Todd Manning

Todd Manning
Trevor St. John as Todd Manning
One Life to Live
Portrayed by	Roger Howarth (1992–1995, 1996–1998, 2000–2003) Trevor St. John (2003-present)
First appearance	December 1992
Created by	Michael Malone
Profile
Nickname(s)	Boomer (by Sam Rappaport) The Prince of Darkness (by fans & press)
Aliases	Thomas Manning (full name) Todd Lord
Gender	Male
Born	January 2, 1972 (1972-01-02)
Occupation	Owner/Publisher of the Sun
Residence	437 Jackson Hill Road Llanview, Pennsylvania
Roger Howarth as Todd Manning
Relationships Parents Victor Lord (deceased) Irene Manning (deceased) Peter Manning (adoptive; deceased) Bitsy Jones (adoptive; deceased) Sibling(s) Tina Lord Victoria Lord (half-sister) Tony Lord (half-brother; deceased) Meredith Lord (half-sister; deceased) Spouse(s) Blair Cramer (1995; annulled) (1995-1997; divorced] (2001-2002; divorced] (2003-2004; divorced] (2007-2008; divorced) Tea Delgado (1997-1998; divorced) (1998; divorced) (2009; invalid) (2010; dissolved) Romances Marty Saybrooke (pre-rape; 1993) Rebecca Lewis (1993-1994) Evangeline Williamson (2007) Children Starr Manning Danielle Rayburn Jack Manning Sam Manning Grandchildren Hope Thornhart Grandparents Albert Manning (deceased) Aunts and uncles Powell Lord (deceased) Gwendolyn Abbott (deceased) Nieces and nephews C. J. Roberts Sarah Roberts Kevin Buchanan Megan Gordon (deceased) Joey Buchanan Jessica Buchanan Natalie Buchanan Daniel Wolek

Thomas "Todd" Manning is a fictional character from the ABC daytime drama One Life to Live. Created by writer Michael Malone, the role was originated in 1992 by actor Roger Howarth. In 2003, Howarth departed from the series and the role was recast with actor Trevor St. John as Todd physically revised following plastic surgery.

Character History

One of the most notorious anti-heroes in daytime TV history—Todd Manning is the quintessential bad seed. The bastard son of the late publishing guru Victor Lord, he is an complicated blend of contemptible sociopath, antagonistic manipulator, and bruised soul. Reckless and self-destructive, while exceedingly clever and resilient — Todd has an uncanny ability to continually burn his bridges, while still being able to get what he wants in the end, and has cheated death more times than a cartoon. Although he hasn’t much use for too many people, he has allowed himself to be emotionally reliant on his older sister Victoria Lord, and has a soft spot for his niece Jessica Buchanan. His most complicated relationship is with off/on wife Blair Cramer (whom he has shared a tortured love affair with for over a decade) and has two beloved (and long suffering) children: Starr and Jack Manning. Todd also had seems to be very much in love with the other love of his life, Téa Delgado whome he has a daughter with, Danille Rayburn. He has a son with the late Margaret Cochran named Sam Manning who was previously adopted as Tommy McBain.

