American actor whose work has spanned action and martial arts films, comedy, drama, occult horror and science-fiction. He played the part of Steve (Patch) Johnson on NBCs Days of Our Lives from 1985-1990; after that, he had a stint on ABC’s General Hospital as Stefan Cassadine from 1996-2003. He returned to the role of Steve (Patch) Johnson on Days of Our Lives in June 2006 after 16 years, remaining through February 2009, and returning to the role again in 2015. From December 2009 to January 2013 he played the role of Tucker McCall on The Young and the Restless.
Nichols guested on many TV shows, including Matlock, L.A. Law, Melrose Place, In the Heat of the Night, The Nanny, and more.
Nichols spent an All-American childhood of games, baseball, hamburgers and fries, fishing with Grandpa and watching TV. When he was eight, his mom remarried and he, his older sister, Penny, and his new step dad moved to Dayton to a small apartment. The boy was obsessed with baseball and tolerant of a new baby brother, Zach. His school grades were good enough to earn a scholarship, but he did not take the opportunity. He studied for three years to become a monk, working as a cook in a monastery. He learned concentration, self-control, and doing his work with a spirit of giving.
Moving to Los Angeles, Nichols went to L.A. City College Theatre Academy where he learned his craft and began a career in plays, television and films. He has never refused a job and loves to work, approaching each role eagerly.
He lives in the Los Angeles area with his wife, Lisa, and their three kids, Vanessa, Aaron and Dylan.
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