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1983-2008 Overall Episode Rankings. Here's how many episodes each actor has appeared in on "Days of Our Lives" from 1/1/83-12/31/08. This covers the period from episodes # 4,356-10,987, a total of 6,635 episodes! For the complete list, please visit http://www.jason47.com

Rank. Actor (Character) # of Episodes

1. Drake Hogestyn (Roman Brady & John Black) 3490

2. Peter Reckell (Bo Brady) 3043

3. Kristian Alfonso (Hope Williams Brady-2907/Gina VonAmberg-220) 3018

4. Deidre Hall (Marlena Evans-2992/Samantha Evans-3/Hattie Adams-2) 2992

5. Alison Sweeney (Samantha Brady-2423/Young Colleen Brady-24) 2426

6. James Reynolds (Abe Carver) 2012

7. Melissa Reeves (Jennifer Horton Deveraux) 1996

8. John Aniston (Victor Kiriakis) 1941

9. Bryan Dattilo (Lucas Roberts) 1737

10. Frances Reid (Alice Horton) 1610

11. Lauren Koslow (Kate Roberts) 1532

12. Christie Clark (Carrie Brady) 1508

13. Renee Jones (Lexie Carver) 1359

14. Peggy McCay (Caroline Brady) 1328

15. Matthew Ashford (Jack Deveraux) 1287

16. Josh Taylor (Roman Brady) 1205

17. Jason Cook (Shawn-Douglas Brady) 1193

19. Joseph Mascolo (Stefano DiMera) 1175

20. Mary Beth Evans (Kayla Brady Johnson) 1162

2008 Episode Rankings. The following is a listing of how many episodes each actor appeared in on "Days of Our Lives" in 2008 (1/1/08-12/31/08), out of a total of 257 episodes. Actors who have played characters that have appeared in at least five episodes total throughout the years are listed. http://www.jason47.com

