| Max Holden | |||||||||||||||||||
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 James DePaiva as Max Holden | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Duration | 1987–2003, 2007 | ||||||||||||||||||
| First appearance | January 6, 1987 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Last appearance | August 20, 2007 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Classification | Former; regular | ||||||||||||||||||
| Created by | Peggy O'Shea | ||||||||||||||||||
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Max Holden is a fictional character from the American soap opera One Life to Live . The role was originated by James DePaiva.
James DePaiva originated the role of Max Holden on the series episode first-run January 6, 1987. [1] He departed the role in February 23, 1990. The character was then recast with Nicholas Walker in a plastic surgery storyline (see "Larry Wolek") on March 5 of that year. DePaiva returned to the series on October 25, 1991, [2] [3] with no mention made of the character's return to his previous appearance, portraying Max through the character's departure on October 27, 2003. [4] He briefly returned from August 17 through August 20, 2007, for the on-screen funeral of lead character Asa Buchanan (Philip Carey). In 2017, DePaiva told Soap Opera Digest called Max a "great role" that really put him "on the map". [1] Whilst on the soap, DePaiva met Kassie DePaiva, who would later become his wife. [1]
Max Holden arrives to Llanview in 1987 to seek a loan from fellow Texan and family friend Maria Roberts (BarBara Luna), who agreed to give him the money he needed on the condition that Max lure Tina Lord (Andrea Evans) away from her son, Cord (John Loprieno). Max soon falls for Tina, while she is still in love with Cord. When Max and Tina are marrying in ceremony, she accidentally says Cord's name during her vows, and Max calls off his relationship with her. Max's brother Steve Holden (Russ Anderson) comes to town in 1987 and soon becomes involved with and marries Gabrielle Medina (Fiona Hutchison), Max's ex-girlfriend and mother to his son, Al. Gabrielle still cares for Max, however, and the relationship with Steve falls apart in 1988. Steve dies later that year.
Max falls in love in 1991 with Luna Moody (Susan Batten). Luna later gives birth to their twins, Thomas and Leslie Diana. During his marriage, Max engages in an affair in 1993 and 1994 with Blair Cramer (Kassie DePaiva), who had previously married Asa in a marriage of convenience. Max is widowed when Luna is killed in 1995. Max goes on to enjoy relationships with Maggie Carpenter (Crystal Chappell), as well as a reunion and marriage with Blair and a fling with Kelly Cramer (Gina Tognoni). He also reunites with Gabrielle, but it does not last. From 1999 to 2001, he pretends to be the son of Asa and Renée Divine (Patricia Elliott) before being exposed by Todd Manning (Roger Howarth). In 2002, in a drunken Las Vegas escapade, he awakes to find himself married to Roxy Balsom (Ilene Kristen), a union that quickly fizzles.
When Al dies of liver failure in the fall of 2003, at the advice of Luna's spirit, Max leaves Llanview to be with his and Luna's twins, Frank and Leslie, in North Carolina. Max returns in August 2007 for the funeral of Asa and reveals that he, Frank, and Leslie are all living in Gabrielle's home country of Argentina. He invites Blair to join him there and kisses her, but Blair gently rebuffs him. Wishing his best to Blair, Max returns to Argentina. [5] [6]
Charlie Mason from Soaps She Knows placed Max on his list of soap opera recasts that should not have happened, commenting that "Nicholas Walker, best known for playing Trey Clegg on Capitol , is so talented that we would've thought he could play any part. But when he was tapped to replace James DePaiva as Llanview's foremost playboy in 1990, we were reminded that nope, some roles can only be played by one actor — in this case, DePaiva, who was enticed to return in '91." [7]
Thomas Todd Manning is a fictional character from the American daytime drama One Life to Live (OLTL). Created by writers Michael Malone and Josh Griffith, the role was originated in 1993 by actor Roger Howarth. Todd was a college student and fraternity brother to Kevin Buchanan, Zach Rosen, and Powell Lord. In 1993, following a storyline in which he becomes acquainted with Marty Saybrooke, he initiates a gang rape on her with the help of Zach and Powell. The storyline was considered groundbreaking by television critics. Its main players—Howarth, Susan Haskell (Marty), and Hillary B. Smith —won Emmys in 1994, as did Malone and his writing team. Howarth left the role in 2003; it was recast with Trevor St. John, physically altered by plastic surgery. In 2011, Howarth returned to OLTL; it was disclosed Todd had been taken hostage and St. John's version of the character was really Todd's identical twin brother, Victor Lord, Jr., conditioned to assume Todd's place.
