Philip Kiriakis
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Philip Robert Kiriakis is a character on the American
soap opera
Days of our Lives
He has been portrayed by Brandon Tyler from October 21, 1999 to December 24, 1999, then by Jay Kenneth Johnson
from December 27, 1999 to December 25, 2002 and Kyle Brandt
from May 14, 2003 to October 12, 2006, Johnson again portrayed Philip having returned to the role from January 12, 2007 to April 20, 2011.
Born onscreen February 21, 1995, Philip was SORASed from age 4 to age 15.
, who is in the role until leaving the show in December 2002. Philip returns in May 2003 but is played by Kyle Brandt
. After Brandt left the show in October 2006, Johnson returned to the role in January 2007 then left on April 20, 2011 for good.
, and the surrogate son of Vivian Alamain
. He attended Salem High School before joining the military and marrying Belle Black
. Later, he lost part of his left leg and has since worn a prosthetic. Philip and Belle separated when it was discovered that Claire Brady was not his biological daughter, but they eventually reunited and tried to conceive their own child through in vitro fertilization. Philip's sperm was switched with Shawn-Douglas Brady
's, resulting in Philip having a son Tyler with Mimi Lockhart
in 2007. Belle left Philip for Shawn and Tyler was later given up for adoption. Phillip begins dating Stephanie Johnson and takes a more active role in running Titan Industries with his father. Phillip is seen as a disappoint by Victor and so he goes into business with Tony DiMera
but when they have an argument on the pier and Tony falls onto a sharp plank and dies at the hospital. Nicole Walker
witnessed the scene and after being pressured by both Bo Brady
and her father-in-law Stefano DiMera
finally says it was an accident and Phillip is cleared of any wrongdoing. Victor becomes protective of Phillip once Stefano is consumed by grief and anger over Tony's death and threatens revenge against Phillip. While on a romantic trip with Stephanie Phillip is shot and almost dies and everyone immediately suspects that Stefano ordered the hit as revenge for Tony's death.
Phillip had an affair with Chloe Lane
, when he was married to Melanie Layton as of 2010. On November 11, 2010, Chloe gave birth to his son Parker Jonas, whom Chloe named after Daniel's mother's maiden name. Chloe and Phillip were unaware that Phillip was Parker's father, since Caroline
switched the pregnancy results. Melaine suffered a miscarriage after begin stressed out to much. Phillip left Salem for Chicago with Parker on April 20, 2011.
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Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
Days of our Lives
Days of our Lives
Days of our Lives is a long running daytime soap opera broadcast on the NBC television network. It is one of the longest-running scripted television programs in the world, airing nearly every weekday in the United States since November 8, 1965. It has since been syndicated to many countries around...
He has been portrayed by Brandon Tyler from October 21, 1999 to December 24, 1999, then by Jay Kenneth Johnson
Jay Kenneth Johnson
Jay Kenneth Johnson is an American actor from Springfield, Missouri.- Career :He has had roles on The Young and the Restless, Days of our Lives, and North Shore and won a role in the Aaron Spelling pilot Hotel. Johnson is also the lead singer of the band Solid Jones...
from December 27, 1999 to December 25, 2002 and Kyle Brandt
Kyle Brandt
Kyle Brandt is an actor best known for portraying Philip Kiriakis on the NBC soap opera Days of our Lives from 2003 until October 12, 2006. Kyle too pulled off the daring "Southern Sando" back in 2004, a feat which garners him great respect to this day...
from May 14, 2003 to October 12, 2006, Johnson again portrayed Philip having returned to the role from January 12, 2007 to April 20, 2011.
Born onscreen February 21, 1995, Philip was SORASed from age 4 to age 15.
Actor history
The rapidly aged Philip appears in Salem played by Brandon Tyler in October 1999. He is quickly replaced by Jay Kenneth JohnsonJay Kenneth Johnson
Jay Kenneth Johnson is an American actor from Springfield, Missouri.- Career :He has had roles on The Young and the Restless, Days of our Lives, and North Shore and won a role in the Aaron Spelling pilot Hotel. Johnson is also the lead singer of the band Solid Jones...
, who is in the role until leaving the show in December 2002. Philip returns in May 2003 but is played by Kyle Brandt
Kyle Brandt
Kyle Brandt is an actor best known for portraying Philip Kiriakis on the NBC soap opera Days of our Lives from 2003 until October 12, 2006. Kyle too pulled off the daring "Southern Sando" back in 2004, a feat which garners him great respect to this day...
. After Brandt left the show in October 2006, Johnson returned to the role in January 2007 then left on April 20, 2011 for good.
