Joseph Mascolo

Biography

Joseph Peter Mascolo was a renowned American musician and actor, best known for his iconic portrayal of Stefano DiMera on NBC's soap opera Days of Our Lives from 1982 to 2016. He also starred as Massimo Marone on the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful from 2001 to 2006. A classically trained musician, Mascolo began his career studying acting under Stella Adler in New York City. His extensive filmography includes notable roles in "Jaws 2" and "Heat".