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John Aniston: Biography, Facts and Career

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John Anthony Aniston (born Yannis Anastassakis, Greek: Γιάννης Αναστασάκης, July 24, 1933 – November 11, 2022) was a Greek-American actor who played Victor Kiriakis on the NBC daytime drama series Days of Our Lives, which he originated in July 1985 and played on and off for 37 years, until his death in 2022. His portrayal earned him a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2017 and he received a Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022. He is the father of actress Jennifer Aniston.

Quick facts about John Aniston

  • Full name: John Aniston
  • Born: 1933-07-24
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q439841

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Who is John Aniston?

John Anthony Aniston (born Yannis Anastassakis, Greek: Γιάννης Αναστασάκης, July 24, 1933 – November 11, 2022) was a Greek-American actor who played Victor Kiriakis on the NBC daytime drama series Days of Our Lives, which he originated in July 1985 and played on and off for 37 years, until his death in 2022.

What nationality is John Aniston?

John Aniston is United States.

When was John Aniston born?

John Aniston was born on 1933-07-24.

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