Fictional biography
Philip is the biological son of Kate Roberts and Victor KiriakisVictor Kiriakis
Victor Kiriakis I is a fictional character on NBC's Days of our Lives. The role has been portrayed by John Aniston since 1985. His time on the show has been 1985 to 1997, 1998 to present with a brief storyline driven absence in 2004 when his character was "killed off" but found alive on the island...
, and the surrogate son of Vivian Alamain
Vivian Alamain
Vivian Alamain is a fictional character on the NBC Soap Opera, Days of our Lives, head of the series' Alamain family. Created by writer Richard J. Allen, the role was originated in 1992 by actor Louise Sorel. In 2000, Sorel departed from the series and the role was not recast with another actress...
. He attended Salem High School before joining the military and marrying Belle Black
Belle Black
Isabella "Belle" Brady is a fictional character on the U.S. daytime television drama Days of our Lives. The only child of supercouple John Black and Marlena Evans, she is also one half of the supercouple Shawn Brady and Belle Black...
. Later, he lost part of his left leg and has since worn a prosthetic. Philip and Belle separated when it was discovered that Claire Brady was not his biological daughter, but they eventually reunited and tried to conceive their own child through in vitro fertilization. Philip's sperm was switched with Shawn-Douglas Brady
Shawn-Douglas Brady
Shawn-Douglas Brady is a character on the television soap opera Days of our Lives. He is the son of supercouple Bo Brady and Hope Williams, and one half of the supercouple Shawn Brady and Belle Black. Jason Cook is most identifiable in the role, portraying the character from 1999-2006...
's, resulting in Philip having a son Tyler with Mimi Lockhart
Mimi Lockhart
Miriam Elizabeth "Mimi" Lockhart is a fictional character from Days of our Lives. Mimi was originated by by Doren Fein in 1999. She is most recognized by actress Farah Fath from 1999 to March 1, 2007.-Childhood:...
in 2007. Belle left Philip for Shawn and Tyler was later given up for adoption. Phillip begins dating Stephanie Johnson and takes a more active role in running Titan Industries with his father. Phillip is seen as a disappoint by Victor and so he goes into business with Tony DiMera
Tony DiMera
Count Antony "Tony" DiMera is a fictional character from the American soap opera Days of our Lives, played by actor Thaao Penghlis on and off from 1981 until 2009. One of the character's main storylines includes being impersonated by fellow character André DiMera, at various points in the...
but when they have an argument on the pier and Tony falls onto a sharp plank and dies at the hospital. Nicole Walker
Nicole Walker
Nicole DiMera is a fictional character on the NBC soap opera, Days of our Lives, a long running series about working-class life in the fictional town of Salem. She was introduced in 1998 by head writer Sally Sussman Morina, and executive producer Ken Corday...
witnessed the scene and after being pressured by both Bo Brady
Bo Brady
Beauregard Aurelius "Bo" Brady is a fictional character on the NBC Soap Opera, Days of our Lives, the youngest of the series' Brady family. Created under head-writer Margaret DePreist, the role was originated by actor Peter Reckell on May 2, 1983. Robert Kelker-Kelly briefly stepped into the role...
and her father-in-law Stefano DiMera
Stefano DiMera
Stefano DiMera is a fictional character, a villain on the American soap opera Days of our Lives. Created by head writer Pat Falken Smith, he is portrayed by Joseph Mascolo...
finally says it was an accident and Phillip is cleared of any wrongdoing. Victor becomes protective of Phillip once Stefano is consumed by grief and anger over Tony's death and threatens revenge against Phillip. While on a romantic trip with Stephanie Phillip is shot and almost dies and everyone immediately suspects that Stefano ordered the hit as revenge for Tony's death.
Phillip had an affair with Chloe Lane
Chloe Lane
Chloe Lane is a fictional character on the American NBC soap opera Days of our Lives. Created by head writer Tom Langan, she is portrayed by actress Nadia Bjorlin...
, when he was married to Melanie Layton as of 2010. On November 11, 2010, Chloe gave birth to his son Parker Jonas, whom Chloe named after Daniel's mother's maiden name. Chloe and Phillip were unaware that Phillip was Parker's father, since Caroline
Caroline Brady
Caroline Brady is a fictional character from the NBC soap opera Days of our Lives, a long-running serial drama about working class life in the fictional United States town of Salem. The character still remains a large part of the current storylines. Created by writer Margaret DePriest, the role was...
switched the pregnancy results. Melaine suffered a miscarriage after begin stressed out to much. Phillip left Salem for Chicago with Parker on April 20, 2011.
See also
- Reed/Roberts Family Tree