Every day he says to one character or another, "You know, I like it here. Kate/Ian/Madison: Speaking of Kate, when Mrs. DiMera runs into her son, she's on the way to turn her ex-lover Ian (Ian Buchanan) in to the Po-Po. Dick Colla - Tony Merritt (7/27/66)...Charla Doherty - Julie Olson (12/23/66) Ian Buchanan (born 16 June 1957) is a Scottish television actor who has appeared on multiple American soap operas including General Hospital, Port Charles, The Bold and the Beautiful, All My Children, and Days of Our Lives. Ian took Kate in and gave her a job at Titan -- head of Mad World alongside Madison. Some day. But [exec producer] Ken Corday said to me, "You'll be back. It's what I love about soap opera. Kate and Ian had shared a romantic past together. Knowing that Brady was a recovering addict, Ian began slipping drugs to Brady -- first in Brady's drink and then in his protein powder. Tweet. The Emmy-winning star joins NBC's Days of Our Lives on Thursday, Feb. 9 as mystery badass Ian McAllister and TV Guide Magazine got the scoop. Madison had met Ian when she was very young and she fell for his charm. Buchanan was born June 16, 1957 in Hamilton, Scotland. https://daysofourlives.fandom.com/wiki/Ian_McAllister?oldid=56714. Having terrorized the decent folks of Salem,... DAYS OF OUR LIVES Contact the Star: Find out where to write to Ian Buchanan. I'm new in town! By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. When Brady Black came by, Ian let him in and introduced himself as Madison's husband. Before Ian Buchanan (ex-Duke, GENERAL HOSPITAL) began his successful acting career, he was a world-class international model and often found himself being photographed in Amsterdam. At Days you behave.TV Guide Magazine: How much does that have to do with these precarious times in the soap world?Buchanan: Everything. I'm the only one who's not been on TMZ for it!TV Guide Magazine: Is Sarah Brown keeping you on your toes?Buchanan: I'm having a great time with Sarah. I'd like to be there for as long as it lasts.TV Guide Magazine: It should be mentioned that this isn't your first time there. Starring: Ian Buchanan, ... NBC's Days of our Lives, will celebrate its 45th anniversary on November 8, 2009. Despite Madison's efforts to divorce him, Ian would not allow it. When Ian was knocked out, EJ tied up Ian and called the police. Many buildings were damaged, including the banquet hall where Lexie's benefit was being held. And then the shortbread hits you on the back of the head as you leave the room.TV Guide Magazine: Shall we assume his arrival is not good news for Madison? When Stefano found out, he kicked Kate out and fired her from her company. Courtesy/NBC. I've been fairly lucky in daytime. She doesn't hold back and I love that. Days of our Lives - Watch episodes on NBC.com and the NBC App. People will never stop wanting to hear great stories told well. More than once. Titan now owns Madison's company and Ian comes in connected to Titan. Ian also framed EJ DiMera for the murder so that EJ wouldn't come looking for Stefano. On Cameo, Buchanan revealed, " I’ll let you in on one little secret. Latest soap opera spoilers, news and exclusive updates for The Young and The Restless, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Bold and the Beautiful. By the time he turned 14 his parents, both of whom fought alcoholism, died suddenly. Share. Ian McAllister is a character from the soap opera Days of our Lives, portrayed by Ian Buchanan In 2012. And I do keep a journal and it's a good one. Ian Buchanan has played key roles on GENERAL HOSPITAL, THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, ALL MY CHILDREN, TWIN PEAKS and many other TV series. Ian was also her first investor in Mad World, helping to endure the success of her company. "I'm gonna be there on Monday or Tuesday this coming week," Buchanan reveals in the video. The networks want to blame it on that but I think they just decided they want to save some money. Watch the latest episodes of Days of our Lives or get episode details on NBC.com. In an exclusive interview with Soaps In Depth, Ian Buchanan revealed that he never imagined he’d be part of the cast of “General Hospital” as Duke Latest soap opera spoilers and news for The Young and The Restless, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and … More than once. The big ship has sunk already and we're all lucky to be in a lifeboat. Works at The Bold and The Beautiful, General Hospital, All my Children, Days of our Lives, Port Charles. Buchanan made his debut as Duke Lavery back in June 1986 and played the fan-favorite character right up until his presumed death in 1989. But here we go!TV Guide Magazine: Well, you need the dough don't ya?Buchanan: That is nice. Ian Buchanan - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday Currently, Ian Buchanan is 63 years, 5 months and 23 days old. February 10, 2012. But odd in a good way, know what I mean? Former General Hospital star Ian Buchanan has a little secret: He says he'll be returning to the ABC soap opera in the very near future! “He is kind of wicked.”. Ian Buchanan (I) Actor | Producer Trailer. ... About The Actor: Learn more about Ian Buchanan. Twin Peaks. My character is really out there. A profile of the Days of our Lives character Ian McAllister, part of Soap Central's Who's Who in Salem section. He's known Madison since she was a kid. In addition to Titan, Ian was also in Salem for Kate Roberts. