Peter Paul Reckell (born May 7, 1955) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Bo Brady, a role he originated in 1983 on the NBC drama Days of Our Lives.Reckell has played Bo Brady on Days of Our Lives from 1983 to 1987, 1990 to 1992, and from 1995 to 2012. Other notable credits include Eric Hollister on As the World Turns (1980–1982) and Johnny Rourke on Knots Landing (1988–1989).