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Ben Rogers (Days Of Our Lives)
Ben Weston is a fictional character from ''Days of Our Lives'', an American soap opera on the NBC network, most notably portrayed by Robert Scott Wilson. The role was originated by Justin Gaston in 2014, as Ben Rogers, when the character was introduced as the new love interest of Abigail Deveraux (Kate Mansi), and was later revealed to be the estranged brother of Jordan Ridgeway (Chrishell Stause). Soon after, Wilson was hired as a recast and the writers began exploring the character's dark past with the introduction of his abusive criminal father Clyde Weston (James Read). In 2015, the romantic triangle between Ben, Abigail and Chad DiMera ( Billy Flynn) culminates in Ben becoming a serial killer, known as the "Necktie Killer," claiming several victims, including legacy character Will Horton ( Guy Wilson/Chandler Massey). Wilson vacated the role in late 2015 and would reprise the role for multiple guest stints before returning to the show as a series regular on June 1, 2018. Upo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Justin Gaston
Justin Michael Gaston (born August 12, 1988) is an American singer-songwriter, model, and actor who was also a contestant on ''Nashville Star'' on season 6. He finished 10th overall out of 12 contestants. He portrayed the role of Ben Rogers on ''Days of Our Lives'' for less than four months in 2014. He appeared on the magazine cover of ''Tetu'' in 2013. Career In 2006, Justin Gaston left his hometown of Pineville, Louisiana, to pursue a career in acting. Gaston first worked as an underwear model for Christian Audigier, Adidas, International Jock, and Hugo Boss. Gaston appeared as Taylor Swift's love interest on her 2008 music video for "Love Story", and also appeared on the pilot episode of the television series ''Glee'', which premiered on the Fox network on May 19, 2009. In February 2010, Gaston began appearing on Simon Fuller's interactive reality show, the ''If I Can Dream'' webseries, which aired on Hulu. The show provided round-the-clock coverage of the daily lives of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ciara Brady
Ciara Brady is a fictional character from ''Days of Our Lives'', an American soap opera on the NBC network. Created by Hogan Sheffer and Meg Kelly, the role is portrayed by Victoria Konefal since 2017. She is a member of three of the most prominent Salem families, Brady, Kiriakis, and Horton, and the only daughter of the supercouple Bo Brady and Hope Williams. Casting Child actors Dakota and Danica Hobbs originated the role from 2007 to 2008. The role was then taken over by Lauren Boles from 2008 to 2015. In 2015, ''Days of Our Lives'' sent out a casting call using the code name Danielle, describing the character as a 16–17-year-old girl who has experienced a lot of pain in her life. In October 2015, it was declared that Vivian Jovanni had won the role, which had been previously played by child actress Lauren Boles. Jovanni debuted on October 30, 2015. In December 2016, Jovanni left the show. In July 2017, it was revealed that Ciara would be recast and return in December 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ron Carlivati
Ronald David Carlivati (born November 25, 1968) is an American screenwriter. He is best known for his tenures as head writer on the ABC Daytime soap operas ''One Life to Live'' and ''General Hospital''. He served as head writer for the Peacock soap opera ''Days of Our Lives'' until his departure in July 2024. Career It was announced in the February 27, 2007, edition of ''Soap Opera Digest'' that Carlivati was promoted to Co-Head Writer of ''One Life to Live'' alongside Dena Higley. On June 4, 2007, Frank Valentini announced that Carlivati would be promoted to head writer effective immediately. The first episode with Carlivati as Head Writer aired September 11, 2007. Due to ''One Life to Lives cancellation on ABC, and later the show's abandoned transition to online distribution via production company Prospect Park, it was announced on December 1, 2011, that Carlivati would be taking over as head-writer on ABC's one remaining soap, ''General Hospital'' effective January 9, 2012. T ... [...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] |
Chandler Massey
Chandler Abit Massey (born September 10, 1990)"Will & Grace". ''Soap Opera Digest''. October 30, 2017. pg. 44. is an American actor and singer, best known for his portrayal of Will Horton on the NBC daytime soap opera ''Days of Our Lives''. Massey was awarded the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series three years in a row – in 2012, 2013, and 2014, and is the first actor ever to receive the Daytime Emmy Award for playing a gay character. In 2018 and 2020, Massey was nominated for the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Personal life Massey was born and raised in Norcross, Georgia. He is the son of Lewis A. Massey, former Secretary of State of Georgia, and Amy Reichard Massey. He has two younger siblings: Cameryn and Christian. He graduated from Norcross High School in May 2009. While there, he was active in its drama club and took part in many of the school productions, including playing the lead roles in ''Litt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guy Wilson (actor)
Guy Allan Wilson Jr. (born November 21, 1985) is an American actor, known for his roles in such television series as ''NCIS'', ''Castle'', ''Bones'', and ''Breaking Bad'', as well the feature film '' Werewolf: The Beast Among Us''. He portrayed Will Horton on the daytime soap opera ''Days of Our Lives'' from 2014 to 2015. Early life Wilson was born in San Francisco, California, and was raised in Sebastopol, a city in Sonoma County, California. His introduction to acting came thanks to his mother, Janis Wilson, a musical composer and musician. When he was nine years old, she was directing a local production of ''A Christmas Carol''. Wilson agreed to take part at the suggestion of his mother and was cast as Tiny Tim. From that moment on he continued doing theater as a child. While he didn't do theater in high school, he partook in concerts and marching bands in which he played alto and tenor saxophone. At fifteen, Wilson decided that he wanted to become a professional actor. Whil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Will Horton
