Do you remember the soap operas we used to love? We all have a favorite soap opera that we watch regularly and eagerly await each new episode. Sometimes, we even get attached to the characters as if they were real. Have you ever wondered whatever happened to the actors years after the show? Where are they now and how do they look? Did they get rich or perhaps filed for bankruptcy? We're here to remind you of some of the beloved soap opera characters you probably forgot you ever watched.

Peter Bergman - Jack Abbott in The Young And The Restless

Peter Bergman joined the cast of The Young and the Restless as a replacement for Terry Lester in 1989. As of that moment, he has portrayed the role of Jack Abbott, the son and heir of John Abbott, who founded the cosmetics company Jabot.  Peter is also well-known for portraying the role of Dr. Cliff Warner on All My Children. He was married to Christine Ebersole in the past but the marriage didn't work. He has been married to Mariellen Bergman since 1985 and they have two children together.

Christian LeBlanc - Michael Baldwin in The Young And The Restless

Christian LeBlanc portrays the role of Michael Baldwin, a character that is very popular. He joined the cast of The Young and the Restless in 1991 and it completely changed his life. Christian has been awarded 12 Daytime Emmy nominations so far, winning the award for Lead Actor three times. Before this soap opera, he starred in another show called As the World Turns until 1985. He also appeared in In the Heat of the Night, portraying a police officer. Christian has recently sold his uptown house for more than $1 million because he wanted to move to Garden District.

Eric Braeden - Victor Newman in The Young And The Restless

The German-American television actor Eric Braeden will remain best known as Victor Newman from The Young and the Restless. He landed a role in this hit show in 1980 and has remained a regular cast member for 37 years now. Eric or Victor has won many hearts by playing a wealthy villain with a bottomless bank account. Surprisingly, the intention for this character was to make a few guest appearances and to be killed off. We're glad that didn't happen. The show keeps going on for Eric!

Susan Lucci - Erica Kane in All My Children

The American actress, TV host, and entrepreneur (with a sizeable net worth) Susan Lucci is best known for being Erica Kane on the soap opera called All My Children. Susan remained a part of the show for many years, from 1970 to 2011. She has been nominated for awards countless times over the years for her role in the popular soap. The beautiful actress still looks good, as we could recently see in Devious Maids, a comedy-drama and mystery series. She portrays the role of a rich woman who befriends her maid and changes husbands frequently. In real life, Susan has been married to the Austrian businessman Helmut Huber since 1969.

Kirsten Storms - Maxie Jones in General Hospital

Kirsten Storms is an actress and voice actress known for many roles. One of her notable roles was the character of Maxie Jones she has portrayed on General Hospital since 2005. After taking a break from the role for medical reasons in 2011, she returned to the soap opera. She was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for her portrayal of Maxie. She took a few more breaks from the show in 2016 and 2017 but she always returned to it. She also portrayed Isabelle Black on Days of Our Lives from 1999. Like so many other soap opera stars, she is not super wealthy and her net worth is estimated to be about $3 million.

Michael Damian - Danny Romalotti in The Young And The Restless

American actor, recording artist, and producer Michael Damian Weir was born in 1962. He is most famous for his 18-year-long run on The Young and the Restless as Danny Romalotti.  Besides the show, Damien also landed roles in movies like Justice and A Boy and His Gun. He also landed the starring role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, a Broadway production. The show became the highest-grossing show in the history of LA and also broke box office records in New York. Before the fame that came with the popular soap opera, Michael had a pretty successful music career.

Kristoff St. John - Neil Winters in The Young And The Restless

Kristoff St. John made his television debut at the age of 8 and he never stopped. He joined the cast of The Young and the Restless in 1991 and his character has evolved ever since. He portrays Neil Winters, a young executive at Jabot Cosmetics who later becomes a successful businessman, who invests in many companies. Apart from this role, Kristoff also appeared in The Nanny and Everybody Hates Chris, and he has won an NAACP Image Award more than once. Today, Kristoff is also an animal rights activist.

Tracey E. Bregman - Lauren Fenmore in The Young And The Restless

The Emmy-winning actress Tracey E. Bregman is best known as Lauren Fenmore on The Young and the Restless. At the same time she joined the cast of the show, she also appeared on The Bold and the Beautiful, trying to do both jobs simultaneously. Besides being an actress, Tracey is also known for her charity work and for being a successful businesswoman. She launched her own yoga-inspired clothing line as well as her own jewelry line. She was married to Ron Recht until 2010 and the former couple has two sons.

Joshua Morrow - Nicholas Newman in The Young And The Restless

We know Joshua Morrow as the adult son of Victor and his wife Nikki on The Young and the Restless. He landed the role of Nicholas in 1994 and he portrays the characters as a rich boy who is also investing in different businesses.  Joshua hasn't had any other major roles besides this one yet. However, the former pop singer has appeared in several projects such as Parker and Golden Shoes. Joshua is happily married to Tobe Keeney since 2001. The couple has four children.

