Joseph Mascolo - wikipedia Joseph Mascolo Joseph Mascolo Mascolo, on the red carpet at the 62nd Annual Mother Goose Parade in San Diego County, in 2008. Joseph Peter Mascolo ( 1929 - 03 - 13 ) March 13, 1929 West Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. December 8, 2016 ( 2016 - 12 - 08 ) ( aged 87 ) Santa Clarita, California, U.S. Cause of death Complications from Alzheimer 's disease Alma mater University of Miami, United States Military Academy Occupation Actor Years active 1957 -- 2016 Spouse ( s ) Rose Maimone ( m. 1953 ; her death 1986 ) Patricia Schultz ( m. 2005 ; his death 2016 ) Children Joseph Peter Mascolo ( March 13, 1929 -- December 8, 2016 ) was an American musician and dramatic actor. During his long career, he acted in numerous motion pictures and television series. He was best known for playing supervillain Stefano DiMera, a role he originated in 1982 on NBC 's Days of Our Lives. Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 2.1 Theatre 2.2 Film 2.3 Television 3 Personal life and death 4 Theatre 5 Filmography 5.1 Film 5.2 Television 6 References 6.1 Sources 7 External links Early Life Mascolo was born on March 13, 1929, and raised in West Hartford, Connecticut. His parents, Anna Mascolo ( née DeTuccio ; 1910 -- 2010 ) and Peter Mascolo ( 1901 -- 2008 ), were immigrants from Naples, Italy, and had their 80th wedding anniversary shortly before his father died. Mascolo had one sister, Marie LaVoie. He attended the United States Military Academy after graduating high school. Mascolo attended the University of Miami. To support himself financially, he studied acting under famed acting coach Stella Adler in New York City. He originally was trained in classical music and opera. Career Theatre Mascolo was in the 1962 production of Night Life as Kazar and the understudy of Neville Brand. He was in the 1966 production of Dinner at Eight as Ricci. Mascolo was in the 1969 production of The Time of Your Life as Blick. His final theatrical appearance was in 1972 's That Championship Season as Phil Romano. Film Mascolo 's first film appearance was in 1968 's Hot Spur as Carlo. He was in 1972 's neo-noir action crime -- drama film Shaft 's Big Score ! as Gus Mascola. Mascolo was in 1973 's The Spook Who Sat by the Door and 1978 's Jaws 2 as Len Peterson. He was in 1981 's Sharky 's Machine as Joe Tipps and 1982 's Yes, Giorgio Mascolo 's last film appearance was in 1986 's Heat as Baby. Television Mascolo was best known in the recurring role of Stefano DiMera on Days of Our Lives from 1982 to 1985, returning briefly in 1988, again from 1993 to 2001, and making appearances again since 2007 until Stefano 's death in 2016, making his final appearance on February 9, 2017, airing 2 months after his death, and won three Soap Opera Digest Awards. He has also played a wide range of roles on many different series including ( but not limited to ) a Stefano - like villain named Nicholas Van Buren on General Hospital, and Carlos Alvarez on Santa Barbara. Before achieving his fame, he was seen in the earlier soap operas Where the Heart Is and From These Roots. He also made primetime television appearances on All in the Family, The Eddie Capra Mysteries, Lou Grant and The Rockford Files. Mascolo portrayed Massimo Marone on CBS 's The Bold and the Beautiful beginning August 2001. He decided not to renew his contract with the show in July 2006, due to a lack of storyline and decided to return to Days of Our Lives, where his character Stefano DiMera was resurrected after six years. Mascolo also appeared in The Incredible Hulk in October 1979, as Mr. Arnold in the episode `` Brain Child ''. 