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==Biography== |
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===Early life=== |
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Hogestyn was born in [[Fort Wayne, Indiana]]. He attended the [[University of South Florida]] in [[ |
Hogestyn was born in [[Fort Wayne, Indiana]]. He attended the [[University of South Florida]] in [[Tampa]] on a baseball scholarship, majoring in pre-dentistry. He graduated with a double major in microbiology and applied sciences. He was then drafted by two professional baseball organizations: the [[St. Louis Cardinals]] and the [[New York Yankees]]. Hogestyn signed with the Yankees and played third base for one of their farm teams until he was injured in 1978.{{Fact|date=October 2007}} |
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===Career=== |
===Career=== |
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Hogestyn began his acting career by entering a [[Columbia Pictures]] talent search that included 75,000 people. Hogestyn was among the 30 selected, and his first starring role was on the prime time series ''[[Seven Brides for Seven Brothers#Television adaptation|Seven Brides for Seven Brothers]]''. After a few minor roles, Hogestyn joined the cast of ''Days of our Lives'' in 1986. He initially played a mystery man referred to simply as "The Pawn," however, it was soon revealed The Pawn was the presumed dead [[Roman Brady]]. Hogestyn quickly became a fan favorite and enjoyed many popular pairings. While staring on ''Days'', Shelly Long wanted Drake to join her for an upcoming series ''Kelly, Kelly'' |
Hogestyn began his acting career by entering a [[Columbia Pictures]] talent search that included 75,000 people. Hogestyn was among the 30 selected, and his first starring role was on the prime time series ''[[Seven Brides for Seven Brothers#Television adaptation|Seven Brides for Seven Brothers ]]''. After a few minor roles, Hogestyn joined the cast of ''Days of our Lives'' in 1986. He initially played a mystery man referred to simply as "The Pawn," however, it was soon revealed The Pawn was the presumed dead [[Roman Brady]]. Hogestyn quickly became a fan favorite and enjoyed many popular pairings. While staring on ''Days'', Shelly Long wanted Drake to join her for an upcoming series ''"Kelly, Kelly,"'' unfortunately, Drake was not able to do the show because of his commitment to ''Days'' and the role went to [[Robert Hays]].<ref>http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0389693/bio|name Trivia at IMDB</ref>. |
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In [[1991]], [[Wayne Northrop]] agreed to return to ''Days'' to reprise his role of Roman. In order to keep both actors on the show, Drake's story was [[retcon|reconned]] and his past rewritten. Despite this change, Hogestyn remained one of the show's most popular actors. The pairing of [[John Black (fiction)|John Black]] and [[Marlena Evans]] ( |
In [[1991]], [[Wayne Northrop]] agreed to return to ''Days'' to reprise his role of Roman. In order to keep both actors on the show, Drake's story was [[retcon|reconned]] and his past rewritten. Despite this change, Hogestyn remained one of the show's most popular actors. The pairing of [[John Black (fiction)|John Black]] and [[Marlena Evans]] ([[Deidre Hall]]) is <!-- they still are even if he's supposedly not on the show any more -->one of the show's enduring [[supercouples]]. |
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Drake's John Black character was "killed off" <!-- there is no confirmation from NBC or Sony or Ken Corday that the character is gone, therefore "killed off" with quotes is correct -->the week of [[October 15]], [[2007]]. It is rumored the character is officially dead and will not be back, but ''Days'' has a reputation for "killing" many characters and eventually bringing them back. |
Drake's John Black character was "killed off" <!-- there is no confirmation from NBC or Sony or Ken Corday that the character is gone, therefore "killed off" with quotes is correct -->the week of [[October 15]], [[2007]]. It is rumored the character is officially dead and will not be back, but ''Days'' has a reputation for "killing" many characters and eventually bringing them back. There is no official word from the show's co-executive producers, [[Ken Corday]] and [[Edward J. Scott|Ed Scott]], nor the production company and owners, [[NBC]]/[[Sony Pictures Entertainment|Sony]],<!-- http://www.daysofourlives.com/ They are co-owners, NBC owns it as does Sony and they are the producers just as Sony is. Both have a stake and both work together on Days --> on the current status of Drake's contract or position with the show. |
