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Austin Reed (Days Of Our Lives)
Austin Reed is a fictional character from the soap opera ''Days of Our Lives''. The role was played by actor Patrick Muldoon from 1992 to 1995, and again from 2011 to 2012. The character was played for a longer duration by actor Austin Peck, from April 13, 1995, to 2002, from 2005 to 2006, and again in 2017 and 2019. According to his storyline on the series, Austin Reed's birth name is unknown. His father, Curtis, took the children (Austin and his sister Billie) and changed their names to prevent their mother Kate Roberts from finding them. All that is known is that his original surname was Brown. Muldoon's return in 2011 was short-lived. In April 2012, it was announced that Muldoon, along with Clark and several other actors, had been let go from the series. Muldoon tweeted: "#DAYS been great 2 us. It will always be home. We all feel sick". On September 15, 2016, it was announced that Peck would reprise his portrayal as Austin, alongside Christie Clark's Carrie. The couple r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrick Muldoon
Patrick Muldoon (born September 27, 1968) is an American actor, film producer, and musician. Early life and education Muldoon was born in San Pedro, California, the son of Deanna, a homemaker, and William Patrick Muldoon II, a personal injury lawyer. He is of Irish descent on his father's side and of Croatian descent on his mother's side. He attended Loyola High School, a Jesuit school. Muldoon graduated in 1991 from the University of Southern California, where he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity and played tight end on the USC Trojans football team. Career Muldoon was the first actor to play the role of Austin Reed on ''Days of Our Lives'', from 1992 to 1995 and again from September 2011 to July 2012. Prior to that, he landed a role on the popular teen television series ''Saved by the Bell'' in 1991. During the 1990s, Muldoon became the only actor ever to hold an exclusive development deal with Spelling Entertainment. Muldoon co-produced programming with Spelling ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lucas Horton
Lucas Horton is a fictional character on the American daytime soap opera ''Days of Our Lives'', portrayed by Bryan Dattilo. Introduced in 1993 as Lucas Roberts, the military cadet son of businesswoman Kate Roberts, he later discovers he is the son of Bill Horton. Lucas was once in a relationship and married to Sami Brady, his mother Kate strongly disapproved of the relationship and repeatedly tried to derail it. In 2007, Lucas changed his and his son's surname to his father's surname. Lucas and Sami are the parents of Will Horton and Allie Horton, as well as the grandparents of Arianna Horton and Henry Horton. Lucas has also been married to Carrie Brady, Chloe Lane and Nicole Walker. An important storyline for Lucas is his recurring battle with alcoholism. Casting In late 1992, ''Days of our Lives'' began to introduce a new teen scene to appeal to younger viewers featuring long-time characters Sami and Carrie Brady, and the arrivals of Austin Reed and Jonah Carver. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Screenwriter
A screenwriter (also called scriptwriter, scribe, or scenarist) is a person who practices the craft of writing for visual mass media, known as screenwriting. These can include short films, feature-length films, television programs, television commercials, video games, and the growing area of online web series. Terminology In the silent era, screenwriters were denoted by terms such as photoplaywright, photoplay writer, photoplay dramatist, and screen playwright.Maras, Steven. ''Screenwriting: History, Theory and Practice'', Wallflower Press, 2009, pp. 82–85. Screenwriting historian Steven Maras notes that these early writers were often understood as being the authors of the films as shown, and argues that they could not be precisely equated with present-day screenwriters because they were responsible for a technical product, a brief "Film scenario, scenario", "treatment", or "synopsis" that is a written synopsis of what is to be filmed. Profession Screenwriting is a contra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Cherrill
David Cherrill (born Christopher David Colson; December 23, 1941) is an American television actor, writer and director. Credits *Days of Our Lives (2008–2017) *One Life to Live (hired by Michael Malone; 1995–1997, 2001–2004) * Another World (hired by Dorothy Ann Purser; 1984–1989) *As the World Turns (Actor: Tom Hughes 1973–78) (1998–1999) *Search for Tomorrow (1983) * The Doctors (1977–1982) * Shipman *The Last Minute * Far from the Madding Crowd *A Touch of Frost *Shadowchaser *Soldier Soldier *The Bill *Adderly * Boon * A Woman of Substance * Space Riders *On the Third Day *Minder * The Professionals *A Passage to India *Eureka *Dunkirk * How to Be a Little Sod Awards and nominations He's been nominated for 6 Daytime Emmy Awards (1985, 1989, 1994–1996 and 2002); winning in 1994, and a Writers Guild of America Award. His first nomination was shared with Gary Tomlin, Samuel D. Ratcliffe, Judith Donato, Richard Culliton, Judith Pinsker, Frances Myers, Roge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Television Director
A television director is in charge of the activities involved in making a television program or section of a program. They are generally responsible for decisions about the editorial content and creative style of a program, and ensuring the producer's vision is delivered. Their duties may include selecting cast members, conduct rehearsals, work with set designers, location scouts and art directors, originating program ideas, finding contributors, writing scripts, planning 'shoots', ensuring safety, leading the crew on location, directing contributors and presenters, and working with editors and music supervisors to assemble and make sure the final product meets the producer and director's vision. The work of a television director can vary widely depending on the nature of the program, the practices of the production company, whether the program content is factual or drama, and whether it is Live television, live or recorded. Types of television director Factual television dire ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonia Blangiardo
