Mike Kasnoff
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Michael "Mike" Kasnoff is a fictional character
on the daytime soap opera
As the World Turns
. Mike was first portrayed by Shawn Christian
from July 1994 to March 1997. In July 2002 after a five-year absence, Mike returned to Oakdale, this time being played by Mark Collier
until January 2007. On April 2, 2008, Mike returned to Oakdale, this time being portrayed by Jon Prescott
. Prescott was let go from the role after just six months and last aired in October 2008. Collier returned to the role of Mike on November 11, 2009.
when he was hired to fix her car.
He had a relationship with Jennifer Munson (died, played by Jennifer Ferrin) and with Katie Peretti. He returns to Oakdale temporarily to help Jack Snyder
and Katie Peretti
through their grief after Brad Snyder's death. He soon tells them that he is now married to a woman named Anna, and has a daughter named Caroline.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
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,...
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...
. Mike was first portrayed by Shawn Christian
Shawn Christian
Shawn Patrick Christian is an American television and film actor.After graduating Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan in 1989, he moved to Chicago to pursue an acting career. He starred in numerous stage productions, and began appearing in commercials...
from July 1994 to March 1997. In July 2002 after a five-year absence, Mike returned to Oakdale, this time being played by Mark Collier
Mark Collier (actor)
Mark Christopher Collier is an American actor.-Early life:A native of Ocala, Florida, Collier made his stage debut at the age of 10 wearing red tights and a burlap sack portraying the leader of the children in The Children's Crusade...
until January 2007. On April 2, 2008, Mike returned to Oakdale, this time being portrayed by Jon Prescott
Jon Prescott
Jon Prescott is an American actor.- Early life :He was born in Mountain View, California, but raised near Portland, Oregon. Prescott has two brothers and a sister. He attended Emerson College in Boston.- Career :...
. Prescott was let go from the role after just six months and last aired in October 2008. Collier returned to the role of Mike on November 11, 2009.
Brief character history
In 1994, as an auto mechanic Mike met wealthy Rosanna CabotRosanna Cabot
Rosanna Cabot is a fictional character on the American daytime soap opera, As the World Turns.The character was originated by Yvonne Perry who portrayed her from 1992 to 1999...
when he was hired to fix her car.
He had a relationship with Jennifer Munson (died, played by Jennifer Ferrin) and with Katie Peretti. He returns to Oakdale temporarily to help Jack Snyder
Jack Snyder
Jack Snyder is a character on the American soap opera As the World Turns. He has been portrayed by actor Michael Park since April 1, 1997.-Character history:...
and Katie Peretti
Katie Peretti
Kathryn Ann "Katie" Snyder is a fictional character on the daytime soap opera As the World Turns. She was portrayed by Terri Conn from August 29, 1998 to September 17, 2010...
through their grief after Brad Snyder's death. He soon tells them that he is now married to a woman named Anna, and has a daughter named Caroline.