season 3 (1981–82)|Episode: The Affair]]
| Episode: "The Affair"
|-
|-
| 1983–1987, 1990–1992, 1995–2012, 2015–2016, 2022-Present
| 1983–1987; 1990–1992; 1995–2012; 2015–2016; 2022; 2023
| ''[[Days of Our Lives]]''
| ''[[Days of Our Lives]]''
| [[Bo Brady]]
| [[Bo Brady]]
|Contract role; Recurring role (2016, 2022, 2023)
|
|-
|-
| 1985
| rowspan="2"|1985
| ''[[Circus of the Stars]]''
| ''[[Circus of the Stars]]''
| Himself
| Himself
| Show #10
| Episode 10
|-
|''Bob Hope's Comedy Salute to the Soaps''
|Himself
|
|-
|-
| 1987
| 1987
| ''[[The Law & Harry McGraw]]''
| ''[[The Law & Harry McGraw]]''
| Lawrence Packard
| Lawrence Packard
| Episode: State of Art
| Episode: "State of the Art"
|-
|-
| 1988
| 1988
| ''[[Shades of Love (film series)|Shades of Love: Moonlight Flight]]''
| ''[[Shades of Love (film series)|Shades of Love: Moonlight Flight]]''
| Tommy Rivers
| Tommy Rivers
| [[Television film|TV-Movie]]
| Television film
|-
|-
| 1988–1989
| 1988–1989
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| ''[[Locked Up: A Mother's Rage]]''
| ''[[Locked Up: A Mother's Rage]]''
| Danny
| Danny
| [[Television film|TV-Movie]]
| Television film
|-
|-
| 1992
| 1992
| ''Days of our Lives: One Stormy Night''
| ''Days of our Lives: One Stormy Night''
| [[Bo Brady]]
| Bo Brady
| [[NBC]] [[Television special]]
| Television film
|-
|-
| 1993
| 1993
| ''[[Baywatch]]''
| ''[[Baywatch]]''
| Jordan Stewart
| Jordan Stewart
| [[List of Baywatch episodes#Season 4 (1993–1994)|Episode: Tentacles (2)]]
| Episode: "Tentacles: Part 2"
|-
|1994
|''Heavenly Road''
|Ben
|Television film
|-
|-
| 1995
| 1995
| ''[[Women of the House]]''
| ''[[Women of the House]]''
| Steve Briston
| Steve Briston
| [[Women of the House#Season 1 (1995)|Episode: North to Alaska]]
| Episode: "North to Alaska"
|-
|1996
|''[[Hope & Gloria]]''
|Peter Reckell (Bo Brady)
|Episode: "A New York Story"
|-
|-
| 2000
| 2000
| ''Days of our Lives' 35th Anniversary''
| ''Days of our Lives' 35th Anniversary''
| [[Bo Brady]]
| Bo Brady
| [[NBC]] [[Television special]]
| Television film
|-
|-
| 2001
| 2001
| ''[[Sheena (TV series)|Sheena]]''
| ''[[Sheena (TV series)|Sheena]]''
|Cody
|
|Episode: "Rendezvous"
|
|-
|-
|2004
|2004
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| ''[[30 Rock]]''
| ''[[30 Rock]]''
| Bo Brady
| Bo Brady
| Episode: [[Dealbreakers Talk Show#0001]]
| Episode: "[[Dealbreakers Talk Show No. 0001]]"
|-
|-
|2022
|2022
| ''[[Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem]]''
| ''[[Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem]]''
| [[Bo Brady]]
| [[Bo Brady]]
| TV miniseries
| Chapter 2
5 episodes
|-
|}
! colspan="4" style="background: LightSteelBlue;" | Webseries

=== Web series ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Year
! Year
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| ''[[Venice: The Series]]''
| ''[[Venice: The Series]]''
| Richard
| Richard
|24 episodes
|
|-
|-
| 2013
| 2013
| The Grove: The Series
| ''The Grove: The Series''
| Johnny Chava
| Johnny Chava
|
|
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==Awards and nominations==
==Awards and nominations==
{| class="wikitable"
'''[[Daytime Emmy Awards]]'''
|+
*2009: Nominated, "Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series" - ''Days of our Lives''
!Year

!Award
'''[[Soap Opera Digest Awards]]'''
!Category
*1984: '''Won''', "Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Soap Opera" - ''Days of our Lives''
!Title
*1985: '''Won''', "Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Soap Opera" - ''Days of our Lives''
!Result
*1986: Nominated, "Favorite Daytime Super Couple on a Daytime Serial" - ''Days of our Lives'' (shared w/[[Kristian Alfonso]])
!Ref.
*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]])

