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Born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Thaao Penghlis is one of four children whose parents immigrated to Sydney from Greece. He speaks both English and Greek.

While studying art history and fashion in New York City he was encouraged to pursue a career in drama by acting coach and theatre director, Milton Katselas. His New York stage debut was in the Off-Broadway production of "Jockeys."

Penghlis first appeared to daytime audiences in 1981 when he appeared on General Hospital, followed by a stint on Santa Barbara from 1992-1993. He may be best know to fans, however, as Days of our Lives' Count Antony DiMera. He portrayed Anthony -- and his twin, Andre - from 1981 to 1995. In 2002, Tony was "brought back from the dead," offering Penghlis the opportunity to replay the role of one of Salem's great villains.

In addition to his return to Days, Penghlis also planned to star in one-man show about the life of Greek Revolutionary, Alexander Panagoulis.

Penghlis' diverse world travels have not only taken him across the Sinai Desert and up Mt. Sinai, but aided in pursuing his interest in archaeology as well as providing info for a recent screenplay. Acting Portfolio Moon Over Miami (Pilot)
1993

Santa Barbara
Micah De Angelis
1992 to 1993

Mission Impossible
1988

Who's the Boss?
1987

Magnum P.I.
1986

Hotel
1985

Days of our Lives
Andre DiMera
1983 to 1984

Days of our Lives
Antony DiMera
1981 to 1996; 1993 to 1996; June 21, 2002 to April 1, 2009

General Hospital
Victor Cassadine
1981

Nero Wolfe
1981

Hart to Hart
1981

Tenspeed & Brown Shoe
1980

Cannon
1975

Kojak
1975

Hawkins
1973 Acting Portfolio Memories of Midnight
1991

The Lookalike
1990

Emma: Queen of the South Seas
1988

Les Patterson Saves the World
1987

Under Siege
1986

Sadat
1983

Altered States
1980

The Silent Lovers
1980

The Bell Jar
1979

Slow Dancing in the Big City
1978 Daytime Emmy Awards Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor (2008)

Daytime Emmy Awards Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor (2003, 2005, 2008, 2009) PLACE OF BIRTH: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
DATE OF BIRTH: December 15th, 1945
HEIGHT: 5' 11" News Archive: Penghlis to return to DAYS for a third time [Jun 17th, 2002]
News Archive: Penghlis reveals he's being killed off again! [Oct 20th, 2003]
News Archive: Thaao Penghlis exiting DAYS -- for good [Feb 23rd, 2009]

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