Doug Davidson - Paul Williams in The Young And The Restless

The American television actor Doug Davidson is also an Emmy Award winner. As of this year, Doug is the longest-serving current cast member of The Young and the Restless. He has appeared in more than 2,600 episodes since 1978! Davidson portrays the role of the police chief Paul Williams and interestingly, he hasn't shared his character with other actors. Besides the soap opera, which has earned him a net worth of $4 million, Doug also appeared in the drama Fraternity Row as well as in the television miniseries I'll Take Manhattan. Doug has won four Soap Opera Digest Awards for The Young and the Restless.

Deidre Hall - Marlena Evans in Days Of Our Lives

Marlena Evans is another character on Days of Our Lives, played by Deidre Hall. Deidre has portrayed the role of Dr. Marlena for 40 years now. It was thanks to this role that Deidre received a number of awards and nominations including two best Actress Soapy Awards in 1982 and 1983. Apart from this role, Deidre has been very busy working on Emergency! and The Young and Restless. She also produced a TV film based on her real life, in which she also starred. Deidre's diverse career includes being a radio host and writing a book. This busy lady looks absolutely lovely it the age of 70 so we're guessing she's had some help achieving that. With her earnings, she can probably afford that.

Joseph Mascolo - Stefano DiMera in Days Of Our Lives

The villain Stefano DiMera on Days of Our Lives was portrayed by Joseph Mascolo from 1982 until his death in 2016. His character was a crime lord but an essential one nonetheless. But this wasn't his only role. During his long career, Joseph appeared in countless motion pictures such as Jaws 2 and Heat, as well as in a number of TV series establishing himself as a respected actor and securing the dividends that go along with it. Besides acting, Joseph was known for doing charity work, helping people with disabilities. The soap opera star was 87 when he died.

Peter Reckell - Bo Brady in Days Of Our Lives

Peter Paul Reckell is best known for portraying the character of Bo Brady on Days of Our Lives, starting from 1983. He wasn't a regular cast member continuously though, and he made brief pauses now and then but he always returned to the soap opera. He made his debut as Eric Hollister in As the World Turns in 1980, and a few years after that, he landed the most important role of his life. Besides that, Reckell has appeared in many other shows, although with smaller roles. He is 62 now and he isn't planning his retirement yet. By the way, he looks really good for a 62-year old!

Kristian Alfonso - Hope Williams Brady in Days Of Our Lives

Former figure skater, fashion model, and actress Kristian Alfonso gained fame thanks to the role of Hope Williams Brady on Days of Our Lives. It's hard to believe this beauty is 54 years old because she looks stunning. We're certain she won't be retiring yet. She landed the crucial role in 1983 and even today, she is still part of the show. We cannot imagine the soap opera without her character, Hope. But when's she is not playing Hope, she does other things, such as creating her own jewelry line. She has been married to Danny Daggenhurst since 2001 and she has two children.

Drake Hogestyn - John Black in Days Of Our Lives

Another actor with a long-running role on Days of Our Lives is Drake Hogestyn. Drake portrays the role of one of the most popular characters, John Black. He's been on the show since 1986 although he did take a break every once in a while. Besides this soap opera, Drake has appeared in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Otherworld. At the age of 64, Drake still looks very good and retirement probably isn't an option for this soap opera star. He has won several awards and nominations during his career including Soap Opera Digest Award for the Hottest Male Star which he has won more than once.

Mark Hapka - Lucas Horton in Days Of Our Lives

American film and television actor Mark Hapka became famous as Nathan Horton on Days of Our Lives.  The soap opera star also had a recurring role in Hannah Montana, a teen television series. He also appeared on Cold Case and a number of other projects. He returned to the soap opera which made him famous in 2009 but was reportedly let go in 2011. The actor and producer is only 35 years old so he's got plenty of time to land many other important roles. The talented Hapka is certainly on his way to earn a high net worth.

John Aniston - Victor Kiriakis in Days Of Our Lives

John Aniston's most notable role is that of Victor Kiriakis on Days of Our Lives. The father of actress Jennifer Aniston (best known as Rachel from Friends) has been acting in soap operas since 1969. The actor, who is 84 years old, announced his retirement in 2016. He has had a long and successful career which brought him several awards including a Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor. John also appeared on Mad Men and Journeyman, and a number of other projects.

Susan Flannery - Stephanie Forrester in The Bold And The Beautiful

Susan Flannery became famous thanks to her role in The Bold and the Beautiful. She was Stefanie Forrester, one of the original cast members, for 25 years.  She portrayed this role from 1987 to 2012, when her character died after a long illness. Despite retiring from the soap opera in 2012, she remains busy in the entertainment businesses. Last year, she directed a few shows so it looks like this 78-year-old is still very energetic, at an age when most people are into counting their retirement funds, not choosing between wide shots and close-ups.

Katherine Kelly Lang - Brooke Logan in The Bold And The Beautiful

She is another beloved character from The Bold and the Beautiful and a very important part of the soap opera. Katherine Kelly Logan landed the role in 1987 and she has been portraying the role of Brooke Logan ever since. Besides this soap opera, Lang also appeared in the Australian soap opera Neighbours, as herself. She divorced her second husband a few years ago after 15 years of marriage. We hope she didn't have to give up half of her money and properties. Katherine reportedly said that she wanted to date someone who is not from the entertainment business.

