Peter Reckell

Indiana native Peter Reckell earned a degree in theater from the Boston Conservatory, then moved to New York City, where he appeared in productions such as The Pirates of Penzance and Guys and Dolls. From 1980-82, he portrayed Eric Hollister on As the World Turns (1980-82). In 1983, he landed the role of rebellious Bo Brady on Days of Our Lives,  becoming a fan favorite and soaring to supercouple status opposite Kristian Alfonso’s Hope. The role earned him six Soap Opera Digest Awards, and he and Alfonso won a Special Fan Award at the Daytime Emmys in 2002.

During a break from DAYS, Reckell also appeared as Johnny Rourke on Knot’s Landing (1988-89). He left Salem in 2012, but has returned for multiple appearances over the years. Married to former Exposé singer Kelly Moneymaker, since 1998, the couple has one daughter, Loden.