Drake Hogestyn was born on September 29, 1953 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA as Donald Drake Hogestyn. He is an actor, known for Days of Our Lives (1965), Generation (1985) and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1982). He has been married to Victoria Post since December 31, 1986. They have four children.
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Days of Our Lives
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Trademark
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His raspy voice.
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Fact
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Drake is a huge fan of Bruce Lee and is a practitioner of Jeet Kune Do the style of martial arts Lee developed. He is also an expert of the nunchucks the weapon Bruce Lee was known for using in his films.
Has a son and three daughters together with wife Victoria.
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Drafted by the New York Yankees and he played third base for their farm team until he was injured in 1978
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Graduated from the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida on a baseball scholarship and majored in pre-dentistry.
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Pitched in the minor leagues before getting into acting
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Shelley Long originally wanted Drake to play her husband on the sitcom Kelly Kelly (1998). He was all set to star on both that and Days of Our Lives (1965), but his schedule on Days conflicted with the filming of the pilot of Kelly Kelly and thus was replaced by Robert Hays.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Days of Our Lives
1986-2016
TV Series
John Black Roman Brady john Black ...
Days of Our Lives' 35th Anniversary
2000
TV Movie
John Black
Night Sins
1993
TV Movie
John Black
One Stormy Night
1992
TV Movie
John Black
Beverly Hills Cowgirl Blues
1985
TV Movie
Rod
Generation
1985
TV Movie
Jack Breed
Otherworld
1985
TV Mini-Series
Kort, Leader of the Micro Workers
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
1982-1983
TV Series
Brian McFadden
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Untitled Bill Hayes Documentary
Documentary post-production
The 83rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
2014
TV Movie
Himself
Top Chef Masters
2013
TV Series
Himself - Guest Diner / John Black
The Jeff Probst Show
2012
TV Series
Himself
We Love Soaps TV
2012
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Mornings with Kerri-Anne
2007
TV Series
Himself
Anything to Win
2006
TV Series documentary
Himself
SoapTalk
2005
TV Series
Himself
The 32nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards
2005
TV Special
Himself - Presenter: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
The 31st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards
2004
TV Special
Himself
Battle of the Network Stars
2003
TV Special
Himself - Blue Team
Days of Our Lives' Christmas
2001
TV Special
Himself / John Black
The 15th Annual Soap Opera Digest Awards
1999
TV Special
Himself
The 24th Annual People's Choice Awards
1998
TV Special
Himself - Accepting Award for Favorite Daytime Serial
The 23rd Annual People's Choice Awards
1997
TV Special
Himself - Accepting Award for Favorite Daytime Serial
The 11th Annual Soap Opera Digest Awards
1995
TV Movie documentary
Himself - Presenter
The 21st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards
1994
TV Special
Himself
The 20th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards
1993
TV Special
Himself
Maury
1993
TV Series
Himself
The Geraldo Rivera Show
1988
TV Series
Himself
4th Annual Soap Opera Digest Awards
1988
TV Special
Himself - Host
Circus of the Stars #12
1987
TV Special documentary
Himself - Performer
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
Days of Our Lives
2011
TV Series
John Black
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2005
Soap Opera Digest Award
Soap Opera Digest Awards
Favorite Couple
Days of Our Lives (1965)
1995
Soap Opera Digest Award
Soap Opera Digest Awards
Hottest Male Star
Days of Our Lives (1965)
1994
Soap Opera Digest Award
Soap Opera Digest Awards
Hottest Male Star
Days of Our Lives (1965)
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2000
OFTA Television Award
Online Film & Television Association
Best Actor in a Daytime Serial
Days of Our Lives (1965)
1999
OFTA Television Award
Online Film & Television Association
Best Actor in a Daytime Serial
Days of Our Lives (1965)
1998
Soap Opera Digest Award
Soap Opera Digest Awards
Hottest Romance
Days of Our Lives (1965)
1997
Soap Opera Digest Award
Soap Opera Digest Awards
Hottest Male Star
Days of Our Lives (1965)
Known for movies
Days of Our Lives (1986-2016) as John Black / Roman Brady / john Black / John Back
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1982-1983) as Brian McFadden
Generation (1985) as Jack Breed
Days of Our Lives' 35th Anniversary (2000) as John Black
$2 Million
