John Anthony Aniston born Yannis Anastassakis was a Greek born, American actor. He was best known for playing a villain on the soap opera Days of Our Lives for more than thirty years until his death in 2022. He received numerous awards for this role including a Daytime Emmy lifetime achievement award.
Aniston was born in Chania on Crete island in Greece. His family moved to the United States when he was two. He attended Pennsylvania State University and graduated with a degree in theater. After... moreJohn Anthony Aniston born Yannis Anastassakis was a Greek born, American actor. He was best known for playing a villain on the soap opera Days of Our Lives for more than thirty years until his death in 2022. He received numerous awards for this role including a Daytime Emmy lifetime achievement award.
Aniston was born in Chania on Crete island in Greece. His family moved to the United States when he was two. He attended Pennsylvania State University and graduated with a degree in theater. After graduating he enlisted and served in the United States Navy, he retired with the rank of lieutenant Commander.
Aniston's acting career began in 1962 where he was cast as a police officer in an episode of 87th Precinct. In 1975 he was cast in Love life up to 1978 and also appeared on Search for Tomorrow from 1980 up to 1984.
In 1985 he joined the cast of Days of Our Lives as Victor Kiriakis. Aniston also appeared in other television series like Airwolf, Gilmore Girls and West Wing. Some of his film appearances include My Big Fat Greek Life, American Dreams and Star Trek: Voyager.
