Peter Reckell

{{Infobox person

| name = Peter Reckell

| image = Peter Reckell (cropped).jpg

| caption = Peter Reckell in 2004

| birth_name = Peter Paul Reckell

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1955|05|07}}

| birth_place = Elkhart, Indiana, U.S.

| alma_mater = Boston Conservatory at Berklee (BFA)

| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|musician}}

| years_active = 1979–present

| spouse = {{marriage|Dale Kristien|1987|1991|reason=divorced}}
{{marriage|Kelly Moneymaker|1998}}

| children = 1

| website = {{URL|peterpaulreckell.com}}

}}

Peter Paul Reckell (born May 7, 1955){{Cite web |title=About the Actors: Peter Reckell |url=https://www.soapcentral.com/theactors/reckell_peter.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231128105722/https://www.soapcentral.com/theactors/reckell_peter.php |archive-date=November 28, 2023 |access-date=July 10, 2024 |website=Soap Central}} is an American actor and musician. He is best known for playing the role of Bo Brady on the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives (1983 to 1987, 1990 to 1992, 1995 to 2012, recurring appearances from 2015 to 2023). He also played Bo on Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem, a spinoff series streaming on Peacock (2022). Reckell was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in 2009 for his work on Days. His other roles include Eric Hollister on As the World Turns (1980 to 1982) and Johnny Rourke on Knots Landing (1988 to 1989). He released his debut album, Peter Reckell, in 2003.

Early life

Reckell was born in Elkhart, Indiana, and raised in Okemos, a community in Lansing, Michigan.{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Kathie |date=April 2, 2002 |title=Local food shines during celeb dinner |url=https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/2002/04/02/Local-food-shines-during-celeb-dinner/stories/200204020039 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240711212007/https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/2002/04/02/Local-food-shines-during-celeb-dinner/stories/200204020039 |archive-date=July 11, 2024 |access-date=July 11, 2024 |website=Toledo Blade}}{{Cite journal |last=Byron |first=Ellen |date=August 21, 1990 |title=A Tough Act to Follow |journal=Soap Opera Digest |volume=15 |issue=17 |pages=114–118}}{{Cite web |date=October 8, 2019 |title=Peter Reckell Facts: A Days of Our Lives Cast Primer |url=https://soaphub.com/days-of-our-lives/peter-reckell-facts-a-days-of-our-lives-cast-primer/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925110537/https://soaphub.com/days-of-our-lives/peter-reckell-facts-a-days-of-our-lives-cast-primer/ |archive-date=September 25, 2022 |access-date=July 12, 2024 |website=Soap Hub}} The second oldest of six children, he has two brothers and three sisters. While in junior high school, he worked behind the scenes in school theater productions and eventually began performing on stage. After graduation, Reckell attended the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, where he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theater with a minor in music and dance. He paid for his college education by working as a singing waiter.{{cite web |title=Boston Conservatory |url=http://www.nndb.com/edu/474/000121111/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240226235354/https://www.nndb.com/edu/474/000121111/ |archive-date=February 26, 2024 |access-date=October 27, 2014 |website=nndb.com}}{{Cite web |title=The 411: Peter Reckell |url=https://www.soapoperadigest.com/actors/peter-reckell/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240328175826/https://www.soapoperadigest.com/actors/peter-reckell/ |archive-date=March 28, 2024 |access-date=July 11, 2024 |website=Soap Opera Digest}} He graduated in 1977.{{Cite web |date=July 22, 1993 |title=For Peter Reckell, Life After 'Lives' Starts in Illinois |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/1993/07/22/for-peter-reckell-life-after-lives-starts-in-illinois/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240712210006/https://www.chicagotribune.com/1993/07/22/for-peter-reckell-life-after-lives-starts-in-illinois/ |archive-date=July 12, 2024 |access-date=July 11, 2024 |website=The Chicago Tribune}}

Career

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

Reckell's early credits include stage productions of Oklahoma!, West Side Story, and Moonchildren. Reckell played The Mute in the Off Broadway production of The Fantasticks at New York's Sullivan Street Playhouse.{{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}}

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.{{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}} He also made a guest appearance on The Facts of Life in 1982.{{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}}

Reckell was cast as Bo Brady on the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives, first airing on May 3, 1983.{{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}} The character was paired with 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."{{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}}

= 1984-1989: After ''Days'' =

Reckell won two Soap Opera Digest Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor for his work on Days, in 1984 and 1985.{{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}}{{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}} 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.{{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}}

During time off from Days, he starred in the musical Jesus Christ Superstar at the Melody Top Theatre in Milwaukee.{{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}} He also starred in productions of The Pirates of Penzance (playing The Pirate King) and Carousel (playing Billy Bigelow).{{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}}

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.