10 years later, he would appear again in NBC 's The Trial of the Incredible Hulk, as Albert G. Tendelli, a police confidant of Daredevil. Personal Life and death Mascolo married Rose Maimone in 1953. Together they had a son named Peter. Maimone died in 1986. In 2005, he married his second wife, Patricia Schultz. In January 2016, Mascolo told Soap Opera Digest that he had suffered from a stroke in the spring of 2015. `` During my rehab, I thought this would be a good time for Stefano to leave. '' Mascolo died on December 8, 2016, in Santa Clarita, California at the age of 87 after years of battling Alzheimer 's disease. He was survived by his wife, Patricia Schultz - Mascolo, his son Peter, his step - daughter Laura, five grandchildren, and three great - grandchildren. Mascolo was interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park ( Hollywood Hills ). Theatre Year Title Venue Role Dates Notes Ref. 1962 Night Life Brooks Atkinson Theatre Kazar October 23, 1962 -- December 15, 1962 Understudy of Neville Brand. Directed, written, and produced by Sidney Kingsley. 1966 Dinner at Eight Alvin Theatre Ricci September 27, 1966 -- January 14, 1967 Directed by Tyrone Guthrie, written by George S. Kaufman & Edna Ferber, and produced by Elliot Martin, Lester Osterman, Jr., Alan King & Walter A. Hyman, Ltd. 1968 West Side Story Lincoln Center Schrank June 24, 1968 -- September 7, 1968 Directed and choreography by Lee Theodore and produced by The Musical Theater of Lincoln Center & Richard Rodgers. 1969 The Time of Your Life Vivian Beaumont Theatre Blick November 6, 1969 -- December 20, 1969 Directed by John Hirsch, written by William Saroyan, and produced by Jules Irving. 1970 Camino Real Officer January 8, 1970 -- February 21, 1970 Directed by Milton Katselas, written by Tennessee Williams, and produced by Jules Irving. Operation Sidewinder Colonel Warner March 12, 1970 -- April 25, 1970 Directed by Michael Schultz, written by Sam Shepard, music composed and performed by The Holy Modal Rounders, and produced by Jules Irving. The Good Woman of Setzuan Policeman November 5, 1970 -- December 13, 1970 Directed by Robert Symonds, written by Bertolt Brecht, translated by Ralph Manheim, featuring songs by John Lewin & Herbert Pilhofer, and produced by Jules Irving. 1971 Murderous Angels Playhouse Theatre Col. Alcibiade Zbyre December 20, 1971 -- January 9, 1972 Based on the novel of the same name by Conor Cruise O'Brien. Directed by Gordon Davidson, written by O'Brien, produced by T. Edward Hambleton with arrangement by Elliot Martin & George W. George. 1972 That Championship Season Booth Theatre Phil Romano September 14, 1972 -- April 21, 1974 Understudy of Paul Sorvino. Directed by A.J. Antoon, written by Jason Miller, and produced by Joseph Papp. Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 1968 Hot Spur Carlo Western film written and directed by R.L. Frost. 1972 Shaft 's Big Score ! Gus Mascola Neo-noir action crime -- drama film directed by Gordon Parks. 1973 Happy Mother 's Day, Love George Piccolo Mystery film produced and directed by Darren McGavin. Credited as Joe Mascolo. Also known as Run Stranger, Run. The Spook Who Sat by the Door Senator Hennington Action crime -- drama film directed by Ivan Dixon. Based on the 1969 novel of the same name by Sam Greenlee. 1978 Jaws 2 Len Peterson Horror thriller film directed by Jeannot Szwarc. 1981 Gangster Wars Salvatore Maranzano Crime film directed by Richard C. Sarafian. Based on the 1981 miniseries The Gangster Chronicles. Sharky 's Machine Joe Tipps Drama -- thriller film directed by Burt Reynolds. Adaptation of William Diehl 's first novel Sharky 's Machine. 