Rank. Actor (Character) # of Episodes

1. James Scott (E.J. DiMera-165/Santo DiMera-2) 166

2. Jay Johnson (Philip Kiriakis) 157

*. Peter Reckell (Bo Brady) 157

4. Drake Hogestyn (John Black) 149

5. Kristian Alfonso (Hope Brady) 145

6. Deidre Hall (Marlena Evans Black-136/Samantha Evans-2) 136

7. Rachel Melvin (Chelsea Brady) 134

8. Darin Brooks (Max Brady) 133

*. Alison Sweeney (Sami Brady-133/Young Colleen Brady-1) 133

10. Shelley Hennig (Stephanie Johnson) 131

11. Arianne Zucker (Nicole Walker) 128

12. Nadia Bjorlin (Chloe Lane) 117

13. Mary Beth Evans (Kayla Brady Johnson) 110

14. Shawn Christian (Daniel Jonas) 104

*. Renee Jones (Lexie Carver) 104

16. Josh Taylor (Roman Brady) 102

17. Stephen Nichols (Steve Johnson) 100

18. Bryan Dattilo (Lucas Horton) 93

19. Lauren Koslow (Kate Roberts) 91

20. James Reynolds (Abe Carver) 84

21. Blake Berris (Nick Fallon) 81

22. Tamara Braun (Ava Vitali) 67

23. John Aniston (Victor Kiriakis) 63

24. Molly Burnett (Melanie Layton) 62

25. Joseph Mascolo (Stefano DiMera) 61

26. Peggy McCay (Caroline Brady) 60

27. Kristen Renton (Morgan Hollingsworth) 58

28. Martha Madison (Belle Black Brady) 48

29. Brandon Beemer (Shawn Brady) 45

*. Roscoe Born (Trent Robbins) 45

*. Thaao Penghlis (Tony DiMera) 45

32. Suzanne Rogers (Maggie Horton) 42

33. Will Utay (Dr. Wilhelm Rolf) 38

34. Leann Hunley (Anna DiMera) 33

35. Alina Foley (Claire Brady) 28

36. Terrell Ransom Jr. (Theo Carver) 26

37. Chad Schropp (Pete) 25

38. Linden Ashby (Paul Hollingsworth) 23

*. Galen Gering (Rafe Hernandez) 23

40. Eric Martsolf (Brady Black) 22

41. Angelo Tiffe (Angelo) 20

42. Kevin Dobson (Mickey Horton) 15

*. Mary Garripoli (Mary) 15

44. Ashlee Holland (Crystal Miller) 14

45. John Callahan (Dr. Baker) 13

*. Susan Seaforth Hayes (Julie Williams) 13

47. Ron Leath (Henderson) 12

*. Alex Mendoza (The Killer) 12

*. Frank Parker (Grandpa Shawn Brady) 12

50. Lauren Boles (Ciara Brady) 11

*. Matthew Borlenghi (Mayor Anthony Marino) 11

52. Jeff Chase (Eddie Vitali) 10

*. McKinley Freeman (Evan Sayers) 10

*. Elle & Ithaca Kremer (Allie Horton) 10

55. Bill Hayes (Doug Williams) 9

*. Gabriel & Gideon UNKNOWN (Johnny DiMera) 9

57. Jay Bontatibus (Rob McCullough) 8

*. Diane Delano (Hilda Von Beno) 8

*. John Sanderford (Crawford Decker) 8

*. Terrell Tilford (Dr. Bob Carrington) 8

*. Aloma Wright (Nurse Maxine) 8

62. Sandra Robinson (Dr. Charlotte Taylor) 7

* Charlotte & Stella UNKNOWN (Allie Horton) 7

64. Shirley Jones (Colleen Brady) 6

*. Ranger & Wiley Murphee (Johnny DiMera) 6

*. Joe Penny (Martino Vitali) 6

*. Julie Pinson (Billie Reed) 6

68. Steven Hack (Leonard Burke) 5

69. Brody & Jonas UNKNOWN (Joe Johnson) 4

*. UNKNOWN (Johnny DiMera) 4

71. Marsha Clark (Judge Karen Fitzpatrick) 3

*. Christina Stacey (Cordy Han) 3

73. Jennifer Birmingham (Ashley) 2

*. Dakoda & Danica Hobbs (Ciara Brady) 2

*. Patsy Pease (Kimberly Brady) 2

*. Kira Verrastro (Sloan) 2

*. Kimberly Williams (Carmen Cruz) 2

78. Kale Browne (Dr. Miles Berman) 1

*. Judi Evans (Adrienne Kiriakis) 1

*. Garrett & Spencer Fraye (Zack Brady) 1

*. Christopher Gerse (Will Roberts) 1

*. James Lancaster (Father Tim Jansen) 1

*. Jeanette O'Connor (Glorianne) 1

*. Davide Schiavone (Young Stefano DiMera) 1

*. Rolonda Watts (Cameron Reese) 1

*. UNKNOWN (Allie Horton) 1

**. Frances Reid (Alice Horton) 0

December Episode Rankings. Here's how many episodes each actor has appeared in this month (12/1/08-12/31/08), out of a total of 23 episodes. Ties are noted with an asterisk. http://www.jason47.com

 

Rank. Actor (Character) # of Episodes

1. Arianne Zucker (Nicole Walker) 19

2. James Scott (E.J. DiMera) 18

3. Nadia Bjorlin (Chloe Lane) 15

4. Shawn Christian (Daniel Jonas) 14

*. Bryan Dattilo (Lucas Horton) 14

*. Galen Gering (Rafe Hernandez) 14

*. Alison Sweeney (Sami Brady) 14

8. Molly Burnett (Melanie Layton) 13

*. Jay Johnson (Philip Kiriakis) 13

*. Eric Martsolf (Brady Black) 13

11. Darin Brooks (Max Brady) 12

*. Shelley Hennig (Stephanie Johnson) 12

13. John Callahan (Dr. Baker) 11

*. Lauren Koslow (Kate Roberts) 11

*. Rachel Melvin (Chelsea Brady) 11

16. Deidre Hall (Marlena Evans Black) 9

*. Drake Hogestyn (John Black) 9

*. Joseph Mascolo (Stefano DiMera) 9

19. Mary Garripoli (Mary) 8

20. Peter Reckell (Bo Brady) 7

*. Sandra Robinson (Dr. Charlotte Taylor) 7

22. John Aniston (Victor Kiriakis) 6

23. Kristian Alfonso (Hope Brady) 5

*. Mary Beth Evans (Kayla Brady Johnson) 5

*. Renee Jones (Lexie Carver) 5

*. Alex Mendoza (The Killer) 5

*. Terrell Ransom Jr. (Theo Carver) 5

*. Suzanne Rogers (Maggie Horton) 5

29. Diane Delano (Hilda Von Beno) 4

*. Susan Seaforth Hayes (Julie Williams) 4

*. James Reynolds (Abe Carver) 4

*. Thaao Penghlis (Tony DiMera) 4

*. Josh Taylor (Roman Brady) 4

34. Bill Hayes (Doug Williams) 3

*. Stephen Nichols (Steve Johnson) 3

*. Chad Schropp (Pete) 3

37. Blake Berris (Nick Fallon) 2

*. Lauren Boles (Ciara Brady) 2

*. Ron Leath (Henderson) 2

*. Peggy McCay (Caroline Brady) 2

*. UNKNOWN (Johnny DiMera) 2

42. Roscoe Born (Trent Robbins) 1

*. Garrett & Spencer Fraye (Zack Brady) 1

*. UNKNOWN (Allie Horton) 1

Contract actors not appearing this month:

