Dimitri Marick

Dimitri Marick
All My Children character
Michael Nader as Dimitri Marick
Portrayed byMichael Nader (1991–2001, 2013)
Anthony Addabbo (2001)
Duration
  • 1991–2001
  • 2013
First appearanceSeptember 1991
Last appearanceSeptember 2, 2013
ClassificationFormer, regular
Created byAgnes Nixon
Introduced by

Anthony Addabbo as Dimitri Marick
In-universe information
Other names
  • Dimitri Yakov Marick (birth name)
  • Dimi (nickname)
OccupationHead of Chandler Enterprises' media division, producer of the internet program Talk Tempo
Hungarian Royalty (Count Andrassy)
Former Owner of WRCW
Multimillionaire Businessman and Investor
Member of the Board of Directors of Pine Valley Hospital
ParentsHugo Marick
Anna Sporades
Half-brothersEdmund Grey
SpouseAngelique Voynitzeva (1973–92)
Erica Kane (1993–96)
Gloria Marsh (1997–98)
Alex Devane (1999–2013)
SonsAnton Lang
UnclesAlexei Von Voynavitch
Nieces and nephewsSam Grey (adoptive)
Maddie Grey
First cousinsMaxime Von Voynavitch
Other relativesGillian Andrassy

Dimitri Marick is a fictional character from the American ABC soap opera All My Children. The role has been most notably portrayed by Michael Nader, previously famed for his role on Dynasty.[1] Former head writers Agnes Nixon and Lorraine Broderick created the character in 1991, designing him as a brooding and mysterious character based on heroes from gothic literature, such as Maxim de Winter from Daphne du Maurier's novel Rebecca and Heathcliff from Emily Brontë's novel Wuthering Heights.[2][3] The character's introduction raised All My Children in the Nielsen ratings, placing it consistently as the second most-watched daytime soap opera in the US.[2][4][5]

Soon after his debut on the soap opera, Dimitri became a complex leading man and took part in some of the most notable plots of the 1990s.[6] He had a very popular romance with Erica Kane (Susan Lucci). Dimitri and Erica's storylines include a tumultuous romance leading to two failed marriages and a miscarriage.[7][8] One of the biggest obstacles in their relationship was Erica's vindinctive and manipulative daughter, Kendall Hart (Sarah Michelle Gellar). Dimitri also had a popular romance with Alexandra Devane (Finola Hughes)[9][10] and a loving yet antagonistic relationship with his half-brother, Edmund Grey (John Callahan).[11]

In July 1999, Nader was let go from All My Children due to budgetary considerations, however, he later returned in May 2000. The following year, the actor's arrest brought him and the character to the center of a large fan campaign organized by a group called the Loyalists, as well as a highly publicized lawsuit catching the attention of People and Entertainment Tonight, among other media outlets.[12][13] As a result, Nader was let go again by the soap opera, with an official statement saying they would be prepared to consider having him return once he had addressed the lawsuit issues. The role was temporarily recast with actor Anthony Addabbo, who was negatively received by viewers, and let go shortly after his debut.[14] Nader later stated in an interview that ABC had informed him that they had no intention of ever bringing him or the character back due to a lack of storyline. In 2004, Nader's suit was subsequently thrown out.[15] In May 2013, after a twelve-year absence from All My Children, Nader was announced to be reprising the role, with his return airing on June 12, 2013.

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  6. ^ Flores, Elaine (2001-10-30). "Soap Opera Digest, Nader Speaks". Soap Opera Digest.
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  8. ^ "Jack and Erica Timeline page 2". Soap Opera Digest. Retrieved 2009-01-24.[permanent dead link‍]
  9. ^ West, Abby. "17 Great Soap Supercouples: Erica and Dimitri". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 2008-02-01. Retrieved 2009-01-04.
  10. ^ "Soaps Best Couples". Soap Opera Update. 1999-12-21.
  11. ^ "Brotherly Love". Soap Opera Update. 1993-12-07.
  12. ^ "Sued". People. 2002-04-23.
  13. ^ Entertainment Tonight airdate 25 June 2001
  14. ^ "Anthony Addabbo". Soap Central. Archived from the original on 2008-04-22. Retrieved 2008-04-28.
  15. ^ Rush, George (2004-08-18). "AY, CHIHUAHUA! PARIS IS MISSING A PAL: No Soap". Daily News (New York). Retrieved 2009-03-08.