Jacob Young - Rick Forrester in The Bold And The Beautiful

The soap opera star Jacob Young is an America actor and a singer. He is best known for his two important roles, as Rick Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful and as JR Chandler on All My Children. He landed the role of Rick Forrester in 1997  and he portrayed this character for two years. It was this role that got him a nomination for a Daytime Emmy Award as Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series in 1999. He then reprised the role in 2011. Young also appeared in several movies such as The Girl Next Door in 2004. In real life, Young married his long-time girlfriend in 2007 and the couple has three children. The hot's actor's net worth is estimated to be $3 million.

Kimberlin Brown - Sheila Carter in The Young And The Restless

The American actress Kimberlin Brown Pelzer is best known as Sheila Carter in The Young and the Restless.  She landed the role in 1990 and would continue to appear on the soap opera ever since, although with frequent but brief breaks. Besides this long-running role, Kimberlin also starred in All My Children. In 2011, she joined the cast of The Bay as Dr. Grace Drum. She received several awards and nomination over the years and today, at the age of 56, she still looks stunning. The soap opera lifestyle obviously agrees with her or could it be that the actress is spending a huge chunk of her money on anti-age treatments? Nevertheless, she looks great and that's what matters.

John McCook - Eric Forrester in The Bold And The Beautiful

John McCook is best known for his daytime soap opera roles. he landed the role of Eric Forrester on The Bold and The Beautiful in 1987 and he continued to portray this role ever since. Before this role, he had appeared on another soap opera as Lance Prentiss on The Young and the Restless. But that's not all. He appeared in many other shows as a guest. However, for the role of Eric Forrester, John received a Daytime Emmy nomination.  He lives with his family in a beautiful house in Los Angeles. He's definitely earned it!

Melody Thomas Scott - Nikki Newman in The Young And The Restless

Melody Thomas Scott had many roles over the course of her career but she remains best known as Nikki Newman from The Young and the Restless. Nikki is an exotic dancer who meets and then marries the real estate businessman, Victor. In reality, Melody is married to an executive producer of the soap opera, Edward J. Scott. She is the winner of a 2001 Soap Opera Digest Awards and she still looks pretty good for a 62-year-old. Apart from the hit show, Melody also appeared in Charlie's Angels, The King of Queens, and many other projects.

Ingo Rademacher - Jasper 'Jax' Jacks in General Hospital

The West-German-born actor Ingo Rademacher became famous as Jasper Jacks on the daytime soap opera General Hospital. Ever since he landed the role in 1996, he has portrayed the character almost continuously.  In 2017, Ingo joined the cast of  The Bold and the Beautiful as Thorne Forrester, the only biological son of the wealthy fashion figures, Eric Forrester and Stephanie Forrester. Ingo owned and sold several houses including one in Venice and his Malibu home. He currently lives in Los Angeles.

Rick Springfield - Dr. Noah Drake in General Hospital

The Australian musician Rick Springfield was famous long before he landed a role on a popular soap opera. He was a member of a band called Zoot until 1971, after which he started a solo career. In 1981, he was cast as Dr. Noah Drake on General Hospital and would continue to portray this character in several intervals. Recently, fans were shocked when the singer and actor admitted that he was thinking about suicide. Luckily, since his $12 million net worth isn't enough to cheer him up, he can always rely on family. It was his family and his love for them that saved him from depression, according to him.

Anthony Geary - Luke Spencer in General Hospital

Anthony Geary is another General Hospital star who portrayed the role of Luke Spencer starting in 1978. The soap opera star set a record by receiving 8 Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor before his retirement. He's had a long and successful career and now the old actor deserves some time to enjoy. Not only did he walk away from his famous character, but he also left Hollywood to live in Amsterdam. According to him, he's thrilled with his life in this beautiful European city.

Maurice Benard - Sonny Corinthos in General Hospital

Maurice Berard has portrayed the character of Michael "Sonny" Corinthos on General Hospital since 1993. Since then, he has experienced many interesting and intriguing storylines. His character is essentially a bad guy but one that no one can't resist, as he simply oozes charm. The Daytime Emmy Award-winner has been happily married to Paula Smith since 1990. The couple sold their Hollywood Hills property for $$1.55 million which they only used while their larger residence was being remodeled.

Kimberly McCullough - Dr. Robin Scorpio Drake in General Hospital

The actress Kimberly McCullough literally grew up in a soap opera. She has portrayed the role of Robin Scorpio on General Hospital since 1985 when she was only 7 years old. She would resume portraying the character on and off until 2001. The producers even wrote her real-life pregnancy into Robin Scorpio's storyline. Although she was very young when she joined the soap opera, her career as an actress started before that actually. Kimberly was earning money when she was still an infant by appearing in diaper commercials. She is also a television director and a dancer.

Finola Hughes - Anna Devane in General Hospital

She is an actress, a TV host, author, dancer, and an entrepreneur. However, Finola Hughes is best known as Anna Devane on General Hospital, a role she portrayed from 1985 to 1992. The talented actress won a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in 1991. She has been nominated for the same award on several occasions for different roles. Finola also portrayed the role of Alex in All My Children.  Finola also portrayed Anna's identical twin, Dr. Alexandra Devanne Marick. Hughes is married to Russel Young and the couple has several children. The soap opera star's yearly income is estimated to be almost $1 million.

