Before Chandler Massey, the Will Horton actors were Guy Wilson, Dylan Patton, Christopher Gerse, Darian Weiss, and Shawn and Taylor Carpenter. The popular Days of Our Lives character was introduced on November 16, 1995, when Alison Sweeney’s Sami Brady gave birth to him. For several creative reasons, Dool showrunners have had to recast the role. While some performers were changed to reflect the age of the character, others had to make way for a fresh artistic direction. Whatever the case, each of the actors contributed to the evolution and depth of the iconic character, who has been a treasure trove...
- 2/14/2024
- by Banks Onuoha
- TVovermind.com
One of the several performers to play Will Horton in NBC’s Days of Our Lives, Dylan Patton began his career as a child actor and model at age 7. His camera-friendly personality and genuine interest in performing got him started with commercials. The Denton, Texas, native was cast for his first proper acting role in 2002 as Dakota Manning in Our Family. Although the television series wasn’t picked up after its pilot, Patton had so much potential that his family left Texas for Los Angeles to pursue better career opportunities. In 2003, he landed his first movie role in Crab...
- 2/13/2024
- by Banks Onuoha
- TVovermind.com
1983: All My Children's Tad returned to Pine Valley.
1990: Days of our Lives' Hope "died" in an explosion.
1999: As the World Turns' Jack gave Carly a compass.
2009: The Young and the Restless' Phillip revealed he was gay."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1965: On Another World, Lee Randolph (Gaye Huston) wasn't happy when Dr. Lewis said she could go home at the end of the week.
1966: On The Guiding Light, Leslie Bauer (Lynne Adams) accused her husband, Ed (Robert Gentry), of becoming a "cold...
1990: Days of our Lives' Hope "died" in an explosion.
1999: As the World Turns' Jack gave Carly a compass.
2009: The Young and the Restless' Phillip revealed he was gay."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1965: On Another World, Lee Randolph (Gaye Huston) wasn't happy when Dr. Lewis said she could go home at the end of the week.
1966: On The Guiding Light, Leslie Bauer (Lynne Adams) accused her husband, Ed (Robert Gentry), of becoming a "cold...
- 7/15/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1983: All My Children's Tad returned to Pine Valley.
1990: Days of our Lives' Hope "died" in an explosion.
1999: As the World Turns' Jack gave Carly a compass.
2009: The Young and the Restless' Phillip revealed he was gay."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1965: On Another World, Lee Randolph (Gaye Huston) wasn't happy when Dr. Lewis said she could go home at the end of the week.
1990: Days of our Lives' Hope "died" in an explosion.
1999: As the World Turns' Jack gave Carly a compass.
2009: The Young and the Restless' Phillip revealed he was gay."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1965: On Another World, Lee Randolph (Gaye Huston) wasn't happy when Dr. Lewis said she could go home at the end of the week.
- 7/13/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Dylan Michael Patton is facing some tough days ahead. The former Days of Our Lives star was charged on Thursday with allegedly selling cocaine out of his home in Agoura Hills, Calif. The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office confirms to E! News that Patton, 20, faces one count of possession for sale of a controlled substance, cocaine, after the complaint alleges he attempted to sell the drug within 1,000 feet of Sumac Elementary School. The thesp was arrested on Tuesday by sheriff's deputies who served a search warrant on his family's residence, from which they supposedly seized the stash of cocaine. The Texas-born Patton, who was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for...
- 5/17/2013
- E! Online
Former "Days of Our Lives" actor Dylan Patton was arrested Tuesday (May 14) for selling cocaine out of his Agoura Hills home. Los Angeles County prosecutors now say that the actor has been charged with felony cocaine possession with intent to sell, reports TMZ.
It went down when the cops received a tip about the young actor and sent an officer in undercover to attempt to purchase cocaine from Patton. The undercover cop claims that he was sold the drug and then received a search warrant for the property.
Patton has been in jail since Tuesday. If convicted of the count of possession with intent to sell, he faces up to nine years in prison.
