Peter Paul Reckell
Peter Reckell was raised in Michigan. He worked his way through the Boston Conservatory as a singing waiter. After graduating with a Bachelor's of Fine Arts in theater and a minor in music and dance, Reckell moved to New York City to further his music career. His musical stage accomplishments are many, including Carousel, Jesus Christ, Superstar, and Guys and Dolls. Peter made his television debut on As the World Turns as Eric Hollister, a role he portrayed for two years. Soon afterward, he landed the role of Bo Brady.
Needing a change after four years on daytime, Reckell moved to primetime and began a two-year run on the hit series Knots Landing. Before his 1993 return to Days of our Lives, Reckell added several film appearances to his credits, including the Russian film Broken Bridges produced by Oscar winner Rustam Ibraguimbekov.
Over the years Reckell has accrued many accolades for his portrayal of Bo Brady. In addition to being voted Number One Male in Daytime Television, he received Soap Opera Digest awards for Outstanding Actor and Hottest Male Star.
Reckell is a dedicated environmentalist and avid cyclist who often bikes to work. Reckell and his wife, Kelly Moneymaker, reside in Los Angeles. His birthday is May 7.
Locked Up: A Mother's Rage
Danny
1992
Shades of Love: Moonlight Flight
1988
Knots Landing
Johnny Rourke
1988-1989
Days of our Lives
Bo Brady
May 3, 1983 to April 20, 1987; April 19, 1990 to January 17, 1992; August 1, 1995 to October 30, 2012
As the World Turns
Eric Hollister
1980 to 1982
Daytime Emmy Awards Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor (2009)
Daytime Emmy Awards Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor (2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Elkhart, Indiana
DATE OF BIRTH: May 7, 1955
HEIGHT: 5' 11"
MARITAL STATUS: Married; Kelly Moneymaker [Apr 18, 1998 to Present]
PREVIOUS MARRIAGE: Dale Kristien [1987 - 1991]
CHILDREN: Daughter, Loden [Nov 2007]
News Archive: Peter Reckell earns his very first Daytime Emmy nomination. [May 14, 2009]
News Archive: Reckell says he'd given up on ever getting an Emmy nomination. [May 14, 2009]
News Archive: Overused Reckell forced to take a month away from DAYS. [Mar 8, 2010]
News Archive: Rumor: Reckell preparing co-stars for his exit. [May 3, 2012]
News Archive: Reckell's wife hints his time on DAYS is ending. [Jun 13, 2012]
News Archive: Peter Reckell confirms he's said "goodbye" to DAYS. [Jun 18, 2012]
News Archive: VIDEO: Kristian Alfonso and Peter Reckell at the 2011 Daytime Emmys. [Jun 19, 2011]
News Archive: Peter Reckell says fans "deserve better" than a missing Bo. [Apr 10, 2014]
News Archive: Reckell reports "some progress" in DAYS talks. [Oct 10, 2014]
News Archive: Peter Reckell in talks with DAYS for 50th anniversary return [Mar 9, 2015]
News Archive: Peter Reckell and Stephen Nichols returning to DAYS [Mar 18, 2015]
News Archive: Peter Reckell's Bo to have an "ultimate hero moment" [May 4, 2015]
News Archive: Peter Reckell shares why DAYS' new writers will have fans crying [Jun 1, 2015]
News Archive: Peter Reckell on Bo's return and why he chose now to re-join the NBC drama [Sep 7, 2015]
News Archive: Peter Reckell, Joseph Mascolo and Andrew Masset return for Hope-centric DAYS episode [Jun 7, 2016]
News Archive: Days of our Lives' Peter Reckell stars in COVID-19 short Permanent Resident [May 13, 2020]
News Archive: Peter Reckell debunks return rumor: Bo not coming back to Days of our Lives [Aug 11, 2021]
News Archive: Peter Reckell, Kristian Alfonso return as Bo and Hope for new Days of our Lives spinoff [Dec 31, 1969]
News Archive: Peter Reckell on his return to DAYS; will he come back full-time? [Jun 7, 2022]
News Archive: Peter Reckell: Beyond Salem could be "just the beginning" of his Days of our Lives return [Jul 18, 2022]
News Archive: DAYS' Peter Reckell warn fans of online imposter [Sep 12, 2022]
News Archive: Peter Reckell, Kristian Alfonso, and Victoria Konefal returning to Days of our lives [Nov 12, 2022]
News Archive: Bringing Bo Back? Peter Reckell hints at a return to Days of our Lives [Jun 21, 2024]
