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List of Days of Our Lives cast members
"Days of Our Lives" is a long-running American television soap opera drama, airing on NBC. Created by Ted and Betty Corday, the series premiered on November 8, 1965. The longest-running cast member is Suzanne Rogers, who has portrayed Maggie Horton since August 20, 1973, making her one of the longest-tenured actors in American soap operas. Original cast member, Frances Reid, was previously the soap's longest-running cast member, portraying Horton family matriarch, Alice Horton, from 1965 to 2007. Actresses Susan Seaforth Hayes and Deidre Hall, who portray Julie Olson Williams and Dr. Marlena Evans, are currently the second and third longest tenured actors on "Days of Our Lives", joining in 1968 and 1976, respectively. The following list is of cast members who are currently on the show: the main and recurring cast members, or those who are debuting, departing or returning to the series.
Michelle Poteet Lisanti
"Days of Our Lives"
Arianne Zucker
Arianne Bethene Zucker (born June 3, 1974), credited professionally as Arianne Zucker, is an American actress and model. She is known for playing as Nicole Walker on the NBC daytime soap opera "Days of Our Lives" from 1998 to 2018.
Charlotte Gibson
"Days of Our Lives"
Doug Williams (Days of Our Lives)
Doug Williams is a fictional character on the American soap opera "Days of Our Lives". He has been portrayed by Bill Hayes since 1970. Since 1999, Hayes has continued to make recurring appearances as Doug, notably airing during the holiday seasons.
Thom Racina
"Days of Our Lives"
Deidre Hall
Deidre Ann Hall (born October 31, 1947) is an American actress best known for her portrayal of Dr. Marlena Evans on NBC's daytime drama "Days of Our Lives", which she has played for over 40 years.
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The co-creator and original executive producer, Ted Corday, was only at the helm for eight months before dying of cancer in 1966. His widow, Betty, was named executive producer upon his death. She continued in that role, with the help of H. Wesley Kenney and Al Rabin as supervising producers, before she semi-retired in 1985. When Mrs. Corday semi-retired in 1985, and later died in 1987, her son, Ken, became executive producer and took over the full-time, day-to-day running of the show. In 2018, Ken Corday continues helming the show – with Greg Meng and Albert Alarr as co-executive producers.
Hogan Sheffer
"Days of Our Lives"
Gabi Hernandez
Gabi Hernandez is a fictional character from the American soap opera, "Days of Our Lives". The role was introduced by the show's then head writers Dena Higley and Christopher Whitesell on November 20, 2009. The role was initially portrayed by Gabriela Rodriguez, however, several months later producers made the decision to age Gabi. In July 2010, it was announced that Rodriguez was replaced by Camila Banus. Banus first aired on October 4, 2010.
Eli Grant
Eli Grant is a fictional character from the long-running NBC daytime soap opera "Days of Our Lives". Created by head writers Dena Higley and Ryan Quan, the role was originated by actor Lamon Archey in 2017. Eli is introduced as the previously unknown son of Valerie Grant (Vanessa A. Williams) fathered by the late David Banning. Through his father, Eli is a member of the Horton family, the central family within the series. Eli is embraced by the family, particularly his grandmother Julie Olson Williams (Susan Seaforth Hayes) which puts a strain on his budding romance with Gabi Hernandez (Camila Banus).
Janet Iacobuzio
"Days of Our Lives"
Chad DiMera
Chad DiMera is a fictional character from the original NBC Daytime soap opera, "Days of Our Lives". The role was originated by Casey Deidrick on June 19, 2009. Deidrick vacated the role in 2013. Billy Flynn currently portrays the role, making his first appearance on September 12, 2014.
Gina Von Amberg
Princess Gina Von Amberg is a fictional character on the American soap opera "Days of Our Lives". The role was portrayed from 1998 to 2001 by Kristian Alfonso, who also plays Hope Williams Brady on the series. Alfonso reprised the character of Gina on March 29, 2012 as part of a retconned storyline on the series, once again portraying the character until early-April 2012. Alfonso yet again reprised the character of Gina in a one-off reappearance during the show's Halloween special dream-sequence episode on October 31, 2017. Alfonso reprised the role once more during the 2018 Halloween episode.
