James Reynolds joined the cast of "Days of Our Lives" as the respected police commander Abe Carver in October 1982. 

Reynolds has appeared in more than 50 plays and in numerous films. His primetime TV credits include "The Incredible Hulk", "Diff'rent Strokes" and "The Dukes of Hazzard". He starred as Henry Marshall on the daytime drama "Generations", earning an Emmy nomination as Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.

The native of Oskaloosa, Kansas, is a former Marine and a Vietnam veteran. He has also worked as a  newspaper arts critic and as a magazine editor. 

He enjoys spending time with his family and playing basketball and racquetball. He and his wife, Lisa, live near Los Angeles with their 15-year-old son, Jed. Reynolds' birthday is August 10.