Christopher Hughes II - wikipedia Christopher Hughes II Chris Hughes Bailey Chase as Dr. Chris Hughes As the World Turns character Portrayed by Bailey Chase ( 2003 -- 05 ) Dylan Bruce ( 2007 -- 08 ) Daniel Cosgrove ( 2010 ) ( and others ) Duration 1986 -- 2005 2007 -- 08 First appearance August 30, 1986 Last appearance September 17, 2010 Created by Douglas Marland Introduced by Robert Calhoun ( 1986 ) Christopher Goutman ( 2007 ) Classification Final, regular Profile Occupation Doctor Interim Chief of Staff Head of Research Department Residence Oakdale, Illinois Dylan Bruce as Dr. Chris Hughes Daniel Cosgrove as Dr. Chris Hughes show Family Parents Bob Hughes Kim Sullivan Siblings Tom Hughes Frannie Hughes Sabrina Hughes Andy Dixon Children Unnamed child ( miscarriage w / Alison ) Grandparents Chris Hughes Nancy Hughes Frances Sullivan Aunts and uncles Susan Hughes Penny Hughes Cunningham Don Hughes Jennifer Sullivan Hughes Pearl Hughes Edith Hughes Frey John Hughes First cousins Ryder Hughes Christina Hughes Amy Lin Cunningham ( adoptive ) Rick Ryan Barbara Ryan Melinda Grey Paul Ryan Jennifer Munson Donovan Will Munson Johnny Dixon John Munson Donovan Jennifer Ryan Hallie Munson Other relatives Lien Hughes Adam Munson Casey Hughes Daniel Hughes Billy Norbeck Christopher Robert `` Chris '' Hughes II M.D. is a fictional character from the CBS soap opera As the World Turns. The role was most notably portrayed by Bailey Chase from 2003 to 2005, Dylan Bruce from 2007 to 2008 and two - time Emmy nominee Daniel Cosgrove in 2010. Contents 1 Casting and characterization 2 Actors that played Dr. Chris Hughes 3 Character history 3.1 Family and relationships 4 Reception 5 References 6 External links Casting and characterization Dr. Chris Hughes was played by nine actors throughout the character 's run including Adam Hirshan from 1986 to 1990, Eren Ross Cannata from 1990 to 1991, Christian Siefert from 1992 to January 28, 1998, Ben Jorgenson in 1999, Paul Korver from 1999 to March 8, 2001 and Alan White from July 3, 2002, to September 17, 2002. The role was soon cast with actor Bailey Chase from January 29, 2003, to January 20, 2005. Chase eventually went on to star in various primetime series such as the MyNetworkTV telenovela series Watch Over Me and the FX drama Damages, among many other projects. Following Chase 's departure, Dylan Bruce took over the role from October 25, 2007, to October 15, 2008. Bruce had previously auditioned for a number of soap operas and played the role of a rat turned into a man by on NBC 's Passions in 2005. Bruce 's agent Michael Bruno got him an audition for the role of `` Nate '' and his tape was sent to the show 's casting director Mary Clay Boland before he was hired for the role of Chris. Bruce sat down with Soap Opera Digest columnist Jennifer Lenhart to discuss his role and his enjoyment to be working with the show 's veterans. `` But I like that he 's a Hughes because I get to work with such great vets. And when they 're on - screen, hopefully the longtime fans love that having me back means seeing Don Hastings ( Bob ) and Kathryn Hays ( Kim ) more. '' -- Dylan Bruce, Soap Opera Digest After Bruce was let go from the show nearly a year later, the show cast Daniel Cosgrove in the role and he began airing in March 2010 until the final episode on September 17, 2010. Cosgrove joined ATWT following the finale of the long - running CBS soap opera Guiding Light after having played the role of Bill Lewis III from 2002 to 2005 and 2007 to 2009. Cosgrove also played the role of Scott Chandler on the ABC soap opera All My Children from 1995 to 1997 before returning to the show from 