Lexie Carver
Lexie Carver is a fictional character on the NBC soap opera, "Days of Our Lives", created by head writer Leah Laiman. The role has been played most notably by actress Renée Jones, who appeared in the role from 1993 until departing in 2012. She is the daughter of crime boss Stefano DiMera, and the psychic Celeste Perrault. She is the mother of Theo Carver, and the wife of mayor Abe Carver.
Camila Banus
Camila Banus (born July 22, 1990) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Gabi Hernandez on the soap opera "Days of Our Lives" from October 4, 2010, to June 12, 2014; Banus returned for brief appearances on December 22 and 29, 2014. Banus reprised her role as Gabi again, beginning September 17, 2015. Banus also played the character of Lola Montez on "One Life to Live" from October 2008 to May 2009. She currently has a regular role in the Fox TV show "Star" in the third season.
JJ Deveraux
JJ Deveraux is a fictional character from the original NBC soap opera, "Days of Our Lives". Born onscreen in 2004, the character was portrayed by several child actors between 2004 and 2006. In 2013, Casey Moss joined the cast as a rapidly aged JJ.
Patsy Pease
Patricia Ann "Patsy" Pease (born July 5, 1956) is an American actress. She is most known for her role as Kimberly Brady on the soap opera "Days of Our Lives".
Chelsea Brady
Chelsea Brady is a fictional character on the NBC Soap Opera "Days of Our Lives". Created by head writer Sally Sussman Morina, the role was originally played by Mandy Musgrave. The role was recast with Rachel Melvin in 2005. Melvin portrayed the character from 2005 to 2009, after the character moves to London to take care of her mother, Billie Reed. She is the child of Bo Brady and Billie Reed. Chelsea is born by the name of Georgia Reed Brady. "Georgia" is presumed dead, and buried in a bayou in Louisiana. In 2005 after Chelsea Benson's parents are killed in a car accident, DNA tests show that she is Georgia Reed Brady.
Christopher Whitesell
Christopher Whitesell is an American television soap opera writer. He has served as either co-head writer, associate head writer, or a breakdown writer on the shows he has worked. In April 2012, he was named co-head writer of "Days of Our Lives" with Gary Tomlin, replacing Marlene Clark McPherson and Darrell Ray Thomas who had been let go.
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Wesley Eure
Wesley Eure (born August 17, 1951) is an American actor, singer, author, producer, director, charity fundraiser, and lecturer. He is best known for appearing as Michael Horton on the American soap opera "Days of Our Lives" from 1974 to 1981, during which he also starred on the popular children's television series "Land of the Lost". He later hosted the popular children's game show "Finders Keepers" in 1987 and 1988, and co-created the children's educational television show "Dragon Tales" in 1999. He subsequently published several books (for children and adult), and has produced plays and raised funds for HIV/AIDS and other causes.
Roman Brady
Roman Brady is a fictional character from the long-running NBC soap opera "Days of Our Lives". The role was originated in 1981 by Wayne Northrop, who played the role until 1984, was filled by Drake Hogestyn from 1986 to 1991, again by Northrop from 1991 to 1994, and is currently being portrayed by series veteran Josh Taylor, who stepped into the role in 1997.
Corday Productions
Corday Productions is an American production company. The company was founded by Ted and Betty Corday in 1965. The company produces the NBC soap opera "Days of Our Lives" which they have produced since 1965. They are based in Burbank, California. The company is currently run by Ted and Betty Corday's son Ken Corday.
Theo Carver
Theo Carver is a fictional character from the long running American NBC daytime soap opera, "Days of Our Lives".
Deveney Kelly
"Days of Our Lives"
Days of Our Lives (disambiguation)
Days of Our Lives, a U.S daytime soap opera airing on the NBC television network.
