John Aniston

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John Aniston
Born Yannis Anastasakis (Γιάννης Αναστασάκης)
July 24, 1933 (1933-07-24) (age 78)
Chania, Crete, Greece
Occupation Actor
Years active 1962–present
Spouse Nancy Dow (1965–1980) 1 child
Sherry Rooney Aniston (1984–present) 1 child
Children Jennifer Aniston and Alexander Rooney

John Anthony Aniston (born Yannis Anastasakis, July 24, 1933) is a Greek-American actor and the father of actress Jennifer Aniston. He is best known for his role as Victor Kiriakis on the NBC daytime drama Days of our Lives, which he originated in July 1985 and has played continually since then.

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[edit] Early life

Aniston was born Yannis Anastassakis (Greek: Γιάννης Αναστασάκης) in Chania on the island of Crete, the son of Stella Joanne (October 1, 1899 — November 7, 1992) and Antonios Anastassakis (January 17, 1889 — May, 1965). His father anglicized his name when he emigrated to the United States when Aniston was two, and his parents opened a restaurant in Chester, Pennsylvania.

He graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a bachelor's degree in Theater Arts, served in the United States Navy as an intelligence officer on active duty in Panama and later in the reserve, attaining the rank of Lieutenant Commander.

[edit] Personal life

He had his daughter, Jennifer Aniston(born February 11,1969), with his first wife, Nancy Dow, and also has a son, Alexander, from his second wife, Sherry Rooney Aniston.

[edit] Career

He has appeared in soap operas almost continually since 1975, when he joined the cast of Love of Life as Eddie Aleata. In 1978, he left Love and played Mary Stuart's new love interest, Martin Tourneur, on Search for Tomorrow. He played that role until 1984. He joined the cast of Days of our Lives as Victor Kiriakis in 1985 and continues to play the role.

He also played a small part on the television series Gilmore Girls. Aniston made guest appearances on Airwolf (Season 2), Combat, My Big Fat Greek Life, Star Trek: Voyager, and Mad Men.

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