Ted Capwell
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Theodore Charles "Ted" Wakefield Capwell was a fictional character
on the American
soap opera
Santa Barbara
. He was first portrayed by American
actor
Todd McKee
from July 30, 1984 to July 26, 1989. Actor Michael Brainard
took over the role two years later, and played it from October 8, 1991 to January 15, 1993.
and his second wife, Sophia Wayne Capwell
, was a part of the show's first teen-centered storyline. He was friends with Danny Andrade, Laken Lockridge
and Jade Perkins. In a Romeo and Juliet-type storline, Laken and Ted fell in love with each other, but because they were the children of longtime rivals and enemies C.C. Capwell and Lionel Lockridge
, their love was somewhat forbidden. Ted got the shock of his life when his mother Sophia, who had long been thought to be dead, turned up alive and well and back in Santa Barbara. Ted was one of the first members of the Capwell family to forgive Sophia and welcome her home.
After Laken left town in 1985, Ted met Christy DuVall, a beautiful young woman whose sister Mary was a former nun tending to C.C. as he recovered from a stroke. Christy had been raped by her stepbrother Steve, who convinced her to accuse Ted of the rape. Ted's older brother Mason defended him. Christy later murdered Steve and asked Ted to cover for her, but their love was doomed.
Ted then met Hayley Benson, the niece of Gina DeMott
, C.C.'s third wife. Ted got her a job at the Capwell mansion. Hayley, as a part of a team that was protesting against the opening of a new casino, accidentally killed Amy Perkins Wallace. To protect Hayley, Ted married her. Their marriage was over when Hayley was raped by another man and couldn't face Ted anymore. Ted spent the next few months switching jobs and dating various women. Hayley saved Ted's life when a drunken driver nearly ran him over, but the car hit her instead and she died shortly thereafter.
When Ted learned that Mason had disappeared, he left town to search for his brother. Two years after his departure, Ted returned to Santa Barbara a changed man, ready to face new challenges. He briefly dated Katrina Ruyker , but then moved on to Angela Raymond
, a woman who had been dating Warren Lockridge
, the brother of Ted's first love, Laken. Angela then took an interest in Rafe Castillo. Ted conspired with Lily Blake
(who wanted Rafe for herself) to try to break up Angela and Rafe. Ted and Lily eventually fell in love, gave up on their plotting, and got married.
Fictional character
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on the American
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soap opera
Soap opera
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Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara (TV series)
Santa Barbara is an American television soap opera, first broadcast in the United States on NBC on July 30, 1984, and last aired on January 15, 1993. The show revolved around the eventful lives of the wealthy Capwell family of Santa Barbara, California...
. He was first portrayed by American
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actor
Actor
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Todd McKee
Todd McKee
Todd McKee is an American actor.He has appeared in soap operas such as Santa Barbara as Ted Capwell and The Bold and the Beautiful as Jake MacClaine...
from July 30, 1984 to July 26, 1989. Actor Michael Brainard
Michael Brainard
Michael Brainard is an American actor most notable for his role as the second Ted Capwell on NBC's soap opera Santa Barbara. He portrayed the role from 1991 to 1993. He also portrayed Dr. Jake Martin on an ABC soap, All My Children, from 1988 to 1991, prior to joining Santa Barbara.-External links:...
took over the role two years later, and played it from October 8, 1991 to January 15, 1993.
Character history
Ted Capwell, the youngest child of wealthy C.C. CapwellC.C. Capwell
C.C. Capwell was a fictional character on the American soap opera Santa Barbara, played longest by Jed Allan, but also by three other actors. C.C. is the town's patriarch, a wealthy businessman and a father of four other prominent characters, Kelly, Eden, Ted and Mason Capwell.-Casting:The first...
and his second wife, Sophia Wayne Capwell
Sophia Wayne Capwell
Sophia Capwell was a fictional character on the American soap opera Santa Barbara. The character was first played by Rosemary Forsyth when the character was just named Dominic and in a disguise...
, was a part of the show's first teen-centered storyline. He was friends with Danny Andrade, Laken Lockridge
Laken Lockridge
Laken Lockridge was a fictional character on the American soap opera Santa Barbara. She was first portrayed by American actress Julie Ronnie from July 29, 1984 to September 10, 1985, and she returned for a Christmas episode on December 24, 1985...
and Jade Perkins. In a Romeo and Juliet-type storline, Laken and Ted fell in love with each other, but because they were the children of longtime rivals and enemies C.C. Capwell and Lionel Lockridge
Lionel Lockridge
Lionel Lockridge was a fictional character on the American soap opera Santa Barbara. He was portrayed by actor Nicolas Coster from August 29, 1984 to 1988, and then returned from June 6, 1990 to the show's end on January 15, 1993...
, their love was somewhat forbidden. Ted got the shock of his life when his mother Sophia, who had long been thought to be dead, turned up alive and well and back in Santa Barbara. Ted was one of the first members of the Capwell family to forgive Sophia and welcome her home.
After Laken left town in 1985, Ted met Christy DuVall, a beautiful young woman whose sister Mary was a former nun tending to C.C. as he recovered from a stroke. Christy had been raped by her stepbrother Steve, who convinced her to accuse Ted of the rape. Ted's older brother Mason defended him. Christy later murdered Steve and asked Ted to cover for her, but their love was doomed.
Ted then met Hayley Benson, the niece of Gina DeMott
Gina Blake Lockridge
Gina Lockridge was a fictional character on the American soap opera Santa Barbara. The character was first played by actress Linda Gibboney from September 20, 1984 to December 9, 1985...
, C.C.'s third wife. Ted got her a job at the Capwell mansion. Hayley, as a part of a team that was protesting against the opening of a new casino, accidentally killed Amy Perkins Wallace. To protect Hayley, Ted married her. Their marriage was over when Hayley was raped by another man and couldn't face Ted anymore. Ted spent the next few months switching jobs and dating various women. Hayley saved Ted's life when a drunken driver nearly ran him over, but the car hit her instead and she died shortly thereafter.
When Ted learned that Mason had disappeared, he left town to search for his brother. Two years after his departure, Ted returned to Santa Barbara a changed man, ready to face new challenges. He briefly dated Katrina Ruyker , but then moved on to Angela Raymond
Angela Cassidy
Angela Cassidy was a fictional character on the American soap opera Santa Barbara. She was portrayed by American actress Nina Arvesen from July 23, 1991 to January 15, 1993.-Character history:...
, a woman who had been dating Warren Lockridge
Warren Lockridge
Warren Lockridge was a fictional character on the American soap opera Santa Barbara. He was one of the original characters, first portrayed by American actor John Allen Nelson from August 1, 1984 to April 29, 1986, then briefly by Scott Jenkins, from January 7 to March 24, 1987...
, the brother of Ted's first love, Laken. Angela then took an interest in Rafe Castillo. Ted conspired with Lily Blake
Lily Blake Capwell
Lilly Blake Capwell was a fictional character on the American soap opera Santa Barbara. She was first portrayed by American actress Lynn Clark from August 21 to December 25, 1986. The second actress to portray the role was Paula Irvine, from November 13, 1991 to January 15, 1993.-Character...
(who wanted Rafe for herself) to try to break up Angela and Rafe. Ted and Lily eventually fell in love, gave up on their plotting, and got married.