Robert Eliot Canko

Robert played Andrew from the day of his birth in May 1986 until mid-1988. For additional info on Bobby, see his Fascinating Facts section.

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Andrew Shawn Donovan

Introducing Andrew Shawn Donovan. Andrew was born prematurely in the wilderness in West Virginia. He was delivered by his father, Shane Donovan, although at the time it was believed that his father was Victor Kiriakis.

Because Andrew was premature, he had to spend a couple of weeks in the hospital. Here he is in his incubator.

Kim came to visit her son in the nursery. Shane looked in on them. Kim held Andrew up and told him to say, "Hi Papa."

Kim's expression changed instantly when she realized Victor was behind Shane. Victor told Kim that Andrew was a Kiriakis. He then ordered the nurse to change Andrew's last name on his incubator.

In 1986, Bobby appeared in an episode of "Shelley Duvall's Tall Tales and Legends" in the "Ponce De Leon" episode with Michael York, Sally Kellerman and Shelley Duvall. Bobby played Ponce's grandson.

Ponce went on his quest to find the fountain of youth, leaving his family behind. While he was gone, his first grandchild was born. He met up with a wise old woman (played by Dr. Ruth), who allowed him to look into a pool of water and see his daughter and new grandson, even though he was far away.

Robert gave a huge smile for his one closeup.

Andrew lived a happy life with Paul and Barbara Stewart, as their son Teddy.

Teddy met his dad at the door to welcome him home. Paul immediately had him flying through the air.

Barb headed to the abuse clinic to invite Kim to dinner. Kim decided to show off two of Andrew's baby pics to Barbara. Barbara began to panic as she recognized that Andrew was her son, Teddy. She immediately hurried out of the clinic.

When Barbara returned from visiting Kim, Paul wondered why she hadn't brought Kim home with her. He wondered why something always seemed to "come up" when Teddy and Kim were about to meet. Barb said it would happen some time soon as she hugged Teddy tightly.

Barb asked if Paul knew how Kim's search for Andrew's kidnapper was going. Paul said, "at least she knows who kidnapped him." Barb curiously asked, "She knows?" Paul said the name Emma Marshall and Barb became drastically worried again. Emma was the woman she had dealt with to get Teddy.

Paul wondered why Barb got upset anytime Kim's name was mentioned. Barb said she thought Kim was jealous of their happy family with Teddy. She was also upset that Paul was talking to Kim about their family behind her back.

There was a fade out from Kim's face, as she looked at pictures of Andrew at the abuse clinic, into Teddy's face as he sat with Barbara.

Barb wanted to take care of things now that she knew Emma was suspected in taking Andrew. She set Teddy on the couch and called a babysitter. Robert just watched her.

Can you resist those cheeks and those ears?

This shot showed Bobby's importance on the show at this point. In this episode, the camera froze on him in Barb's arms as Paul and Barb kissed, just before the credits rolled. Andrew/Teddy was at the center of a very important storyline that was nearing its peak. It's amazing that only one child played him during this time.

Barb reached a point where she knew she'd be caught if she didn't get out of Salem. So, she packed up Teddy and they headed out of town. Kim was just coming by to check on Barb because Paul had been worried about her. Barb panicked.

Barb got away from Paul and Kim and headed off in a taxi with Andrew.