Curtis Reed (Days of Our Lives)
Curtis Reed is a fictional character from the soap opera, "Days of Our Lives". He was played by Nick Benedict.
Mary Madeiras
"Days of Our Lives"
Jennifer Horton
Jennifer Horton Deveraux (formerly Alamain, Blake, and Brady) is a fictional character on the NBC daytime drama, "Days of Our Lives", a long running dramatic serial about life in the fictional town of Salem. Jennifer was created by scriptwriter Pat Falken Smith, and executive producer Betty Corday. The role has been most associated by actress Melissa Reeves who played the role of Jennifer on and off for over 30 years, premiering on October 9, 1985.
Heather Lauren Olson
Heather Lauren Olson (born November 12, 1982 in San Jose, California) is an American actress. Olson is probably best known for her recurring role as Jan Spears in the NBC-TV daytime soap opera series "Days of Our Lives" (2000-2004).
Marla Kanelos
"Days of Our Lives"
Victoria Konefal
Victoria Konefal is an American actress. She has portrayed the role of Ciara Brady on the NBC soap opera "Days of Our Lives" since 2017.
Angela Tessinari
"Days of Our Lives"
List of awards and nominations received by Days of Our Lives
"Days of Our Lives" is an American daytime television soap opera created by Ted and Betty Corday. It first aired on NBC on November 8, 1965. The following is a list of awards and nominations the show's crew and cast have received.
Days of Our Lives (James Otto album)
Days of Our Lives is the debut album of American country music artist James Otto. It was released in 2004 on Mercury Nashville Records, and its title track was a Top 40 hit on the "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts.
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Five-time Daytime Emmy winner Hogan Sheffer was named head writer with great fanfare in October 2006, but lasted less than 16 months with the show, with his last episode airing in January 2008. Former head writer Dena Higley's first episode aired on April 23, 2008. Her co-head writer was Christopher Whitesell until February 2011. On May 18, 2011, Dena Higley was fired. The new head writers were Marlene McPherson and Darrell Ray Thomas Jr.
Casey Moss
Casey Allen Moss (born November 16, 1993) is an American actor and singer. He is known for playing the role of JJ Deveraux on the NBC soap opera "Days of Our Lives".
Drake Hogestyn
Donald Drake Hogestyn ( (born September 29, 1953) is an American actor best known for his long running role as John Black on the American soap opera "Days of Our Lives".
Kristen DiMera
Kristen DiMera is a fictional character from "Days of Our Lives", an American soap opera on the NBC network, portrayed by Eileen Davidson. Davidson joined the cast of "Days of Our Lives" in 1993, and departed in 1998 after a five-year stint. After a 14-year absence, Davidson returned to the role of Kristen in the fall of 2012. Kristen and her brother Peter were raised but not legally adopted by super villain Stefano DiMera at a very young age following the deaths of their parents; however, their mother Rachel was later revealed to be alive. Davidson's performance has been met with critical acclaim, having earned herself Daytime Emmy Awards and Soap Opera Digest Awards wins and nominations. Davidson departed the series again in late 2013, although she made a brief appearance in early December 2013. She returned on July 28, 2014, for a twelve-week stint which concluded on November 6, 2014, and once again for another stint that ran from April 14, 2015, to April 30, 2015. She briefly reprised the role on November 21, 2017. Stacy Haiduk took over the role in August 2018.
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Original cast member Frances Reid, who played Alice Horton, remained on contract with "Days of Our Lives" until her death on February 3, 2010, though she last appeared on the show in December 2007. Original cast member John Clarke, who played Mickey Horton, left the series in 2004. Suzanne Rogers, who plays Maggie Horton has been on the show since 1973, and Susan Seaforth Hayes has played Julie Olson Williams since 1968 with a few breaks in between, and also her husband Bill Hayes, who has played Doug Williams since 1970, though neither Seaforth Hayes nor Hayes is employed with the serial on contract.