Katherine Virginia "Kassie" DePaiva is an American actress and singer. She is best known for playing the roles of Chelsea Reardon on the CBS soap opera Guiding Light, Blair Cramer on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live, and Eve Donovan on the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives. She received one Daytime Emmy Award nomination for her role on One Life to Live and two nominations for her role on Days Of Our Lives. DePaiva also starred as Bobby Joe in the horror film Evil Dead II (1986). As a singer, she has released three albums, Naked (2000), No Regrets (2005), and I Want to Love You (2007).
James Paul DePaiva is an American actor. He is best known for playing the role of Max Holden on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live.
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Thomas Todd Manning and Blair Cramer Manning are fictional characters and a supercouple from the ABC daytime drama One Life to Live. In 2012, they also appeared together on General Hospital. Todd was originated by Roger Howarth and later portrayed by actor Trevor St. John. On August 17, 2011, St. John's character was revealed to be Todd's identical twin brother, Victor Lord Jr., conditioned to believe he was Todd and assume Todd's identity. Blair has been portrayed by Kassie DePaiva since the couple's inception.
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Asa Buchanan is a fictional character and patriarch of the Buchanan family on the American serial drama One Life to Live. The Texan industrialist father of newly arrived characters Clint and Bo Buchanan, Asa was originated in late 1979 by Philip Carey. Carey portrayed the role continually for nearly three decades, through to his final pre-taped appearance in 2008. Throughout those years, Asa's ruthless business dealings and attempts to both protect and control his family members drive much of the drama in the series.
One Life to Live is an American soap opera created by Agnes Nixon. During the 1980s, the show was broadcast on the ABC television network and episodes were an hour long.
One Life to Live is an American soap opera that was broadcast on the ABC network from 1968 to 2012. The series began with One Life to Live storylines (1968–1979). The plot continues in One Life to Live storylines (1980–1989). The plot in the next decade is outlined in One Life to Live storylines (1990–1999) and the story concludes in One Life to Live Storylines (2000–2013).
Paul Cramer is a fictional character from the ABC daytime soap opera One Life to Live. Paul was originated on October 3, 2003, by Brock Cuchna, who played the role until March 10, 2004. The character was then recast with David Tom on March 11, 2004. In August 2004, the role was temporarily played by Shane McRae.
Kevin Buchanan is a fictional character from the American soap opera One Life to Live. The character is the first child born to original lead protagonists Victoria Lord and Joe Riley.
Sarah Roberts is a fictional character from the American serial drama One Life to Live and is the daughter of Tina Lord and Cord Roberts.
David Vickers is a fictional character from the American soap opera One Life to Live, portrayed by Tuc Watkins.
Joey Buchanan is a fictional character from the American daytime serial One Life to Live. The character is the son of original protagonists Victoria Lord and Joe Riley Sr.
Tina Lord Roberts is a fictional character from the American daytime soap opera One Life to Live, originally and last played by Andrea Evans. The character is the daughter of original series patriarch Victor Lord, and sister to long-running characters Victoria Lord and Todd Manning.
Carlo Hesser is a fictional character from the ABC daytime soap opera One Life to Live. The role was portrayed by Thom Christopher intermittently between 1990 and 2008.
Cord Roberts is a fictional character from the ABC soap opera One Life to Live. The role was originated in May 1986 by John Loprieno, who left the series in 1992 and then returned from January 28, 1993 through 1997. The character made brief appearances in 2004, 2007, and 2008. Loprieno reprised the role opposite former longtime costar Andrea Evans September 27, 2011, last appearing in the role November 15, 2011.
Gabrielle Medina is a fictional character from the ABC soap opera One Life to Live. The role was played by actress Fiona Hutchison, who debuted in the role February 20, 1987. Hutchison briefly reprised the role for the series finale January 6 and 9, 2012.
