Thaao Penghlis
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.
Moon Over Miami (Pilot)
1993
Santa Barbara
Micah De Angelis
1992 to 1993
Mission Impossible
1988
Who's the Boss?
1987
Magnum P.I.
1986
Hotel
1985
Days of our Lives
Andre DiMera
1981 to 1996; 1993 to 1996;
June 21, 2002 to
April 1, 2009;
September 25, 2015 to present
Days of our Lives
Antony DiMera
1981 to 1996; 1993 to 1996; June 21, 2002 to April 1, 2009
General Hospital
Victor Cassadine
1981; January 30, 2014 to March 4, 2014; May 1, 2014; August 7, 2014 to August 12, 2014; September 3, 2014 to September 16, 2014
Nero Wolfe
1981
Hart to Hart
1981
Tenspeed & Brown Shoe
1980
Cannon
1975
Kojak
1975
Hawkins
1973
The Book of Esther
Haman
2013
A Green Story
Mr. James
2012
Nina & the Mystery of the Secret Room
Nicholas Theophilus
2007
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
Daytime Emmy Awards Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor (2008,
2020)
Daytime Emmy Awards Nomination, Outstanding Guest Performer (2019)
Daytime Emmy Awards Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor (2003, 2005, 2008, 2009)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
DATE OF BIRTH: December 15, 1945
HEIGHT: 5' 11"
News Archive: Penghlis to return to DAYS for a third time [Jun 17, 2002]
News Archive: Penghlis reveals he's being killed off again! [Oct 20, 2003]
News Archive: Thaao Penghlis exiting DAYS -- for good [Feb 23, 2009]
News Archive: Penghlis reviving a GH role not seen in more than 30 years! [Dec 9, 2013]
News Archive: Penghlis to rejoin GH this summer. [Jun 13, 2014]
News Archive: Super fan favorite headed back to DAYS [May 14, 2015]
News Archive: Thaao Penghlis reveals details about his DAYS return: "There's a lot of screaming and horror and panic" [Sep 18, 2015]
News Archive: INTERVIEW: DAYS' Thaao Penghlis serves up details about his new book and a post-Stefano Salem [Jan 30, 2016]
News Archive: Thaao Penghlis back to DAYS; actor teases exciting "dance" between Andre and Kate as well as scenes that include Tony [Apr 16, 2016]
News Archive: DAYS' Thaao Penghlis signs contract extension as Andre DiMera [May 11, 2016]
News Archive: Thaao Penghlis says goodbye to DAYS after Andre found murdered [Jan 23, 2018]
News Archive: Thaao Penghlis and Leann Hunley return to Days of our Lives [May 8, 2019]
News Archive: Thaao Penghlis shares airdate and details on his Days of our Lives return [Jul 15, 2019]
News Archive: Borderscene Film Festival honors Days of our Lives' Thaao Penghlis, Harry Hamlin with Lifetime Achievement Awards [Sep 2, 2019]
News Archive: Thaao Penghlis, Leann Hunley return to Days of our Lives [Jan 8, 2019]
News Archive: March brings return of Days of our Lives' Thaao Penghlis, Leann Hunley [Feb 24, 2019]
News Archive: Days of our Lives' Thaao Penghlis on his Emmy nomination, foreign representation on soaps [Jun 4, 2020]
News Archive: REPORT: Days of our Lives recasts E.J. DiMera [Mar 25, 2021]
News Archive: Days of our Lives' Thaao Penghlis: "I have a feeling they're going to bring Andre back" [Mar 25, 2021]
News Archive: Days of our Lives launches spinoff series, Beyond Salem, with the return of Lisa Rinna, Carrie and Austin, and a new Sonny [Jul 26, 2021]
News Archive: Thaao Penghlis says he's done with soaps for good [May 9, 2024]