Tyler Christopher - Nikolas Cassadine in General Hospital

The handsome Tyler Christopher is most famous for his role in General Hospital. He has been portraying the character of Prince Nikolas Cassadine on General Hospital for almost twenty years. Last year, it was reported that Tyler would join the cast of Days of Our Lives with the role of the son of the villainous Stefano DiMera and Vivian Alamain.  In 2016, he won a Daytime Emmy Award in the Lead Actor category. But he is not a soap opera actor only. Tyler was able to boost his bank account over the years by appearing in many TV shows and movies.

Kelly Monaco - Sam Morgan in General Hospital

Kelly Marie Monaco is an actress and a reality TV personality famous for her role in General Hospital. She joined the cast as Samantha "Sam" McCall in 2003. Before that, she appeared as Livvie Locke on Port Charles from 1997 to 2003. She is also the winner of the TV competition series Dancing with the Stars. But life wasn't always a soap opera for the beautiful actress. Before she became an actress, she used to earn money working as a lifeguard right after high school. She was also Playboy's Playmate of the Month for April back in 1997.

Larry Hagman - JR Ewing in Dallas

Four decades have passed when the world was hooked on their television set wondering “Who shot J.R.?”. In this cliffhanger episode of Dallas, oil tycoon J.R. Ewing is gunned down by an unidentified character. Dallas' story revolves around the feuding of the Ewing family. Larry Hagman played the role of greedy and mischievous oil tycoon J.R Ewing. In 2012, Hagman died at the age of 81 after losing his battle with throat cancer.

Linda Gray - Sue Ellen Ewing in Dallas

Linda Gray is best known for his role as J.R.’s wife, Sue Ellen Ewing. Sue made the series more controversial when it's revealed that she's in love with J.R.’s nemesis. In the 2012 reboot, the two are divorced. Aside from acting, Gray has, in her portfolio, her directing work. In fact, she directed several episodes of Dallas and has continued to work on different projects. 

Patrick Duffy - Bobby Ewing in Dallas

Patrick played Bobby, the youngest son of Jock Ewing and Miss Ellie. Bobby is involved in one of the most iconic storylines on television history. Bobby also becomes the owner of Southfork Ranch which is written in Miss Ellie’s last will. Dallas aired until 1998 and Duffy is also credited with directing some episodes of the show.

Hunter Tylo - Dr. Taylor Hayes in The Bold And The Beautiful

Hunter Tylo gained fame when she joined the cast of The Bold and the Beautiful as Dr. Taylor Hayes. She would then appear in about 2,000 episodes becoming an essential part of the soap opera. She made her debut in a movie called The Initiation in 1984 and her career has been quite successful. Her personal life, on the other hand, hasn't been that peaceful. She lost a son in 2007, aged only 19 years old. Michael Tylo, her teenage son drowned in the swimming pool, and after this sad event, the actress listed the property for sale, unable to live with the memories.

Victoria Principal - Pamela Ewing in Dallas

Victoria Principal portrayed the role of Pamela Ewing in Dallas. Principal spent nine years on the set of Dallas and left the show with her character dying in a car accident. The show went on for many years while she focused on her beauty and wellness projects. Back in 2012, she bought a ranch for the sole purpose of rehabilitating and rescuing animals.

Ken Kercheval - Cliff Barnes in Dallas

Ken Kercheval is notable for his role as J.R. Ewing's enemy Cliff Barnes on the soap opera, Dallas. He appeared in the 2012 Dallas reboot as the same character. In 1985, Kercheval became a partner in the Old Capital Popcorn Company. Later on, business finance issues arose, causing a shooting incident inside the Dallas set.

Charlene Tilton - Lucy Ewing in Dallas

Charlene portrayed Lucy, the eldest daughter of Gary Ewing. Charlene was only a teenager when she joined the cast of Dallas. Her notable work as Lucy earned her a Former Child Star "Lifetime Achievement" Award from the Young Artist Foundation. Recently, Charlene became the ambassador for Actors for Autism and has expressed her strong advocacy for autism awareness.

Shemar Moore - Sergeant II Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson in S.W.A.T

Is anyone surprised that Shemar Moore is the protagonist on S.W.A.T.? Taken into account Moore’s talent for acting along with his fit shape, and they could not have selected a better Sergeant Hondo! Of course, Shemar is not just an actor; he has been a model for DNA Model Management as well. During his modeling career, Shemar made it to the Men’s Fitness, too! Yet, he has been a member of the cast for many sonorous TV productions, such as The Young and the Restless, Criminal Minds, the Justice League franchise, and more. Moore has a long, long way to go before he even thinks of retirement, especially as acting projects keep coming in.

Steve Kanaly - Ray Krebbs in Dallas

Steve Kanaly portrayed Ray Krebbs, the ranch foreman at the Ewings’ estate. Ray is the illegitimate son of Jock Ewing from an affair and later on, it's revealed on the show. Steve earned most of his fans through his great storyline at Dallas. Aside from acting and directing, Steve decided to refinance himself by painting and in fact, his watercolor paintings are showcased in charity events that he supports. 

