Days of Our Lives\u2019<\/em> Hank Northrop just made his Salem debut, and his arrival was steeped in nostalgia for fans of the show and beloved actor Wayne Northrop.<\/p>\n Hank Northrop comes from daytime royalty \u2014 his parents are Days of our Lives<\/em> legend Wayne Northrop and General Hospital<\/em> favorite Lynn Herring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Though he didn\u2019t major in theater at USC, Hank\u2019s passion for performing pushed him to pursue acting classes that jump-started his career.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Northrop made his Days of our Lives<\/em> debut as Liam on October 30, 2025 \u2014 learning the news on his birthday and calling it a special gift from his late father.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n The actor\u2019s r\u00e9sum\u00e9 spans both daytime and primetime, with roles on The Bold and the Beautiful<\/em>, S.W.A.T.<\/em>, and The Morning Show.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Next up, Northrop stars opposite GH<\/em>\u2019s Rory Gibson in the 2025 horror film Severed Road<\/em> and appears in The Madison<\/em> with Michelle Pfeiffer in 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Very little is known about the character because, when it was announced that Hank Northrop was cast, details about Liam were kept under wraps. What we can tell you is Liam brings a fresh layer of drama to DAYS \u2014 a young man haunted by past mistakes, now finding guidance from Abe as he struggles to start over in Salem.<\/p>\n Northrop was born on January 9 in Los Angeles, CA.<\/p>\n Northrop\u2019s parents are the late Wayne Northrop<\/a>, who played Roman and Alex on DAYS, and Lynn Herring, who currently plays Lucy on GH. Though he didn\u2019t major in theater at the University of Southern California, Northrop\u2019s passion for performing led him to take acting classes \u2014 a decision that ultimately set him on the path to a successful acting career. Herring and Northrop starred together on Port Charles,<\/em> and Herring also played Lisanne on DAYS in 1992.<\/p>\n Photo credit: JPI<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Following in his parents\u2019 footsteps, Northrop debuted as Liam<\/a> on DAYS on October 30, 2025. His first scenes were with James Reynolds (Abe), a friend and frequent scene partner of Wayne\u2019s. He learned he got the part on the show on his birthday. The actor broke down in tears upon learning he was cast, saying it was almost like a birthday gift from his dad, who passed away in November 2024<\/a>.<\/p>\n Days of Our Lives Star Hank Northrop<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n One of Northrop\u2019s roles was playing Raleigh on S.W.A.T.<\/em>, starring soap alum Shemar Moore (Malcolm, The Young and the Restless<\/em>), which was recently reincarnated as S.W.A.T. Exiles<\/em>, following the cancellation of the original series. Northrop\u2019s other acting credits include playing an Il Giardino waiter on The Bold and the Beautiful<\/em>, as well as starring opposite Reese Witherspoon on The Morning Show<\/em>. He recently shot an episode of The Madison,<\/em> which stars Michelle Pfeiffer and is set to debut in 2026.<\/p>\n Photo credit: CBS<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Northrop has a lead role, starring alongside GH\u2019s Rory Gibson (Michael) in the <\/a>upcoming horror film\u00a0Seve<\/em><\/a><\/span>red Road<\/a><\/em>,\u00a0set for release in 2025.<\/p>\n This story was originally reported on Soap Hub<\/a> on November 1, 2025. Add Soap Hub as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Days of Our Lives\u2019 Hank Northrop just made his Salem debut, and his arrival was steeped in nostalgia for fans of the show and beloved actor Wayne Northrop. 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DAYS\u2019 Liam Selejko<\/h2>\n
1. A Star Is Born<\/h2>\n
2. Acting Is In His Blood<\/h2>\n
3. A Legacy Honored<\/h2>\n
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4. Law & Order<\/h2>\n
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5. Soap Connection<\/h2>\n
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