You probably never knew they were on Days

These well known actors had small roles on Days before they were stars. Some appeared on Days in small roles before returning to Days years later in a more prominent role. I have also included celebrities who appeared as themselves on Days. As always, this is just a start on this list, I have more names to add, and would like info on others if you can give it to me.

 

Victor Alfieri

Franco Kelly--1996-1998
Jose, the man on the fish boat--Jan.-Feb. 1996

Carl Anderson

Carl AndersonIn 1985, Liz Chandler made a record with this famous artist, and produced the hit "Friends & Lovers." This song became a hit not only in the fictional world of Salem, but also in the real world when it topped #1 on the U.S. Billboard charts. In 1986, Carl appeared once again, this time as a surprise from Neil to Liz on the inauguration of the new Blondie's. Carl managed to get Liz to overcome her fear of singing and they performed "Friends & Lovers" once again. In 1988, Carl returned to the Blondie's stage once again as a surprise from Shane to Kimberly after they renewed their wedding vows, and he sang their song, "Friends & Lovers" again. He also sang "Falling in Love," in honor of Shane and Kim's renewed love.


 

 

 

Pamela Anderson

(of Baywatch fame)
Cindy--1992 (she was the woman Jack hired to take care of Hawk)

John Aniston

Victor Kiriakis--1985-present
Eric Richards--1970

Christina Applegate

( later Kelly on Married with Children and now on Jesse)
Baby Burt Grizzell--1972--she appeared on the show when she was three months old. Her real-life mother, Nancy Priddie, was Mrs. Grizzell, Burt's mom.

Andrea Barber

(later appeared on Full House as Kimmy Gibbler)
Carrie Brady--1981-86

Ruth Buzzi

Ruth Buzzi(Laugh-in cast member)
Leticia Bradford--In 1983, the former Laugh-In cast member starred on Days for a limited run as Eugene Bradford's larger-than-life cousin Leticia Bradford. Leticia allowed Eugene to stay in her home while he was investigated for the Salem Slasher murders, and helped him escape from the police when he came under suspicion. One night, the Salem Slasher, disguised as Eugene, killed her.

 

 

 

John Callahan

(now Edmund on All My Children)
Tyler Malone--1983
Doyle--1989

Cindy Crawford

(supermodel)
teenager--1978

Lolita Davidovich

(movie actress seen in "Intersection" with Sharon Stone and Richard Gere and "Blaze" with Paul Newman.)
Mona--1985

Michael Dorn

(now on Star Trek:TNG)
Jimmy--1986-87

Bob Eubanks

Bob EubanksHost of The Newlywed Game
--the former disk jockey turned host of The Newlywed Game, helped zany Eugene Bradford and Calliope Jones make game show history. The wacky couple had wed on New Year's Eve and were celebrating their nuptials in Hollywood. Bob found Eugene, in particular, to be awfully strange, especially after Eugene received a phone call from Anna on his bow tie phone.
Eugene and Calliope rang in the New Year - and their new marriage vows - competing for prizes on a mock show. (1986)

 

 

Judi Evans

(now Bonnie Lockhart on Days)
Adrienne Kiriakis--1986-91
Nurse Becki--1983

Mike Farrell

(later BJ Honeycutt on M*A*S*H)
Scott Banning--1968-70

Farrah Fawcett

Blonde--1970

Blake Anthony Foster

(Power Ranger--Justin Stewart/Blue Turbo Ranger)
Young Peter Blake (a recurring character)--1995?

 

Vivica A. Fox

(appeared in Independence Day)
Carmen--1988

Jonathan Frakes

(now Cmd. Riker on Star Trek:TNG, husband of Genie Francis)
Jared McCallister--1986

Mary Frann

(later Joanna Loudon on Newhart)
Amanda Howard Peters--1974-79

Gil Gerard

Gil Gerard(star of Buck Rogers)
Major Dodd--summer of 1997--he came on the show to play Major Dodd, an ISA agent who had been Roman Brady's partner during an operation in Iran. He arrived to report the news of Roman's death, and gave several members of the Brady family farewell letters written by Roman before his death.

 

 

 

 

 

Leeza Gibbons

(Entertainment Tonight and Leeza host)
1994--Woman Passerby--a shopper at Salem Place
1995--Nurse Barbara---Leeza, who had invited the entire Days cast to appear on her talk show, was tickled pink to reciprocate with a guest appearance on the soap. For one day, the talk-show titan traded in her microphone for a tongue depressor, donned an official nurse's uniform, answered the phone at the nurses' station and got to inform Dr. Marlena Evans she had a call. Gibbons brief but memorable performance help help Days commemorate its 30 years on television.

Kathie Lee Gifford

(co-host of Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee)
late 1970s or early 1980s--a nurse

Ivan G'Vera

Ivan Marais--1991-present
Henri Von Leuschner--1990

Mary Hart

(host of Entertainment Tonight)
Newscaster Betty Howard--1980

Elaine Hendrix

(Merideth in "The Parent Trap" and Evian in "Superstar")
played Brandee #2 (the girl who Sami was jealous of as a teen) in 1993

 

Patricia Huston

Addie Horton Olson--1965-66
Helga--1986
Gladys--1989

Stan Ivar

Daniel Scott--1994
Clay Heffron--1985

Al Jarreau

Al JarreauIn 1984, the famous singer guested on the show when he was invited to sing at the hospital charity benefit. Along with one duet with Liz Chandler, Al Jarreau also brought down the house with his song "Trouble in Paradise."

