John-Paul Seponski (born March 12, 1980)[1] is an American film and television actor. He is perhaps best known for playing Rex Balsom in the American soap opera television series One Life to Live from 2002 to 2012.

Life and career

Lavoisier was born in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. He attended the University of the Arts, majoring in jazz percussion.[2] He began his career in 2001, appearing in the soap opera television series All My Children.[3]

Lavoisier portrayed Rex Balsom on One Life to Live from 2002 until the show's cancellation in 2012.[4][5][6] He played Philip Kiriakis on Days of Our Lives from 2015 to 2016, and returned to the series in 2023.[7][8]

Lavoisier guest-starred in television programs including Beacon Hill, Winterthorne,[2] Sex and the City,[1] The Mentalist, Dirty Soap and Anger Management.[9]

References

  1. ^ a b c "John-Paul Lavoisier". Soap Opera Digest. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  2. ^ a b "John Paul Lavoisier (Philip Kiriakis on Days of Our Lives)". Soaps. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  3. ^ "The Resident Playboy Of 'One Life To Live'". Hartford Courant. Hartford, Connecticut. September 12, 2009. p. C02. Retrieved January 20, 2025 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  4. ^ "Rex gives her a ring". Daily News. New York, New York. December 23, 2007. p. 175. Retrieved January 20, 2025 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  5. ^ "Nicole May Lose Her Love Interest on Days". The Anniston Star. Anniston, Alabama. August 7, 2015. p. 52. Retrieved January 20, 2025 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  6. ^ "Soap News & Views". The Courier-Journal. Louisville, Kentucky. August 9, 2015. p. Z26. Retrieved January 20, 2025 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  7. ^ Masters, Liz (August 28, 2023). "John-Paul Lavoisier opens up about his recent return to Days and what the future might hold". Soap Central. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  8. ^ Daytime Confidential Staff (October 22, 2024). "DAYS' John-Paul Lavoisier on Philip's Return: 'He's Come Back to Protect Titan'". Daytime Confidential. Retrieved January 20, 2025 – via Yahoo! Life.
  9. ^ "John-Paul Lavoisier". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
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