Will Horton is a fictional character from the American daytime TV soap opera ''Days of Our Lives'', known for a highly praised coming out story, award-winning performances by actor Chandler Massey, and as one half of US daytime drama's first male gay wedding and marriage. The character first appears in the episode of November 16, 1995, when his mom Sami Brady (Alison Sweeney) gives birth to him. Initially portrayed by a series of child actors, the character grew up in real-time as the show aired, eventually to be played by adult actors Chandler Massey (2010–2014, 2017–present), and Guy Wilson (2014–2015). The character is initially named Will Reed, after his presumed father, Austin Reed, but it is later revealed that Austin's half-brother and Sami's friend Lucas Roberts ( Bryan Dattilo) is his father. Sami and Lucas fight each other for custody, and Will, who is renamed Will Roberts, has a "tumultuous upbringing". As a child, Will endeavors to bring his parents togeth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Flynn (actor)
William Flynn (born May 29, 1985) is an American actor and producer. He is known for portraying Chad DiMera on the NBC soap opera ''Days of Our Lives''. Early life Flynn was born in St. Francis, Minnesota. He graduated from St. Cloud State University in 2007, majoring in finance and minoring in economics. In the same year Flynn did an internship and worked at Accenture as a financial analyst. In 2010 he took a job as an analyst at Warner Bros. Studios, where he worked for four years. Career Flynn is managed by PCM International. He moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. Before making his acting debut, Flynn worked with director Jake Scott in 2013, by appearing in a Taco Bell commercial. In the same year he made his acting debut as Liret in the short movie ''80 in 10''. He did a campaign of "Silk" for photographer Bryony Shearmur. In February 2014 Flynn had a guest role on the CBS television series '' Hawaii Five-0'', in the episode "Hoku Welowelo". Flynn played N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chad DiMera
Chad DiMera is a fictional character from the original NBC Daytime soap opera, ''Days of Our Lives'', played since 2014 by Billy Flynn. The role was originated and played by Casey Deidrick from 2009 to 2013, when Flynn replaced him. Introduced by head writer Dena Higley and co-head writer Christopher Whitesell in 2009 as Chad Peterson, Chad is the troubled ex-boyfriend of Mia McCormick and father to their daughter, Grace Brady. Chad factors into a romantic triangle between himself, Mia and her new boyfriend, Will Horton. After the baby storyline, then executive producer Gary Tomlin fought to keep the actor and the character on canvas. In 2010, the series introduced Chad's parents, including his mother, Madeline Peterson Woods and Chad is revealed to be the illegitimate son of crime boss Stefano DiMera. Chad struggles to accept his new family but eventually forms strong bonds with his father, sister Lexie Carver and brother, EJ. Chad is also known for his relationships with A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Read
James Christopher Read (born July 31, 1953) is an American actor. He played the role of George Hazard in the ''North and South'' television miniseries, and had a recurring role as List of Charmed characters#Victor Bennett, Victor Bennett on the supernatural series ''Charmed'' between 2001 and 2006. Early life Read was born in Buffalo, New York. His family moved to Niskayuna, New York where he and his brother William Read III went to school. He started acting as a student of law at the University of Oregon where he graduated in 1976. He studied acting in New York City and then did several Off-Broadway and Regional theater in the United States, regional theaters such as ''Denver Center for the Performing Arts, The Denver Center Theatre Company'', where he had a couple of leading roles and spent three seasons. In 1998, he earned his Master's degree in psychology from Pepperdine University. Career Read is best known for his role as George Hazard in the three ''North and South (T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chrishell Stause
Terrina Chrishell Stause (born July 21, 1981) is an American actress, television personality and real estate agent. She began her career playing the role of Amanda Dillon in the ABC daytime soap opera ''All My Children'' (2005–2011). From 2013 to 2015, she starred as Jordan Ridgeway in the NBC soap opera, ''Days of Our Lives'' and later returned to the soap on a recurring basis. For this role, Stause received a Daytime Emmy Awards, Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series, Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series in 2020. In 2019, Stause began starring in the Netflix reality series ''Selling Sunset''. Early life Stause was born on July 21, 1981"Rest Stop". ''Soap Opera Digest''. June 28, 2016. p. 38. in Draffenville, Kentucky. She attended Murray State University, from which she received her B.A. in theater in 2003. Her middle name "Chrishell" is a portmanteau word created based on the unusual circumstances o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kate Mansi
Kate Mansi is an American actress. She is best known for playing the role of Abigail Deveraux on the NBC series ''Days of Our Lives'' from 2011 to 2016, for which in 2017, she won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. She returned to the role in 2018, last appearing in May 2020. In 2023, she joined the ABC daytime series ''General Hospital'' in the role of Kristina Davis. Early life and career Kate Mansi is of English, Irish and Italian descent, and she studied film and public relations at Pepperdine University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Until the end of 2016, Mansi played Abby on ''Days of Our Lives''. Mansi returned to ''Days of Our Lives'' in November 2018 for a short-term period of time and then again in 2019 at which point she resumed the role of Abigail up until 2020. In 2013, Mansi launched a campaign to raise $20,000 for Charity: Water, "giving up" her birthday to raise awareness for the cause of clean ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