Susan Howard - Donna Culver Krebbs in Dallas

Susan Howard starred in Dallas as Donna Culver Krebbs, wife of Ray Krebbs. In 1987, she opposed pro-abortion storylines and so her contract was no longer renewed by the producers. Susan left the industry and focused on supporting conservative causes such as gun rights.

Barbara Bel Geddes - Miss Ellie Ewing in Dallas

Barbara Bel Geddes became famously known as Miss Ellie in Dallas. Miss Ellie is the matriarch of the Ewing family. Geddes already established her acting career before she took on the role of Miss Ellie. She starred on Broadway and Alfred Hitchcock’s hit film Vertigo. In 2005, Bel Geddes died at the age of 82 after battling lung cancer.

Hillary B. Smith - Nora Hanen Buchanan in One Life to Live

You may remember Hillary B. Smith for her roles in famous soap operas like Nora Hanen Buchanan on One Life to Live or Margo Hughes on As the World Turns. You may not believe it but Hillary met her future husband when she was only 14. They reconnected at a wedding and got married a few years afterward. She appeared in multiple web soap series such as Venice: The Series and also won a Daytime Emmy in 2014 as a producer.

Mark Lawson - Brody Lovett in One Life to Live

Mark Lawson became famous after portraying the role of Brody Lovett in the hit ABC soap One Life to Live. Mark hasn't stepped in the limelight after portraying the role of Brody, however. Before acquiring the role, he almost gave up on acting and had decided to do ten last auditions before totally giving up. Today, Mark is a personal trainer who runs a strength and conditioning business called Forge.

David Fumero - Christian Vega in One Life to Live

David Fumero became popular as a male fashion model before trying out his luck as a soap opera actor, playing the role of Cristian Vega on One Life to Live. Most people did not know that David was also a US Marine long before becoming an actor. In December 2007, David married his One Life to Live co-star, Melissa Gallo, who played the role of Adriana Cramer. After being married for almost 10 years, Melissa and David had a child named Enzo who was born in 2016.

Ted Shackelford - Gary Ewing in Dallas

You may remember Ted Shackelford in the hit TV series Knots Landing from 1979-1993 after portraying the role of Gary Ewing. Ted also landed roles in soap operas such as The Young and the Restless as William and his twin Jeffrey Bardwell. Jeffrey Bardwell showed up in the series after CBS ended the character William, who died due to a stroke. After over 40 years of a successful career, Ted managed to land the role of Gary Ewing in the new TV series Dallas.

Howard Keel - Clayton Farlow in Dallas

Professionally known as Howard Keel, Harry Clifford Keel became famous for being an actor and a bass-baritone singer. His handsome looks and impressive singing talent landed him a role in the CBS TV series Dallas. Keel then continued to portray the role of Clayton Farlow from 1981 to 1991. Sadly, in 2004, Howard passed away in his home after suffering from colon cancer. He was then cremated and his ashes were scattered in his favorite places.

Deborah Rennard - Sylvia Lovegren in Dallas

Deborah Rennard gained prominence in the acting industry as she portrayed the role of Sylvia Lovegren in the soap opera Dallas. She then continued her acting career by starring in Silk Stalkings and Days of Our Lives. One of her most successful films was with Jean-Claude Van Damme in Lionheart. Aside from acting, she also writes and produces content for the industry. Later, she married writer Paul Haggis. However, it ended up in a divorce. They have a son, James, who has followed in her footsteps in acting.

Michael Easton - John McBain in One Life to Live

Michael Easton is an actor who also works as an author, poet, and professional photographer. He has appeared in TV shows like Ally McBeal, The Practice, and had recurring roles in Mutant X. In 2003, Michael earned the role of John McBain in the soap opera One Life to Live and stayed there until its ending in 2012. A years after OLTL, he appeared as Caleb Morley in General Hospital. He is now married to model Ginevra Arabia and they have two kids, Lilah Bell, and Jack Boru.

Kassie Wesley DePaiva - Blair Cramer in One Life to Live

Before Kassie DePaiva became known in One Life to Live as Blaire, she first gained fame for her appearance in the horror film Evil Dead II. DePaiva started her career early at the age of 18 in Grand Ole Opry, a weekly country music concert. She made her debut in the soap opera Guiding Light as Chelsea Reardon, but it was her role in One Life to Live that became most notable. Since 1996, she has been married to her fellow OLTL actor James DePaiva. However, in 2016, she also welcomed some sad news as she was diagnosed with leukemia.

Chao Li Chi - Chao Li in Falcon Crest

Chao-Li Chi was an actor and dancer from Shanxi, China who became known in American television. One of his most notable roles was as Chao-Li in Falcon Crest. He was also known for his film appearances including ones in The Joy Luck Club, The Nutty Professor, and The Prestige. Aside from being an actor, he also taught Tao Te Ching courses in California State University. Sadly, he passed away in 2010 in his home in California.

