Tyler Christopher ( actor ) - wikipedia Tyler Christopher ( actor ) Tyler Christopher Tyler Christopher Baker ( 1972 - 11 - 11 ) November 11, 1972 ( age 45 ) Joliet, Illinois, U.S. Other names Tyler Baker Occupation Actor Years active 1996 -- present Spouse ( s ) Eva Longoria ( m. 2002 ; div. 2004 ) Brienne Pedigo ( m. 2008 ) Children Website www.tylerchristopher.com Tyler Christopher ( born Tyler Christopher Baker ; November 11, 1972 ) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Nikolas Cassadine ( 1996 -- 1999, 2003 -- 2011, 2013 -- 2016 ) and Connor Bishop ( 2004 -- 2005 ) on the ABC soap opera General Hospital. In August 2017, it was announced that Christopher would be joining the cast of the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives as the son of long - time villains Stefano DiMera and Vivian Alamain. His tenure on the show began December 29, 2017. Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Personal life 4 Filmography 5 Awards and nominations 6 References 7 External links Early life Christopher was born in Joliet, Illinois and grew up in Delaware, Ohio, the youngest of four children. He is of Native American heritage, as his mother Jimi - Ann was Choctaw and his father Jim Baker is Seneca. About his Native American background, Christopher has said : `` I 've been recognized within the Native American community in terms of entertainment. There 's not a lot of us out there, not tons of competition. We are definitely a minority amongst a minority, but we 're out there. Not everyone 's Italian or Latin that has dark hair and dark eyes. '' He attended Ohio Wesleyan University for two years and then moved to Los Angeles. Career In 1993, Christopher -- then credited as Tyler Baker -- auditioned for the role of Stone Cates for the soap opera General Hospital ; the role was later cast with actor Michael Sutton. In April 1996, Christopher was cast in the role of Nikolas Cassadine for the serial ; he signed a three - year deal and filmed his first scenes in late June 1996. In June 1999, it was announced that Christopher opted not to renew his deal with the soap. Following his daytime departure, Christopher made appearances in primetime. In March 2003, it was announced that Christopher would return to General Hospital ; then - executive producer Jill Farren Phelps described Christopher 's return as an opportunity the serial could not pass up. In March 2011, Soap Opera Digest reported on their social media accounts that Christopher had been let go from the serial, due to Christopher 's casting on ABC Family 's The Lying Game, produced by former General Hospital head writer Charles Pratt, Jr. Christopher verified the reports of his firing to ABC Soaps In Depth ; he explained that he had been released from his deal on Friday March 18, 2011, and the character of Nikolas was to be written out. Christopher 's deal was set to expire in June and the date would have marked the beginning of the last 13 week - cycle period in his deal -- at which time the network would notify the actor of their decision to offer another deal. While Christopher had previously admitted he was unsure about renewing his deal, he was open to working both shows and thought it was a likely possibility considering they were both under ABC. Christopher last appeared on June 30, 2011 ; he later returned for a three - day guest appearance from July 27 to July 30, 2011. In March 2013, Christopher returned in a recurring capacity at General Hospital, while continuing to appear on The Lying Game. In June 2013, it was announced that Christopher had signed a deal to appear on a regular basis on General Hospital. The following month, it was announced that The Lying Game had been canceled after two seasons. In May 2016, actor Nick Stabile was temporarily cast in the role of Nikolas, with Christopher being unavailable, for an undisclosed amount of time. In September 2016, Soap Opera Digest reported that negotiations between Christopher and the serial had fallen apart, and that he would not be reprising his portrayal of Nikolas. Christopher made his last