Sonia Blangiardo (born April 18, 1968 in Brooklyn, New York, USA) is an American television soap opera director and producer. She is also the creator and director of the web series '' Tainted Dreams'', which debuted on YouTube in December 2013. Positions held ''All My Children'' * Associate Producer (Late 1990s - 2000) * Supervising Producer (April 2013 – August 2013) ''One Life to Live'' * Coordinating Producer (2000 - 2002) * Producer (2010 - 2012) ''As the World Turns'' * Director (July 15, 2004 - September 17, 2010) Days of Our Lives *Director (2015–present) '' Tainted Dreams'' (web series) * Creator, director, writer, actor (2013) ''Winterthorne'' (web series) * Director (2015) '' Pride: The Series'' (web series) * Consulting Producer (2016) Awards and nominations ;Daytime Emmy Award * Win, 2017, Directing, "Days Of Our Lives" * Win, 2007, Directing, ''As the World Turns'' * Win, 2002, Drama Series, ''One Life to Live'' * Nomination, 2014, Daytime Emmy Award for Ou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Head Writer
A head writer is a person who oversees the team of writers on a television or radio series. The title is common in the soap opera A soap opera (also called a daytime drama or soap) is a genre of a long-running radio or television Serial (radio and television), serial, frequently characterized by melodrama, ensemble casts, and sentimentality. The term ''soap opera'' originat ... genre, as well as with sketch comedies and talk shows that feature monologues and comedy skits. In fictional comedy or drama TV shows, this is generally performed by an executive producer, who is usually also the showrunner. Overview The head writer conceives and outlines the long-term story of a scripted television or radio series. In daytime television, the over-arcing storylines are broken out into daily episodes, which are individually outlined by particular writers, and fleshed out with dialogue by others. In prime-time series, individual staff or freelance writers briefed with any long-term stor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dena Higley
Dena Higley (born September 26, 1958) is an American writer, speaker and author. Early life and career Higley grew up in East County, San Diego and was the first of three children. She moved to Los Angeles as a teenager eventually graduating from the University of Southern California with a BFA in Theatre. Dena was previously the head writer of the daytime soap operas ''Days of Our Lives'' and ''One Life to Live''. In February 2015, ''Soap Opera Digest'' confirmed Higley's imminent return to ''Days of Our Lives'', this time alongside Josh Griffith. The pair begin writing for the series on February 16, 2015, with their material airing on August 19, 2015. Higley was fired again in January 2017; she was replaced by Ron Carlivati. Higley, formerly a member of Writers Guild of America West, left and maintained financial core status during the 2007–08 Writers Guild of America strike. Positions held ''Days of Our Lives'' *Head Writer: March 7, 2003 - August 8, 2003; April 23, 2008 � ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Executive Producer
Executive producer (EP) is one of the top positions in the production of media. Depending on the medium, the executive producer may be concerned with management accounting or associated with legal issues (like copyrights or royalties). In films, the executive producer generally contributes to the film's budget and their involvement depends on the project, with some simply securing funds and others being involved in the filmmaking process. Motion pictures In films, executive producers may finance the film, participate in the creative effort, or work on set. Their responsibilities vary from funding or attracting investors into the movie project to legal, scripting, marketing, advisory and supervising capacities. Executive producers vary in involvement, responsibility and power. Some executive producers have hands-on control over every aspect of production, some supervise the producers of a project, while others are involved in name only. The crediting of executive produce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albert Alarr
Albert Alarr (born March 30, 1956) is an American television soap opera Television director, director and producer. His role as producer at ''Days of Our Lives'' came under intense scrutiny in the wake of reports of possible on-set misconduct. It was confirmed on August 4, 2023, that he had exited the series. Producing credits "The Break Up Guy" *Executive Producer (2009) "Loungitude" *Co-Executive Producer, Corday Productions (2007) "Days of Our Lives" *Asst. Producer (2005–2009) *Producer (2011July31, 2015) *Co-Executive Producer (August3, 2015January26, 2024) "Days of Our Lives: Last Blast Reunion" *Executive Producer (2019-2020) "Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem" *Co-Executive Producer (2021-2022) Directing credits ''Port Charles'' * Director (entire run, 1997–2003) ''All My Children'' * Occasional Director (2002-2003) ''Days of Our Lives'' * Director (since March 11, 2003-Jan. 30, 2024) ''The Young and the Restless'' * Occasional Director (since March 3, 2011-Feb. 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carrie Brady
Carrie Brady (also Reed) is a fictional character from the soap opera ''Days of Our Lives''. Created by head writer Margaret DePriest, the role of Carrie has been most notably portrayed by Christie Clark, who took over the role in 1986 as a teenager. Clark remained with the series from April 1986 to January 1991 and from December 1992 to November 1999. She returned in 2005, leaving in October 2006, and returned in September 2011 as part of a reboot of the series. Her character left the show the following July, and in September 2016, it was announced that Clark would return as Carrie in 2017. Carrie, a lawyer, also returned for several weeks in early 2018 when her mother, Anna, was accused of the murder of Andre DiMera. She returned in June 2019 for the funeral of Caroline Brady ( Peggy McCay). In 2021, Carrie appeared in the spinoff series '' Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem''. Clark reprised the role when Carrie returned to Salem in May 2025. Throughout the show, Carrie has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sami Brady
Sami Brady is a fictional character from ''Days of Our Lives'', an American soap opera on the Peacock streaming service, portrayed by Alison Sweeney since 1993. The character is first seen as a newborn baby in the episode of October 16, 1984, in which mom Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) gives birth to her and her twin brother Eric Brady. Initially played by a series of child actresses, Sweeney took over the role of Sami when the character was rapidly-aged from a pre-teen to a teenager, in January 1993, under the pen of head writers Sheri Anderson and James E. Reilly. Sami is known for her outlandish trouble-making ways in pursuit of what she wants, her turbulent relationships with men, and fiercely fighting for her children. She has been described as vindictive and the girl "you love to hate", but like as she is "so over the top." Sami has been part of two daytime supercouples: with Lucas Horton ( Bryan Dattilo), and EJ DiMera (James Scott); and is the mother of iconic LGBT charac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
