As “Days of Our Lives” nears its 45th anniversary on November 8, 2010, there are 89 actors who have been with the show in the same role for more than five years. For the complete list, plus a special tribute to 45 Years, 45 Faces: The Longest Tenure on Days, please visit http://www.jason47.com
Rank. Actor (Character) Tenure
1. Frances Reid (Alice Horton) 42 Years, 2 Months
2. John Clarke (Mickey Horton) 38 Years, 3 Months
3. Suzanne Rogers (Maggie Horton) 35 Years, 11 Months
4. Deidre Hall (Marlena Evans) 28 Years, 4 Months
5. Macdonald Carey (Tom Horton) 28 Years, 3 Months
6. James Reynolds (Abe Carver) 27 Years, 11 Months
7. Susan Seaforth Hayes (Julie Williams) 27 Years, 9 Months
8. Peggy McCay (Caroline Brady) 24 Years, 9 Months
9. Bill Hayes (Doug Williams) 24 Years, 7 Months
10. John Aniston (Victor Kiriakis) 23 Years, 10 Months