Frances Reid (Alice Horton)

Credited guest stars appearing in less than 5 episodes:

Sachie Alessio (Cynthia)

Philip Boyd (Brick)

Katherine Disque (Edmund's Mother)

Rudy Dobrev (Juan Fortin)

Nick Hermz (Thug # 1)

Tina Ivlev (Kelly)

Marcus Lavoi (Ramon's Thug)

Crystle Lightning (Sasha)

Derek Loughran (Homeless Man)

Allison Paige (Jill)

Kai Paris (Young Max Robbins)

Jamie Sherrill (Nurse)

Symba Smith (Saleswoman)

Manuel Urrego (Ramon Fortin)

Marsha Waterbury (Sister Theresa)

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Thanks for this list. Nicole is more used now than she has ever been. Rather good month, where most of the agegroups where used.

But Frances Reid, sad that she coudnt be able to appear.

I Must ask you, has Tanya Boyd been cut from recurring as Celeste, i thought i read somewhere that she was going to be on 2 episodes some motnhs ago, but i guess it was just gossip.

Thanks for this list!. :D:P:D:P

And Happy New Year :D:P :P :P :P :P

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I don't consider "recurring" an actual grouping for the show. To me, you are either contract or non-contract. I do use the term on my site since it's regularly used, but to me it's just a term for non-contract actors who guest star a lot. The stints are basically open-ended, in the cases of Celeste, Anna, Mickey, Julie, Doug, Victor, Rolf, etc.... They can all disappear or reappear at any given time. Since Tanya hasn't been on since October 2007, I don't consider her recurring anymore. I took her name off the list a few months back. But that doesn't mean she won't pop up again.

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I think with the economic realities of daytime being what they are, we will be seeing more and more recurring characters not on contract. It doesn't really matter much as long as the characters and stories are good. Victor is no less a character than anyone else on the show despite being recurring. Since she is not on contract and I guess cheaper, I wish they would give Julie some story.

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Susan Seaforth Hayes although not on contract cannot come cheap. She is an almost 40 year veteran and even though she is not on contract the union requires that she paid a sum that equals that status. No matter what they cannot pay her less than what the union demands without being fined.

So that is why you don't see her being used in a story since they do not want to pay her that salary.

I agree that you will see more and more stars go recurring on the shows as budgets are cut, but you will also soaps hurt big time by it too. With no guaranteed contract the actors can take whatever jobs they want and won't always be available when the shows need them.

I know that in the past Days has wanted Bill & Susan Hayes but they had previous engagements and were not available. I recently heard from a source on another board that AMC wanted Lee Meriwether recently as Ruth, but she was tied up in a play and was not available.

When there is no contract, the actors have no obligation to the show and that makes it difficult for a writer to write long term stories for some characters.

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I believe that's very incorrect. All DAYS has to do is pay her scale (ie: the union minimum) according to either AFTRA or SAG. Her 'status' has nothing to do with her salary. Now, I don't think she's paid scale, I think she makes max $2,000 an episode, but that's only at the behest of Corday (somehow, I can't believe I typed something that sounds flattering about that man and yet, here I am)...

42 episodes for Suzanne Rogers, a banner year. How about we get to 50 for 2009?

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It was in the magazines a few years back - plus another one that I have from the 70's stated the same thing.

There are rates of scale based on how many years you have with a show. A brand new person makes the low scale and a vet of so many years has a scale too. They can not make below that. I don't have the recent magazine but I do have the 70's one that says that. I will try to find that one.

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Julia Roberts has taken scale for several movies over the years after she 'made it' simply because she wanted to do the work and the films couldn't afford her. Michele Lee took scale for a dozen episodes of 'Knots Landing' in the final season because she wanted to be in every episode and the show couldn't afford to pay her.

Is this 'rate of scale' a daytime exclusive thing? I have never heard of that ever and I'd be stunned if it's accurate. Certainly there is seniority issues for contract actors, but actors on recurring...that really seems hard to believe.

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There's no scale based on tenure. The AFTRA minimum ($913 per episode for a 60 minute serial) applies to all actors irrespective of status. I'm sure the Hayes's make considerably more than that but it's not a union requirement that they do. AFTRA don't want to price their more experienced members out of employment.

Source: http://www.aftra.com/contract/07_10_Netcode_Rate_Sheet.pdf

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Thanks Ponz. I was just going off of what was posted in Daytime TV magazine and listed on another board.

I remember it was stated in one or the other that it was based on for daytime soaps in much the same way that movies pay for a background person, a small role, etc. which supposedly all have scale pay for each performer based on what they do in the episode.

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