Austin Peck
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Jeffrey Austin Peck known professionally as Austin Peck, is an American
actor
. He is best known for his work in daytime soap operas.
. He briefly attended Santa Monica High School
where he played football as a linebacker on the frosh/sophomore team in 1986–87. He left school to pursue acting and did not graduate from Santa Monica in 1989.
In his spare time, Peck writes poetry and draws figures and caricatures. He is currently illustrating a book based on the lives of his two sons, A.J (born July 11, 2002) and Roman (born February 2005). Peck and his wife, Tara Crespo, filed for divorce in July 2009.
In June 2010, Peck and his former As the World Turns
co-star, Terri Conn
officially came out as a couple at the 37th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. Their relationship was covered in the February 15, 2011 and March 8, 2011 issues of Soap Opera Digest
magazine. The February Valentine's Day issue included an interview with Peck, covering his move to One Life to Live
, along with his relationship with Conn. The issue includes two candid photos of the couple within the article, as well as a cover shot with the caption, "Exclusive: Real-Life Loves Reunite."
Peck and Conn would eventually marry on July 1, 2011.
on the daytime soap opera
Days of our Lives
from April 13, 1995 to April 5, 2002, and from September 20, 2005 to October 26, 2006 and briefly in February 2010.
Peck was a recast to the role, and succeeded a popular actor, Patrick Muldoon
. Peck became a fan favorite, reportedly getting the most fan mail of anyone in the Days cast. He appeared on the cover of "Playgirl
" and "YM
". Peck, along with Days co-star Christie Clark
, won the Soap Opera Digest Award for Hottest Romance. The actors came back to the show in 2005, but were released from their contracts in 2006.
In November 2006, Peck relocated to Brooklyn, New York, to assume the role of Brad Snyder
on the CBS
daytime drama As the World Turns
. He first aired in January 2007. In August 2009 it was revealed that Peck would be released from his contract and his character was killed off in October of that year. Peck continued to air as Brad's ghost through December 2009.
Peck has guest starred on Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Charmed
, The District
, Are You A Serial Killer, as well as the 2006 movie Dating Games People Play and 2009's The Blue Tooth Virgin, which features a star studded cast. He has also appeared in the acclaimed off-Broadway play The Irish Curse.
In January 2011, it was announced that Peck would join the cast of One Life to Live
as porn producer Rick Powers.
Daytime roles
United States
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actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
. He is best known for his work in daytime soap operas.
Personal life
Peck was born in Honolulu, HawaiiHonolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Hawaii. Honolulu is the southernmost major U.S. city. Although the name "Honolulu" refers to the urban area on the southeastern shore of the island of Oahu, the city and county government are consolidated as the City and...
. He briefly attended Santa Monica High School
Santa Monica High School
Santa Monica High School, informally known as SAMOHI, is located in Santa Monica, California. Founded in 1884, it is one of the oldest high schools in the state....
where he played football as a linebacker on the frosh/sophomore team in 1986–87. He left school to pursue acting and did not graduate from Santa Monica in 1989.
In his spare time, Peck writes poetry and draws figures and caricatures. He is currently illustrating a book based on the lives of his two sons, A.J (born July 11, 2002) and Roman (born February 2005). Peck and his wife, Tara Crespo, filed for divorce in July 2009.
In June 2010, Peck and his former As the World Turns
As the World Turns
As the World Turns is an American television soap opera that aired on CBS from April 2, 1956 to September 17, 2010. Irna Phillips created As the World Turns as a sister show to her other soap opera Guiding Light...
co-star, Terri Conn
Terri Conn
Terri Conn , formerly known as Terri Colombino, is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Katie Snyder on As the World Turns and as Christine "Aubrey Wentworth" Karr on One Life to Live...
officially came out as a couple at the 37th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. Their relationship was covered in the February 15, 2011 and March 8, 2011 issues of Soap Opera Digest
Soap Opera Digest
Soap Opera Digest is a weekly magazine covering American daytime soap operas. It features onscreen and offscreen news about the series, interviews with and articles about performers, storyline summaries and analysis, and related promotional information...
magazine. The February Valentine's Day issue included an interview with Peck, covering his move to One Life to Live
One Life to Live
One Life to Live is an American soap opera which debuted on July 15, 1968 and has been broadcast on the ABC television network. Created by Agnes Nixon, the series was the first daytime drama to primarily feature racially and socioeconomically diverse characters and consistently emphasize social...
, along with his relationship with Conn. The issue includes two candid photos of the couple within the article, as well as a cover shot with the caption, "Exclusive: Real-Life Loves Reunite."
Peck and Conn would eventually marry on July 1, 2011.
