Brady Black
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Brady Victor Black is a character on the soap opera Days of our Lives
. He is the son of John Black
and Isabella Toscano and an heir to Greek tycoon Victor Kiriakis
. The character was initially played by Alex, Max, and Dash Lucero (May 1992 - September 1994), and subsequently by Eric and Brandon Billings (October 1994 - July 1999). Kyle Lowder
reintroduced the character as a teen from August 2000 - September 2005, and left the show with on-screen wife Chloe Lane
. Brady returned to Salem in November 2008, played by former Passions
star, Eric Martsolf
.
The character is notable for being related to many of the most powerful (and notorious) individuals and families in Salem. Brady Black is the son of Basic Black CEO John Black
, the step-son of Marlena Evans
, the grandson of Greek mobster-turned-business tycoon Victor Kiriakis
, the nephew of current Titan Industries CEO Philip Kiriakis
, and the nephew of super-villain Stefano DiMera
. However he is also related to Salem's fan favorite family, the Bradys, as he is the grandson of Colleen Brady
, who was the older sister of the late Shawn Brady
.
named after his mother, Isabella Toscano
. Roman Brady
divorces Marlena after discovering her affair with John. Though John by then is involved in a troubled relationship with the duplicitous Kristen Blake
, John and Marlena opt to raise Brady and Belle together. Kristen's lies are eventually exposed, and John and Marlena happily remarry. Despite a happy childhood, Brady becomes bitterly resentful toward Marlena, the only mother he has ever known.
, as well as his uncle, Philip Kiriakis, who considers him a freak. However, Chloe Lane
, Philip's girlfriend, sees a glimmer of her once ostracized-self in Brady and develops a friendship with him which eventually turns into something more. The couple marry in 2005, and move to Vienna. By then, Brady had long-since resolved his animosity toward his step-mother, Marlena, becomes a loving son and brother, as well as a responsible, promising executive in his father's fashion and publishing company, Basic Black.
Leaving the safety of Salem for Vienna in 2005 however, Brady becomes addicted to drugs. Blaming Chloe for his addiction, Victor kidnaps Brady and places him in a drug rehabilitation clinic. Brady blames Chloe for his addiction and subsequently files for divorce.
Brady also makes peace with Nicole Walker
, an old flame and the former wife of his grandfather, Victor. Pregnant with EJ Wells's child, and much to Brady's initial dismay, Nicole also lives at DiMera mansion with Brady and EJ.
As of 2009, Brady and Nicole are best friends, even as he develops a relationship with Arianna Hernandez
.
Though Nicole miscarries her baby, Brady helps her keep her secret, along with the subsequent lies necessary to cover the initial lie, such as adopting a baby from Mia.
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...
. He is the son of John Black
John Black (fiction)
John Black is a fictional character on the NBC soap opera Days of our Lives, played by Drake Hogestyn since January 10, 1986, with brief interruptions from October 26, 2007 to January 8, 2008, and most recently January 23, 2009 to September 26, 2011...
and Isabella Toscano and an heir to Greek tycoon Victor Kiriakis
Victor Kiriakis
Victor Kiriakis I is a fictional character on NBC's Days of our Lives. The role has been portrayed by John Aniston since 1985. His time on the show has been 1985 to 1997, 1998 to present with a brief storyline driven absence in 2004 when his character was "killed off" but found alive on the island...
. The character was initially played by Alex, Max, and Dash Lucero (May 1992 - September 1994), and subsequently by Eric and Brandon Billings (October 1994 - July 1999). Kyle Lowder
Kyle Lowder
Kyle Lowder is an American actor. He is known for his role as Brady Black on Days of our Lives and for his role as Rick Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful .-Mini Biography:He graduated from Pleasantville High School in Pleasantville, New York in 1998, where he played...
reintroduced the character as a teen from August 2000 - September 2005, and left the show with on-screen wife Chloe Lane
Chloe Lane
Chloe Lane is a fictional character on the American NBC soap opera Days of our Lives. Created by head writer Tom Langan, she is portrayed by actress Nadia Bjorlin...
. Brady returned to Salem in November 2008, played by former Passions
Passions
Passions is an American television soap opera which aired on NBC from July 5, 1999 to September 7, 2007 and on The 101 Network from September 17, 2007 to August 7, 2008....
star, Eric Martsolf
Eric Martsolf
Eric Martsolf is an American television actor and singer best known for his role as Ethan Winthrop in the NBC soap opera Passions from 2002 to 2008. He is currently playing the role of Brady Black on NBC's Days of our Lives....
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The character is notable for being related to many of the most powerful (and notorious) individuals and families in Salem. Brady Black is the son of Basic Black CEO John Black
John Black (fiction)
John Black is a fictional character on the NBC soap opera Days of our Lives, played by Drake Hogestyn since January 10, 1986, with brief interruptions from October 26, 2007 to January 8, 2008, and most recently January 23, 2009 to September 26, 2011...
, the step-son of Marlena Evans
Marlena Evans
Dr. Marlena Evans Black is a long-running fictional character on the NBC daytime drama, Days of our Lives, a long running serial about working life in the fictional town of Salem. She was played by actress Deidre Hall since 1976, with a few minor breaks in between from 1987 to March 1991 and...
, the grandson of Greek mobster-turned-business tycoon Victor Kiriakis
Victor Kiriakis
Victor Kiriakis I is a fictional character on NBC's Days of our Lives. The role has been portrayed by John Aniston since 1985. His time on the show has been 1985 to 1997, 1998 to present with a brief storyline driven absence in 2004 when his character was "killed off" but found alive on the island...
