Joseph Mascolo
Salem Presence
Stefano DiMera (1982 to 1983; 1984 to 1985; 1988; 1993 to 2001; June 6th, 2007 to June 2008; August 2008 to Present)
At a Glance
Born and raised in West Hartford, Connecticut, Mascolo was endowed with a musical ability that seemed to guarantee a brilliant career as a classical musician. He never considered an acting career until a music scholarship took him to the University of Miami where a drama coach heard in Mascolo's hearty basso a voice that was destined for the stage.
When he became a candidate for a Fulbright Scholarship to study orchestral conducting, there was a snag; Mascolo was determined to submerge himself in the study of opera in Italy and the available position was in Germany. That being the case, he passed up on the Fulbright and, instead, took advantage of an offer in New York City. Of all the ways an actor supports himself while studying theater and auditioning in New York, the coveted seat in the clarinet section of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra which Mascolo accepted, has to be among the most unique. It was in New York that the seed to act which had been planted back in Miami began to blossom.
Mascolo was first seen off-Broadway in a production of The Threepenny Opera, soon followed by an appearance in the landmark off-Broadway production of a View From the Bridge with director Ulu Grosbard, where he succeeded Robert Duvall as Eddie Carbone and joined an ensemble that included Jon Voight as co-star and Dustin Hoffman as assistant director. His Broadway debut came in Dinner at Eight, mounted by theatre legend Tyrone Guthrie.
Film roles include Sharkey's Machine, Heat, Jaws II, and Shaft's Big Score. His appearance in the film Yes, Giorgio! gave him the opportunity to sing a duet with his friend, international super-tenor, Luciano Pavarotti.
The role of Stefano DiMera, which Mascolo portrayed on an off for almost two decades, garnered Mascolo with three Soap Opera Awards in the "Outstanding Villain" category.
An avid tennis player and patron of the arts, Mascolo celebrates his birthday on March 13th.
Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION
The Bold and the Beautiful
Massimo Marone
August 23rd, 2001 to July 7th, 2006
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
Tendelli
1989
General Hospital
Nicholas Van Buren (Domino)
1989
The Equalizer
Tony Costa; "Always a Lady" (episode # 3.22)
May 4th, 1988
Hunter
"Shades" (episode # 3.22)
July 18th, 1987
Hill Street Blues
Melvin Jardino; "I Want My Hill Street Blues" (episode # 6.15)
February 6th, 1986
Santa Barbara
Carlo Alvarez
1986
Ernie Kovacs: Between the Laughter
Richards
1984
Days of our Lives
Stefano DiMera
1982 to 1983; 1984 to 1985; 1988; 1993 to 2001; June 6th, 2007 to June 2008; August 2008 to Present
The Gangster Chronicles
Salvatore Maranzano
1981
Stonestreet: Who Killed the Centerfold Model?
Max Pierce
1977
Papa and Me
Papa
1976
Bronk
Mayor Pete Santori
1975
Baretta
"He'll Never See Daylight Again" (episode # 1.1)
January 17th, 1975
All in the Family
Mr. Bushmill; "Gloria's Boyfriend" (episode # 4.19)
February 2nd, 1974
Where the Heart Is
Ed Lucas #3
1970-1973
From These Roots
Jack Lander
1961
Acting Portfolio
FILM
Heat
Baby
1987
Yes, Giorgio
Dominic Giordano
1982
Gangster Wars
Maranzano
1981
Sharky's Machine
Joe Tipps
1981
Jaws 2
Peterson
1978
The Spook Who Sat by the Door
Senator Hennington
1973
Shaft's Big Score!
Mascola
1972
Hot Spur
Carlo
1968
Awards and Acclaim
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2008; for DAys of our Lives)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor (2003, 2004; for The Bold and the Beautiful)
Vital Statistics
PLACE OF BIRTH: West Hartford, Connecticut
DATE OF BIRTH: March 13th, 1935
HEIGHT: 6'1"
EYES: Brown
HAIR:Brown
Miscellaneous
Mascolo is a concert musician and Fulbright Scholarship recipient who originally wanted to conduct operas in Milan. He was performing at the Metropolitan Opera when he began studying acting.
Has a street named after him in Ocilla, Georgia.
News Archives
News Archive: Conflicting messages appear on Mascolo's web site. [Mar 12th, 2001]
News Archive: DAYS: Stefano could be recast. [Apr 9th, 2001]
News Archive: Mascolo rumored joining B&B. [Apr 23rd, 2001]
News Archive: Mascolo grumbles about his exit. [May 21st, 2001]
News Archive: Mascolo makes a Bold move -- to B&B [Aug 13th, 2001]
News Archive: DAYS, B&B agree to rare "actor swap." [Oct 7th, 2002]
News Archive: Lack of story prompts Mascolo to exit B&B. [Jul 16th, 2006]
News Archive: Report: Mascolo to resurrect DAYS' Stefano. [Oct 30th, 2006]
News Archive: Mascolo, NBC talks reach an impasse. [Nov 5th, 2006]
News Archive: Mascolo to return to DAYS, other DiMeras returning too. [May 6th, 2007]
