“I used to just fantasize about the life I now lead. Perhaps I may remind folks that the greatest exists and can be ours if we take the time to look for it and strive for it.” Thaao Penghlis made the aforementioned statement in 1986, after he realized his dream of becoming an actor. He was born and reared in Sydney, Australia, to Greek parents, and went to New York City at an early age to pursue his acting career. He is well-known for his roles in American soap operas such as General Hospital, Days of Our Lives, and Mission: Impossible.

What is Thaao Penghlis’s net worth?

Thaao Penghlis is reported to be worth $5 million. His television series, movies, and stage appearances are his primary sources of revenue. According to the pay scale, the average salary for an actor in the United States is $50,249, which includes a $1,015 bonus, $850 profit sharing, and a $54,000 commission.

He also has a 1,588-square-foot property in Los Angeles, California, with two bedrooms and three bathrooms. He paid $710,000 for the residence in November 2002. Thaao has also contributed more than $50,000 to the education of Syrian children.

 Childhood and Biography

Thaao Penghlis was born on December 15, 1845, in Sydney, Australia, at the age of 74 (2019), under the zodiac sign of Sagittarius. He was born in Sydney to Greek parents and spent his childhood there. He went to school and graduated from high school in his hometown.

Following graduation, he relocated to New York and began studying acting with legendary acting instructor Milton Katselas.

Thaao Penghlis’s Professional Career

Thaao began his career in the theater and made his television debut as Victor Cassadine in the American daytime serial General Hospital. He also played the wicked Count Tony DiMera on the NBC daytime soap Days of Our Lives, which he left in 2005. On May 24, 2007, he returned to Days Of Our Lives, although this time as a different character. In addition, Thaao appeared in the 1980s reincarnation of Mission: Impossible, which was shot in his home country of Australia.

In terms of honors and nominations, he was nominated for the Soap Opera Digest Award for Favorite Return on Days of our Lives in 2003. Furthermore, he was nominated for Outstanding Leading Actor at the Daytime Emmy Awards in 2008. He returned to the stage in 2010 after appearing on numerous television shows. He made his stage debut in Charles Evered’s Play Class alongside Heather Matarazzo at New Jersey’s Cape May Stage.

Thaao Penghlis’ Personal Life—Does He Have a Wife? Who is his wife’s name?

Even in his 70s, Thaao Penghlis, the famous and senior Hollywood soap opera actor and movie star, appears fit and appealing. He certainly has his fair share of female fans, but it appears that no one has managed to win his heart. He is still unmarried, and no stories of his affairs or girlfriends have surfaced. However, he was linked to his on-screen co-star Lauren Koslow. People also mistook her for his wife. Later, the couple disputed all of the charges, and Lauren married her longtime lover Nicky in 1987.

According to his Instagram post, he enjoys traveling to new nations and has visited Egypt, Israel, Jordan, and other places. Thaao has a sizable following on Instagram and Twitter. As of February 2019, he had approximately 15.4k followers on the former and 30k followers on the latter. Thaao has not yet married, and because of his single status, many began to speculate about his sexuality; nonetheless, Thaao has not accepted the gay notion.

He has a height of 5 feet 7 inches (170cm). Thaao Penghlis and Lauren Koslow were interviewed by Michael Fairman in the video below about their roles as a couple on the television show Days of Our Lives.

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