Steve Johnson and Kayla Brady
Steve "Patch" Earl Johnson and Dr. Kayla Caroline Brady are a supercouple on the American soap opera "Days of Our Lives". Steve is portrayed by Stephen Nichols and Kayla is portrayed by Mary Beth Evans. On the Internet message boards[5] the couple is often referred to by the portmanteau "Stayla" (for Steve and Kayla). The couple was initially popular from 1986 through 1990 until the "death" of Steve. Both characters have recently returned: after Steve being presumed dead for 16 years, Steve returned to the show on June 9, 2006; Kayla returned on June 12, 2006. Steve and Kayla were dropped off canvas in February 2009. Kayla returned in December 2011. In August 2015, Steve returned to Salem, and the couple reunited soon after
Arleen Sorkin
Arleen Sorkin (born October 14, 1956) is an American actress, screenwriter, presenter, comedian and walker talker. Sorkin is known for portraying Calliope Jones on the NBC daytime serial "Days of Our Lives" and for inspiring and voicing the DC Comics villain Harley Quinn in "" and the many animated series and video games that followed it.
Cameron Davis (Days of Our Lives)
Cameron Davis is a fictional character from the original daytime soap opera, "Days of Our Lives", portrayed by Nathan Owens. The character was created by then head writers Marlene McPherson and Darrell Ray Thomas, Jr. Introduced under executive producers, Lisa De Cazotte and Greg Meng in 2012 as the previously unmentioned son of Celeste Perrault, and younger half-brother of popular character Dr. Lexie Carver. The role was originated by Schuyler Yancey, but was quickly recast with Owens who made his debut in late 2012. In addition to joining the staff at the local hospital, Cameron is also a romantic interest for Abigail Deveraux and romantic rival of her ex-boyfriend, Chad DiMera. Cameron's most controversial storyline involved the character's secret life, moonlighting as a male stripper to help his mother make ends meet and to pay back student loans. In late 2013, Owens departed the series and his character was written out.
Justin Kiriakis and Adrienne Johnson
Justin Kiriakis and Adrienne Johnson Kiriakis are fictional characters and a supercouple on the American soap opera "Days of Our Lives". Justin is portrayed by Wally Kurth and Adrienne is portrayed by Judi Evans. The couple was originally popular from 1987 to 1991. After remaining off-screen for more than 15 years, both characters have appeared on the show off and on since 2009.
Paula Cwikly
"Days of Our Lives"
Ted Corday
Theodore "Ted" Corday (May 8, 1908 – July 23, 1966) was a Canadian-American producer, director and co-creator of soap opera for NBC, most notably the hit series "Days of Our Lives"
Shelley Curtis
"Days of Our Lives"
Bo Brady and Hope Williams
Beauregard "Bo" Brady and Hope Williams Brady are fictional characters and the signature supercouple on the American daytime drama "Days of Our Lives". Bo is portrayed by Peter Reckell and Hope is portrayed by Kristian Alfonso. On internet message boards, the couple is often referred by the portmanteau "Bope" (for Bo and Hope). Along with "General Hospital's" Luke and Laura Spencer, Bo and Hope are considered to be one of daytime's most iconic couples.
Bo Brady
Bo Brady is a fictional character on the NBC soap opera, "Days of Our Lives", the youngest of the series' Brady family. Created under head-writer Margaret DePriest, the role was originated by Peter Reckell on May 3, 1983. Reckell left the show alongside Kristian Alfonso who played Bo's wife Hope Williams Brady on April 20, 1987. Reckell returned from April 19, 1990, to January 17, 1992, when Robert Kelker-Kelly stepped into the role from March 13, 1992, to July 24, 1995. Reckell returned to portray Bo on August 1, 1995. In June 2012, after much speculation, it was confirmed that Reckell would once again exit the soap. Reckell filmed his final scenes for "Days of our Lives" on July 24, 2012, last airing on October 30. It was announced on March 18, 2015, that Reckell has inked a deal to return for the show's fiftieth anniversary, airing on August 28, 2015. In May 2016, it was announced that Reckell would return for a special episode centered around Hope, airing on June 7 and 8, 2016.
