He had portrayed the character on and off since 1983.

Five actors have portrayed the lead character in the series.

She portrayed a very different character as compared to her previous role.

He often portrayed characters who were in conflict with themselves or society.

He portrayed characters who, for one reason or another, fell into a life of crime.

He portrayed the character from 1991 to 1992, during the series' eighth and final season.

She has portrayed the character for more than fifty years.

And only the men wear them, even when they portray female characters.

"I try to portray characters that are people we know," he said.

Despite being 24 at the time, Payne portrayed a 17-year-old character.