, the nephew of current Titan Industries CEO Philip Kiriakis
Philip Kiriakis
Philip Robert Kiriakis is a character on the American soap opera Days of our Lives He has been portrayed by Brandon Tyler from October 21, 1999 to December 24, 1999, then by Jay Kenneth Johnson from December 27, 1999 to December 25, 2002 and Kyle Brandt from May 14, 2003 to October 12, 2006,...
, and the nephew of super-villain Stefano DiMera
Stefano DiMera
Stefano DiMera is a fictional character, a villain on the American soap opera Days of our Lives. Created by head writer Pat Falken Smith, he is portrayed by Joseph Mascolo...
. However he is also related to Salem's fan favorite family, the Bradys, as he is the grandson of Colleen Brady
Colleen Brady
Colleen Mary Brady was a fictional character on the U.S. soap opera Days of our Lives. Her story was seen in flashbacks through the correspondence between Santo DiMera and herself...
, who was the older sister of the late Shawn Brady
Shawn Brady
Shawn Brady is a fictional character on the American soap opera Days of our Lives and the patriarch of the Brady family. He has been portrayed by Lew Brown , Frank MacLean , and Frank Parker .-Storylines:Shawn was the husband of Caroline Brady, and father of three biological children Roman Brady,...
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Character history
Brady is raised during the first years of his life by his widowed father, John Black. After the death of Brady's mother, John Black embarks on a tempestuous affair with his former wife, Marlena Evans which results in the birth of Brady's sister, BelleBelle Black
Isabella "Belle" Brady is a fictional character on the U.S. daytime television drama Days of our Lives. The only child of supercouple John Black and Marlena Evans, she is also one half of the supercouple Shawn Brady and Belle Black...
named after his mother, Isabella Toscano
Isabella Toscano
Isabella Beatrice Black was a fictional character on the NBC soap opera Days of our Lives. Originally appearing in 1989, Isabella was portrayed by Staci Greason in both the character's three-year run as well as in subsequent episodes when Isabella appeared as a ghost.-Character history and...
. Roman Brady
Roman Brady
Roman Augustus Brady is a fictional character on the television drama Days of our Lives. Roman was played by Wayne Northrop from 1981 to 1984 and 1991 to 1994, and has been played by Josh Taylor since 1997, with a brief hiatus in early 2004, when he was a victim of the show's now-infamous serial...
divorces Marlena after discovering her affair with John. Though John by then is involved in a troubled relationship with the duplicitous Kristen Blake
Kristen Blake
Kristen Blake is a fictional villainess on the soap opera Days of our Lives. Although raised by villain Stefano DiMera after the death of her parents , Kristen and Peter were never legally adopted by him...
, John and Marlena opt to raise Brady and Belle together. Kristen's lies are eventually exposed, and John and Marlena happily remarry. Despite a happy childhood, Brady becomes bitterly resentful toward Marlena, the only mother he has ever known.
Return to Salem
Brady returns to Salem as a spoiled, disrespectful teenaged loner who lashes out at everyone. As a result, he is distrusted by many, including his stepmother MarlenaMarlena Evans
Dr. Marlena Evans Black is a long-running fictional character on the NBC daytime drama, Days of our Lives, a long running serial about working life in the fictional town of Salem. She was played by actress Deidre Hall since 1976, with a few minor breaks in between from 1987 to March 1991 and...
, as well as his uncle, Philip Kiriakis, who considers him a freak. However, Chloe Lane
Chloe Lane
Chloe Lane is a fictional character on the American NBC soap opera Days of our Lives. Created by head writer Tom Langan, she is portrayed by actress Nadia Bjorlin...
, Philip's girlfriend, sees a glimmer of her once ostracized-self in Brady and develops a friendship with him which eventually turns into something more. The couple marry in 2005, and move to Vienna. By then, Brady had long-since resolved his animosity toward his step-mother, Marlena, becomes a loving son and brother, as well as a responsible, promising executive in his father's fashion and publishing company, Basic Black.
Leaving the safety of Salem for Vienna in 2005 however, Brady becomes addicted to drugs. Blaming Chloe for his addiction, Victor kidnaps Brady and places him in a drug rehabilitation clinic. Brady blames Chloe for his addiction and subsequently files for divorce.
2008
Brady returns in November 2008 after beating his addiction. Divorced from Chloe Lane, he comes back to Salem to talk things out with her and reunite with his troubled family. Brady and Chloe eventually come to terms with the end of their marriage and decide to remain friends. Brady sensitively deals with a father who does not remember him. Supporting Marlena in her quest to help John Black regain his memory, Brady foils the plot for revenge leveled against his step-mother, and masterminded by none other than his father's therapist, Dr. Charlotte Taylor.Brady also makes peace with Nicole Walker
Nicole Walker
Nicole DiMera is a fictional character on the NBC soap opera, Days of our Lives, a long running series about working-class life in the fictional town of Salem. She was introduced in 1998 by head writer Sally Sussman Morina, and executive producer Ken Corday...
, an old flame and the former wife of his grandfather, Victor. Pregnant with EJ Wells's child, and much to Brady's initial dismay, Nicole also lives at DiMera mansion with Brady and EJ.
As of 2009, Brady and Nicole are best friends, even as he develops a relationship with Arianna Hernandez
Arianna Hernandez
Arianna Marie Hernandez is a fictional character from the American NBC soap opera Days of our Lives, played by Lindsay Hartley. Arianna made her first on-screen appearance on 15 April 2009. In July 2009, it was announced that original actress Felisha Terrell had been axed from the soap and would be...
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Though Nicole miscarries her baby, Brady helps her keep her secret, along with the subsequent lies necessary to cover the initial lie, such as adopting a baby from Mia.