1982 Yes, Giorgio Dominic Giordano Musical -- comedy filmdirected by Franklin J. Schaffner. Based on the novel by Anne Piper. 1986 Heat Baby Action -- thriller film directed by Dick Richards and Jerry Jameson. Based on William Goldman 's 1985 novel of the same name. Television Year Title Role Notes 1957 True Story Tony Brenner Episode : `` The Accident '' ( S 1 : Ep 3 ) 1961 From These Roots Jack Lander American soap opera True Story Tony Brenner Episode : `` 6 May 1961 '' ( S 5 : Ep 11 ) 1967 Coronet Blue Bodyguard Episode : `` A Dozen Demons '' ( S1 : Ep 3 ) 1969 The Good Guys Chauffeur Episode : `` The World 's Second Greatest Lover '' ( S 1 : Ep 18 ) The Doctors Policeman Episode : `` Episode # 1.1668 '' ( S 6 : Ep 96 ) Episode : `` Episode # 1.1669 '' ( S 6 : Ep 97 ) 1973 The Resolution of Mossie Wax Guest Made - for - TV - Movie and drama film directed by Bob Walsh. Where the Heart Is Ed Lucas Episode : `` Episode # 1.868 '' Episode : `` Episode # 1.873 '' All in the Family Mr. Bushmill Episode : `` Gloria 's Boyfriend '' ( S 4 : Ep 19 ) Dominic 's Dream Dominic Bente Pilot sitcom written and directed by Garry Marshall. Baretta Frank Cassell Episode : `` He 'll Never See Daylight '' ( S 1 : Ep 1 -- Pilot ) 1975 -- 76 Bronk Mayor Pete Santori Contract role 1976 NBC Special Treat Papa Episode : `` Papa and Me '' ( S 1 : Ep 5 ) Kojak Det. Jeff Braddock Episode : `` A Summer Madness '' ( S 4 : Ep 2 ) Monster Squad Lawrence of Moravia Episode : `` Lawrence of Moravia '' ( S 1 : Ep 12 ) ABC Afterschool Special Mr. Singleton Episode : `` Mighty Moose and the Quarterback Kid '' ( S 5 : Ep 3 ) 1977 Switch Phillip Aspen / Martin Lorrimer Episode : `` Portraits of Death '' ( S 2 : Ep 13 ) Stonestreet : Who Killed the Centerfold Model ? Max Pierce Made - for - TV - Movie and mystery film directed by Russ Mayberry. The Rockford Files Gibby Episode : `` Crack Back ( S 3 : Ep 21 ) 1978 The Eddie Capra Mysteries Dr. Weller Episode : `` Dirge for a Dead Dachshund '' ( S 1 : Ep 6 ) Lou Grant McIntyre Episode : `` Babies '' ( S 2 : Ep 10 ) 1979 The Incredible Hulk Mr. Arnold Episode : `` Brain Child '' ( S 3 : Ep 3 ) 1981 The Gangster Chronicles Salvatore Maranzano Miniseries directed by Richard C. Sarafian. 1982 -- 2017 Days of Our Lives Stefano DiMera Contract role : 1982 -- 85 ; 1993 -- 2001 ; 2007 -- 16 Recurring : 1988 ; 2016 - 2017 1984 Hart to Hart Nick Rhodes Episode : `` Harts on the Run '' ( S 5 : Ep 12 ) Ernie Kovacs : Between the Laughter Richards Made - for - TV - Movie and biographical film directed by Lamont Johnson and written by April Smith. 1985 Comedy Factory Peter Wagner Episode : `` Side by Side '' ( S 1 : Ep 1 -- Pilot ) Brothers Howard Dovall Episode : `` A House Divided '' ( S 2 : Ep 10 ) Crazy Like a Fox Guest Episode : `` Fox in 3 / 4 Time '' ( S 2 : Ep 5 ) Santa Barbara Carlo Alvarez Recurring 1986 CBS Schoolbreak Special Ed Martinson Episode : `` Have You Tried Talking to Patty ? '' ( S 3 : Ep 2 ) Hill Street Blues Melvin Jardino Episode : `` I Want My Hill Street Blues '' ( S 6 : Ep 15 ) Joe Bash Captain Charles Taylor Episode : `` Joe 's First Partner ( S 1 : Ep 5 ) Hunter Mick Shaughnessy Episode : `` Shades '' ( S 3 : Ep 22 ) It 's Garry Shandling 's Show Lt. Gerard Episode : `` The Fugitive '' ( S 2 : Ep 3 ) Rags to Riches Viktor Leskov Episode : `` Russian Holiday '' ( S 2 : Ep 10 ) The Equalizer Tony Costa Episode : `` Always a Lady '' ( S 3 : Ep 22 ) General Hospital Nicholas Van Buren Recurring The Trial of the Incredible Hulk Albert G. Tendelli Made - for - TV - Movie and superhero film directed by Bill Bixby. The Bold and the Beautiful Massimo Marone IV