Thaao Penghlis
Salem Presence
Count Antony DiMera (1981-1996; 1993-1996; June 21st, 2002 to present)
Andre DiMera (1983-1984)
At a Glance
Born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Thaao Penghlis is one of four children whose parents immigrated to Sydney from Greece. He speaks both English and Greek.
While studying art history and fashion in New York City he was encouraged to pursue a career in drama by acting coach and theatre director, Milton Katselas. His New York stage debut was in the Off-Broadway production of "Jockeys."
Penghlis first appeared to daytime audiences in 1981 when he appeared on General Hospital, followed by a stint on Santa Barbara from 1992-1993. He may be best know to fans, however, as Days of our Lives' Count Antony DiMera. He portrayed Anthony -- and his twin, Andre - from 1981 to 1995. In 2002, Tony was "brought back from the dead," offering Penghlis the opportunity to replay the role of one of Salem's great villains.
In addition to his return to Days, Penghlis also planned to star in one-man show about the life of Greek Revolutionary, Alexander Panagoulis.
Penghlis' diverse world travels have not only taken him across the Sinai Desert and up Mt. Sinai, but aided in pursuing his interest in archaeology as well as providing info for a recent screenplay.
Acting Portfolio
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Moon Over Miami (Pilot)
1993
Santa Barbara
Micah De Angelis
1992-1993
Mission Impossible
1988
Who's the Boss?
1987
Magnum P.I.
1986
Hotel
1985
Days of our Lives
Andre DiMera
1983-1984
Days of our Lives
Tony DiMera
1981-1996; 1993-1996; June 21st, 2002 to present
General Hospital
Victor Cassadine
1981
Nero Wolfe
1981
Hart to Hart
1981
Tenspeed & Brown Shoe
1980
Cannon
1975
Kojak
1975
Hawkins
1973
Acting Portfolio
FILM
Memories of Midnight
1991
The Lookalike
1990
Emma: Queen of the South Seas
1988
Les Patterson Saves the World
1987
Under Siege
1986
Sadat
1983
Altered States
1980
The Silent Lovers
1980
The Bell Jar
1979
Slow Dancing in the Big City
1978
Awards & Acclaim
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor (2008)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor (2003, 2005, 2008)
Vital Statistics
PLACE OF BIRTH: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
DATE OF BIRTH: December 15th, 1945
HEIGHT: 5' 11"
News Archives
News Archive: Penghlis to return to DAYS for a third time [Jun 17th, 2002]
News Archive: Penghlis reveals he's being killed off again! [Oct 20th, 2003]
