Days of our Lives

Days of Our Lives’ Stefano: Through the Years — In Pictures

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Diane Brounstein

Joe Mascolo joined Days of Our Lives in 1982 and played Stefano DiMera on and off for almost 35 years — changing the face of Salem in the process.

Stefano kept getting “killed” but always rose like The Phoenix, earning him that moniker decades ago. Along the way, he had more children than probably any other character in daytime, more lovers, and of course — more enemies — chief among them being John Black (Drake Hogestyn), Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall), and the entire Brady family.

Take a walk back in time to see some of his greatest moments.

Sami, Stefano, and EJ
Sami loved EJ and was never afraid to stand up to his father, Stefano.


Stefano and Nicole.
Stefano always caused Marlena to go through hell. Literally.


Stefano being confronted by Julie Williams.
John may have loved Kristen, but he hated Stefano.


Detective Bo Brady often clashed with Stefano, here with EJ and Andre.
Stefano with two of his kids, Lexie and EJ.


Stefano and Kate in happier times.
Stefano with Bo, Hope, Kate, and Chad.
Stefano and Anna, who was once married to Tony — a man he raised like a son.


Stefano couldn’t have been an easy father-in-law to Abe.
Ava and Stefano.


Sami was a formidable opponent for Stefano.
Lexie was Stefano’s daughter by Celeste.


Stefano forced Hope to be Princess Gina and John be the Pawn to steal jewels for him.
Stefano stole EJ’s body after he died.


Stefano loved to make Bo Brady’s life miserable.
Stefano and Kate were married for almost three years.


Kristen, while not his biological child, was beloved by him.
Stefano loved babies…and loved his babies having babies…


Stefano and John Black were mortal enemies.
EJ was Stefano’s son by Susan Banks.


Stefano with Chad when Chad still believed in him.


Stefano was a master player — in more ways than one.

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