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John Aniston Biography (Best Known for His Role as ‘Victor Kiriakis’ on the TV Series ‘Days of Our Lives’)

Birthday: July 24, 1933 (Leo)

Born In: Chania, Greece

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John Aniston was a Greek-American actor who found fame with the NBC series ‘Days of Our Lives’. Though an actor himself, John Aniston’s popularity in later years rose because of his daughter Jennifer Aniston, who is a famous actress. Coming back to senior Aniston, he was born as Giannis Anastasakis in Crete, Greece. As a child, he was fascinated by theatre and acting. After completing his schooling, he enrolled in Pennsylvania State University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Theater Arts. After a brief stint with the United States Navy, he made his foray in the world of acting. Over the years, he did several projects and guest appeared in numerous television shows. However, he gained attention and spotlight when he capped the role of Eric Richard in ‘Days of Our Lives’. Having done that, he was next seen as Eddie Aleata in ‘Love of Life’. However, it was portrayal of Victor Kiriakis in ‘Days of Our Lives’—when he was cast in the show for the second time—that catapulted him to fame. Running well for over three decades the show gave John Aniston a platform to showcase his acting ability and connect with his fans. He also won himself an Emmy nomination for the same.

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Birthday: July 24, 1933 (Leo)

Born In: Chania, Greece

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Also Known As: Yannis Anastassakis, John Anthony Aniston

Died At Age: 89

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Sherry Rooney (m. 1984), Nancy Dow (m. 1965–1980)

father: Antonios Anastasakis (January 17, 1889 — May, 1965)

mother: 1899 – November 7, 1992), Stella Joanne (October 1, 1899 – November 7, 1992)

children: Alex Aniston, Jennifer Aniston

Born Country: Greece

Actors American Men

Height: 6'2" (188 cm), 6'2" Males

Died on: November 11, 2022

place of death: Los Angeles County, California

Ancestry: Greek American

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education: Pennsylvania State University

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You wanted to know

• 1

  Is John Aniston still acting?

  Yes, John Aniston is still actively acting, primarily known for his role as Victor Kiriakis on the soap opera "Days of Our Lives."
• 2

  How long has John Aniston been on Days of Our Lives?

  John Aniston has been portraying the character of Victor Kiriakis on "Days of Our Lives" since 1985.
• 3

  What other TV shows has John Aniston appeared in?

  In addition to "Days of Our Lives," John Aniston has made guest appearances on various TV shows, including "Gilmore Girls" and "The West Wing."
• 4

  Has John Aniston ever won any awards for his acting?

  John Aniston has not won any major acting awards, but he has received nominations for his work on "Days of Our Lives."
• 5

  Is John Aniston related to Jennifer Aniston?

  Yes, John Aniston is the father of actress Jennifer Aniston.

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American CelebritiesPennsylvania State UniversityTall CelebritiesTall Male CelebritiesLeo Actors Childhood & Early LifeJohn Aniston was born as Giannis Anastasakis on July 24, 1933 in Chania on the island of Crete, Greece, to Stella Joanne and Antonios Anastasakis.At the age of two, his father anglicized his name. Around the same time, the family moved to United States where they started a restaurant in Chester, Pennsylvania.After completing his schooling, he enrolled at the Pennsylvania State University and graduated from the same with a Bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts. At University, he was a member of Alpha Chi Rho fraternity.After completing college, he served in the United States Navy as an intelligence officer on active duty in Panama and later in the reserve, attaining the rank of lieutenant commander.Continue Reading Below