David Selby - Richard Channing in Falcon Crest

David Selby became known for his role as Quentin Collins in the soap opera Dark Shadows and as Richard Channing in Falcon Crest. He is a film, television, and stage actor and has appeared in other shows like Flamingo Road and the film Raise the Titanic. Selby is also a writer and has published several books, memoirs and poetry collections titled My Mother's Autumn and Happenstance. In 2017, he acquired a recurring role in the X-men drama, Legion.

Emme Rylan - Lizzie Spaulding in Guiding Light

Emme Rylan claimed her way into fame as she portrayed the role of Lizzie Spaulding on Guiding Light. She was also a part of the cast of The Young and the Restless and currently appears in General Hospital as Lulu Spencer. Rylan started acting in 2006 as she took over the role of Lizzie from Crystal Hunt. She also bagged the role of Winnie Harper in the cheerleading film Bring It On: All or Nothing. Today, she and her fiance, Don Money, have three children together.

Bonnie Dennison - Susan Daisy Lemay in Guiding Light

Bonnie Denison is an actress born in New York City and has also earned her degree in New York University. She had a lot of guest appearances, including the ones in Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU and The Education of Max Bickford. Since 2002, she has played Emily Yokas in the television show Third Watch. She became more notable for her role as Susan “Daisy” Lemay in the soap opera Guiding Light from 2007 to 2009.

Brittany Snow - Susan 'Daisy' Lemay in Guiding Light

Britanny Snow was originally the one portraying the role of Susan "Daisy" Lemay in Guiding Light from 1998 to 2002. She even went home with a Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress for her role in the show. In 2002, she landed the role of Meg Pryor in the TV series American Dreams where she earned another nomination for the Young Artist Award. You may also remember Snow in the musical comedy film Pitch Perfect as the a cappella singer Chloe. Aside from acting, she's also active in speaking about mental health issues and has co-created the Love is Louder movement.

Margaret Ladd - Emma Channing in Falcon Crest

Margaret Ladd became well-known for her role as Emma Channing in the soap opera Falcon Crest from 1981 to 1990. She began acting in the soap opera A Flame in the Wind back in the '60s. Later, she began appearing in films like The Friends of Eddie Coyle and A Wedding. She also became part of Broadway productions of My Sweet Charlie and Sheep on the Runway. Ladd has been married to Lyle Kessler and they are parents to twins Katherine and Michael.

Ana Alicia - Melissa Agretti in Falcon Crest

Ana Alicia, a Mexican-American actress, became known for playing the role of scheming heiress Melissa Agretti in Falcon Crest. Thanks to a scholarship she got from Wellesley College, she was able to move to Los Angeles after earning a degree in 1977. As soon as she moved to L.A., she earned the role of Alicia Nieves in the soap opera Ryan's Hope. After landing several roles, she decided to audition for Falcon Crest. She has also sung two songs for the soap opera, Goody Goody and Body and Soul, which instantly became jazz favorites.

Robert Foxworth - Chase Gioberti in Falcon Crest

After earning his fine arts degree in Carnegie Mellon University, Robert Foxworth began his career on stage in Washington, DC Arena Stage. Originally, he was offered the role of J.R Ewing in Dallas. However, he turned it down and Larry Hagman got the role. With several film and TV roles, it was his role in Falcon Crest as Chase Gioberti that made him more notable. He also appeared in guest stints in The West Wing and Law & Order. Foxworth had been married to his longtime partner since 1864. Unfortunately, it ended up in divorce. He later married Elizabeth Montgomery until she passed away in 1995.

Daniel Cosgrove - Bill Lewis in Guiding Light

Back in 1989, Connecticut-born actor, Daniel Cosgrove was able to graduate from Notre Dame High School. A couple of years after graduating, he joined the cast of All My Children as Scott Chandler. However, he decided to leave and try other opportunities. During that same year, he was cast as Matt During in Beverly Hills, 90210 and became part of it until it ended in 2000. After two years, he landed the role of Bill Lewis in Guiding Light and stayed in the show until 2005.

Brian Kerwin as Charlie Banks in One Life to Live

Brian Kerwin started acting in 1988 in the off-Broadway play Emily where he won a Theatre World Award. He also became part of the 1997 revival of The Little Foxes and the comedy After the Night and the Music. He also went on to star on some feature films, such as Murphy's Romance, 27 Dresses, Love Field and King Kong Lives. He also had a long list of television credit roles, including The West Wing and Roseanne. However, it was his role in One Life to Live that made him famous and he has been part of it from 2007 to 2012.

John Brotherton - Jared Banks in One Life to Live

John Brotherton is an actor who began acting at the age of 10 and became well-known for his role as Jared Banks in One Life to Live. He began playing the role of Jared in 2007 and lasted on the show until 2009. Recently, he portrays the role of Matt Harmon in the Netflix series Fuller House, the sequel to Full House. In the past, he attended Oregon State University for his college degree. After a few years, he married his longtime partner Alison.