Jay Kenneth Johnson
Jay Kenneth Johnson (born February 24, 1977) is an American actor from Springfield, Missouri. He is best known for portraying Philip Kiriakis on the NBC soap opera "Days of Our Lives".
Dena Higley
Dena Higley (born September 26, 1958) is an American writer, speaker and author who grew up in East County, San Diego, the first of three children. She moved to Los Angeles as a teenager eventually graduating from the University of Southern California with a BFA in Theatre. Dena has been married for 25 years and is a mother of four children, including an autistic son, a daughter, an adopted daughter from Vietnam and an adopted son from Ethiopia. Her current non-fiction book "Momaholic: Crazy Confessions of a Helicopter Parent" was released April 14, 2012. Dena was previously the head writer of the daytime soap operas "Days of Our Lives" and "One Life to Live". In February 2015, "Soap Opera Digest" confirmed Higley's imminent return to "Days of Our Lives", this time alongside Josh Griffith. The pair begin writing for the series on February 16, 2015, with their material airing on August 19, 2015. Higley was fired again in January 2017; she was replaced by Ron Carlivati.
Pete T. Rich
"Days of Our Lives"
Arianna Hernandez
Arianna Hernandez is a fictional character from the American NBC soap opera "Days of Our Lives", played by Lindsay Hartley. Arianna made her first appearance on April 15, 2009. In July 2009, it was announced that original actress Felisha Terrell had been axed from the soap and would be replaced by Lindsay Hartley. Hartley made her first on-screen appearance on August 28, 2009. In July 2010, it was announced that Hartley would be departing "Days of our Lives" and Arianna made her final appearance on November 8, 2010.
Shawn-Douglas Brady
Shawn-Douglas Brady is a fictional character on the television soap opera, "Days of Our Lives". He is the son of supercouple Bo Brady and Hope Williams and one half of the supercouple Shawn Brady and Belle Black. Jason Cook is most identifiable in the role, portraying the character from October 15, 1999, to September 22, 2006. Brandon Beemer was in the role from September 28, 2006, to March 21, 2008. In May 2015, "Soap Opera Digest" reported the character will be returning for the show's 50th anniversary, once again portrayed by Cook. On November 10, 2015, it was confirmed that Beemer would return to the role in 2016, replacing Cook yet again. In March 2016, it was revealed that Beemer along with three other actors were let go from the show. However, in May 2016, Daytime Confidential revealed that Beemer was back taping with the show to honor the rest of the contract.
Tom Langan
"Days of Our Lives"
James E. Reilly
"Days of Our Lives"
Gary Tomlin
"Days of Our Lives"
Nancy Wesley
Nancy Wesley is a fictional character from the American NBC soap opera "Days of Our Lives", played by Patrika Darbo. Nancy was created when the serial's producer Tom Langan wanted a "real woman" as opposed to a "super-skinny" actress to join the cast. Casting director, Fran Bascom contacted Darbo with the offer and she accepted. Langan did not require the actress to audition for the role. Nancy is introduced as the wife of Craig Wesley (Kevin Spirtas) and is described as a loyal spouse. Langan liked the dynamic between the two characters; he believed that "handsome" Craig loved the "not super-thin" Nancy very much. Darbo has spoken about the characters sharing a mutual love and credits her own rapport with Spirtas to the character's popularity. Nancy has been featured in storylines involving breast cancer, a feud with Mike Horton (Roark Critchlow), getting run over by a truck and having a child to provide her leukemia stricken daughter, Chloe Lane (Nadia Bjorlin) with a bone marrow transplant. The character was also involved in a storyline that was part of a promotional campaign for food franchisor Mrs. Fields and charity Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Jen Lilley
In April 2013, Lilley joined the cast of "Days of Our Lives" as a newly created character. She made her on-screen debut as Theresa Donovan on July 3, 2013. In June 2016, she confirmed she was exiting the soap due to the demanding filming schedule hindering her ability to pursue other commitments and opportunities. Lilley reprised her portrayal as Theresa in May–July 2018. In November 2016, Lilley appeared in a film for the Hallmark Channel titled "A Dash of Love".