After leaving Days, Reckell starred in the play Deathtrap at Burt Reynolds Jupiter Theatre. He also appeared in a production of the musical Seven Brides for Seven Brothers in Sacramento. He played Tommy Rivers in the television film Shades of Love: Moonlight Flight.{{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}} Reckell joined the cast of the CBS series Knots Landing, playing Johnny Rourke from 1988 to 1989.

= 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.{{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}} He played Danny in the television film Locked Up: A Mother's Rage (1991).{{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}} In June 1991, Reckell appeared as Andrew in the play Love Letters at the Los Angeles Theatre Center.{{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}}

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.

In August 1992, Reckell starred as Benny in the play Misconduct Allowed at the Tiffany Theater in Los Angeles.{{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}} He was cast as Jeff in the film Broken Bridges, which was shot in Moscow and Azerbaijan. The film's release was delayed until 1999.{{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}}{{Cite journal |date=December 8, 1992 |title=Why Actors Really Left Their Roles |journal=Soap Opera Digest |volume=17 |issue=25 |pages=8-9}}

In July 1993, he starred in the play Allocating Annie at Conklin's Star Dinner Theater in Illinois. He also guest starred on Baywatch in 1993.{{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}} Reckell played Ben in the television film Heavenly Road (1994).{{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}} He guest starred on Women of the House in 1995.

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.{{Cite journal |last=Caploe |first=Roberta |date=August 1, 1995 |title=Divided Loyalties |journal=Soap Opera Digest |volume=20 |issue=16 |pages=28–29}} Reckell won a Soap Opera Digest Award for Hottest Male Star in 1996.{{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}} He also guest starred on Hope & Gloria in 1996.

= 2000-2009: Other work =

In 2000, Reckell played Bo Brady in the television film Days of Our Lives' 35th Anniversary.{{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}} In 2001, he and Kristian Alfonso won a Soap Opera Digest Award for Favorite Couple.{{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}} He also guest starred on Sheena in 2001.

In 2002, Reckell and Kristian Alfonso won a special Daytime Emmy Award, voted on by fans, for America's Favorite Couple.{{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}} 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. In 2005, Reckell and Alfonso were nominated for a special Daytime Emmy Award, voted on by fans, for Most Irresistible Combination.{{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}}

In 2009, Reckell and Alfonso guest starred as their Days characters, Bo and Hope, on an episode of 30 Rock.{{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}} He played Dan Reynolds in the film Street Dreams.{{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}} 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.{{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}}

= 2010-present =

In June 2010, Reckell joined the cast of the web series Venice: The Series.{{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}} 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.{{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}}{{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}}{{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}} The character of Bo died from a brain tumor.{{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}} On June 8, 2016, Reckell returned as Bo's ghost for a special episode of Days of Our Lives, focused on Hope Williams Brady.{{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}}

In September 2016, he played El Gallo in The Fantasticks at New York's Jerry Orbach Theater. In 2020, he starred in Permanent Resident, a short film set during the COVID-19 pandemic.{{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}}

Reckell made a brief return to Days of Our Lives as Bo's ghost in May 2022.{{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}} He played Bo on Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem, a spin off series streaming on Peacock in July 2022.{{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}} It was revealed that the character was still alive after having been cryogenically frozen.{{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}} Reckell made a short return to Days in 2023, along with his former co-stars Kristian Alfonso and Victoria Konefal.{{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}}

Personal life

In December 1987, Reckell married actress Dale Kristien, who is best known for playing Christine in Broadway's The Phantom of the Opera. They divorced in 1991.

He married Kelly Moneymaker, the former singer of Exposé, on April 18, 1998. Their daughter was born on October 25, 2007."Revel with a Cause". Soap Opera Digest. April 2012. p. 41.

Reckell is an environmentalist. He lives in a solar powered home and drives an electric car. He also sometimes uses a bicycle for transportation.

