[1][2] Hapka is most notable for his previous role as Nathan Horton on the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives.

[4] He is a 2000 graduate of Rome Free Academy,[5] and then went on to study music education and voice at Onondaga Community College in Syracuse, New York.

He enrolled in acting classes at Playhouse West and worked in student films, before appearing in a 2006 showcase that won him representation.

[7][8] He won the role when producers Kim Moses and Ian Sander chose him as a 'fresh face' with an 'It Guy' quality.

[2][9] Following this, he appeared in the television series Greek and had a minor role on Days of Our Lives as an older Johnny DiMera.