Farah Fath - Gigi Morasco in One Life to Live

Farah Fath began her career at the early age of five. She was voted Miss Kentucky Preteen in 1995 and was cast as Mimi Lockhart in the series Days of Our Lives in 1999. Fath left the show in 2007 and then began her contract in One Life to Live. She played the role of Gigi Morasco from 2007 until 2011. In 2011, she returned to the show as Gigi's sister, Stacy Morasco, who underwent plastic surgery to look like Gigi. However, it was later revealed that it was still Gigi herself. Fath is now married to her longtime boyfriend, Phil Galfond.

Robert S. Woods - Bo Buchanan in One Life To Live

Robert S. Woods rose to fame for being the lead actor on the long-time running soap, One Life to Live. His appearance on One Life to Live earned him a Daytime Emmy Award for Lead Actor in 1983. Woods married actress Loyita Chapel and are parents to twins. Sadly, the other twin died and only their son, Tanner survived. Tanner made an appearance on One Life to Live as young Bo.

Robin Strasser - Dr. Dorian Lord in One Life To Live

Robin Strasser owes her fame for her role as Dorian Lord on the ABC soap opera, One Life to Live. Robin honed her acting skills through theatrical work, having appeared in Broadway’s The Shadow Box and Chapter Two. In 1982, her portrayal of Dorian earned her a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series. These days, the actress is into property investments. She reportedly bought and remodeled 40 properties.

Judith Light - Karen Wolek in One Life To Live

She became notable for her role in ABC's One Life to Live. She portrayed Karen Wolek, a wife-turned-female escort. Her role as Karen earned her two Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Light returned to theatrical work as Madame Raquin in Helen Edmundson's Thérèse Raquin. Her successful acting career has earned her a modest net worth of $8 million.

Nathan Fillion - Joey Buchanan in One Life To Live

Nathan Fillion won millions of hearts for his portrayal of Joel Buchanan in the soap opera, One Life to Live. His role earned him a nomination for Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series. Nathan spent his time building his acting portfolio over the years, with his most notable performance to date being in the cult sci-fi series Firefly. He also starred in ABC’s Castle and on two Netflix hit series, Santa Clarita Diet and A Series of Unfortunate Events.

Andrea Evans - Tina Lord in One Life To Live

Andrea Lynn Evans started her acting career as an extra in the film, The Fury. Her appearances led her to the role of Tina Lord in One Life to Live. She married co-actor Wayne Massey but their marriage didn’t last very long. In 2011, Andrea was diagnosed with stage one breast cancer.  Evans started living healthy after being finally cancer-free. She became a columnist for a cooking magazine where she shares her vegetarian recipes and healthy cooking tips. She serves as a celebrity ambassador for Walks for Hope to Cure Breast Cancer.

Kim Zimmer - Reva Shayne in Guiding Light

For three decades, Kim Zimmer was the star of the soap opera, Guiding Light. She became one of the most loved characters in the show. Her role as Reva Shayne earned her four Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. She started doing theater work back in college and met husband actor-director, A.C. Weary. In an interview, she expressed her devastation after the show’s cancellation in 2009. Kim gained weight because of menopause and suffered charges for DUI.

Robert Newman - Joshua Lewis in Guiding Light

Robert Newman earned his fame through his role as Joshua Lewis in the soap opera, Guiding Light. Newman’s character started out with a bad boy personality. He paired up with the character Reva Shayne and became the main couple of the show. When the show reached its conclusion, Newman focused more of his time on theater work. He takes credit for acting on stage plays like Peter Pan, Nine, and Death Trap.

Frank Dicopoulos - Frank Cooper, Jr. in Guiding Light

Frank Dicopoulos has been famous for his role as Frank Achilles Cooper Jr. on the soap opera, Guiding Light. Frank was discovered in an audition for the TV series, Chips. He starred as Frank from 1987 until the show was canceled in 2009. He became the spokesperson for The Skin Cancer Foundation after being diagnosed with skin cancer.

Melissa Hayden - Bridget Reardon-Lewis in Guiding Light

Melissa Hayden is known to Guiding Light fans as Bridget Reardon. She played the role from 1991 and made the show more interesting with her storyline. She left the show and stayed hidden from the limelight for a while. In 2009, she returned to the show for the final episodes. Hayden was a part of the dance group The Young Americans during her teenage years, but she gave up her dancing career after developing a cyst.

Crystal Chappell - Olivia Spencer in Guiding Light

From 1999 to 2009, Crystal Chappell played the villainess character of Olivia Spencer on Guiding Light. Her role was only for a couple of episodes but her performance made an impact on the show. She ended up signing another contract and won an Outstanding Supporting Actress Award for her role as Olivia. Her character is in a relationship with her best friend Natalia. 

Robert T. Bogue - A.C. Mallet in Guiding Light

Robert Timothy Bogue became well-known for his role as A.C Mallet on the soap opera, Guiding Light. Guiding Light made it on the list of longest-running drama in television in the Guinness World Records. Robert had to spend money to end his first marriage that produced two kids, Zebulon and  Zoë Chinook. In 2011, he married his former co-actress Mandy Bruno. They were married for six years and have one child, Flynn Zachariah.

