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John Aniston

  • Birthplace: Crete, Greece
  • Birthday: July 24, 1933

Though not as big a mainstream name as his famous daughter, “Friends” star Jennifer Aniston, actor John Aniston has been a household name among soap opera fans for over 20 years, thanks to his portrayal of tough but tender mogul Victor Kiriakis on “Days of our Lives” (NBC, 1965- ).

Aniston was born Ioannis Anastasakis on July 24, 1933 on the Greek island of Crete. When he was two years old, his parents migrated to the United States, bringing with them Aniston and his two sisters. Aniston’s father anglicized the family name (Anastasa…more

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Career Milestones

  • 2003

    “Days of our Lives” (NBC) character Victor Kiriakis was killed off, but returned from the dead that same year

  • 1999

    Returned to “Days of our Lives” (NBC) after a two-year absence

  • 1985 to 1997

    Joined the cast of “Days of our Lives” (NBC) as mogul Victor Kiriakis

  • 1978

    Joined the cast of “Search for Tomorrow” as Martin Tourneur

  • 1975

    Joined the cast of “Love of Life” as Eddie Aleata

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Awards

  • 2001

    Soap Opera Digest: Outstanding Supporting Actor

  • 1986

    Soap Opera Digest: Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role on a Daytime Serial

  • 1986

    Soap Opera Digest: Outstanding Villain on a Daytime Serial

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