2010 to 2011 after taking over for the departing Adam Mayfield. Before returning to AMC, Cosgrove was said to be in talks with One Life to Live to play the role of Joey Buchanan. Cosgrove led a long career outside of daytime, having appeared in shows such as Beverly Hills 90210 and Dirty Sexy Money. Actors that played Dr. Chris Hughes Daniel Cosgrove from March 11, 2010 to September 17, 2010 Dylan Bruce from October 2007 to October 14, 2008 Bailey Chase from January 2003 to January 2005 Alan White from July 2002 to September 2002 Paul Korver from 1999 to March 2001 Ben Jorgenson 1999 Christian Siefert from 1992 to 1998 Eren Ross Cannata from 1990 to 1991 Adam Hirshan from 1987 to 1990 Character history Family and relationships Dr. Chris Hughes is a member of the long - standing Hughes family of Oakdale, Illinois. He is the son of Bob Hughes and Kim Hughes, the brother of Tom Hughes, Frannie Hughes, Sabrina Hughes and Andy Dixon. He is also the grandson of Chris Hughes and the town 's matriarch Nancy Hughes. Growing up in the town 's most respected family, Chris at times felt unwanted pressure to become a certain type of man and follow in the footsteps of his father in the medical profession. He eventually became a doctor at Oakdale Memorial Hospital and also traveled the world with the Global Health Association, medically assisting those less than fortunate. Chris ' relationships include Katie Peretti, Molly Conlan, Abigail Williams, Emily Stewart, Sofie Duran, and Alison Stewart before finally settling down with his first love Katie at the conclusion of the series in 2010. At the end of the series, Chris battled a rare disease he was diagnosed with while overseas that resulted in heart failure. He eventually received a heart transplant from donor Reid Oliver in one of the show 's final major storylines. Reception The character of Chris Hughes came under some fire during Cosgrove 's run because of his character being saved from a heart ailment while his rival Dr. Reid Oliver ( Eric Sheffer Stevens ) was sacrificed and killed off in the final week of the show. Chris returned to town in 2010 after being diagnosed with a failing heart and Reid was the only person who knew of his condition and who could cure him. Reid became a close friend and with the assistance of Katie, Chris came to terms with the end of his life. However, while in pursuit of a donor heart Reid was killed when his car was struck by a train. With columnist Michael Fairman, Stevens praised his co-star Cosgrove over his professionalism and their character 's growing from rivals to friends. `` I love playing with Daniel Cosgrove. He is a great, great, guy. Reid will help Chris along the way, and that is part of story. '' -- Eric Sheffer Stevens, Michael Fairman On - Air On - Soaps The controversy arose because Reid, who was homosexual, was killed and his relationship with Luke Snyder was sacrificed while Chris was spared so that he could marry his girlfriend Katie. While Stevens himself dismissed the decision of the writers to intentionally kill off a gay character, both characters ' fan bases were at odds. References Jump up ^ `` THE DANIEL COSGROVE INTERVIEW - DAYTIME EMMY NOMINEE ''. Retrieved October 8, 2016. Jump up ^ http://sn.soapnet.go.com/galleries/2009-daytime-emmy-noms-lead-actor?page=0,3 ^ Jump up to : `` Bailey Chase ''. Retrieved October 8, 2016. Jump up ^ Andreeva, Nellie ( August 26, 2011 ). `` It 's Official : A&E Picks Up ' Longmire ' To Series ''. Retrieved October 8, 2016. Jump up ^ `` As the World Turns News : Dylan Bruce Hired, Kelley Menighan Hensley Returning ''. September 14, 2007. Retrieved October 8, 2016. ^ Jump up to : `` Early Dylan ''. Soap Opera Digest. December 18, 2007. Retrieved October 8, 2016. Jump up ^ `` As the world turns - Archived copy ''. Archived from the original on 2010 - 04 - 24. Retrieved 2012 - 03 - 05. Jump up ^ `` Daniel Cosgrove bio - Archived copy ''. Archived from the original on 2012 - 03 - 20. Retrieved 2012 - 03 - 05. ^ Jump up to : Rosa, Angela ( September 23, 2010 ). `` Daniel Cosgrove Returns to ' AMC ' ''. Retrieved October 8, 2016. Jump up ^ Hinsey, Carolyn ( July 10, 2009 ). `` Soap star Patricia Mauceri walks from ' One Life to Live ' rather than act in gay storyline ''. Daily News. New York. Jump up ^ `` Archived copy ''. Archived from the original on 2011 - 07 - 11. Retrieved 2012 - 03 - 05. Jump up ^ `` Dr. Chris Hughes ''. Retrieved October 8, 2016. ^ Jump up to : `` The Eric Sheffer - Stevens Interview - The Follow Up - As the World Turns ''. Retrieved October 8, 2016. External links Christopher Hughes from soapcentral.com Chris Hughes from soaps.com As the World Turns Characters Hughes family Bob Hughes Kim Sullivan Hughes Chris Hughes Tom Hughes Margo Hughes Casey Hughes Snyder family Holden Snyder Jack Snyder Carly Snyder Lily Walsh Snyder Katie Snyder Luke Snyder Faith Snyder Natalie Snyder Ethan Snyder Parker Snyder Sage Snyder Jacob Snyder Ryan / Coleman family Barbara Ryan Coleman Henry Coleman Paul Ryan Eliza Ryan Stewart family Susan Burke Stewart Emily Stewart Ryan Alison Stewart Montgomery family Craig Montgomery Rosanna Cabot Johnny Montgomery Gabriel Caras Donovan / Ciccone Family Dusty Donovan Janet Ciccone Liberty Ciccone Lorenzo Donovan Teri Ciccone Other characters John Dixon Lisa Miller Grimaldi Noah Mayer Lucinda Walsh Notable previous characters Ameera Ali Aziz Kirk Anderson Samantha Anderson Dani Andropoulos Cleo Babbit Audrey Coleman Maddie Coleman Eve Coleman Browning Molly Conlan Rose D'Angelo Mick Dante Rick Decker Andy Dixon Matthew John Dixon Iris Dumbrowski Sofie Duran Sierra Estaban Kit Fowler Simon Frasier Gray Gerard Dallas Griffin Jessica Griffin Damian Grimaldi Ben Harris Marley Hudson Vicky Hudson Daniel Hughes Edith Hughes Nancy Hughes McCloskey Frannie Hughes Sabrina Hughes Lien Hughes Penny Hughes Sam Hutchins Vienna Hyatt Mike Kasnoff Nick Kasnoff Julia Larrabee Cheri Love Donna Love Ellen Lowell Lyon Hunter Bonnie McKechnie Jake McKinnon Winston Mayer Lucy Montgomery Keith Morrissey Adam Munson Hal Munson Will Munson Gwen Norbeck Munson Jennifer Munson Cole Norbeck Matt O'Connor Reid Oliver Aaron Snyder Brad Snyder Caleb Snyder Ellie Snyder Emma Snyder Iva Snyder J.J. Snyder Meg Snyder Seth Snyder James Stenbeck Betsy Stewart Jade Taylor Cass Winthrop Abigail Williams Main crew Creator : Irna Phillips Executive producer : Christopher Goutman Head writer : Jean Passanante Leah Laiman Related topics InTurn Our Private World Daytime Emmy Award History 1956 -- 1960 1961 -- 1965 1966 -- 1970 1971 -- 1975 1976 -- 1980 1981 -- 1990 1991 -- 1996 1997 -- 1999 2000 -- 2007 2008 2009 Related websites CBS Official website Procter & Gamble P&G ATWT Official Website Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Christopher_Hughes_II&oldid=850573366 '' Categories : As the World Turns characters Fictional characters introduced in 1986 Fictional physicians Hidden categories : All articles with dead external links Articles with dead external links from August 2017 Articles with permanently dead external links Talk Contents About Wikipedia Add links This page was last edited on 16 July 2018, at 18 : 08 ( UTC ). 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Question: who played chris hughes on as the world turns
Answer: Bailey Chase