 

 

 

 

 

Renee Jones

Lexie Carver--1993-present
Nikki Wade--1982-83

Gordon Jump

(currently the Maytag man, was on WKRP in Cincinatti)
Waiter--1966

Sally Kirkland

Sally Kirkland(movie actress)
Tracey Simpson-
-In early 1999, this Oscar-nominated actress began a limited run as mountain woman Tracey Simpson. Tracey helped Sami Brady and Austin Reed elude the police after Sami was charged for the murder of Franco Kelly.

 

 

 

 

Mila Kunis

(now Jackie Burkhardt on That 70s Show)
--young Hope in a flashback of Bo and Hope (The boy who played the young Bo was Kyle Gibson from "Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher", he played Davey on this show.)

Eva LaRue

(later on AMC as Maria Santos Grey)
1986--she appeared as a cop who helped John run his fingerprints, when he was trying to find out his true identity

 

Tracy Lindsey

(Tess on "Sunset Beach")
played Mike Horton's date in 1994

 

Doug Llewelyn

(of People's Court fame)
Winston Taylor--1978

Ryan MacDonald

Scott Banning--1971-73
Priest--1985
Chauncy Powell--1991-92

Garett Maggart

(currently on UPN's "The Sentinel")
--appeared on camera twice in a walk on part--a friend of Alan Brand

 Evan Marriott

(Joe Millionaire #1)
--appeared in 1999 as a mover in Craig and Nancy's house

Judith McConnell

(later Sophia Capwell on SB)
Miss Douglas--1967
Miss Evans--1968

Joseph Mascolo

Stefano DiMera--1982-85, 1988, 1993-present
Dr. Tutano--1968

Camilla More

Gillian Forrester--1986-87
Grace Forrester--1987
Janice Kennedy--1985

Arthel Neville

(host on E!)
Sondra Stevens--1993

Eric Nies

(host of MTV's dance show, The Grind)
disc jockey--1993
--showed up as a disc jockey at a party attended by the younger set on the show.

Nancy O'Dell

(host of Access Hollywood)
Nancy has held the recurring role of Audrey Simms, a wedding coordinator in Salem. She has helped several brides plan their big day.

 

Frank Parker

Shawn Brady--1983-84, 1985-89, 1990-present
Dr. Patrick Hennesy--1982
Car Salesman--1977

Nancy Parsons

Mary (Will's kidnapper)--1996
Nurse Jackson (at Pinehaven)--1993-94

John Bennett Perry

(Matthew Perry's father)

a small role

Daniel Pilon

Gavin Newirth--1992
Waiter--1984

Tara Reid

(American Pie)
Ashley, Sami's friend--1995

LeAnn Rimes

LeAnn RimesMadison, a runaway teen---In the Spring of 1998, this country music star had a week-long stint playing Madison, a teenage runaway. Madison was helped by Eric Brady and his aunt Kimberly, and ultimately chose to return home.

 

 

 

 

 

Pat Sajak

Pat Sajak(host--Wheel of Fortune)
Kevin Hathaway--1983--this longtime host of The Wheel of Fortune guest-starred as Kevin Hathaway, a reporter with WXIW News who questioned Roman Brady about the Salem Slasher murders and insinuated that Roman was purposely slowing the investigation.

 

 

 

 

Charles Shaugnessy

(Maxwell on The Nanny)
Shane Donovan 1984-1991

French Stewart

(Harry on 3rd Rock From The Sun)
Robber #2--May 11, 1995
(He robbed the store that had the Puzzle Box. Gina was the cop who arrived on the scene.)

Josh Taylor

Roman Brady--1997
Chris Kositchek--1977-1987

Jennifer Tilly
(Samantha in "Liar Liar" and LOTS more)
played an extra in 1980

 

Joan VanArk

(later Val Ewimg on Knots Landing)
Janene Whitney--1970

Billy Vera and the Beaters

Billy Vera--appeared on Days as themselves in 1984 at the hospital charity benefit to sing their song "At this moment," which was one of Kim and Shane's songs. They also performed another song ("You Got Me Thinking?")

 

 

 

 

Lark Voorhies

(previously Lisa on Saved by the Bell)
Wendy Reardon--1993-94

Barry Watson

(appears on 7th Heaven)
--appeared as Randy, a dayplayer, in 1990. His character was in a storyline with Carrie.

 

Betty White

Betty White(Rose on The Golden Girls)
--appeared as an unknown woman as part of an NBC promotion in the spring of 1988. Viewers were to spot Betty on each NBC daytime soap and note the scene and location where she was seen to win. On Days, she was seen in the police station, where Frankie seemed to recognize her, but then walked on. She was also a nurse at the hospital who lamented Kimberly Brady's miscarriage.

 

 

 

Steve Wilder

Jack Deveraux #5--1997
man in Snake Pit--1997

Ray Wise

(Leland Palmer on Twin Peaks, Mike Todd in Liz: the Elizabeth Taylor Story )
appeared as Hal Rummley from 1982-1983

 


Thanks to:

  • Kat Lively--info on B. White, M. Frann
  • Kerri-Lynn Hickman--info on L. Davidovich
  • Veronica--info on P. Anderson
  • Yael--info on French Stewart, Mila Kunis
  • Karen A.--LeAnn Rimes
  • Jeff, dreamingdevil04 --info on Blake Foster
  • Shar--info on Garett Maggart
  • Ronald Weaver--info on A. Barber
  • Denise Dupen--info on R. Wise
  • Alyssa--Tara Reid
  • Lilac--info on Elaine Hendrix, Tracy Linsey and Jennifer Tilley
  • Ken--info on many guest stars and all pics
  • Chris--info on Gil Gerard


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