Stefano DiMera. As of January 8, 2008, Drake was back on Days of our Lives in the role he created. Confirmed on November 17, 2008, Drake, along with his long-time co-star, Deidre Hall, were let go from Days of our Lives due to budget cuts. Days of Our Lives brought back the characters of John and Marlena starting September 26, 2011. Personal life Hogestyn married his childhood sweetheart Victoria. The couple have four children: three daughters, Whitney, Alexandra and Rachael; and one son, Ben. Awards, honors and nominations Soap Opera Digest awards and nominations:Winner, Hottest Male Star (1994)Winner, Hottest Male Star (1995) Nominated, Hottest Male Star (1997) Nominated, Hottest Male Star (1998) Nominated, Hottest Romance (1998) shared with Deidre Hall Nominated, Favorite Couple (1999) shared with Deidre HallWinner''', Favorite Couple (2005) shared with Deidre Hall RolesSeven Brides for Seven Brothers (Brian McFadden - 1982)Otherworld (Kort, Leader of the Micro Workers - 1985)Generation (Jack Breed - 1985)Beverly Hills Cowgirl Blues (Rod - 1985)Days of Our Lives (John Black - 1986–2007, 2008–09, 2011–13, 2014–present)Criminal Minds (Senator Alfred Mayhew - 2018)Hallmark Christmas Tree Lane'' (Benjamin Reilly - 2020) See also John Black and Marlena Evans Supercouple References External links American Jeet Kune Do practitioners American male soap opera actors South Florida Bulls baseball players Fort Lauderdale Yankees players 1953 births Living people Male actors from Indiana Actors from Fort Wayne, Indiana Oneonta Yankees players Broward College alumni