appearance on June 16, 2016. In August 2017, it was announced that Christopher had joined the cast of Days of Our Lives in a newly - created role. Christopher previously made a one - episode guest appearance on the soap in 2001. He made his first appearance as Stefan DiMera on December 29, 2017. Personal life Christopher was married to Eva Longoria from 2002 to 2004. He was previously engaged to General Hospital co-star Vanessa Marcil and dated Natalia Livingston. He and auto racing reporter Brienne Pedigo publicly announced their engagement in October 2006 ; Christopher and Pedigo married September 27, 2008. the couple resides in Indiana and had their first child, a son, on October 3, 2009. In October 2014, it was announced that Christopher and his wife were expecting their second child, due in May 2015. On May 3, 2015, Christopher announced on his official Twitter feed that Pedigo had given birth to a baby girl. Filmography Year Film Role Notes 1996 -- 2016 General Hospital Nikolas Cassadine Connor Bishop July 15, 1996 -- 1999, April 21, 2003 -- June 30, 2011, July 27, 2011 to July 30, 2011, March 22, 2013 to June 19, 2016 October 26, 2004 -- January 25, 2005 1999 Catfish in Black Bean Sauce Michael 2000 Face the Music Dan The Pretender Ethan 2 episodes : `` The Inner Sense '' ( part 1 & 2 ) Charmed Anton 1 episode Angel Bret Folger 1 episode Family Law Neil Lumston 1 episode The Pretender 2001 Ethan Days of Our Lives Signore Christofero 1 episode Felicity Clubgoer 1 episode Out of the Black Cole Malby Sam 's Circus Sgt. Samuel Van Handle Special Unit 2 Det. David Scott 1 episode 2002 Frogmen Operation Stormbringer Rick The Division Seaman Stan Bellows 1 episode JAG GSGT Joe Akers 1 episode Boomtown Holden McKay 1 episode CSI : Crime Scene Investigation Billy Rattison 1 episode The Twilight Zone Dr. Jay Ferguson Episode : `` One Night at Mercy '' 2003 Crossing Jordan Officer Fisher 1 episode 2005 Into the West Jacob Wheeler Jr. unknown episodes 2006 Secrets of a Small Town Grant Wilson Unaired television pilot 2009 Raven Vlad The New York City Kitties Alexandar Vander Platt / Handsome Devil 2011 -- 2013 The Lying Game Dan Whitehorse Recurring role, 27 episodes 2017 -- present Days of Our Lives Stefan DiMera Series regular Awards and nominations Year Award Project Result Ref. Soap Opera Digest Award Best Newcomer General Hospital Won First Americans in the Arts Outstanding Performer in a Television Series General Hospital Won 1998 First Americans in the Arts Outstanding Performer in a Television Series General Hospital Won Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series General Hospital Nominated TV Guide 12 Hottest Daytime Stars General Hospital Won NAACP Image Award Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series General Hospital Nominated 2005 Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series General Hospital Nominated 2006 Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series General Hospital Nominated 2011 American Indian Film Institute, Best Supporting Actor in a Movie Won 2016 Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series General Hospital Won References ^ Jump up to : `` Rookie Of The Year ''. Soap Opera Digest. American Media, Inc. December 31, 1996. Jump up ^ `` ' Days of Our Lives ' Casts ' General Hospital ' Star in Secret Role ''. 3 August 2017. Jump up ^ `` Stars ''. 1 June 2016. Jump up ^ `` About GH : About the Actors - Tyler Christopher - General Hospital @ soapcentral.com ''. soapcentral.com. Jump up ^ `` Tyler Christopher : Native Son ''. Soap Opera Digest. Jump up ^ `` Celeb Spotlight : Tyler Christopher ''. People. June 17, 2005. Retrieved March 9, 2012. Jump up ^ `` The End of an Era ''. Tyler Christopher Official Website. United States. Archived from the original on May 24, 2015. Retrieved January 12, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Love In The Afternoon ''. Soaps In Depth. Bauer Media Group. February 2, 1999. Jump up ^ Kroll, Dan J. ( June 29, 1999 ). `` Tyler Christopher opts out ; Replacement named ''. Soapcentral.com. United States. Retrieved January 12, 2018. Jump up ^ Kroll, Dan J. ( March 30, 2003 ). `` Scott Out, Christopher Back As Nikolas ''. Soapcentral.com. United States. Retrieved January 12, 2018. Jump up ^ Fairman, Michael ( March 20, 2011 ). `` Hot Rumor : Was Tyler Christopher let - go at GH ? ''. On - Air On - Soaps. United States : Michael Fairman Soaps, Inc. Archived from the original on December 6, 2017. Retrieved January 12, 2018. Jump up ^ Cannon, Leeann ( April 5, 2011 ). `` GH 's Tyler Christopher Out ''. Soap Opera Digest. United States : American Media, Inc. Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group Inc. Retrieved January 12, 2018. Jump up ^ Eades, Chris ( March 21, 2011 ). `` GH 's Christopher : `` It 's True '' ``. ABC Soaps In Depth. United States : Bauer Media Group. Archived from the original on December 13, 2017. Retrieved January 12, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Tyler Christopher Signs GH Contract ''. Soap Opera Digest. United States : American Media, Inc. Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group Inc. June 18, 2013. Archived from the original on October 9, 2016. Retrieved January 12, 2017. Jump up ^ `` The Lying Game Canceled By ABC Family ''. HuffPost. United States : Verizon Communications via Oath Inc. July 15, 2013. Archived from the original on September 16, 2016. Retrieved January 12, 2018. Jump up ^ SOD ( May 25, 2016 ). `` Nick Stabile In As GH 's Temporary Nikolas ''. Soap Opera Digest. United States. American Media Inc. Retrieved May 25, 2016. Jump up ^ `` Tyler Christopher Not Returning to GH ''. Soap Opera Digest. United States : American Media, Inc. September 14, 2016. Retrieved September 14, 2016. Jump up ^ Beckley, Brian ( September 14, 2016 ). `` It 's Official : Tyler Christopher Out at GH ''. Soap Opera Digest. United States : American Media, Inc. Retrieved September 14, 2016. Jump up ^ SOD ( August 3, 2017 ). `` It 's Official : Tyler Christopher To DAYS ! ''. Soap Opera Digest. United States : American Media, Inc. Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group Inc. Retrieved August 3, 2017. Jump up ^ Soaps.com ( December 3, 2017 ). `` Tyler Christopher confirms, taping secret Days of our Lives role ''. Soaps.com. United States : SheKnows Media. Retrieved December 9, 2017. Jump up ^ Soaps SheKnows ( December 22, 2017 ). `` Tyler Christopher Plays Stefan DiMera, Son of Days ' Stefano DiMera ''. Soaps.com. United States : SheKnows Media. Retrieved December 26, 2017. Jump up ^ Stacy, Tom ( January 11, 2018 ). `` # TBT - Tyler Christopher ''. Soap Opera Digest. United States : American Media, Inc. Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group Inc. Retrieved January 12, 2018. ^ Jump up to : `` General Hospital 's Tyler Christopher is a Married Man ! ( Updated ! ) ''. Jump up ^ `` Tyler Christopher Welcomes Son Greysun James ''. People. October 5, 2009. Retrieved March 8, 2012. Jump up ^ Fit for a Prince ``. Soap Opera Digest. July 22, 2013. p. 45. Jump up ^ `` General Hospital 's Tyler Christopher Welcomes Second Child ''. Jump up ^ `` Tyler Christopher on Twitter ''. Twitter. Jump up ^ Littleton, Cynthia ( March 11, 1998 ). `` ABC tops Emmy noms ''. Variety. Los Angeles : Penske Business Media. Archived from the original on June 28, 2013. Retrieved May 6, 2013. Jump up ^ TV Guide, June 1998 Jump up ^ `` Daytime Emmy Award Nominations ''. TVWeek. Detroit, Michigan : Crain Communications. Archived from the original on June 28, 2013. Retrieved May 6, 2013. Jump up ^ `` The 33rd Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Nominations ''. New York : emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. February 8, 2006. Archived from the original on June 28, 2013. Retrieved May 5, 2013. Jump up ^ `` The 43rd Annual Daytime Emmy Award Winners '' ( PDF ). Los Angeles : emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. May 1, 2016. Archived from the original ( PDF ) on May 4, 2016. Retrieved May 4, 2016. 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Question: who does tyler christopher play on days of our lives
Answer: Stefan DiMera