In addition to playing Will Horton on "Days of Our Lives" from 2009 to 2010, Patton has also appeared on "That's So Raven" and "Cold Case."...
It went down when the cops received a tip about the young actor and sent an officer in undercover to attempt to purchase cocaine from Patton. The undercover cop claims that he was sold the drug and then received a search warrant for the property.
Patton has been in jail since Tuesday. If convicted of the count of possession with intent to sell, he faces up to nine years in prison.
In addition to playing Will Horton on "Days of Our Lives" from 2009 to 2010, Patton has also appeared on "That's So Raven" and "Cold Case."...
- 5/17/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Former "Days of Our Lives" actor Dylan Patton was arrested Tuesday (May 14) for selling cocaine out of his Agoura Hills home. Los Angeles County prosecutors now say that the actor has been charged with felony cocaine possession with intent to sell, reports TMZ.
It went down when the cops received a tip about the young actor and sent an officer in undercover to attempt to purchase cocaine from Patton. The undercover cop claims that he was sold the drug and then received a search warrant for the property.
Patton has been in jail since Tuesday. If convicted of the count of possession with intent to sell, he faces up to nine years in prison.
In addition to playing Will Horton on "Days of Our Lives" from 2009 to 2010, Patton has also appeared on "That's So Raven" and "Cold Case."...
It went down when the cops received a tip about the young actor and sent an officer in undercover to attempt to purchase cocaine from Patton. The undercover cop claims that he was sold the drug and then received a search warrant for the property.
Patton has been in jail since Tuesday. If convicted of the count of possession with intent to sell, he faces up to nine years in prison.
In addition to playing Will Horton on "Days of Our Lives" from 2009 to 2010, Patton has also appeared on "That's So Raven" and "Cold Case."...
- 5/17/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Former "Days of Our Lives" actor Dylan Patton was arrested Tuesday (May 14) for selling cocaine out of his Agoura Hills home. Agoura Hills is a bit of a sleepy, rustic equestrian centric community West of Calabasas, where Justin Bieber, The Osbournes, The Kardashians and Britney Spears reside. Los Angeles County prosecutors now say that the actor has been charged with felony cocaine possession with intent to sell, according to TMZ. TMZ claims a detective from Lost Hills Sheriffs Station undercover detective purchased cocaine from Patton. The undercover cop claims that he was sold the drug and then received a search warrant for the property. Patton has been in jail since Tuesday. If convicted of the crime of...
- 5/17/2013
- by April Neale
- Monsters and Critics
Los Angeles County prosecutors say they've charged a former Days of Our Lives actor with selling cocaine out of his Agoura Hills home. Spokeswoman Jane Robison says Dylan Michael Patton was charged Thursday with one count of cocaine possession. Sheriff's deputies arrested Patton after searching his home with a warrant Tuesday. They say they seized an unspecified amount of cocaine. Patton played the role of Will Horton from February 2009 to January 2010 in more than 100 episodes of the long-running soap opera. His character is the son of Sami Brady, who is played by Alison Sweeney. If convicted, Patton faces up to nine years in prison.
- 5/17/2013
- by Associated Press
- PEOPLE.com
Dylan Patton has been formally charged with selling cocaine out of his family home in Agoura Hills, Calif. The felony complaint alleges the former Days of Our Lives star sold the illegal drug within 1,000 feet of Sumac Elementary School. According to TMZ, local police raided the soap opera actor's home on Tuesday, May 14, just days after Patton sold cocaine to an undercover cop. Once officers obtained a search warrant, they raided Patton's house and took the 20-year-old into custody. As of Thursday, May 16, Patton was [...]...
- 5/17/2013
- Us Weekly
Former "Days of Our Lives" actor Dylan Patton has just been charged with felony possession of cocaine with the intent to sell ... TMZ has learned.We broke the story ... Patton -- who played Will Horton on the soap -- was allegedly selling coke out of his Agoura Hills home. An undercover cop claims he went in, scored the drug and then got a search warrant.Patton's house was raided Tuesday and he was arrested. He's still in jail.
