Bryan Dattilo
Bryan Ronald Dattilo (born July 29, 1971)[1] is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Lucas Horton on the NBC daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives.
Bryan Dattilo | |
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| Born | Bryan Ronald Dattilo July 29, 1971 |
| Education | Beverly Hills High School Santa Monica College |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Spouse(s) | Jessica Denay (m. 1999–2001)Elizabeth Cameron (m. 2011) |
| Children | Gabriel Dattilo (son, b. 1999) Delilah Dattilo (daughter, b. 2014) |
Personal life
Dattilo was born in Kankakee, Illinois, subsequently moving to West Palm Beach, Florida after his parents' divorce. He later moved to Los Angeles. At the age of 9, he began taking acting lessons with his sister, Kristin. A short time later, he landed his first acting job in a re-curring role on HBO's Not Necessarily The News.
Dattilo has one brother, Brent, one sister, Kristin, and three half-sisters, Tiffany, Anna, and Tess.[2] His family is of Italian descent.[3]
In 1989, Dattilo graduated from Beverly Hills High School. He attended Santa Monica College in Santa Monica and majored in Psychology.[2]
Dattilo was married to Jessica Denay and they have a son, Gabriel (Gabe), who has high-functioning autism. He is actively involved with Autism charities and raising Autism awareness.
On July 12, 2011, Dattilo married Elizabeth Cameron in Palos Verdes, California.[4] Dattilo has a black belt in Shotokan Karate & Taekwondo.
Career
Along with his regular appearance on the soap, he has starred in a number of independent films, including the award-winning short film, Gaydar. He has also had numerous guest starring roles on a variety of television programs including Saved by the Bell, CSI: NY, California Dreams, Doogie Howser, M.D., In the Heat of the Night, and Charles In Charge. Dattilo auditioned for the role of Tommy Oliver for the television series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers but declined the role when he was cast in Days Of Our Lives
He returned to the role of Lucas Horton on Days Of Our Lives in February 2012.[5]
References
- "Soap's Most Exciting Newcomers". Soap Opera Digest. July 20, 1993. p. 107.
- "Bryan Dattilo Bio".
- Radloff, Jessica. "Bryan Dattilo Gets Candid About Days of Our Lives Costars, Stolen Memorabilia, and Lessons Learned". www.glamour.com. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
- Di Lauro, Janet (June 23, 2013). "Days of Our Lives Alumnus Bryan Dattilo Marries". Archived from the original on 2012-04-01. Retrieved July 21, 2011.
- "It's Official: Dattilo Back To DAYS". Soap Opera Digest. 2011-12-07. Retrieved 2011-12-12.