The character portrayed by actor Drake Hogestyn is one half of the iconic soap opera coupleJohn and Marlena.
He’s also had some of the most dramatic story arcs to ever be seen on “DOOL.”
Hogestyn held the character of Roman for years before the real Roman returned to Salem.
It was later believed that John was Forrest Alamain.
He’s also thought himself to be a member of the DiMera family.
However, John’s past is still a huge mystery.
He eventually adopted the name John Black and has been living under it for decades.
Over the years, John has been beaten, kidnapped, brainwashed, and more.
However, the love he has for his wife Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) never wavered.
The couple have even held several epic wedding ceremonies.
Interestingly, their 2018 ceremony is the only legal one that they’ve shared, perSoap Hub.
Fans loved him as both Roman Brady and John Black.
The two live in California and have raised a large family together, perHollywood Zam.
The Hogestyns are proud parents of four children: Ben, Whitney, Alexandra, and Rachael.
He was forced to take several months off for recover from his injuries.
When he finally returned to Salem, he was welcomed back by viewers and had a very different look.
The actor let his hair go all silver, and he hasn’t looked back since.
“It was time,” he toldSoap Opera Digest.
“I’ve got some grown kids on the show.
I think there should be a demarcation.”
