He Was a ’90s Heartthrob Known to Millions, but He Left Hollywood & Became a Father of 3 – His Story and Photos

DAYS OF OUR LIVES — Season 28 — Pictured: Erik von Detten as Nicholas Alamain (Photo by Chris Haston/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images)

He landed an acting career by chance, drawn in mostly by the promise of less school. For more than a decade, he worked steadily and built a devoted fan base. But there was something he valued more than staying in the spotlight.

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