Days of Our Lives’ Real ‘Lifers’: Meet the 20 Stars Who Have Resided in Salem the Longest . Check out the then and now photos of the actors who’ve been in Salem the longest on #DaysOfOurLives:
Still Here and Going Strong
Salem has been home to its fair share of residents, but out of the current Days of Our Lives cast, these 20 stars have kept their characters there the longest.
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20. Robert Scott Wilson
Role: Ben Weston, Alex Kiriakis. Debut: 2014, 2022.
Photo : Priscilla Grant//Mitchell Haaseth/NBC/Courtesy of the Everett Collection
19. Eric Martsolf
Role: Brady Black. Debut: 2008.
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18. Galen Gering
Role: Rafe Hernandez. Debut: 2008.
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17. Brandon Beemer
Role: Shawn Brady. Debut: 2006.
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16. Martha Madison
Role: Belle Black. Debut: 2004.
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15.Lauren Koslow
Role: Kate Roberts. Debut: 1996.
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14. Alison Sweeney
Role: Sami Brady. Debut: 1993.
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13. Matthew Ashford
Role: Jack Deveraux. Debut: 1987.
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12. Wally Kurth
Role: Justin Kiriakis. Debut: 1987.
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11. Mary Beth Evans
Role: Kayla Brady Johnson. Debut: 1986.
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10. Melissa Reeves
Role: Jennifer Horton. Debut: 1985.
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9. Stephen Nichols
Role: Steve “Patch” Johnson. Debut: 1985.
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8. Judi Evans
Role: Adrienne Johnson/Bonnie Lockhart. Debut: 1986, 2000.
Photo : Jill Johnson/JPI, Mario Casilli/TV Guide/ABC/Courtesy of the Everett Collection
7. Leann Hunley
Role: Anna DiMera. Debut: 1982.
Photo : Jill Johnson/JPI, NBC/Courtesy of the Everett Collection
6. Thaao Penghlis
Role: Tony/Andre DiMera. Debut: 1981.
Photo : Jill Johnson/JPI, NBC/Courtesy of the Everett Collection
5. James Reynolds
Role: Abe Carver. Debut: 1981.
Photo : Jill Johnson/JPI, Gene Trindl/TV Guide/NBC/Courtesy of the Everett Collection
4. Josh Taylor
Role: Chris Kositchek, Roman Brady. Debut: 1977, 1997.
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3. Deidre Hall
Role: Marlena Evans Black. Debut: 1976.
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2. Suzanne Rogers
Role: Maggie Horton Kiriakis. Debut: 1973.
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1. Susan Seaforth Hayes
Role: Julie Williams. Debut: 1968.
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