- 5/16/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Former "Days of our Lives" actor Dylan Patton was arrested after Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies raided his home, reports TMZ.
The 20-year-old was arrested for allegedly selling coke out of his Agoura Hills, Calif., home. Police sources told TMZ that deputies were able to obtain a warrant to search the house after an undercover officer was sent in to make a purchase.
Patton is currently being held in jail, with bail set at $30,000.
The actor, who appeared on episodes of "That's So Raven," and "Cold Case," is best known for playing Will Horton on "Days Of Our Lives." Patton was initially supposed to play the role for four years, but he was recast due to a change in the show's plotline after a single season, reports the Daily Mail.
The 20-year-old was arrested for allegedly selling coke out of his Agoura Hills, Calif., home. Police sources told TMZ that deputies were able to obtain a warrant to search the house after an undercover officer was sent in to make a purchase.
Patton is currently being held in jail, with bail set at $30,000.
The actor, who appeared on episodes of "That's So Raven," and "Cold Case," is best known for playing Will Horton on "Days Of Our Lives." Patton was initially supposed to play the role for four years, but he was recast due to a change in the show's plotline after a single season, reports the Daily Mail.
- 5/14/2013
- by Stephanie Marcus
- Huffington Post
Former "Days of Our Lives" actor Dylan Patton was arrested Tuesday (May 14) morning for selling cocaine out of his home, TMZ reports.
Law enforcement sources tell the website that Patton was sold down the river by a tipster who told police that the young actor was allegedly selling the illegal narcotics out of his Agoura Hills, CA home, so an undercover cop was sent in to make a purchase.
After the undercover operation proved to be a success, deputies secured a search warrant and raided the house on Tuesday. As of press time, Patton is still behind bars with bail set at $30,000.
In his brief career, Patton made appearances on both "That's So Raven" and "Cold Case" before a 2009-2010 run on "Days of Our Lives" as Will Horton.
Law enforcement sources tell the website that Patton was sold down the river by a tipster who told police that the young actor was allegedly selling the illegal narcotics out of his Agoura Hills, CA home, so an undercover cop was sent in to make a purchase.
After the undercover operation proved to be a success, deputies secured a search warrant and raided the house on Tuesday. As of press time, Patton is still behind bars with bail set at $30,000.
In his brief career, Patton made appearances on both "That's So Raven" and "Cold Case" before a 2009-2010 run on "Days of Our Lives" as Will Horton.
- 5/14/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Lesson for the day -- Don't Sell Cocaine Out Of Your House ... Or At All.Former "Days of our Lives" actor Dylan Patton had some visitors today -- a bunch of L.A. County Sheriff's deputies who raided his house and arrested him for selling cocaine.Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... cops got wind that the 20-year-old was allegedly selling coke out of his Agoura Hills home, so they sent an undercover cop in a...
- 5/14/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
On this date in...
1905: Crossover soap actor Geoffrey Lumb, who took the character of Mitchell Dru to multiple soaps in the 1960s, was born. He died in 1990.
1922: Late actress Lois Kibbee, best known for her role as Geraldine on The Edge Of Night, was born. Kibbee also played roles on Somerset, Search For Tomorrow and One Life To Live. She even appeared in the movie Caddyshack. She died October 18, 1993, from a brain tumor.
2005: The character of Darcy Tyler left Neighbours after five years.
Celebrating a birthday today are:
Carmen Thomas (ex-Hillary, All My Children; ex-Karen, Melrose Place) - 44
Amy Stewart (ex-Helen, Undressed) - 38
Philip Barantini (ex-Danny, Doctors) - 31
Steven R. McQueen (Jeremy, The Vampire Diaries) - 23
Colton Haynes (Jackson, Teen Wolf; Brett, The Gates; ex-Jesse, Melrose Place; ex-Alexander, Privileged) - 23
Dylan Patton (ex-Will, Days Of Our Lives) - 19...
