Was John Aniston the originator of Days of Our Lives drama series?

John Anthony Aniston was a Greek-born American actor. He was best known for his role as Victor Kiriakis on the NBC daytime drama series Days of Our Lives,

which he originated in July 1985 and has played continually since then.

Aniston began his acting career in 1962 in 87th Precinct as “Officer #1” in the episode “New Man in the Precinct”.

He had appeared in soap operas regularly since 1970 when he first joined Days of Our Lives as a character named Eric Richards.

In 1975, he joined the cast of Love of Life as Eddie Aleata, appearing in one episode.

Was John Aniston the originator of the Days of Our Lives drama series?

John Anthony Aniston (born July 24, 1933) is a Greek American actor. He is best known for his role as Victor Kiriakis on the soap opera Days of Our Lives,

which originated in July 1985 and has been played continually since then.

Actor John Aniston, known for his role as Victor Kiriakis on the NBC soap opera “Days of Our Lives,” died at 89.