Was a male model prior to his first acting role in DAYS OF OUR LIVES (1965)
Is very involved with youth ministries.
When DAYS OF OUR LIVES decided NOT to renew Austin's contract, fans were encouraged to write in to DAYS OF OUR LIVES or send an email on the DAYS OF OUR LIVES website to Ken Corday.
Has been on the cover of YM magazine twice. He was also named one of their 50 most beautiful males.
Drives a green Toyota T-100 4x4.
Made his debut as an actor on a Pop-Tart commercial when he was 16.
Favorite Actor/Actress: Harrison Ford / Jessica Lange
Favorite Singer: Jewel
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Books: The Bible
Favorite Collectibles: Spawn action toys
Favorite Time Of Year: Winter, especially Christmas.
Has a dog named Pepa.
Idea Of A Romantic Date: Spontaneity, laughter and in-depth conversation
Role Model: Jesus Christ
Austin Peck Detailed Biography -
Austin Peck was born in Hawaii on April 9, 1971; however, he moved to San Francisco, California with his family when he was 4 years-old. The Pecks later moved to Los Angeles when Austin was eight. At the urging of friends and a Los Angelos commercial agent, Peck began modeling and pursuing television and film roles at the age of 16. Two years and several photo shoots later, Peck found himself modeling in Paris, Milan, Morocco, the Virgin Islands and Rome. He subsequently appeared in fashion layouts for numerous publications such as Esquire, GQ, Vogue Homme and British Vogue.
Returning to Los Angeles at 19, Peck began training theatrically with Milton Stevens at the Stella Adler Conservatory. He later moved to New York City where he studied with Sherry Landrum and Terry Somner at the New Actors Workshop and with Richard Southern at the Three of Us Studios. Peck immediately relocated back to Los Angeles upon landing the role of Austin Reed.
Peck stays active by boxing and rollerblading. An accomplished cartoonist, he enjoys sketching caricatures of family members, friends and co-stars. He also enjoys music and considers his taste eclectic.
