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Public records list Joseph Mascolo as an actor. Joseph Mascolo was born on March 13, 1929 in West Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Death is recorded on December 8, 2016, at the age of 87. Education on record includes University of Miami. Notable works include Days of Our Lives, The Bold and the Beautiful and Jaws 2.
My Take
Joseph Mascolo fascinates me as a study in commitment. He started as a musician before becoming a dramatic actor, and then played the villain Stefano DiMera on Days of Our Lives for an astonishing 34 years. Sustaining a single role that long, keeping audiences loving and loathing him in equal measure, requires a craft most performers never master. Add Jaws 2 and Shaft's Big Score, and you have a deep, dependable career. He worked nearly to the end of his 87 years, and I deeply respect actors who treat the profession as a lifelong calling.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joseph Mascolo
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョセフ・マスコロ
- Reading
- じょせふ・ますころ
- Born
- March 13, 1929 – December 8, 2016
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Snake
- Origin
- West Hartford, Connecticut, United States
- Occupation
- actor
2. Background
- University
- University of Miami
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Days of Our Lives | — | |
| Notable work | The Bold and the Beautiful | — | |
| Notable work | Jaws 2 | — | |
| Notable work | Shaft's Big Score | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.josephmascolo.com/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph%20Mascolo
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q402300
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Joseph Mascolo born?
Born March 13, 1929.
When did Joseph Mascolo die?
Died December 8, 2016, aged 87.
Where was Joseph Mascolo from?
Joseph Mascolo was from West Hartford, Connecticut, United States.
What did Joseph Mascolo do?
Joseph Mascolo worked as actor.
What was Joseph Mascolo known for?
Notable works include Days of Our Lives, The Bold and the Beautiful, Jaws 2.