Justin Kiriakis

Justin Kiriakis
Days of Our Lives character
Portrayed byWally Kurth
Duration
  • 1987–1991
  • 2009–present
First appearanceFebruary 3, 1987
ClassificationPresent; recurring
Created byLeah Laiman
Introduced byBetty Corday, Ken Corday and Al Rabin
In-universe information
OccupationDistrict Attorney
lawyer
businessman
FamilyKiriakis
FatherAlexander Kiriakis
MotherChristina Kiriakis
SpouseAdrienne Johnson (1987–2015, 2019)[a]
Bonnie Lockhart (2021–present)
Sons
Adoptive sons
GranddaughtersArianna Horton (adoptive)
GrandparentsYurgos Kiriakis
Sophie Kiriakis
UnclesVictor Kiriakis
Titus Kiriakis
Deimos Kiriakis
First cousinsIsabella Toscano
Bo Brady
Philip Kiriakis
Xander Kiriakis
Other relativesBrady Black
Shawn-Douglas Brady
Chelsea Brady
Zack Brady
Ciara Brady
Tyler Kiriakis
Claire Brady

Justin Kiriakis is a fictional character on the NBC daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives. Created by head writer Leah Laiman, he is portrayed by actor Wally Kurth from February 3, 1987, to February 5, 1991. From 2007 to 2008, Justin was mentioned but not seen on screen. Kurth reprised the role again August 10, 2009, remaining in the role for nearly five years before departing on April 3, 2014. However, he once again returned in February 2015. Justin is the nephew of Greek tycoon Victor Kiriakis.[1] Justin married Adrienne Johnson Kiriakis, and together they have three sons while Justin has one by a past romance.[1]

Kurth's performance has been met with critical acclaim, having garnered him a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2020.


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  1. ^ a b "Days of our Lives – Bios – Wally Kurth as Justin Kiriakis". Nbc.com. Retrieved June 1, 2010.