==Discography==
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 90%;"
! colspan="4" style="background: LightSteelBlue;" | Albums
|-
|-
|1984
! Year
|[[Soap Opera Digest Awards|Soap Opera Digest Award]]
! Album
|Outstanding Lead Actor in a Daytime Soap Opera
|''[[Days of Our Lives]]''
|{{Won}}
|<ref name="sod84" />
|-
|-
|1985
| 2003
|Soap Opera Digest Award
| ''Peter Reckell''
|Outstanding Lead Actor in a Daytime Soap Opera
|''Days of Our Lives''
|{{Won}}
|<ref name="sod85" />
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"|1986
|Soap Opera Digest Award
|Favorite Daytime Super Couple (shared with [[Kristian Alfonso]])
|''Days of Our Lives''
|{{Nom}}
|<ref name="ency" />
|-
|-
|Soap Opera Digest Award
! colspan="4" style="background: LightSteelBlue;" | Appears On
|Outstanding Young Leading Actor
|''Days of Our Lives''
|{{Won}}
|<ref name="sod86" />
|-
|-
|1996
! Song
|Soap Opera Digest Award
! Album
|Hottest Male Star
|''Days of Our Lives''
|{{Won}}
|<ref name="sod96" />
|-
|-
|2001
| When Two Chevys Collide
|Soap Opera Digest Award
| Days Of Our Lives: Love Songs
|Favorite Couple (shared with Kristian Alfonso)
|''Days of Our Lives''
|{{Won}}
|<ref name="sod01" />
|-
|-
|2002
|[[Daytime Emmy Awards|Daytime Emmy Award]]
|America's Favorite Couple (voted on by fans, shared with Kristian Alfonso)
|''Days of Our Lives''
|{{Won}}
|<ref name="sodarchives" />
|-
|2005
|Daytime Emmy Award
|Most Irresistable Combination (voted on by fans, shared with Kristian Alfonso)
|''Days of Our Lives''
|{{Nom}}
|<ref name="emmy05" />
|-
|2009
|Daytime Emmy Award
|[[Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series|Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series]]
|''Days of Our Lives''
|{{Nom}}
|<ref name="emmy09" />
|}
|}


==See also==
==Discography==

=== Album ===

* Peter Reckell (2003)

=== Other appearances ===

* "When Two Chevys Collide" on ''Days of Our Lives: Love Songs'' (2007)

== See also ==
*''[[Days of Our Lives]]''
*''[[Days of Our Lives]]''
*[[Bo Brady and Hope Williams]]
*[[Bo Brady and Hope Williams]]
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==External links==
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* {{Official website}}
* {{Twitter}}
* [https://www.youtube.com/@PeterPaulReckell/videos Peter Reckell on Youtube]
* {{IMDb name|id=0005340}}
* {{IMDb name|id=0005340}}
* [http://www.venicetheseries.com Venice The Series]
* [http://www.venicetheseries.com Venice The Series]


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Peter Reckell
Peter Reckell in 2004
Born
Peter Paul Reckell

(1955-05-07) May 7, 1955 (age 69)
Elkhart, Indiana, U.S.
Alma materBoston Conservatory at Berklee (BFA)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • musician
Years active1979–present
Spouse(s)
Dale Kristien
​
​
(m. 1987; div. 1991)​

​
(m. 1998)​
Children1
Websitepeterpaulreckell.com

Peter Paul Reckell (born May 7, 1955)[1] is an American actor and musician. He is best known for playing the role of Bo Brady on the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives (1983 to 1987, 1990 to 1992, 1995 to 2012, recurring appearances from 2015 to 2023). He also played Bo on Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem, a spinoff series streaming on Peacock (2022). Reckell was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in 2009 for his work on Days. His other roles include Eric Hollister on As the World Turns (1980 to 1982) and Johnny Rourke on Knots Landing (1988 to 1989). He released his debut album, Peter Reckell, in 2003.