He won the 2003 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Grand Prix of Long Beach, California.

Filmography

= Film =

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Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes
1999 \| Broken Bridges \| Jeff \|
2009 \| Street Dreams \| Dan Reynolds \|
2020 \|Permanent Resident \| \|Short film

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Year

! Title

! Role

! Notes

1999

| Broken Bridges

| Jeff

2009

| Street Dreams

| Dan Reynolds

2020

|Permanent Resident

|Short film

= Television =

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Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes
1980–1982 \| As the World Turns \| Eric Hollister \|Contract role
1982 \| The Facts of Life \| Alan Cooke \| Episode: "The Affair"
1983–1987; 1990–1992; 1995–2012; 2015–2016; 2022; 2023 \| Days of Our Lives \| Bo Brady \|Contract role; Recurring role (2016, 2022, 2023)
rowspan="2"\|1985 \| Circus of the Stars \| Himself \| Episode 10
Bob Hope's Comedy Salute to the Soaps \|Himself \|
1987 \| The Law & Harry McGraw \| Lawrence Packard \| Episode: "State of the Art"
1988 \| Shades of Love: Moonlight Flight \| Tommy Rivers \| Television film
1988–1989 \| Knots Landing \| Johnny Rourke \| 31 episodes
1991 \| Locked Up: A Mother's Rage \| Danny \| Television film
1992 \| Days of our Lives: One Stormy Night \| Bo Brady \| Television film
1993 \| Baywatch \| Jordan Stewart \| Episode: "Tentacles: Part 2"
1994 \|Heavenly Road \|Ben \|Television film
1995 \| Women of the House \| Steve Briston \| Episode: "North to Alaska"
1996 \|Hope & Gloria \|Peter Reckell (Bo Brady) \|Episode: "A New York Story"
2000 \| Days of our Lives' 35th Anniversary \| Bo Brady \| Television film
2001 \| Sheena \|Cody \|Episode: "Rendezvous"
2004 \| 1 Day With \| Himself \| 1 episode
2009 \| 30 Rock \| Bo Brady \| Episode: "Dealbreakers Talk Show No. 0001"
2022 \| Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem \| Bo Brady \| TV miniseries 5 episodes

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Year

! Title

! Role

! Notes

1980–1982

| As the World Turns

| Eric Hollister

|Contract role

1982

| The Facts of Life

| Alan Cooke

| Episode: "The Affair"

1983–1987; 1990–1992; 1995–2012; 2015–2016; 2022; 2023

| Days of Our Lives

| Bo Brady

|Contract role; Recurring role (2016, 2022, 2023)

rowspan="2"|1985

| Circus of the Stars

| Himself

| Episode 10

Bob Hope's Comedy Salute to the Soaps

|Himself

1987

| The Law & Harry McGraw

| Lawrence Packard

| Episode: "State of the Art"

1988

| Shades of Love: Moonlight Flight

| Tommy Rivers

| Television film

1988–1989

| Knots Landing

| Johnny Rourke

| 31 episodes

1991

| Locked Up: A Mother's Rage

| Danny

| Television film

1992

| Days of our Lives: One Stormy Night

| Bo Brady

| Television film

1993

| Baywatch

| Jordan Stewart

| Episode: "Tentacles: Part 2"

1994

|Heavenly Road

|Ben

|Television film

1995

| Women of the House

| Steve Briston

| Episode: "North to Alaska"

1996

|Hope & Gloria

|Peter Reckell (Bo Brady)

|Episode: "A New York Story"

2000

| Days of our Lives' 35th Anniversary

| Bo Brady

| Television film

2001

| Sheena

|Cody

|Episode: "Rendezvous"

2004

| 1 Day With

| Himself

| 1 episode

2009

| 30 Rock

| Bo Brady

| Episode: "Dealbreakers Talk Show No. 0001"

2022

| Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem

| Bo Brady

| TV miniseries

5 episodes

= Web series =

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Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes
2010–2012 \| Venice: The Series \| Richard \|24 episodes
2013 \| The Grove: The Series \| Johnny Chava \|

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Year

! Title

! Role

! Notes

2010–2012

| Venice: The Series

| Richard

|24 episodes

2013

| The Grove: The Series

| Johnny Chava