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Latest soap opera spoilers, news and exclusive updates for The Young and The Restless, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Bold and the Beautiful. While Ian was looking away, EJ got free and attacked Ian. The lives of the Brady, DiMera and Horton families evolve in this daily drama. Ian Buchanan Actor Page. I don't want to watch somebody's cat doing something. But, it was clear that Madison was very upset. Latest soap opera spoilers, news and exclusive updates for The Young and The Restless, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Bold and the Beautiful. I think I'll stay." I think he had to go away at one point. He will be playing the uber rich businessman who has a nasty hold … Ian also set about breaking up Madison and Brady. They don't write 'em like they used to.Buchanan: [Laughs] Exactly! So how come I found an old interview from around that time where you seemed very unhappy with that coronation stuff? I wasn't sure I had another soap role in me. There are so many great scripted serialized dramas on cable and in primetime — like Revenge,which is so popular! As per our current Database, Ian Buchanan is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020). Days of Our Lives (TV Series 1965– ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. He's very amusing. Since production is so far ahead, expect him to appear on screen through the … So he staged Stefano's death so that he could kidnap Stefano and tortured Stefano into giving up the DiMera money. © 2021 TV GUIDE, A RED VENTURES COMPANY. [Laughs] It just took a little longer than I expected.TV Guide Magazine: Yeah, like 10 years! So, uh, did they die yet?Buchanan: [Laughs] No, they're still hanging in there. Days of our Lives Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Days of our Lives star Molly Burnett (Melanie) has opted not to re-sign her contract and exit at the soap next month; Ian Buchanan (Ian) is also heading out as his character will be written out. He and his five siblings were left alone and his … When people ask about the book, I always claim I'm going to write it. It looks like things are going to get interesting for Sara Brown’s Madison on Days of Our Lives.According to TV Guide, DAYS has cast Ian Buchanan as “Ian … Ian was also her first investor in Mad World, helping to endure the success of her company. There are so many things that I've known and seen. I think the best days were definitely way back at B&B, the days when the money was there and things were lush and we could spend all day making a half-hour show look great.TV Guide Magazine: And a guy like you could lose his virginity to Hunter Tylo in the rubble of a massive earthquake. Works at The Bold and The Beautiful, General Hospital, All my Children, Days of our Lives, Port Charles. With Stefano DiMera away in Alamainia, Ian made his move and showered Kate with gifts and attention. But, it was clear that Madison was very upset. He also confessed that he was the one who "killed" Stefano. One of the most popular - and likable - actors to ever work in daytime, Scotland born Ian Buchanan made a name... Cover Story VINCENT IRIZARRY CHOOSES HIS GUIDING LIGHT. It's a growing club. Buchanan: [Laughs] Well, I do bring the odd with me wherever I go! We'll work this out." It doesn't appeal to me in the slightest. ... Ian Buchanan. You even said you were going to write about it in your memoir but a couple of people had to die first. In 2012, Buchanan joined Days of Our Lives in the newly created contract role of Ian McAllister, who is the husband of Madison James ( Sarah Brown) and a former lover of Kate Roberts DiMera, ( Lauren Koslow ), but was let go in August, as the result of a shift in the direction of the … Is Buchanan now getting ready to top 'em all? Today, it remains a consistent favorite among viewers of daytime television serials. But I don't think anybody knows it. Kate overheard Ian's confession and was furious. Ian Buchanan' (born 16 June 1957) is a Scottish television actor who has appeared on multiple American soap operas including General Hospital, Port Charles, The Bold and the Beautiful, All My Children, and Days of Our Lives . Buchanan continued in the role until May 2015 when Duke was killed off. I'm very happy.TV Guide Magazine: The show is kicking ass these days.Buchanan: I agree. The thing I like about Days right now is that everybody wants it to work, which has not been my experience everywhere I've been. You and several other top soap stars played royalty at the coronation of Princess Greta in 2001, which turned out to be a ghastly, overhyped mess. ... Days of Our Lives Ian McAllister (2001-2012) … Veteran soap opera star Ian Buchanan has joined the cast of "DOOL" as Ian McAllister. I want to see great scripted material that is shot and performed well. But it's also kind of nice not needing to have your wits about you, which is what's required when you're on a soap. jim warren-September 26, 2020 0. People can be very competitive with each other but, here, that's not the case. One of the most popular - and likable - actors to ever work in daytime, Scotland born Ian Buchanan made a name... Cover Story VINCENT IRIZARRY CHOOSES HIS GUIDING