Days of Our Lives is a long-running American television soap opera that streams on the streaming servicePeacock. 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.
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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. Archived from the original on July 30, 2025. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
^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!
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^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 June 23, 2025. 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 June 25, 2025. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
^ a bCordero, Rosy (July 30, 2025). "Al Calderon exits Days of Our Lives; Javi Hernandez role to be recast". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on July 30, 2025. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
^Sloane, Stephanie (March 11, 2025). "Soap Shocker! Billy Flynn leaving DAYS for Y&R". TV Insider. Fandom, Inc. Archived from the original on March 11, 2025. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
^Parkerton, Michelle (March 11, 2025). "Casting shock: DAYS star Billy Flynn heads to Young and Restless!". Soap Opera Digest. A360media. ISSN 0164-3584. OCLC 1352484837. Archived from the original on March 11, 2025. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
^Levinsky, Mara (January 5, 2026). "Comings and goings as of January 5". Soap Opera Digest. ISSN 0164-3584. OCLC 1352484837. Archived from the original on January 5, 2026. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
^Kornblee, Johnathon (October 18, 2025). "Days of Our Lives star Cary Christopher announces exit after six years as Thomas DiMera". Parade. OCLC 1772138. Archived from the original on October 18, 2025. Retrieved October 18, 2025.
^ a b c dLevinsky, 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 (December 16, 2025). "Dan Gauthier talks joining Days after 15-year hiatus and his take on Peter Blake (Exclusive)". TV Insider. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
^Kornblee, Johnathon (November 25, 2025). "Days of Our Lives drops explosive extended winter preview". Parade. ISSN 1839-6569. OCLC 1772138. Archived from the original on November 25, 2025. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
^Fairman, Michael (November 25, 2025). "Peter Porte and Wes Ramsey return to Days of Our Lives as first seen in extended winter preview". Michael Fairman TV. Archived from the original on November 26, 2025. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