Jesse Metcalfe - Miguel Lopez-Fitzgerald in Desperate Housewives

We all remember the incredibly handsome Jesse Metcalfe from Desperate Housewives, where he portrayed the role of John, the gardener. Jesse is also well-known for his role on Passions where he played the role of Miguel Lopez-Fitzgerald from 1999. The actor and musician starred in John Tucker Must Die and he currently stars as Trace Riley in Chesapeake Shores. He appeared in a number of other movies and TV shows and he hosted the World Music Awards in Monaco in 2008. The star, who has a $12 million net worth, had to enter a drug rehabilitation facility in 2007 for his alcoholism problems.

Juliet Mills - Tabitha Lenox in Passions

Juliet Mills also had a recurring role in the soap opera Passions as Tabitha Lenox. She portrayed this role from 1999 until 2008, and she was nominated for many awards including a Daytime Emmy Award. When the series ended, Juliet joined the cast of Wild at Heart as Georgina. She appeared in other shows during her long career including two guest appearances in Hot in Cleveland. The talented actress even battled breast cancer, after being diagnosed on her birthday in 2008. She is 76 today and still going strong, not even thinking about retirement.

Lindsay Hartley - Theresa Lopez-Fitzgerald in Passions

The American actress and singer Lindsay Hartley landed the role that would make her famous in 1999. She portrayed  Theresa Lopez-Fitzgerald on Passions, and it was thanks to this soap opera that she met her future husband, Justin Hartley. Unfortunately, the couple filed for divorce in 2012. We don't know the details of the divorce settlement and who got more money but we do know she asked for joint physical and legal custody of their daughter. Lindsay also appeared on Days of Our Lives but was let go in 2010.

Justin Hartley - Fox Crane in Passions

The handsome Justin Hartley became known while portraying the role of Fox Crane on Passions from 2002 to 2006. He began dating co-star Lindsay Korman, and soon got engaged. After 8 years of married life, they got a divorce in 2012. Apparently, Justin moved on, as he started dating actress Chrishell Stause in 2014. The two got married in 2017. Justin also appeared on Mistresses, a mystery drama and soap opera TV series. He is also part of the This Is Us cast and he reportedly earns $40K per episode.

Erika Slezak - Victoria Lord in One Life To Live

Actress Erika Slezak is best known as Victoria Lord on the daytime soap opera One Life to Live. She landed the role in 1971 and continued to portray the character until the finale in 2012. She then appeared again in the online revival in 2013. Just when we thought she had decided to enjoy her retirement fund, Erika returned to television to show us that she still got it with a role in The Resident, a FOX primetime drama. Today she is 71 years old and she is one of the longest-serving serial actresses in American media.

Angela Bassett - As A Day Player (Nurse) in Guiding Light

The American actress and activist Angela Besset is famous for her biographical roles such as Tina Turner in the big-screen What's Love Got to Do With It.  The talented Angela earned an Oscar nomination for this role for Best Actress. She then appeared in How Stella Got Her Groove Back. She was Rosa Parks in The Rosa Parks Story and Katherine Jackson in The Jacksons: An American Dream. Angela is an active Ambassador of UNICEF for the U.S. She also donated money for the presidential campaign of President Barack Obama.

Ian Ziering - Cameron Stewart in Guiding Light

Yes, we all know Ian Ziering as Steve Sanders from Beverly Hills, 90210 but he was a soap opera star before that. Ziering portrayed the role of young Cameron Stewart on Guiding Light. In 2006, Ian produced, directed, and starred in Man vs. Monday, a short film which won the Audience Choice Award. He appeared in several other TV series including The Doctors and What I Like About You. The actor and voice actor with an $8 million net worth has been married twice so far. After divorcing model Nikki Schieler in 2002, he married Erin Ludwig with whom he has two daughters.

Ronn Moss - Ridge Forrester in The Bold And The Beautiful

The career of Ronn Moss is rather diverse. He is an actor, a singer, and a songwriter who is a member of the band Player. The band was quite successful and their hits occupied the first place on charts back in 1978. But Ronn made his breakthrough in acting by landing the role of Ridge Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful. He appeared in more than 3,000 episodes of the hit soap opera (imagine how much money that must have brought him!). Despite this, Ronn left the show in 2012 and he was replaced by Thorsten Kaye. He quickly moved on landing a role as John Blackwell in The Bay.

Sarah Michelle Gellar-Kendall Hart in All My Children

Sara Michel Gellar started her acting career by landing a role on All My Children. She portrayed the role of Kendall Hart, the long-lost daughter of Erica Kane. She was on the show from 1993 to 1995. After that, Sara went on to land many other roles, including one in the movie I Know What You Did Last Summer. She also appeared in The Ringer, a TV series in which she reportedly earned $100K per episode. Sara married Freddie Prinze, Jr. and the couple has two children.

Alison Sweeney - Sami Brady in Days Of Our Lives

Alison Sweeney is an actress, a writer, reality show host, and director but she is best known for her role as Samy Brady on Days of Our Lives. She portrayed the role of Samantha "Sami" Brady from 1993 to 2017. A trouble-maker on the show, in real life, Alison is known to be a very positive person, inspiring others to lead a more healthy lifestyle. Alison has also published several books so far, including  Star Attraction and Scared Scriptless: A Novel. Her net worth is estimated to be about $7 million. Alison has two children, a daughter, and a son.