1905: Crossover soap actor Geoffrey Lumb, who took the character of Mitchell Dru to multiple soaps in the 1960s, was born. He died in 1990.
1922: Late actress Lois Kibbee, best known for her role as Geraldine on The Edge Of Night, was born. Kibbee also played roles on Somerset, Search For Tomorrow and One Life To Live. She even appeared in the movie Caddyshack. She died October 18, 1993, from a brain tumor.
2005: The character of Darcy Tyler left Neighbours after five years.
Celebrating a birthday today are:
Carmen Thomas (ex-Hillary, All My Children; ex-Karen, Melrose Place) - 44
Amy Stewart (ex-Helen, Undressed) - 38
Philip Barantini (ex-Danny, Doctors) - 31
Steven R. McQueen (Jeremy, The Vampire Diaries) - 23
Colton Haynes (Jackson, Teen Wolf; Brett, The Gates; ex-Jesse, Melrose Place; ex-Alexander, Privileged) - 23
Dylan Patton (ex-Will, Days Of Our Lives) - 19...
- 7/13/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
The Young Artist Foundation has announced the nominees for the 32nd Annual Young Artist Awards. Check out the soap-related categories below.
Best Performance In A Daytime TV Series
Young Actor
Field Cate, The Young And The Restless
Mick Hazen, As The World Turns
Dylan Patton, Days Of Our Lives
Best Performance In A Daytime TV Series
Young Actor 12 and Under
Tate Berney, All My Children
Jake Vaughn, All My Children
Aaron Sanders, General Hospital
Best Performance In A Daytime TV Series
Young Actress
Lexi Ainsworth, General Hospital
Taylor Spreitler, Days Of Our Lives
Gabriela Rodriquez, Days Of Our Lives
Best Performance In A Daytime TV Series
Young Actress 12 and Under
Haley Pullos, General Hospital
Mackenzie Aladje, All My Children
Danielle Parker, All My Children
Lauren Boles, Days Of Our Lives
Best Performance In A TV Series (Comedy or Drama)
Supporting Young Actor
Coy Stewart, Are We There Yet?
Braeden Lemasters,...
Best Performance In A Daytime TV Series
Young Actor
Field Cate, The Young And The Restless
Mick Hazen, As The World Turns
Dylan Patton, Days Of Our Lives
Best Performance In A Daytime TV Series
Young Actor 12 and Under
Tate Berney, All My Children
Jake Vaughn, All My Children
Aaron Sanders, General Hospital
Best Performance In A Daytime TV Series
Young Actress
Lexi Ainsworth, General Hospital
Taylor Spreitler, Days Of Our Lives
Gabriela Rodriquez, Days Of Our Lives
Best Performance In A Daytime TV Series
Young Actress 12 and Under
Haley Pullos, General Hospital
Mackenzie Aladje, All My Children
Danielle Parker, All My Children
Lauren Boles, Days Of Our Lives
Best Performance In A TV Series (Comedy or Drama)
Supporting Young Actor
Coy Stewart, Are We There Yet?
Braeden Lemasters,...
- 2/21/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
"As the World Turns" took home some hardware in its penultimate Daytime Emmy ceremony. Michael Park and Maura West took home Outstanding Lead Actor and Actress, which was his first win and her second. "Atwt" also took home Outstanding Supporting Actress for Julie Pinson (pictured).
Here is the full list of winners:
Outstanding Drama Series
"All My Children"
"The Bold and The Beautiful"
"General Hospital"
"The Young and the Restless"
Outstanding Lead Actor
Peter Bergman as Jack Abbott on "The Young and the Restless"
Doug Davidson as Paul Williams on "The Young and the Restless"
Jon Lindstrom as Craig Montgomery on "As the World Turns"
Michael Park as Jack Snyder on "As the World Turns"
James Scott as E.J. Dimera on "Days of Our Lives"
Outstanding Lead Actress
Sarah Brown as Claudia Zacchara on "General Hospital"
Crystal Chappell as Olivia Spencer on "Guiding Light"
Bobbie Eakes as Krystal Carey...
