who played the original roman on days of our lives
Wayne Northrop
title: Roman Brady text: Roman Brady Roman Brady is a fictional character from the long running NBC soap opera, "Days of Our Lives". The role was originated in 1981 by Wayne Northrop who played the role until 1984, was filled by Drake Hogestyn from 1986–1991, again by Northrop from 1991–1994, and is currently being portrayed by series veteran Josh Taylor, who stepped into the role in 1997. The role was originated on December 8, 1981 by Wayne Northrop. Northrop departed from the series on November 26, 1984, and the character was killed off during a battle with his arch-nemesis, international organized crime leader Stefano title: Roman Brady text: his friends John Black and Steve Johnson at their private detective business, Black Patch. Roman Brady Roman Brady is a fictional character from the long running NBC soap opera, "Days of Our Lives". The role was originated in 1981 by Wayne Northrop who played the role until 1984, was filled by Drake Hogestyn from 1986–1991, again by Northrop from 1991–1994, and is currently being portrayed by series veteran Josh Taylor, who stepped into the role in 1997. The role was originated on December 8, 1981 by Wayne Northrop. Northrop departed from the series on November 26, 1984, and the character title: Wayne Northrop text: Wayne Northrop Wayne Northrop (born April 12, 1947) is an American actor known for his parts in soap operas such as "Dynasty" and "Days of Our Lives". Northrop portrayed chauffeur Michael Culhane on "Dynasty" from the pilot episode, "Oil" (1981), until the season one finale, "The Testimony" (1981). He returned in the seventh season premiere "The Victory" (1986), and left again in the 1987 episode "The Sublet". Northrop is best known as Roman Brady on "Days of Our Lives", a character he played from 1981–1984, and again from 1991–1994. He next portrayed Rex Stanton on "Port Charles" from 1997 to title: Josh Taylor text: Roman Brady. In 2004, Roman was murdered by the Salem Stalker (who turned out to be his ex-wife, Marlena) during his and Kate's wedding reception. A few months later, it was revealed that Roman didn't die but was alive on a tropical island called Melaswen (New Salem backwards). He is still appearing on the show. Josh Taylor Josh Taylor (born September 25, 1943) is an American actor. He is best known for playing the roles of Chris Kositchek (he originated in 1977) and Roman Brady on the American dramatic serial "Days of Our Lives", Jack McKay on the teen drama title: John Black (Days of Our Lives) text: John Black (Days of Our Lives) John Black is a fictional character from "Days of Our Lives", an American soap opera on the NBC network. He has been played by actor Drake Hogestyn since 1986, with a break in between from January 2009 to September 2011. John was created by script writers Sheri Anderson, Thom Racina and Leah Laiman as The Pawn in 1985 and introduced by executive producers Betty Corday and Al Rabin. John becomes one of the series' most popular characters when he is revealed to be the presumed dead Roman Brady (Wayne Northrop) with plastic surgery and