Eve Donovan (annulled) Jennifer took a job as a talk show host and Jack became a reporter and novelist. Jack and Billie tried to make the money back by getting Jack's novel published. However, Jack claims he doesn't remember her mother. Jack had developed PTSD. The incident left him in need of a kidney transplant. [1] Ashford went on to play the role through October 12, 1993, reappearing from February 5, 2001, to October 27, 2003, and June 22, 2004, until September 21, 2006, with a guest appearance on April 24, 2007, and again from September 23, 2011, until August 15, 2012. Then the doors closed and the final cables broke. They then discovered Peter's criminal associate Daniel Scott in the city and paid off his gambling debts in exchange for information. News of. Neither was ready to trust Jack again. However, Kayla's heart belonged to Jack's brother, Steve and the two ended up having an affair. The two realized they had a lot in common, and even became lovers. With no home and no money, they accepted Bill Horton's offer to move into a house he'd owned for years. Hawk's partner than told Jack that the FBI was after him and he went on the run. Jack Deveraux is a fictional character from Days of Our Lives, an American soap opera on the NBC network, most famously played by actor Matthew Ashford since 1987. Jack was introduced in 1987 and played briefly by Joseph Adams and James Acheson before Matthew Ashford took over the role in October of that year. Back in Salem, he went to extremes to win Jennifer back, and ultimately succeeded. Kayla develops a case of hysteria deafness/muteness during this time due to the stress of what Jack had done and was continuing to do, and what Harper had done. On December 31st, 2020 Jack showed up alive as Eves plus one. In 2021, Jack discovers that he has another daughter named Gwendolyn "Gwen" Rizczech, from his previous relationship with Tiffany Rizczech, before he came to Salem. Lawrence Alamain comes to Salem seeking to continue his revenge against those who had crossed him, and this only increases Jennifer's general sense of terror. In November 2018, Jack and Jennifer's daughter Abigail gave birth to a daughter, Charlotte DiMera. She was recaptured by Steve and Harper returned to prison. Jack's plans change when one of his hospice workers turns out to be his presumed dead brother Steve Johnson. Days of Our Lives (DOOL) spoilers for Friday, March 3, tease that Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson) will reel over Maggie Kiriakis' (Suzanne Rogers) latest news. Unluckily for Peter, Jennifer went to Daniel on her own, and tricked him into telling her everything. Adams joined the cast of the soap opera in 1987, but his time on the show was short-lived. Jack ran for his father's seat in the senate against Mickey Horton, Melissa's adoptive father, using her to get to him. While escaping Tony's island, Jack is again presumed dead after a tsunami. He had. When Jack returned, he tricked Hawk into admitting his guilt and had him sent away. Thomas DiMera (grandson) Hawk went to jail, but Jack and Jennifer were still broke. Labeling himself a rapist and now a killer, Jack once again pushes Jennifer away. Jack had been planning to leave town until he learned that Jennifer kicked Peter out, and hung around to protect his ex-wife and daughter. He had to rescue her from a life of stripping and take her back to her hometown. He asks her to marry him in a grandiose and romantic fashion and, although she initially says she couldn't say yes just yet, she finally relents when he comes to her dressed as Santa Claus (purportedly coming on 'Jack Deveraux`s behalf.) Then he saw his chance for big moneyhe helped Victor Kiriakis break Harper out of prison for a portion of his fortune, but the plan went bad, and Harper ended up kidnapping Kayla (again). To make matters worse, these business ventures would often cause Jack to disappear, sometimes for weeks at a time, without so much as a phone call to Jennifer. In Africa, Jack, who had lost his paper and his fortune, becomes obsessed with the idea of making his money back and begins to involve himself in get-rich-quick schemes, many of which Jennifer finds impractical and shady. Jack Deveraux (Matthew Ashford) and Jennifer Horton Deveraux (Cady McClain) leave Salem. Finding out Jennifer was pregnant should have been the best moment of Jack's life, but he thought his Hodgkin's had returned, and that he would be leaving a widow with a baby girl. As the daughter of Laura and Bill Horton, Jennifer has been a staple in Salem for many years. Luckily Patrick, Jennifer and Hope were also out there in the jungle, and Jack was there just in time to meet his brand