John first showed up in Salem with his face bandaged and no memories in 1985 (viaSoap Central).

Because of injuries, John underwent plastic surgery.

So close that Marlena began to believe that John was her presumed dead husband, Roman Brady.

Drake Hogestyn on the red carpet

He began to live as Roman Brady and even married Marlena.

However, when the real Roman returned to Salem things got complicated.

Sadly, John’s quest for answers about his identity was only beginning.

Drake Hogestyn poses for a photograph

In addition, making Vivian Alamain (Louise Sorel) his aunt.

Drake Hogestyn at an event