Adrienne Johnson Kiriakis
Adrienne Johnson Kiriakis is a fictional character on NBC's daytime drama "Days of Our Lives". She has been portrayed by Denise Wanner for one month (November to December 1986) before Judi Evans took over the role from December 1986 to February 1991, from May 2007 to January 2008, and again since March 23, 2010.
Jeanne Marie Ford
"Days of Our Lives"
Xander Kiriakis
Xander Kiriakis is a fictional character from "Days of Our Lives", an American soap opera on the NBC network. Created by Gary Tomlin and Christopher Whitesell, the role is portrayed by Paul Telfer.
Gabrielle Haugh
Gabrielle Haugh (born January 7, 1996 in Sacramento, California) is an American model and actress who portrayed the role of Jade Michaels on the NBC soap opera "Days of Our Lives."
Lisa de Cazotte
"Days of Our Lives"
Matthew Ashford
He is best known for playing Jack Deveraux on the NBC soap opera, "Days of Our Lives". Ashford has had several stints playing Jack, a conflicted character who descended into darkness after raping the woman who married him in order to give him reason to fight his illness. After a lengthy struggle with his guilt over his dark deeds, Jack finally was able to get back on track and allow himself to love his soulmate Jennifer who pursued him relentlessly. Ashford's pairing with Melissa Reeves' Jennifer was wildly popular (winning the 7th Soap Opera Digest award for favorite super couple) and the couple is considered a supercouple, by soap opera standards. Jack also became integrated into his biological family. Ashford's initial run was from 1987 to 1993. He returned from 2001 to 2003, but was written off as part of a controversial storyline where nearly a dozen residents of the fictional town of Salem appeared to have been murdered. (The complex plot had them alive and held hostage in another country.)
List of Days of Our Lives characters (1980s)
Savannah Wilder is a fictional character on the NBC daytime soap opera "Days of Our Lives", played by Shannon Tweed from 1985 to 1986.
Richard Culliton
"Days of Our Lives"
Vivian Jovanni
Vivian Jovanni (born August 17, 1995) is an American actress and former model. She is known for portraying the role of Ciara Brady on the NBC soap opera, "Days of Our Lives".
Daphne Bloomer
Daphne Bloomer (born 1973; Oklahoma City/Forest Park, Oklahoma) is an American actress known for appearing on the soap opera "Days of Our Lives". Ms. Bloomer's first taste of acting came when she was in school at Monroney Junior High in Midwest City, Oklahoma. She attended the University of Oklahoma for two weeks before deciding to pursue a career in acting. She relocated to Los Angeles, where she enrolled at the University of California, Los Angeles, majoring in theatre.
Betty Corday
Betty Corday (born Elizabeth Shay; March 21, 1912 – November 17, 1987) was a Broadway dramatic actress and long-time American television producer. She co-created and executive produced the long running NBC drama "Days of Our Lives" from 1966 until her death in 1987.
Julie Olson Williams
Julie Olson Williams (formerly Banning and Anderson) is an original fictional character and member of the Horton family on the NBC daytime drama, "Days of Our Lives", a long running serial about working class life in the fictional town of Salem.
Philip Kiriakis
Philip Kiriakis is a character on the American soap opera "Days of Our Lives". Child actors portrayed the character of Philip until he was rapidly aged from age 4 to 15 and played by Brandon Tyler in October 1999. Tyler was quickly replaced by Jay Kenneth Johnson, who was in the role until leaving the show in December 2002. The character returned in May 2003 played by Kyle Brandt. After Brandt left the show in October 2006, Johnson returned to the role in January 2007 then left on April 20, 2011. In 2015, actor John-Paul Lavoisier was cast in the role; he was let go the following year, last appearing on December 20, 2016.
