Eric Martsolf

Salem Presence

Brady Black

November 13, 2008 to Present

At A Glance

Eric Martsolf graduated from Dickinson College in Carlisle, Penn., with a B.A. in political science with honors, emphasizing in mass media politics and constitutional law. When he wasn't studying, he was performing in unlimited capacities - in rock bands, choirs, operas, musicals, barbershop quartets, to mention a few. Putting his academic career temporarily on hold, Eric ventured to NYC where he began a long stretch of musical, acting, modeling, and performance endeavors.

Martsolf has since then had an exciting career in entertainment, including a starring role on the soap opera "Passions," where played he played fan favorite "Ethan Winthrop." Martsolf is also widely known for his critically-hailed comic portrayal of the "Pharaoh" in Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," touring nationally with the show for four years.

Additionally, Martsolf has appeared in over 40 musicals and plays. Most recently, he has starred in the new musical "Knight Life" as "Sir Handsome Plotdevice/Dark Knight," and the new musical adaptation of Garry Marshall's Happy Days in the role of "Count Malachi." Last year, he was also in a guest-starring role on "NCIS."

Martsolf, a native of Harrisburg, Penn., lives in Los Angeles with his wife and twin boys.

Acting Portfolio: TELEVISION

Days of our Lives
Brady Black
November 13, 2008 to Present

Passions
Ethan Winthrop
July 8, 2002 to August 7, 2008

Acting Portfolio: FILM

Spanish Fly
Brick Hauser
2003

The Cheater
Brad
2001

Awards & Acclaim

Daytime Emmy Awards Winner, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2014; for Days of our Lives)

Daytime Emmy Awards Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor (2022, 2024; for Days of our Lives)
Daytime Emmy Awards Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2014, 2019; for Days of our Lives)

Daytime Emmy Awards Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor (2018; for Days of our Lives)
Daytime Emmy Awards Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor (2003, 2004; for Passions)
Daytime Emmy Awards Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2014; for Days of our Lives)
Daytime Emmy Awards Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008; for Passions)

Vital Statistics

DATE OF BIRTH: July 27, 1971

PLACE OF BIRTH: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

MARITAL STATUS: Married to Lisa Kouchak [Oct 10, 2003]

News Archives

News Archives: Newcomer Eric Martsolf lands role as Passions' Ethan. [May 27, 2002]

News Archives: Martsolf confirms that Passions has been canceled. [Dec 20, 2007]

News Archives: Martsolf preps to take to the stage. [Feb 11, 2008]

News Archives: Gering, Martsolf get ready for new DAYS roles. [Sep 22, 2008]

News Archive: Sarah Brown and Eric Martsolf visit Soap Central Live. [Oct 14, 2011]

News Archive: Martsolf emotional in first Emmy win. [Jun 22, 2014]

News Archive: Martsolf, Jen Lilley team up on holiday single. [Nov 25, 2014]

News Archive: Martsolf to host ISA Awards. [Jan 21, 2015]

News Archive: DAYS' Eric Martsolf says a motherlode of drama is headed Brady's way [Mar 13, 2015]

News Archive: Eric Martsolf on Brady's battle with fatherhood and how returning vets will impact DAYS' future [Jul 4, 2015]

News Archive: DAYS stars land Indie Series Awards hosting gig [Nov 13, 2015]

News Archive: INTERVIEW: Suzanne Rogers and Eric Martsolf discuss Brady giving up everything for Theresa and Maggie's shocking holiday story that will have DAYS fans in tears [Jan 31, 2016]

News Archive: DAYS' Eric Martsolf releases new song [Feb 1, 2016]

News Archive: Soap stars reveal how they'd handle real-life doppelgangers [Apr 15, 2016]

News Archive: SNACK ATTACK: Daytime stars share their favorite treats [Dec 20, 2016]

News Archive: DAYS' Jillian Clare to direct teen dance film starring several daytime stars [Dec 21, 2016]

News Archive: DAYS' Eric Martsolf to host Flamingo Las Vegas show Legends in Concert [Apr 25, 2017]

News Archive: WATCH: Trailer released for soap star-filled film To The Beat [Jul 17, 2017]

News Archive: Holy smokes! DAYS stars' drama at 30,000 feet [Oct 15, 2017]

News Archive: VIDEO - 2018 Daytime Emmys Red Carpet interview: Eric Martsolf [Apr 30, 2018]

News Archive: Soapy dance film To the Beat hits Netflix [Jul 6, 2017]

News Archive: Oh, brother! Eric Martsolf dishes sibling rivalry on Days of our Lives [Mar 19, 2019]

News Archive: 46th Annual Daytime Emmys Reels: Find out which episodes were submitted for Emmy consideration [Apr 22, 2019]

News Archive: Days of our Lives' Eric Martsolf to host new For Dummies podcast [May 29, 2019]