Stephen Nichols

At A Glance

Stephen Nichols was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and at age eight moved to Dayton, where he graduated from Meadowdale High School. Following graduation, Stephen moved to Los Angeles after passing up an art scholarship to Ohio State University, to join the Self-Realization Fellowship Center with the intention of becoming a monk. Three years later, Stephen turned to acting, and studied at the Los Angeles City College Theater Academy.

After City College, he appeared in numerous stage productions in Los Angeles, performing in such plays as Delirious, The Cage, Love Letters, Death of a Salesman and Pieces of Time. One of his favorite productions was The Lizard King, in which he portrayed Jim Morrison during the last 36 hours of his life. Each of these performances garnered him L.A. Weekly and DramaLogue Awards.

Stephen's first feature film was Choices, with Demi Moore; and he went on to appear in many films, including Witchboard, Soapdish, Cover Me with Paul Sorvino and Rick Rossovich, and A Hard Rain with John Mahoney. Most recently, he appeared in Good Vibrations with Michael York and Beverly D'Angelo, and The Glass Cage with Eric Roberts.

Television credits include guest appearances on L.A. Law, Sisters, The Nanny, Melrose Place, Diagnosis Murder, and the miniseries, Around the World in 80 Days with Pierce Brosnan, in which he played outlaw Jesse James. Stephen received an Emmy nomination for his role on the serial, Days of Our Lives, and had recurring roles on the series, Empty Nest and Second Chances.

Stephen, his wife Lisa, and their three children, Vanessa, Aaron and Dylan, reside in Los Angeles.

Acting Portfolio: TELEVISION

The Young and the Restless Tucker McCall January 27, 2010 to January 29, 2013 She Spies Kurt Maxim 2002 General Hospital Stefan Cassadine June 28, 1996 to January 16, 2002 ; June 2, 2003 to October 16, 2003 Empty Nest Matt Kane 1995 Second Chances Tommy Simmons 1993-1994 Diagnosis Murder Miles Archer 1994 Sisters Steve 1994 In the Heat of the Night Chuck Booker 1994 The Nanny Brock Storm 1993 Melrose Place Carl Canin 1993 Renegade Steve Harris 1993 Santa Barbara Dr. Skyler Gates 1992 2000 Malibu Road Brad Dimitri 1992 Murder, She Wrote Barry Carroll 1992 Shades of LA Walt Canton 1991 L.A. Law Corrine's Lawyer 1991 Matlock Cliff Lockwood 1990 Days of our Lives Steven "Patch" Johnson June 13, 1985 to October 23, 1990; June 9, 2006 to February 17, 2009 Around the World in 80 Days Croiser 1985 T.J. Hooker Tony Perino 1985 Dallas Paramedic 1982-1983 Wizards and Warriors Ogden 1983 Dynasty Flight Attendant 1981

Acting Portfolio: FILM

Merchants of Venus 1998 Deep Cover Dutch 1996 The Glass Cage 1996 Cover Me Dimitri 1995 Phoenix McClain 1995 Heaven's Tears Peter Steiner 1994

Soapdish
Himself
1991

House
Scott
1986

Witchboard
Brandon Sinclair
1985

Choices
1981

A Different Story
Man at Bath
1978

Awards & Acclaim

Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor (1988; for Days of our Lives ) Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor (2007, 2008, 2018 ; for Days of our Lives ) Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2009; for Days of our Lives ) Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2012, 2013; for The Young and the Restless ) Soap Opera Digest Award Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role (1986; for Days of our Lives ) Soap Opera Digest Award Outstanding Lead Actor (1988; for Days of our Lives ) Soap Opera Digest Award Outstanding Hero (1989; for Days of our Lives ) Soap Opera Digest Award Favorite Supercouple (1989; with Mary Beth Evans for Days of our Lives ) Soap Opera Digest Award Nominee, Outstanding Supercouple (1990; with Mary Beth Evans for Days of our Lives )

Vital Statistics

PLACE OF BIRTH: Cincinnati, Ohio

DATE OF BIRTH: February 19, 1951

HEIGHT: 5'11"

HAIR: Blond

CHILDREN: Daughters, Vanessa and Dylan; Son, Aaron