Here is the full list of winners:
Outstanding Drama Series
"All My Children"
"The Bold and The Beautiful"
"General Hospital"
"The Young and the Restless"
Outstanding Lead Actor
Peter Bergman as Jack Abbott on "The Young and the Restless"
Doug Davidson as Paul Williams on "The Young and the Restless"
Jon Lindstrom as Craig Montgomery on "As the World Turns"
Michael Park as Jack Snyder on "As the World Turns"
James Scott as E.J. Dimera on "Days of Our Lives"
Outstanding Lead Actress
Sarah Brown as Claudia Zacchara on "General Hospital"
Crystal Chappell as Olivia Spencer on "Guiding Light"
Bobbie Eakes as Krystal Carey...
- 6/28/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Daytime Emmy Winners 2010 and full Daytime Emmy Nominees List
Outstanding Drama Series
'The Bold and the Beautiful' ✔
'The Young and the Restless'
'General Hospital'
'All My Children'
Outstanding Talk Show/Entertainment
'Rachael Ray'
'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' ✔
'Live With Regis and Kelly'
Outstanding Talk Show/Informative
'Dr. Phil'
'Dr. Oz'
'The Doctors' ✔
Outstanding Talk Show Host
Rachael Ray, 'The Rachael Ray Show'
Bonnie Hunt, 'The Bonnie Hunt Show'
Dr. Mehmet Oz, 'The Dr. Oz Show' ✔
Regis Philbin, Kelly Ripa, 'Live with Regis and Kelly'
Whoopi Goldberg, Sherri Shepherd, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Barbara Walters, 'The View'
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Crystal Chappell, Olivia, 'Guiding LIght'
Michelle Stafford, Phyllis, 'Y&R'
Maura West, Carly, 'As the World Turns' ✔
Sarah Brown, Claudia, 'Gh'
Bobbie Eakes,...
Outstanding Drama Series
'The Bold and the Beautiful' ✔
'The Young and the Restless'
'General Hospital'
'All My Children'
Outstanding Talk Show/Entertainment
'Rachael Ray'
'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' ✔
'Live With Regis and Kelly'
Outstanding Talk Show/Informative
'Dr. Phil'
'Dr. Oz'
'The Doctors' ✔
Outstanding Talk Show Host
Rachael Ray, 'The Rachael Ray Show'
Bonnie Hunt, 'The Bonnie Hunt Show'
Dr. Mehmet Oz, 'The Dr. Oz Show' ✔
Regis Philbin, Kelly Ripa, 'Live with Regis and Kelly'
Whoopi Goldberg, Sherri Shepherd, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Barbara Walters, 'The View'
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Crystal Chappell, Olivia, 'Guiding LIght'
Michelle Stafford, Phyllis, 'Y&R'
Maura West, Carly, 'As the World Turns' ✔
Sarah Brown, Claudia, 'Gh'
Bobbie Eakes,...
- 6/27/2010
- by Allison Waldman
- Aol TV.
Los Angeles, California (X17online) - Nominations have been announced for the 37th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. In the Outstanding Talk Show Category, Ellen DeGeneres, Rachel Ray and Regis & Kelly will be duking it out for the statue. This year, The Young and the Restless has 16 nominations, Sesame Street has 14 and One Life to Live has 13 nods. Check out the breakdown of some of the nominations below: Outstanding Drama Series: All My Children (ABC) The Bold and The Beautiful (CBS) General Hospital (ABC) The Young and the Restless (CBS) Outstanding Lead Actor: Peter Bergman (Jack Abbott) – The Young and the Restless Doug Davidson (Paul Williams) -The Young and the Restless Jon Lindstrom (Craig Montgomery) – As the World Turns Michael Park (Jack Snyder) – As the World Turns James Scott (E.J. Dimera) – Days of Our Lives Outstanding Lead Actress: Sarah Brown (Claudia Zacchara) – General Hospital Crystal Chappell (Olivia Spencer) – Guiding Light...
- 5/13/2010
- x17online.com
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