Michael Hayden has won multiple honors for his stage work. For his portrayal of Billy Bigelow both on Broadway and in the London production of "Carousel", he received a Theatre World Award as well as Laurence Olivier and Drama Desk Award nominations. After graduating from St. John 's University, Hayden was accepted at Juilliard, where he starred in numerous stage productions. He also had recurring roles in the daytime dramas, Another World (1964) and As the World Turns (1956). Among Hayden's interests are traveling, animals, sports, and spending time with his wife, Elizabeth, and their baby daughter.