Days of Our Lives is a long-running American television soap opera that streams on the streaming service Peacock. Created by Ted and Betty Corday, the series premiered on November 8, 1965.[1] 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.[2] Original cast member, Frances Reid, was previously the soap's longest-running cast member, portraying Horton family matriarch, Alice Horton, from 1965 to 2007.[3] Actresses Susan Seaforth Hayes and Deidre Hall, who portray Julie Olson Williams and Marlena Evans, are the second and third longest tenured actors on Days of Our Lives, joining in December 1968 and June 1976, respectively.[4][5] The following list is of cast members who are on the show: the main, recurring and guest cast members, as well as those who are debuting, departing or returning to the serial.
Cast
Main cast
Recurring and guest cast
Cast changes
Debuting cast
Departing cast
Returning cast
See also
References
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- ^ Newcomb, Roger (August 20, 2014). "Today in Soap Opera History (August 20)". We Love Soaps. Blogger (Google). Archived from the original on August 29, 2016. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
- ^ Greenblatt, Leah (February 4, 2010). "Frances Reid, Days of Our Lives matriarch, dies at 95". Entertainment Weekly. United States. Retrieved February 4, 2010.
- ^ "Susan Seaforth joins regular series". San Antonio (TX) Light. December 8, 1968.
- ^ Newcomb, Roger (June 21, 2014). "Today in Soap Opera History (June 21)". We Love Soaps. United States: Blogger (Google). Retrieved April 14, 2015.
- ^ Eades, Chris (September 5, 2025). "Days of Our Lives Recasts Theo Carver With Tyler Joseph Andrews". Soap Opera Digest. United States: A360media. ISSN 0164-3584. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
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- ^ Cordero, Rosy (July 29, 2025). "Days of Our Lives Actor Al Calderon Joins NBC's Brilliant Minds For Season Two". Deadline Hollywood. United States: Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
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- ^ Mistretta, Amy; Simms, Richard (March 16, 2023). "Days of Our Lives Spoilers March 13 – 24". Soaps.com. United States: SHE Media. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
Days of Our Lives spoilers for Friday, March 17: It's the day many fans have been waiting for as Kristian Alfonso steps back into the role of Hope Brady. The first people the heroine will encounter? Steve and John!
- ^ Rice, Lynette (June 23, 2025). "Days of Our Lives casts Conner Floyd as the new Chad DiMera". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on February 21, 2026. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ Blackwelder, Carson (June 23, 2025). "Days of Our Lives casts Conner Floyd as the new Chad DiMera after Billy Flynn's exit". People. ISSN 0093-7673. OCLC 794712888. Archived from the original on February 21, 2026. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
- ^ a b Sloane, Stephanie (January 3, 2026). "DAYS 2026 preview: Big casting changes, Sarah-Brady-Xander triangle, and more". TV Insider. Archived from the original on February 21, 2026. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
- ^ Fairman, Michael (January 18, 2026). "Cary Christopher reveals when he exits as Thomas DiMera on Days of Our Lives". Michael Fairman TV. Archived from the original on January 29, 2026. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
- ^ a b Cordero, Rosy (July 30, 2025). "Al Calderon exits Days of Our Lives; Javi Hernandez role to be recast". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
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- ^ Fairman, Michael (March 20, 2026). "Days of Our Lives Marissa Reyes last airdate as Arianna Horton revealed". Michael Fairman TV. Archived from the original on March 20, 2026. Retrieved March 20, 2026.
- ^ Fairman, Michael (February 13, 2026). "Days of Our Lives final episode dates for Billy Flynn, Michael Roark, and Cary Christopher". Michael Fairman TV. Archived from the original on February 14, 2026. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
In addition, the upcoming April 29 episode of Days of Our Lives marks the end of the run of Michael Roark as Jeremy Horton, which turned out to be an approximately six-month role for the former Y&R actor.
- ^ a b c d Levinsky, Mara (January 13, 2026). "DAYS comings and goings shocker: four actors fired in cast shakeup!". Soap Opera Digest. ISSN 0164-3584. OCLC 1352484837. Archived from the original on January 13, 2026. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
- ^ Sloane, Stephanie (February 26, 2026). "Inside Wes Ramsey's return to Days of Our Lives after 16 years (Exclusive)". TV Insider. Archived from the original on February 27, 2026. Retrieved February 27, 2026.
- ^ Eades, Chris (March 3, 2026). "DAYS casting shocker: AlexAnn Hopkins returns as Joy Wesley". Soap Opera Digest. ISSN 0164-3584. OCLC 1352484837. Archived from the original on March 4, 2026. Retrieved March 3, 2026.