Shawn Morrison
"Days of Our Lives"
Meg Kelly
"Days of Our Lives"
Shawn Brady
Shawn Brady is a fictional character from the American soap opera "Days of Our Lives" and the patriarch of the Brady family. He was portrayed by Lew Brown (1984 to 1985), Peter MacLean (1989 to 1990), and most notably by Frank Parker (1983 to 1984, 1985 to 1989, 1990 to 2008).
Thia Megia
Thia Megia (born Thialorei Lising Megia; January 30, 1995) is a Filipino-American singer and television actress. She was a contestant on tenth season of "American Idol" and stars as Haley Chen on NBC's drama series Days of Our Lives.
Christopher Goutman
"Days of Our Lives"
Hope Williams Brady
Hope Williams Brady is a character on the NBC soap opera "Days of Our Lives". Created by writer William J. Bell, she has been portrayed by Kristian Alfonso since she was recast on April 14, 1983. Hope is a member of the Horton family, the long-running core fictional family on "Days". She is the mother of Shawn-Douglas Brady, Zack Brady, and Ciara Brady. Hope is one half of the supercouple Bo & Hope. She works as a cop for the Salem P.D. Hope was promoted to Commissioner of Salem P.D. in 2017.
Marlene Clark Poulter
"Days of Our Lives"
Shane Donovan and Kimberly Brady
Shane Donovan and Kimberly Brady Donovan are fictional characters and a supercouple from the American soap opera "Days of Our Lives". Shane was portrayed by Charles Shaughnessy. Kimberly has been primarily portrayed by Patsy Pease (1984–90, 1991–92, 1994, 1996, 1997–98, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016). Anne Marie Howard took over the role from Pease in 1990, until Pease returned in 1991. Actress Arianna Chase portrayed Kimberly from 1992–1993.
Mark Christopher (writer)
"Days of Our Lives"
Days of Our Lives
Days of Our Lives (also stylized as Days of our Lives; often abbreviated to DOOL or Days) is an American daytime soap opera broadcast on the NBC television network. It is one of the longest-running scripted television programs in the world, airing nearly every weekday since November 8, 1965. It has since been syndicated to many countries around the world. Until the network's closure in 2013, Soapnet rebroadcast episodes of "Days" on a same-day basis each weeknight at 8:00 and 10:00 (Eastern and Pacific Time). The series was created by husband-and-wife team Ted Corday and Betty Corday. Irna Phillips was a story editor for "Days of Our Lives" and many of the show's earliest storylines were written by William J. Bell.
Mike Cohen
"Days of Our Lives"
Jane Atkins
"Days of Our Lives"
Beth Milstein
"Days of Our Lives"
Taylor Walker (Days of Our Lives)
Taylor Walker is a fictional character from the American NBC soap opera, "Days of Our Lives", a long-running series about working-class life in the fictional town of Salem. She was introduced in 1998 by head writer Sally Sussman Morina, and executive producer Ken Corday by actress Katherine Ellis. The character was reintroduced in 2011, by former "General Hospital" actresses Natalia Livingston and Tamara Braun, the latter of whom also portrayed the character of Ava Vitali on the same show. The character of Taylor Walker's last appearance was on September 22, 2011.
Days of Our Lives
The show was officially "rebooted" on September 26, 2011, in an effort to gain back its lapsed audience, appeal to long-term loyal fans, begin new stories, and boost ratings. Former fan favorite characters were reintroduced as part of the reboot. These included Jack Deveraux (Matthew Ashford), Carrie Brady (Christie Clark), and Austin Reed (Patrick Muldoon). All three, including actress Sarah Brown, were fired from the show in an effort to lower production costs. The reboot was met with mixed reviews from critics. Head writers hired to handle the reboot, Marlene McPherson, and Darrell Ray Thomas Junior were subsequently fired due to declining ratings. Chris Whitesell, and former Days executive producer Gary Tomlin were rehired after being fired as part of the show's revamp. Daytime Emmy award winner Lorraine Broderick was hired as a member of the breakdown writing team in April 2012. "Days of Our Lives" is noted as the fourth longest running soap opera in the United States.