Early life

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Reckell was born in Elkhart, Indiana, and raised in Okemos, a community in Lansing, Michigan.[2][3][4] The second oldest of six children, he has two brothers and three sisters. While in junior high school, he worked behind the scenes in school theater productions and eventually began performing on stage. After graduation, Reckell attended the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, where he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theater with a minor in music and dance. He paid for his college education by working as a singing waiter.[5][6] He graduated in 1977.[7]

Career

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1977-1983: Days of Our Lives

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Reckell's early credits include stage productions of Oklahoma!, West Side Story, and Moonchildren.[6][7][1] Reckell played The Mute in the Off Broadway production of The Fantasticks at New York's Sullivan Street Playhouse.[8]

He was cast as Eric Hollister on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns, first airing on March 19, 1980. The character was paired with Hayley Wilson (Dana Delany). Reckell played the role until February 1982.[9] He also made a guest appearance on The Facts of Life in 1982.[10]

Reckell was cast as Bo Brady on the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives, first airing on May 3, 1983.[11] The character was paired with Hope Williams (played by Kristian Alfonso). Soap Opera Digest described the romantic storyline as "classic in its origins and continues to make people melt: gruff boy from the wrong side of the tracks...tames the spoiled rich girl who was getting into all sorts of trouble."[12]

1984-1989: After Days

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Reckell won two Soap Opera Digest Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor for his work on Days, in 1984 and 1985.[13][14] In 1986, he won a Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Young Leading Actor. He also received a nomination, with Kristian Alfonso, for Favorite Daytime Super Couple.[15][16]

During time off from Days, he starred in the musical Jesus Christ Superstar at the Melody Top Theatre in Milwaukee.[17] He also starred in productions of The Pirates of Penzance (playing The Pirate King) and Carousel (playing Billy Bigelow).[18]

Reckell and Alfonso decided to leave Days of Our Lives, last airing April 20, 1987. He said that he was burned out from the show's schedule and needed to try something new. The characters of Bo and Hope left Salem to sail around the world with their son, Shawn.[7][3][11]

After leaving Days, Reckell starred in the play Deathtrap at Burt Reynolds Jupiter Theatre. He also appeared in a production of the musical Seven Brides for Seven Brothers in Sacramento.[3] He played Tommy Rivers in the television film Shades of Love: Moonlight Flight.[19] Reckell joined the cast of the CBS series Knots Landing, playing Johnny Rourke from 1988 to 1989.[3][1]

1990-1996: Days return

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Reckell returned to Days of Our Lives, first airing April 19, 1990. He signed a long term contract with the show.[20][11] He played Danny in the television film Locked Up: A Mother's Rage (1991).[21] In June 1991, Reckell appeared as Andrew in the play Love Letters at the Los Angeles Theatre Center.[22][16]

Reckell decided to leave Days of Our Lives again, last airing January 17, 1992. He said that he had been dissatisfied with his storyline since returning to the show. The role of Bo was recast with Robert Kelker-Kelly.[7][11]

In August 1992, Reckell starred as Benny in the play Misconduct Allowed at the Tiffany Theater in Los Angeles.[23] He was cast as Jeff in the film Broken Bridges, which was shot in Moscow and Azerbaijan. The film's release was delayed until 1999.[24][25]

In July 1993, he starred in the play Allocating Annie at Conklin's Star Dinner Theater in Illinois.[7] He also guest starred on Baywatch in 1993.[16] Reckell played Ben in the television film Heavenly Road (1994).[26] He guest starred on Women of the House in 1995.[16]

Reckell returned to Days of Our Lives as Bo Brady, first airing August 1, 1995. He signed a long term contract with the show. Rumors circulated that he was asked to return because his replacement, Robert Kelker-Kelly, had been difficult to work with.[27][11] Reckell won a Soap Opera Digest Award for Hottest Male Star in 1996.[28] He also guest starred on Hope & Gloria in 1996.[16]

2000-2009: Other work

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In 2000, Reckell played Bo Brady in the television film Days of Our Lives' 35th Anniversary.[29] In 2001, he and Kristian Alfonso won a Soap Opera Digest Award for Favorite Couple.[30] He also guest starred on Sheena in 2001.[10]

In 2002, Reckell and Kristian Alfonso won a special Daytime Emmy Award, voted on by fans, for America's Favorite Couple.[31] He released his debut album, Peter Reckell, in 2003. The album was produced by his wife, Kelly Moneymaker, and released on the independent label Midnite Sun Records.[4] In 2005, Reckell and Alfonso were nominated for a special Daytime Emmy Award, voted on by fans, for Most Irresistable Combination.[32]

In 2009, Reckell and Alfonso guest starred as their Days characters, Bo and Hope, on an episode of 30 Rock.[33] He played Dan Reynolds in the film Street Dreams.[34] On May 14, 2009, twenty-six years after his debut on Days of Our Lives, Reckell was nominated for his first Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.[35]