new son. Jack arrived in Salem to be treated for his Hodgkin's disease. Less than two weeks later, the night Jack wins the election, Canby confronts Jack with pictures of Kayla with Steve. A heartbroken and angry Jack pushes himself away from Jennifer and marries Eve Donovan to secure inheritance money so that he could save his paper, which he is in jeopardy of losing to Lawrence. Jack lived, and the family moved to the UK, while Abby stayed behind to complete University with Maggie. Jack hid her, until Peter found out and encouraged her to return to Aremid. That new start might be in more ways than one, as they could start a competitor paper to the Salem Spectator. During Ashford's absence, the role of Jack was temporarily recast played by Steve Witmer in 1994 then he was portrayed by Mark Valley from October 28, 1994 until September 26, 1997, and by Steve Wilder who replaced Mark from September 26, 1997 through June 5, 1998. Despite Jennifers best efforts, Jack married Eve and after he was elected mayor, he installed her as police commissioner! executive in charge of production Script and Continuity Department Fran Myers . Jennifer accepts his apologies but insists on seeing her plan through. While she tried to help him unveil corruption in the prison, she was almost raped by one of the guards. Lawrence then blackmails Jennifer into marrying him by revealing that her former boyfriend, and Carly's younger brother, Frankie Brady, is his prisoner. He kept this secret to himself so that his family could enjoy their time with him. Jack Deveraux is one of the most interesting characters on "Days of Our Lives." Primarily played by Matthew Ashford over the years, Jack arrived in Salem in the late 1980s. Their marriage hits a snag early on when Jennifer is duped by a conman named Hawk which eventually causes them to lose the majority of Jack's wealth, and puts their marriage in jeopardy, although they manage to work it out. Imagine Jack's surprise when he found out Monica was none other than Laura Horton, his mother-in-law who had been released from the mental hospital after he'd left town. During this time, despite possible temptations on either side by Patrick Lockhart and Cassie for Jack, both manage to be one of the only couples (of many) dealing with fake dead spouses who stay true to each other. They bond, however, while Jennifer tries to help a jailed mother by fostering her newborn baby, and soon Jennifer begins to have faith in Jack. Many of his storylines have included his relationship with Jennifer Horton, which has made up one of the soap's most popular supercouples. The character has been portrayed by multiple actors over the years, including Joseph Adams, James Acheson, Steve Witmer, Mark Valley, Steve Wilder, and most famously, Matthew Ashford. Jack was seen as an apparition of sorts in 5 episodes of Days in 2017, helping family get through tough times in their lives. Jack was the only one there, and he encouraged JJ to go back to school, bought him a plane ticket, and promised not to tell Jennifer. During Ashford's absence, the role of Jack was played by Mark Valley from October 28, 1994,[2] until September 26, 1997, and by Steve Wilder from September 26, 1997, through June 5, 1998. Jennifer was devastated when her cousin was presumed dead and Jack was there for her when Ernesto took out himself and Jennifer's cousin Hope Brady (or so they thought). However, there was a great explosion that night in the tunnels underneath Salem. * Has been back to visit Abby in New York in March 2007. When Colin is murdered just a few days later, both Jack and Jennifer suspect each other, and Jack even turns himself in to deflect suspicion off of Jennifer. Through the years, Jack has been involved in many storylines and has become a favorite among viewers. He escaped and managed to find Roman and Marlena. Further, James Acheson played the role briefly from July 21, 1987 to October 26, 1987, before Matthew Ashford stepped into the role for both of these actors on October 30, 1987; Ashford notably went on to play the role through October 12, 1993, reappearing from February 5, 2000 to October 27, 2003 and June 22, 2004 until September 21, 2006, with a guest appearance on April 24, 2007 and again in 2008 and from September 23, 2011 until August 15, 2012. * PTSD from being kept in an Afghanistan prison after chasing a story. She is immediately horrified and apologetic, but Jack is unable to hear her words. Using blackmail among other tricks, he eventually got the rest of it. Jack Patrick Deveraux Jr. (son with Jennifer Horton-Deveraux-Brady). Jack recovers, however, and he and Jennifer are reunited for what is currently the final