Gillian Spencer
"Days of Our Lives"
Kate Mansi
Kate Mansi (born Katharine Theresa Rose Morris; September 15, 1987) is an American actress. She is best known for playing the role of Abigail Deveraux on the NBC serial "Days of Our Lives" from 2011 to 2016, for which in 2017, she had won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
Frankie Brady
Frankie Brady (Born Francois Von Leuschner) is a fictional character on the American soap opera "Days of Our Lives".
Christopher Whitesell
"Days of Our Lives"
John C. Zak
"Days of Our Lives"
Days of Our Lives
Almost unmodified since the show's debut in 1965, the title sequence of "Days of Our Lives" features an hourglass, with sand slowly trickling to the bottom against the backdrop of a partly cloudy sky, as well as the trademark voiceover, "Like sands through the hourglass, so are the "Days of Our Lives."" From the show's debut in 1965 until March 1966, announcer Ed Prentiss spoke the phrase, adding ""Days of Our Lives," a new dramatic serial starring Macdonald Carey." Since April 1966, the voice has been that of Macdonald Carey, who played Dr. Thomas Horton from the show's premiere until the actor's 1994 death from lung cancer. From 1966 to 1994, he would add "This is Macdonald Carey, and these are the "Days of Our Lives"." After Carey's death in 1994, this second part was removed out of respect for Carey and his family. At intermission (between 1975 and 2011), his voice would also say "We will return for the second half of "Days of Our Lives" in just a moment".
Dylan Patton
Dylan Michael Patton (born July 13, 1992) is an American former actor and former model. He is best known for portraying the role of Will Horton on the NBC soap opera "Days of Our Lives" from February 27, 2009 to January 20, 2010.
Theresa Donovan
Theresa Donovan is a fictional character from "Days of Our Lives", an American soap opera on the NBC network. Introduced in September 1990, she was portrayed by several child actors until the character left the series in 1992, with further guest appearances in both 1996 and 1997. The character was reintroduced to the series in July 2013, under the portrayal of actress Jen Lilley, best known for her portrayal of Maxie Jones on "General Hospital", and departed in November 2016. Lilley reprised the role in May 2018 for a three-month stint, departing again in July.
Max Brady
Max Brady is a fictional character on the soap opera "Days of Our Lives", and was portrayed by Darin Brooks from June 21, 2005, to July 7, 2009, and March 15 and 16, 2010. In November 2012, Darin Brooks hinted on social media that he was possibly contemplating reprising the role of Max Brady in the near future; however, he ultimately did not return.
Lauren Koslow
Lauren Alice Koslow (born March 9, 1953) is an American actress, best known for her long-running portrayal of Kate Roberts on the NBC dramatic serial "Days of Our Lives", which she has played continuously since 1996. She previously appeared in the soaps "The Bold and the Beautiful" and "The Young and the Restless".
Joey Johnson (Days of Our Lives)
Joey Johnson is a fictional character from "Days of Our Lives", an American soap opera on the NBC network, currently portrayed by James Lastovic. Introduced in 2008, Joey was created by head writers Dena Higley and Victor Gialanella as the youngest child of supercouple, Steve "Patch" Johnson and Kayla Brady (Stephen Nichols and Mary Beth Evans). The role was originated by siblings Brody and Jonas—who vacated the role in 2009 when the character was written out. Child actor, Jadon Wells appeared in the role of Joey on a recurring basis from 2012 to 2014. In 2015, the character was rapidly aged to 16 when Lastovic stepped into the role. Joey returns having skipped out on boarding school suffering from abandonment issues. It is later revealed that Joey has secretly been conspiring with Ava Vitali (Tamara Braun) to orchestrate Patch and Kayla's reunion. Unbeknownst to Joey, Ava is his father's ex-lover and has caused quite a bit of trouble for Kayla and the rest of the Brady family.
Sofia Landon Geier
"Days of Our Lives"
Lorraine Broderick
"Days of Our Lives" (hired by Ken Corday)