By: Markos Papadatos, #Powerjournalist
Canadian actor Tanner Novlan is known for playing doctor Dr. John Finnegan (affectionately known as Finn) on the popular CBS daytime drama "The Bold and The Beautiful," which has been ranked as the No. 1 soap opera in the world.
He is also known for playing Gregory Manes in "Roswell, New Mexico," and as the struggling actor in the "Liberty Mutual" commercials. He is married to actress Kayla Ewell and they have two children together (a boy and a girl).
He starred in the Hallmark holiday movie "Debbie Macomber's Joyful Mrs. Miracle." The synopsis is: "Mrs. Miracle uses Christmas magic to reunite three siblings who must decide who will inherit the family's real estate empire following their grandmother's passing."
Novlan shared 10 interesting and fun things about himself.
Tanner Novlan's Favorite Movie
He listed “Dumb and Dumber” as his favorite movie. “I can quote all of it. I’ve probably seen it 1,000 times.”
Favorite Series to Binge
His favorite series to binge-watch is “Succession.” “That was my favorite series of all time. I couldn’t wait for the next episode of that,” he said. “It had me at the edge of my seat.”
Tanner's Favorite Cheat Meal
His favorite cheat meal is “pizza” and he prefers thin-sliced (New York style) as opposed to Chicago-style deep dish pizza.
Tanner's Favorite Sport to Play
His favorite sport to play is “hockey.”
“I’m Canadian and I love hockey, even though now, I really enjoy playing golf too,” he said. “Hockey will always have my heart though. My wife Kayla is pretty good at pickleball.”
Favorite Motto to Live By
His favorite motto to live by is “take each day with an opportunity to be better.”
“That’s what I try to do, whether that means professionally or personally,” he admitted.
On the Stage of His Life at the Moment
Novlan's life time at the moment (if it were a book) would be called "Energy."
Best Thing about Being his Age
On the best thing about being his age, Novlan said, “The confidence in myself and knowing what I like and what I don’t like.”
How Tanner Novlan Unwinds
In an effort to unwind and relax, he enjoys "playing golf and hockey.” “I am pretty active,” he said.
Favorite Music
On his favorite music, he revealed, “I am all over the place in music… I love country music, I love Sofi Tukker, and I enjoy this group called Drama. I grew up on country, which is nostalgic in that way. I love Alan Jackson.”
Novlan on Success
Novlan is a firm believer that "success and contentment go hand in hand." "That's what is so great about the holidays," he admitted. "Having friends and family is the ultimate success."
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Photo Credit: Allister Foster, Hallmark Media