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Actor James DePaiva was (born October 8, 1957 in Livermore, CA) the oldest of four children born to Ronald J. DePaiva (1936-1980) and his wife Rosemarie. James starred on One Life to Live from 1987 to 1990 and from 1991 to 2003 in the role of Maximillian "Max" Holden. He made a brief return to the show August 2007 when the show aired its 10,000th episode.

After being released from his contract at One Life to Live he took up directing for As the World Turns.

While on "One Life to Live" DePaiva`s third marriage was to his co-star Kassie DePaiva (formerly Kassie Wesley), on May 31, 1996. They have one son, James Quentin, born May 12, 1997. JQ is hearing impaired and had implants prior to age one. In late 2007 JQ appeared on All My Children on Erica Kane`s television show at her request in hopes this would help her daughter Kendall deal with the hearing loss of her own son Spike.

DePaiva`s second marriage was to former "Hee Haw" actress Misty Rowe, on June 4, 1986 and divorced in 1995. They had one daughter, Dreama Marie (born July 2, 1992) His first marriage was to Patti Hansen in 1981 and they divorced in 1985.

DePaiva is also noted for being a descendant of former US President Andrew Johnson.

Prior to starting his professional acting career, DePaiva spent several years as a musician. One of the bands he played with was Livewire, based out of Livermore, CA. DePaiva played bass.