LIGHT. jim warren-September 26, 2020 0. During a moment of weakness, Kate slept with Ian. When Stefano said that he didn't care because EJ wasn't his biological son, Ian confessed to planting the letter from "Alice" as part of the way to frame EJ. Thus, Stefano and EJ really were father and son. He and Kate also have a history, which is interesting. Soap veteran Ian Buchanan — who’s had memorable roles on General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful and All My Children — comes to NBC on Thursday to play Ian McAllister on Days of Our Lives. [Sighs] And they now want to give people something to chew on during the day. 1,840 likes. The Ian Buchanan Interview – Days of our Lives. "Hi, I'm Ian McAllister. He's like the classic wicked Salem person. Soap favorite Ian Buchanan has been the next star let-go by Days of our Lives in their cast cutting and show restructuring under the new writing regime. Whatever. The role was recast for a brief run in 1990 with actor Greg Beecroft, but when the character returned to the canvas after a long absence, Buchanan reprised his role. When Brady Black came by, Ian let him in and introduced himself as Madison's husband. ... Only Robert Scott Wilson could play Ben on Days of Our Lives. I had settled into a very happy life of no schedules, no expectations. Having terrorized the decent folks of Salem,... DAYS OF OUR LIVES He confessed his love for her and tried to apologize for hurting her. Is Buchanan now getting ready ... Ian Buchanan has carved himself a fabulous career playing left-of-center soap guys — slick crime lord Duke Lavery on General Hospital, superdouche Dick Tremayne on Twin Peaks,virgin psychiatrist James Warwick on The Bold and the Beautiful and Dr. Greg Madden, the All My Children wacko who performed the notorious "un-abortion" on Erica Kane's baby. Ian Buchanan is making a ghostly appearance on General Hospital as Duke Lavery! Madison was fatally injured in the explosion. ... Only Robert Scott Wilson could play Ben on Days of Our Lives. Ian McAllister first appeared in Salem, hiding in Madison James's hotel room. Buchanan: There is no good news from the day he gets there. People can meet people in jail, for example. Buchanan's first major daytime role came in 1986, when he joined the cast of General Hospital in the role of Duke Lavery, whom he portrayed until 1989. But, when Stefano refused to spill any secrets, Ian kidnapped EJ and planned to torture EJ in front of Stefano. Buchanan: Yep, still the only one. Ian was in Salem for more than just Madison. Now, more than ever in soaps, you have to deliver. Ian Buchanan has carved himself a fabulous career playing left-of-center soap guys — slick crime lord Duke Lavery on General Hospital, superdouche Dick Tremayne on Twin Peaks, virgin psychiatrist James Warwick on The Bold and the Beautiful and Dr. Greg Madden, the All My Children wacko who performed the notorious "un-abortion" on Erica Kane's baby. He dresses very elegantly, very chic. The extras had more screen time than you did.Buchanan: Things did not play out the way they expected. He also accepted a new job as the CEO of Titan. In 2012, Buchanan joined Days of our Lives as Ian McAlister but his time on DAYS was short lived and he was written out in August. And I follow all those historic soaps like The Borgias because they're juicy and they're dirty and they're just great fun.TV Guide Magazine: Like daytime used to be.Buchanan: Yes, but I don't think it's accurate to say that people no longer want to watch daytime soap operas. But Ian had many affairs during his marriage to Madison, including a passionate affair with Kate Roberts. I really enjoyed being at Days during that time and thought it'd be nice if it turned into something. But Ian had many affairs during hi… "Just appearing... ghosting. Ian Buchanan will celebrate 64rd birthday on a Wednesday 16th of June 2021. Twin Peaks. The Emmy-winning star joins NBC's Days of Our Liveson Thursday, Feb. 9 as mystery badass Ian McAllister and TV Guide Magazine got the scoop.TV Guide Magazine: It's so odd to think of Ian Buchanan in Salem. He's involved with John and Marlena, Victor, Brady. If I should ever lose it and somebody reads it ...well...then I will be on TMZ!Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now! I like not having to go to bed at 9 pm.TV Guide Magazine: Are you still the only actor in L.A. who doesn't drive? It's such a mystery why this has happened. Latest soap opera spoilers, news and exclusive updates for The Young and The Restless, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Bold and the Beautiful. 2 talking about this. I thought I'd spend the third act of my life in clown face on the stage of some small theater somewhere. Previous Days of Our Lives cast members Actor Character Duration Ian Abercrombie: Lawyer 1997 Mr. Simkins 1998 Jeweller 2002 Hotel Manager 2002 James Acheson Jack Deveraux: ... Ian Buchanan: Lord Sheraton 2001 Ian McAllister 2012 Brooke Bundy: Rebecca North LeClair 1975–77 Lauren Bundy Sami Brady 1984−85 Richard Burgi: Phillip Collier 1992–93 Is Buchanan now getting ready to top 'em all? Ian left the hotel room and warned Kate not to follow. I don’t know if you still watch General Hospital, but I am going to be there on Monday or Tuesday this coming week, just appearing, ghosting, but I don’t think anybody knows it.