Contract role : 2001 -- 06 References Jump up ^ Lynne, Amanda ( January 11, 2016 ). `` ' Days Of Our Lives ' Spoilers : Stefano Dead For Good, Shocking Death Details ''. Inquisitr. Beit Shemesh : Daniel Treisman Properties. Retrieved December 9, 2016. Jump up ^ `` Joseph Mascolo 1930 census ''. Ancestry.com. Lehi, Utah : Permira. Retrieved December 10, 2016. ^ Jump up to : `` Joseph Mascolo, ' Days of Our Lives ' Villain, Dies at 87 ''. The New York Times. New York City : The New York Times Company. Associated Press. December 12, 2016. Retrieved December 31, 2016. ^ Jump up to : Jackson, Amanda ( December 11, 2016 ). `` ' Days of Our Lives ' star Joseph Mascolo dies at 87 ''. CNN. Atlanta : Turner Broadcasting System ( Time Warner ). Retrieved December 12, 2016. Jump up ^ `` Joseph Mascolo 's Parents Celebrate 80 years ! ''. Soaps.com. United States : SheKnows Media. April 28, 2008. Retrieved December 15, 2016. Jump up ^ `` Joseph Mascolo 's Father, Peter Mascolo, Passes Away ''. Soaps.com. United States : SheKnows Media. May 5, 2008. Retrieved December 9, 2016. Jump up ^ `` Joseph Mascolo ''. National Archives and Records Administration. Washington, D.C. : U.S. Government. Retrieved December 13, 2016. Jump up ^ Philadelphia Daily New Staff ( December 11, 2016 ). `` Joseph Mascolo : Actor and musician, 87 ''. Philadelphia Daily News. Philadelphia : Interstate General Media. Retrieved December 31, 2016. Jump up ^ `` Career ''. JosephMascolo.com. United States. Retrieved August 12, 2008. ^ Jump up to : `` Night Life ''. Internet Broadway Database. New York City : The Broadway League. Retrieved December 15, 2016. ^ Jump up to : `` Dinner at Eight ''. Internet Broadway Database. New York City : The Broadway League. Retrieved December 15, 2016. ^ Jump up to : Los Angeles Associated Press ( December 11, 2016 ). `` ' Days of Our Lives ' bad guy Joseph Mascolo dies at 87 ''. San Francisco Chronicle. San Francisco : Hearst Corporation. Retrieved December 15, 2016. ^ Jump up to : `` The Time of Your Life ''. Internet Broadway Database. New York City : The Broadway League. Retrieved December 15, 2016. ^ Jump up to : `` That Championship Season ''. Internet Broadway Database. 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External links His Personal Website Joseph Mascolo on IMDb Biography portal United States portal Connecticut portal California portal Theatre portal Film portal Television portal VIAF : 169796584 LCCN : no2011048653 ISNI : 0000 0001 1861 0972 BNF : cb142042190 ( data ) IATH : w6nk4416 Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Joseph_Mascolo&oldid=808590773 '' Categories : 1929 births 2016 deaths American male film actors American male soap opera actors American male television actors American people of Italian descent Burials at Forest Lawn Memorial Park ( Hollywood Hills ) Male actors from Connecticut People from West Hartford, Connecticut University of Miami alumni Military personnel from Connecticut Deaths from Alzheimer 's disease Male actors of Italian descent Hidden categories : Use mdy dates from July 2014 Articles with hCards Wikipedia articles with VIAF identifiers Wikipedia articles with LCCN identifiers Wikipedia articles with ISNI identifiers Wikipedia articles with BNF identifiers Wikipedia articles with SNAC - ID identifiers Talk Contents About Wikipedia Deutsch Français Italiano Lëtzebuergesch Nederlands Plattdüütsch Polski Русский Simple English Suomi Svenska Türkçe Edit links This page was last edited on 3 November 2017, at 20 : 37. 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Question: who plays stefano on days of our lives
Answer: Joseph Peter Mascolo