Storylines

Rape of Marty

Todd first appears in Llanview in December 1992 as one of Kevin Buchanan's college fraternity brothers. Kevin's then girlfriend, Rachel Gannon doesn't really take a liking to him. To make matters worse, Todd began making sly and underhanded comments about Kevin & Rachel's interracial relationship. Todd would seek local rich girl, Marty Saybrooke's help when he needed to pass a major exam to remain on the football team. The two slept together after only two days but Marty expected something more and Todd rejected her. Though upset, she continues to tutor him. Coincedentally, Todd fails the test and is kicked of the team; he vows revenge on Marty. When Marty attended the Spring Fling with Kevin, she got so drunk that she ended up embarrasing Todd infront of a crowd of people. Marty got so drunk that she could barely stand, so Kevin took her to his room so she could sleep it off. In a rage, Todd recruited Zach Rosen and Powell Lord and led them up to Kevin's room, where they gangraped Marty. Marty reported the rape, and all three along with Kevin (who Marty believed had participated, but later dropped the charges) were arrested. The lawyer for the three was Nora Hanen, Rachel's mom. She believed strongly that Todd was telling the truth when he said the sex was mutual. But, another woman Carol Swift revealed that Todd had raped her also. Disgusted, Nora attempted to drop the case but the judge wouldn't allow it. Nora concluded her defense (or really prosecution) by delivering an arguement damning Todd, Zach & Powell. Thought it was declared a mistrial, Todd continued to harass Marty out of anger. Todd was caught harassing Marty again, by Luna Moody and she hit him with a led pipe. Todd was left with a permanent scar and he was temporarily death in one ear. While recovering, Todd was visited by estranged father, Peter Manning. Peter told Todd he was disgusted with him and disowned him. Todd was later tricked into confessing to the rape during a confrontation with Marty. Todd, Powell ^ Zach were then sent to prison. Todd plotted revenge against Marty, as well as Nora & Powell (who had accidentally confessed to Marty earlier). He met Rebecca Lewis, Powell's girlfriend. When he escaped, he kidnapped Rebecca with Police Commsioner, Bo Buchanan & Powell hot on his trail. After a struggle over a gun, Todd was shot and fell into a river with everyone assuming he was dead. Todd was later revealed to be alive and hiding out at Llanfair. All was going well until he was discovered by young C. J. & Sarah Roberts. They bought his story and began sneaking him food. Later, while on the run again, Todd saved Marty, Viki's daughter Jessica Buchanan and C.J. after their car crashed. Todd tried to get away, but he was shot by Bo and taken into custody. Todd was eventually granted a full pardon and released from jail. After gaining his freedom once and for all, Todd is once again threatened with prison when a serial rapest goes on the loose in Llanview. Todd does some independent instegating and finds out that Powell (who has seemingly suffered a psychotic trauma) is the one raping people. After almost being killed by Powell, Todd makes a heart felt apology to Marty for the rape.

The Secret Lord

Todd later learned that Peter was on his death bed. It was a bitter sweet goodbye to the man who had abused and neglected him. Upon Peter's death, Todd gets acess to the old letters of his mother, Barbara which reveal that he was adopted. David Vickers & Dorian Lord discover that Todd is the longlost son of Victor Lord & Irene Manning and he's worth more $30 million. He then inherits his money, and buys The Intruder from Dorian renaming it The Sun. Meanwhile, Todd begins developing strong feelings for Dorian's niece, Blair Cramer who is supposedly pregnant with his child. Todd discovers that she was lying but they eventually reconcile and marry in 1995.

Blair & Téa

Todd later has her fake a pregnancy but it turns out that Blair is really pregnant. After they get married, Blair is attacked and suffers a miscarriage. Todd later learns that she wasn't pregnant when they got married and she didn't get pregnant until their wedding night. The marriage is annulled but they reconcile and get married again. Todd later goes to Ireland to bring back Marty, but he is shot by someone who is looking for Patrick Thornhart. Todd is thought to have died until he resurfaces months later and witnesses Blair & Todd having sex. He is so angry that he kidnapps Starr but brings her back. He makes plans to frame Patrick for blowing up Guy Armitage's yatch, but his plan backfires and Guy ends up dead and Patrick is out of town at the time.

In an effort to get custody of Starr, Todd marries his lawyer, Téa Delgado and they win Starr. Though it was just business at first, Todd & Téa eventually fall in love. Todd hires Blair to work for him again and to frame Bo Buchanan for the murder of Georgie Phillips. When all the evidence starts pointing towards him, Todd kidnapps everyone involved in the murder case in hopes of making the real killer confess. Rachel finally confesses to Georgie's murder and Todd & Téa run off together. Todd hits Téa but she gets him arrested. Todd later confesses to Sam Rappaport that he was molested as a child. Todd goes into a coma-like state and when he awakens, appears to be suffering from multiple personality dissorder like his sister Viki. "Tom" is gentle and has much more self-control and is determined to have another chance with Téa. The couple remarries but at the reception, Starr accidentally plays a tape of Todd confessing that he was faking his disorder to stay out of jail. Todd disappears and Téa files for divorce in 1998. Todd returns in February 2000 and convinces Téa to run away with him.

Months later, Todd resurfaces and announces that Téa left him. Todd runs into Jessica who is on the run with Will Rappaport and Cristian Vega and convinces them to go home by lying about Viki being near death. With Blair's help, Todd regains control of The Sun from Blair's cousin Kelly Cramer and kicks Téa's niece, Roseanne Delgado out of his old penthouse. With encouragement from Starr, he and Blair decide to give their relationship another try. Todd helps Blair cover up her shooting of Max Holden and they re-marry.