Professional background
Peck is best known for his role as Austin ReedAustin Reed (fiction)
Austin Reed is a fictional character in the soap opera Days of our Lives portrayed by Patrick Muldoon from July 7, 1992 to April 4, 1995 and September 26, 2011 to present. The role was also portrayed by Austin Peck from April 7, 1995 to May 31, 2002, June 29, 2005 to November 3, 2006...
on the daytime soap opera
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
Days of our Lives
Days of our Lives
Days of our Lives is a long running daytime soap opera broadcast on the NBC television network. It is one of the longest-running scripted television programs in the world, airing nearly every weekday in the United States since November 8, 1965. It has since been syndicated to many countries around...
from April 13, 1995 to April 5, 2002, and from September 20, 2005 to October 26, 2006 and briefly in February 2010.
Peck was a recast to the role, and succeeded a popular actor, Patrick Muldoon
Patrick Muldoon
Patrick Muldoon is an American actor.-Early life:Muldoon was born in San Pedro, California, the son of Deanna, a homemaker, and William Patrick Muldoon II, a personal injury lawyer. He is of Irish descent on his father's side and of Croatian descent on his mother's side...
. Peck became a fan favorite, reportedly getting the most fan mail of anyone in the Days cast. He appeared on the cover of "Playgirl
Playgirl
Playgirl is a print quarterly adult magazine published in the United States that is marketed mainly to heterosexual women, but has also gained a considerable gay following...
" and "YM
YM (magazine)
YM was an American teen magazine that began in 1932. It was published for 72 years and was the second-oldest girls' magazine in the United States...
". Peck, along with Days co-star Christie Clark
Christie Clark
Christie Mary Clark is an American actress, best known for her role as Carrie Brady on Days of our Lives .-Personal life:...
, won the Soap Opera Digest Award for Hottest Romance. The actors came back to the show in 2005, but were released from their contracts in 2006.
In November 2006, Peck relocated to Brooklyn, New York, to assume the role of Brad Snyder
Brad Snyder (ATWT)
Bradley Carter "Brad" Snyder was a character on the American soap opera As the World Turns. He was played primarily by actor Austin Peck, since January 19, 2007 until December 24, 2009.-Background:...
on the CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
daytime drama As the World Turns
As the World Turns
As the World Turns is an American television soap opera that aired on CBS from April 2, 1956 to September 17, 2010. Irna Phillips created As the World Turns as a sister show to her other soap opera Guiding Light...
. He first aired in January 2007. In August 2009 it was revealed that Peck would be released from his contract and his character was killed off in October of that year. Peck continued to air as Brad's ghost through December 2009.
Peck has guest starred on Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Charmed
Charmed
Charmed is an American television series that originally aired from October 7, 1998, until May 21, 2006, on the now defunct The WB Television Network. The series was created in 1998 by writer Constance M...
, The District
The District
The District is a television police drama which aired on CBS from October 7, 2000 to May 1, 2004. The show followed the work and personal life of the chief of Washington, D.C.'s Police Department .-Premise:...
, Are You A Serial Killer, as well as the 2006 movie Dating Games People Play and 2009's The Blue Tooth Virgin, which features a star studded cast. He has also appeared in the acclaimed off-Broadway play The Irish Curse.
In January 2011, it was announced that Peck would join the cast of One Life to Live
One Life to Live
One Life to Live is an American soap opera which debuted on July 15, 1968 and has been broadcast on the ABC television network. Created by Agnes Nixon, the series was the first daytime drama to primarily feature racially and socioeconomically diverse characters and consistently emphasize social...
as porn producer Rick Powers.
Daytime roles
- Austin ReedAustin Reed (fiction)Austin Reed is a fictional character in the soap opera Days of our Lives portrayed by Patrick Muldoon from July 7, 1992 to April 4, 1995 and September 26, 2011 to present. The role was also portrayed by Austin Peck from April 7, 1995 to May 31, 2002, June 29, 2005 to November 3, 2006...
on Days of our LivesDays of our LivesDays of our Lives is a long running daytime soap opera broadcast on the NBC television network. It is one of the longest-running scripted television programs in the world, airing nearly every weekday in the United States since November 8, 1965. It has since been syndicated to many countries around...
(April 13, 1995–April 5, 2002; September 20, 2005–October 26, 2006, February 2010) - Brad SnyderBrad Snyder (ATWT)Bradley Carter "Brad" Snyder was a character on the American soap opera As the World Turns. He was played primarily by actor Austin Peck, since January 19, 2007 until December 24, 2009.-Background:...
on As the World TurnsAs the World TurnsAs the World Turns is an American television soap opera that aired on CBS from April 2, 1956 to September 17, 2010. Irna Phillips created As the World Turns as a sister show to her other soap opera Guiding Light...
(January 19, 2007–December 25, 2009) - Rick Powers on One Life to LiveOne Life to LiveOne Life to Live is an American soap opera which debuted on July 15, 1968 and has been broadcast on the ABC television network. Created by Agnes Nixon, the series was the first daytime drama to primarily feature racially and socioeconomically diverse characters and consistently emphasize social...
(March 25, 2011 - Present)