2010-present

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In June 2010, Reckell joined the cast of the web series Venice: The Series.[36] In June 2012, it was announced that he would be leaving Days of Our Lives. His exit was rumored to be caused by budget cuts. He last aired in October 2012. In March 2015, it was announced that he would return to Days for the show's 50th anniversary.[37][38][39] The character of Bo died from a brain tumor.[40] On June 8, 2016, Reckell returned as Bo's ghost for a special episode of Days of Our Lives, focused on Hope Williams Brady.[41]

In September 2016, he played El Gallo in The Fantasticks at New York's Jerry Orbach Theater.[8] In 2020, he starred in Permanent Resident, a short film set during the COVID-19 pandemic.[42]

Reckell made a brief return to Days of Our Lives as Bo's ghost in May 2022.[43] He played Bo on Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem, a spin off series streaming on Peacock in July 2022.[44] It was revealed that the character was still alive after having been cryogenically frozen.[45] Reckell made a short return to Days in 2023, along with his former co-stars Kristian Alfonso and Victoria Konefal.[46]

Personal life

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In December 1987, Reckell married actress Dale Kristien, who is best known for playing Christine in Broadway's The Phantom of the Opera.[3] They divorced in 1991.[1]

He married Kelly Moneymaker, the former singer of Exposé, on April 18, 1998.[6] Their daughter was born on October 25, 2007.[47]

Reckell is an environmentalist. He lives in a solar powered home and drives an electric car. He also sometimes uses a bicycle for transportation.[6]

He won the 2003 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Grand Prix of Long Beach, California.[6]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1999 Broken Bridges Jeff
2009 Street Dreams Dan Reynolds
2020 Permanent Resident Short film

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1980–1982 As the World Turns Eric Hollister Contract role
1982 The Facts of Life Alan Cooke Episode: "The Affair"
1983–1987; 1990–1992; 1995–2012; 2015–2016; 2022; 2023 Days of Our Lives Bo Brady Contract role; Recurring role (2016, 2022, 2023)
1985 Circus of the Stars Himself Episode 10
Bob Hope's Comedy Salute to the Soaps Himself
1987 The Law & Harry McGraw Lawrence Packard Episode: "State of the Art"
1988 Shades of Love: Moonlight Flight Tommy Rivers Television film
1988–1989 Knots Landing Johnny Rourke 31 episodes
1991 Locked Up: A Mother's Rage Danny Television film
1992 Days of our Lives: One Stormy Night Bo Brady Television film
1993 Baywatch Jordan Stewart Episode: "Tentacles: Part 2"
1994 Heavenly Road Ben Television film
1995 Women of the House Steve Briston Episode: "North to Alaska"
1996 Hope & Gloria Peter Reckell (Bo Brady) Episode: "A New York Story"
2000 Days of our Lives' 35th Anniversary Bo Brady Television film
2001 Sheena Cody Episode: "Rendezvous"
2004 1 Day With Himself 1 episode
2009 30 Rock Bo Brady Episode: "Dealbreakers Talk Show No. 0001"
2022 Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem Bo Brady TV miniseries

5 episodes

Web series

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Year Title Role Notes
2010–2012 Venice: The Series Richard 24 episodes
2013 The Grove: The Series Johnny Chava

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Title Result Ref.
1984 Soap Opera Digest Award Outstanding Lead Actor in a Daytime Soap Opera Days of Our Lives Won [13]
1985 Soap Opera Digest Award Outstanding Lead Actor in a Daytime Soap Opera Days of Our Lives Won [14]
1986 Soap Opera Digest Award Favorite Daytime Super Couple (shared with Kristian Alfonso) Days of Our Lives Nominated [16]
Soap Opera Digest Award Outstanding Young Leading Actor Days of Our Lives Won [15]
1996 Soap Opera Digest Award Hottest Male Star Days of Our Lives Won [28]
2001 Soap Opera Digest Award Favorite Couple (shared with Kristian Alfonso) Days of Our Lives Won [30]
2002 Daytime Emmy Award America's Favorite Couple (voted on by fans, shared with Kristian Alfonso) Days of Our Lives Won [31]
2005 Daytime Emmy Award Most Irresistable Combination (voted on by fans, shared with Kristian Alfonso) Days of Our Lives Nominated [32]
2009 Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Days of Our Lives Nominated [35]

Discography

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Album

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  • Peter Reckell (2003)

Other appearances

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  • "When Two Chevys Collide" on Days of Our Lives: Love Songs (2007)

See also

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