time. Jack is understanding, even though he fears every day that she would never love him back. In 1991, Jack and Jennifer married in a wild-west show arena before going on their honeymoon. Not long after, his adoptive father Harper is revealed as the Riverfront Knifer, who had been killing prostitutes because they reminded him of Kayla, whom he hated because of what she had done to Jack. Over the years, "Days of Our Lives" fans have come to know and love the character of Jack Deveraux (primarily played by Matthew Ashford). This led to the two of them reconciling and getting engaged. Stay tuned to DAYS to see what happens next! Not long afterward, Greta finds out that Jack is straight and leaves town in a rage, and Jack is left distraction free in his now more honest pursuit of Jennifer. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Eventually, however, Jack realizes that she does need him, and he fights his own guilty demons in order to support her as she presses charges against Lawrence. Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. When Jack came to Salem, he was seeking treatment for Hodgkin's disease. Jennifer Leaves Salem Cady McClain had some pretty big heels to fill when she joined Days of Our Lives. When she learned the truth, she dumped him. * Is father to Abby and Jack Jr. Flashbacks revealed that Jack had been revived by Kristen DiMera and Dr. Wilhelm Rolf. He had amnesia and didn't remember anyone or anything about Salem. In actuality, Jack is dying in a hospice in Cincinnati, and had no intention of returning to Salem. Joseph Adams (1987) It was then that Hawk Hawkins began to track them. It turned out that the orderly was Steve, and Jack insisted on a DNA test. Abby sees Jack in June 2016 after setting fire to her room in an attempt to get rid of Ben Weston, who was haunting her. He was soon replaced by actor James Acheson, via Soaps in Depth. Jennifer denounces Jack, and seeks comfort in the arms of her new husband. Days of Our Lives February 20 2023 Cast. Ashford joined the show in 1987 and was a regular part of the storylines until 1993. But it wasnt until the Cruise of Deception stranded them on a desert island that Jack and Jennifer finally consummated their relationship. Steve has no memory of who he was and is living under the name Nick Stockton. Steve's donation does not change how Jack feels about Steve and he embarks on a campaign of harassment against Steve and Kayla. The arrangement is initially confrontational, with Jack and Jennifer constantly verbally sparring with each other, but Jack rekindles her love for him when he rescues her after her car goes over a bridge. He and Jennifer returned to Salem to spend Christmas with their family, but Jack snuck away to catch Peternot realizing that Abby and Jennifer had tagged along. As they readjusted to each other, they began to host a show called IN the House. Jack tries to hurt Steve by helping Adrienne find long lost brother Billy, hoping that this Billy would have resentment against a brother who stayed with his family. However, when Jennifer begins to date Brandon Walker, Jack is determined to continue, especially after he interprets his plan as working. The wedding is sidetracked when Kayla is arrested for the murder of Marina Toscano. Lindstrom currently plays Kevin Collins/Ryan Chamberlain on GH. T.C. When Tony DiMera was murdered during the wedding reception and John Black the accused, Jack and Jennifer joined forces to prove his innocence. Jack wondered if Gwen wanted his money, but she declared all she wanted to do was destroy him! In May 2003, Jack and Jennifer finally remarry. After confronting Victor, however, Jack discovered that he had ordered the dumping when he was a young politician. Abigail was trapped in the elevator. In 2021, Jack discovers that he has another daughter named Gwendolyn "Gwen" Rizczech, from his previous relationship with Tiffany Rizczech, before he came to Salem. One Life to Live. The role was originally portrayed by Freddie Smith.Sonny is the only biological child of Justin Kiriakis (Wally Kurth) and Adrienne Johnson Kiriakis ().Sonny's birth was announced in 1991. Gwen blackmails her father to hand over The Spectator to the. Her comeback is slated to take place around the holidays. After Jack rescues them, Jennifer divorces Peter (who is sent to prison) and Jack, Jennifer and Abigail leave town to live in Africa (where Jennifer's father, Bill Horton works as a volunteer doctor) in 1998. The character has been a frequent winner of Soap Opera Digest Awards, including Outstanding Villain, multiple wins for Best Love Story (with Jennifer), Best Wedding (also with Jennifer) and Outstanding Comic Performance.