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Matthew AshfordON SOAP OPERA DIGEST AND WEEKLY ONLINE Bio
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Matthew Ashford (ex-Jack, DAYS)
Matthew Ashford was bitten by the acting bug at 12 years old, when his sisters dragged him to auditions for a local play. A year later the family moved to Fairfax, Va., where he decided he had found his calling and became heavily involved in his high school drama program.
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Frances Reid: The First 90 Years
On Dec. 7, the cast of DAYS OF OUR LIVES joined in a celebration of a monumental occasion — Frances Reid's (Alice) 90th birthday.
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Matthew Ashford's Five Greatest DAYS
When Matthew Ashford (Jack) looks back on his DAYS OF OUR LIVES years, he remembers them being chock-full of mishaps and melodrama. Here are Ashford’s top five memories of life in Salem.
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Matthew Ashford: Acting 101
He's been a working actor for over 20 years, but now Matthew Ashford (Jack, DAYS) is gearing up for a brand new career as a teacher. Ashford is slated to instruct two acting classes at the Radisson Hotel in Sacramento, CA, on November 5 and 6.
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Jack and Jen's Last Interview
In an effort to calm fans' fears that Jack and Jennifer's days were numbered, Matthew Ashford and Melissa Reeves sat down with Soap Opera Weekly to ruminate on their characters' futures.
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Matthew Ashford Plays His Last Note as OLTL's Music Box Killer
Before he was even off the air as DAYS OF OUR LIVES' Jack Deveraux, a victim of the Salem Stalker, Matthew Ashford was cast on ONE LIFE TO LIVE to profile their serial killer.
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DAYS: Trading Places
Tamara Braun, formerly mob moll Carly Corinthos on GENERAL HOSPITAL, joins the DAYS OF OUR LIVES cast this month as a mystery woman named Ava, who shares a past with Steve Johnson. This isn't the first time a GH alumnus has relocated to Salem (or a DAYS star has defected to Port Charles). Heck, Stephen Nichols (Steve) did it!
MORE VIDEO: Fan Q&A with DAYS cast
On March 15, seven past and present actors from DAYS OF OUR LIVES held two events to benefit Childhood Cancer Lifeline in Hartford, CT. Fans were treated to a lively Q&A and autograph session during the afternoon, and a cocktail reception in the evening, where the fans got to mingle with the actors. Those present included Martha Madison, Judi Evans, Nadia Bjorlin, Matthew Ashford, Brandon Beemer, Jay Kenneth Johnson and James Scott. Click here to check out the 30-minute video where the DAYS actors share stories of on-set pranks, casting moments, love scene secrets and more!
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In Memoriam
As reported in the 6/15 issue of Digest, DAYS OF OUR LIVES actor Richard Biggs (ex-Marcus) passed away on May 22. He is survived by his wife Lori Kay Biggs, sons Richard James Biggs III and Hunter Lee Biggs, parents retired Col. and Mrs. Richard James Biggs, and four sisters: Juanita, Maria, Alicia and Celia.
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Knowing Jack Deveraux
Complex, comical and, at times, oh-so-convoluted...Jack Deveraux certainly ranks among DAYS OF OUR LIVES' most unique characters. See if you know Jack by taking the following quiz.
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Jack and Jennifer: Fully Covered
The wild and wacky courtship of Jack and Jennifer has mesmerized DAYS viewers since Matthew Ashford and Melissa Reeves were first teamed up as a couple in 1989. Take a look back at the covers they've graced for Weekly.
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Bridal Gallery
Reel brides get married in grand style, so no wonder real brides like to take a cue from their dresses and 'dos. Here's a look at some wedding belles fans have asked to see again. Check back regularly for updates!
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Slash Fiction
10 Memorable Murders (And Murderers) On ONE LIFE TO LIVE 
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The Men of Salem
The men of DAYS OF OUR LIVES are a varied group of rugged rebels, corporate suits and suave spies. Which one is your perfect match? Take the following quiz to help you decide.
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2006 Emmy Night
During the commercial breaks, they showed funny clips made just for the audience. The funniest, by far, was Bryan R. Dattilo's (Lucas, DAYS).
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DAYS OF OUR LIVES: Who Am I?
You may think you know everything there is to know about the characters on DAYS OF OUR LIVES, but what about the cast? Test your knowledge of the actors who bring your favorite Salemites to life with this quiz.
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10,000 Days of our Lives
Cast members assembled in the lobby of the DAYS OF OUR LIVES Burbank studios on Feb. 1 to celebrate a television milestone: the taping of the show's 10,000th episode.
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ONE LIFE Fan Lovefest
On Aug. 21 the ONE LIFE TO LIVE cast and the show's fans gathered at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City for the annual fan club lunch. The event was one of the liveliest ever.
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Hundreds of DAYS devotees gathered in California's San Fernando Valley from May 30-June 1 for a host of "unofficial" fan gatherings. Here's a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what you missed!
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Behind the Scenes at the St. Jude's Benefit
Bummed that you couldn't be at the biggest soap party of the year? Don't worry — Soap Opera Weekly has highlights and photos from the Ninth Annual Daytime Television Salutes St. Jude Children's Research Hospital benefit.
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Just About Jessica: A History Of OLTL's Buchanan Babe
Her mother, Viki, has seven personalities. Her biological father, Mitch, kidnapped her and she may have killed him...Jessica Buchanan's life has been full of drama, but believe it or not, it wasn't always this exciting.
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DAYS's Unusual Twosomes Timeline
When it comes to surviving Salem, who better to have around than a loyal sidekick? Here, Digest revisits some of DAYS's most unconventional duos.
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Life Of The Party
There was plenty of singing, dancing and general merriment at the 11th Annual Daytime Television Salutes St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Benefit. But the October 14th event, which featured stars from all the soaps, also raised $250,000.
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DAYS Wedding Album
If there's one thing Salemites do well, it is weddings. You are cordially invited to some of DAYS OF OUR LIVES's most memorable nuptials.
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The Scorpio Queen
Felicia Scorpio-Jones is GH's latest homecoming queen, returning to her family after a year away. Here, we take a look back at what she has done during her tenure in Port Chuck.
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1989 Soap Opera Digest Award
Outstanding Villain: Matthew Ashford (Jack, DAYS) 1991 Soap Opera Digest Award Outstanding Supercouple: Jack and Jennifer, DAYS (Matthew Ashford and Melissa Reeves) 1992 Soap Opera Digest Award Best Wedding: Jack and Jennifer, DAYS Best Love Story: Jack and Jennifer, DAYS) 1993 Soap Opera Digest Award Outstanding Comic Performance: Matthew Ashford (Jack, DAYS) |
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