Editing Peter Reckell (section)

==Career==

=== 1977-1983: ''Days of Our Lives'' ===
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>

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>

=== 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 Irresistible Combination.<ref name="emmy05">{{Cite web |title=Most Irresistible 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>