Tom Eplin, an American actor, was born on October 25, 1960, in Hayward, California. With a career spanning nearly two decades, he is best known for his iconic portrayal of Jake McKinnon on two esteemed soap operas: Another World, where he appeared from 1985 to 1986 and again from 1988 to 1999, and As the World Turns, which he joined in 1999 and remained a part of until 2002.
Eplin's personal life has been marked by two marriages, both of which ended in divorce. His first marriage was to Ellen Wheeler, his costar on Another World, from 1985 to 1988. His second marriage was to Courtney Gibbs, from 1991 to 1995. Despite the end of these unions, Eplin has continued to build a successful acting career, leaving a lasting impact on the world of soap operas.
