![]() ![]() Mascolo made his first official appearance as Stefano on June 6, 2007. It was later confirmed that Mascolo would reappear in the role officially in 2007, along with costars Thaao Penghlis ( Tony DiMera) and Leann Hunley ( Anna DiMera). Though some sources list Mascolo in the cast credits for the episodes, neither Mascolo nor NBC have ever stated that he portrayed comatose Stefano. A deathly ill, comatose Stefano began appearing on December 19, 2006. The series' producers later confirmed plans to revive the DiMera family to stop a decline in ratings. In 2006, following Mascolo's exit from B&B due to lack of storyline, reports began to surface claiming that Mascolo was going to reprise his role as Stefano. Return to Days and storyline-dictated exit ![]() Though Mascolo initially denied the reports, he did indeed debut in the role of Massimo Marone on The Bold and the Beautiful in August 2001. Mascolo made his last official appearance on June 14, 2001. Though Mascolo seemed disappointed with the show's decision to write the character out briefly, executive producer Ken Corday revealed plans to bring the character back by the fall of 2001 whether Mascolo was available or not. They now feel that the character of Stefano should take a rest – as if Stefano ever rests. ![]() Usually, one expects some give and take but the powers that be are adamant. My contract is up in May and I tried to negotiate in good faith. In May 2001, Mascolo took to his website to confirm the news: Days later, Mascolo was spotted at CBS's The Bold and the Beautiful despite the reports, neither Mascolo, NBC or CBS would comment on the rumors. In April 2001, rumors of Mascolo's exit due to failed contract negotiations began to surface once again and the producers were apparently considering recasting the role. However, a representative of Mascolo's took to the website to deny the reports. In February 2001, a post on Mascolo's official website revealed that contract negotiations were not going well and Mascolo was expected to last appear the coming May. Mascolo returned to the show full-time once again on June 13, 1997. He departed from the show on December 24, 1996, and re-appeared for a few episodes from February 7 to 13, 1997. Mascolo reclaimed the role on a contractual basis on September 17, 1993. Actor Frank Fata appeared in the role of Stefano for two episodes which aired on December 3 and 4, 1991. Mascolo briefly returned to the series from November 4 to December 19, 1988. He departed from the series on March 8, 1983, and returned a year later on Mabefore briefly departing on only to return on October 19 of the same year and depart again on February 22, 1985. Mascolo first appeared as Stefano on January 18, 1982. In the early 1980s, then head writer, Pat Falken Smith created the role specifically for Mascolo after seeing his performance as real-life crime boss, Salvatore Maranzano on the NBC miniseries, The Gangster Chronicles in 1981. Throughout his 34 year run, Stefano became one of the most recognizable figures in daytime television and is considered to be one of the greatest villains in television history. During this time, Stefano's obsession with Marlena resurfaces and he also sets out to clone himself. From 2019 to 2020, Stephen Nichols played the role after Stefano's essence was transferred into Steve Johnson. Mascolo retires in 2016 and the character of Stefano is killed off by Hope Brady. Over the next decade, Stefano's past schemes catch up to him as several of his children meet tragic ends. He leaves town in 2001 when he is exposed.Īn ailing Stefano returns in 2006 having sent his son EJ ( James Scott) to impregnate Sami Brady ( Alison Sweeney) to harvest the baby's stem cells to save his life. Stefano also switches Hope Brady ( Kristian Alfonso)'s baby at birth and gives it to his daughter Lexie Carver ( Renée Jones) to raise. Meanwhile, Stefano tries to help his adopted daughter Kristen ( Eileen Davidson) steal John from Marlena by fathering a child with her look-a-like Susan Banks (Davidson) and passing it off as John's. He becomes obsessed with Roman's ex-wife and John's longtime love Marlena Evans ( Deidre Hall), and accidentally causes her to be possessed by the devil. Stefano returns in 1993 for a longer stint. Stefano's early storylines included his feud with Roman Brady ( Wayne Northrop), playing his children – Tony and Renée DuMonde ( Philece Sampler) against one another when he is presumed dead, orchestrating a series of murders with his son (then his nephew) and Tony's deranged look-a-like André, and replacing the presumed dead Roman with the brainwashed John Black ( Drake Hogestyn). Created by Pat Falken Smith, Stefano was introduced on Januas the father of Tony DiMera ( Thaao Penghlis) looking to expand his criminal empire to Salem. Stefano DiMera is a fictional character from the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives, played by Joseph Mascolo. ![]()
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