EJ DiMera

EJ DiMera
Days of Our Lives character
Dan Feuerriegel as EJ DiMera
Portrayed by	Avalon, Dillon & Vincent Ragone (1997–1998) James Scott (2006–2014) Trey Baxter (2018) Dan Feuerriegel (2021–present)
Duration	1997–1998 2006–2014 2018 2021–present
First appearance	February 21, 1997
Classification	Present; regular
Created by	James E. Reilly and Kola Boof[1]
Introduced by	Ken Corday and Tom Langan (1997) Ken Corday and Stephen Wyman (2006) Ken Corday, Albert Alarr and Greg Meng (2018) Ken Corday and Albert Alarr (2021)
Spin-off appearances	Days of Our Lives: A Very Salem Christmas (2021)
In-universe information Other names John Black Jr. Elvis John Banks Elvis Aaron Banks Elvis Aaron DiMera EJ Wells Occupation Race car driver Lawyer Mobster Businessman Politician District Attorney Family DiMera Father Stefano DiMera Mother Susan Banks Half-brothers André DiMera Tony DiMera (legal) Peter Blake (adoptive) Benjy Hawk Stefan DiMera Jake Lambert Chad DiMera Half-sisters Kristen DiMera (adoptive) Renée DuMonde Megan DiMera Lexie Carver Wife Sami Brady (2007–2008, 2014–2022) Nicole Walker (2009–2010, 2011–2012, 2023–present) Sons Johnny DiMera Daniel DiMera Daughters Sydney DiMera Stepsons Jude Roman Brady Stepdaughters Holly Jonas Grandfathers Santo DiMera Uncles Ryan Brady Thomas Banks Aunts Sister Mary Banks Penelope Kent Nephews Dimitri Von Leuschner Theo Carver Steven Hawk Thomas DiMera Nieces Grace Brady Charlotte DiMera Rachel Black (adoptive)

EJ DiMera is a fictional character from Days of Our Lives, an American soap opera on the NBC network. Created by head writer James E. Reilly and introduced under executive producers, Ken Corday and Tom Langan, EJ is the son of crime boss Stefano DiMera (Joseph Mascolo) and the eccentric Susan Banks (Eileen Davidson). Originally portrayed by child actors: Avalon, Dillon and Vincent Ragone from February 1997 to April 1998, the character was rapidly aged in 2006 when James Scott was cast in the role; he departed the role in October 2014. In 2018, the role was briefly portrayed by Trey Baxter. In June 2021, Australian actor Dan Feuerriegel assumed the role.

Upon the character's 2006 re-introduction, EJ is immediately taken with Sami Brady (Alison Sweeney), with the pairing becoming one of the most popular and controversial couples in recent history, with the controversy stemming from EJ raping Sami in exchange for his help in saving the life of her longtime love, Lucas Horton. This rape also produces their son, Johnny. The couple's first marriage is for convenience allowing EJ to stay in the country when he begins having problems with immigration. EJ also has a chaotic relationship with Sami's nemesis, Nicole Walker. EJ and Sami's relationship is also rivaled by Sami's relationship with Rafe Hernandez. EJ reunites with Sami, but presumably dies after being shot by his disloyal bodyguard hired by rival Clyde Weston. However, Kristen reveals in 2017 that EJ is alive, and Susan and Sami are reunited with him the following year. EJ then returns to Salem in June 2021.

Scott's performance in the role garnered him two consecutive Daytime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2010 and 2011.