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===Personal life=== |
===Personal life=== |
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Hogestyn married his childhood sweetheart |
Hogestyn married his childhood sweetheart Victoria Post on [[December 31]], [[1986]]. The couple have four children, Rachael, [[Ben Hogestyn|Ben]], Whitney, and Alexandra. |
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==Awards, honors and nominations== |
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==Roles== |
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*''[[Seven Brides for Seven Brothers ]]'' (Brian McFadden - 1982) |
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*''[[Otherworld]]'' (Kort, Leader of the Micro Workers - 1985) |
*''[[Otherworld]]'' (Kort, Leader of the Micro Workers - 1985) |
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*''Generation'' (Jack Breed - 1985) |
*''Generation'' (Jack Breed - 1985) |
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Drake Hogestyn | |
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Born | Donald Drake Hogestyn |
Other names | Nickname Hoagie |
Drake Hogestyn (born Donald Drake Hogestyn on September 29, 1953) is an American actor best known for his long running role as John Black on the American soap opera Days of our Lives.
Biography
Early life
Hogestyn was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He attended the University of South Florida in Tampa on a baseball scholarship, majoring in pre-dentistry. He graduated with a double major in microbiology and applied sciences. He was then drafted by two professional baseball organizations: the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Yankees. Hogestyn signed with the Yankees and played third base for one of their farm teams until he was injured in 1978.[citation needed]
Career
Hogestyn began his acting career by entering a Columbia Pictures talent search that included 75,000 people. Hogestyn was among the 30 selected, and his first starring role was on the prime time series Seven Brides for Seven Brothers . After a few minor roles, Hogestyn joined the cast of Days of our Lives in 1986. He initially played a mystery man referred to simply as "The Pawn," however, it was soon revealed The Pawn was the presumed dead Roman Brady. Hogestyn quickly became a fan favorite and enjoyed many popular pairings. While staring on Days, Shelly Long wanted Drake to join her for an upcoming series "Kelly, Kelly," unfortunately, Drake was not able to do the show because of his commitment to Days and the role went to Robert Hays.[1].
In 1991, Wayne Northrop agreed to return to Days to reprise his role of Roman. In order to keep both actors on the show, Drake's story was reconned and his past rewritten. Despite this change, Hogestyn remained one of the show's most popular actors. The pairing of John Black and Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) is one of the show's enduring supercouples.
Drake's John Black character was "killed off" the week of October 15, 2007. It is rumored the character is officially dead and will not be back, but Days has a reputation for "killing" many characters and eventually bringing them back. There is no official word from the show's co-executive producers, Ken Corday and Ed Scott, nor the production company and owners, NBC/Sony, on the current status of Drake's contract or position with the show.
Personal life
Hogestyn married his childhood sweetheart Victoria Post on December 31, 1986. The couple have four children, Rachael, Ben, Whitney, and Alexandra.
Awards, honors and nominations
- Soap Opera Digest awards and nominations:
- Winner, Hottest Male Star (1994)
- Winner, Hottest Male Star (1995)
- Nominated, Hottest Male Star (1997)
- Nominated, Hottest Male Star (1998)
- Nominated, Hottest Romance (1998) shared with Deidre Hall
- Winner, Favorite Couple (1999) shared with Deidre Hall
- Winner, Favorite Couple (2005) shared with Deidre Hall
Roles
- Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Brian McFadden - 1982)
- Otherworld (Kort, Leader of the Micro Workers - 1985)
- Generation (Jack Breed - 1985)
- Beverly Hills Cowgirl Blues (Rod - 1985)
- Days of Our Lives (John Black - 1986-present)
See also
References
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0389693/bio%7Cname Trivia at IMDB