Here are a list of Days of Our Lives characters that appeared in the 1970s. For other characters listed by decade, see List Of Minor Characters (1960s), List Of Minor Characters (1980s), List Of Minor Characters (1990s), List Of Minor Characters (2000s), List Of Minor Characters (2010s) and List Of Minor Characters (2020s). For characters that are mentioned, see List Of Characters That Are Mentioned.
Anne Peters
Annie Peters appeared in the early 1970s.
Background: She is the daughter of Susan Hunter and Eric Peters.
Tragic Origins: Her birth was the result of a traumatic incident involving Eric and Susan. Initially, Susan kept the paternity a secret from her husband, Greg Peters (Eric's brother).
Duration: She appeared as a child from 1972-74, portrayed by child actresses Andreana Marie Chutuk and Lisa Lynch.
Departure: In 1976, she left Salem for California with her mother and biological father, Eric, after Susan and Greg divorced.
Barbara Randolph
Barbara Randolph was portrayed by Elizabeth MacRae in 1976. MacRae would later play Phyllis Anderson in 1977.
She appeared during various medical and legal dramas involving the Horton and Williams families.
Billy Barton
Billy Barton was portrayed by Stephen Manley from 1977-78.
Byron Carmichael †
Byron Carmichael was portrayed by Bill Hayes in 1979. He was the half brother of Doug Williams. He died of a heart attack in 1979.
Dave
Dave was portrayed by Don Frabotta from 1974–93, 2000–04.
Hank Wilson
Hank Wilson was portrayed by Frederic Downs from 1973-80. Hank focused on the drama within the hospital and the legal battles of Salem's core families
J.J.
J.J. was portrayed by Bradford Dillman in 1973.
Johnny Collins †
Johnny Collins was played by Paul Henry Itkins from 1975-77. He was the boyfriend of Rebecca North, who lived in Paris and was studying to become a artist. After finding out Rebecca volunteered to be a surrogate for Doug Williams, Johnny breaks things off with her. Rebecca tried to lie and say the baby was Johnny's, but he knew the real truth. Robert LeClair steps in to provide for her and they marry in 1976 before she gives birth to Dougie LeClair, named after his real father. After Rebecca gave birth, Johnny sends her a letter and it was clear she still loved him. Rebecca decided to divorce Robert, and get back with Johnny. Johnny struggles with being a family man and finding work. When he lands a job in Japan, Rebecca decides to leave Dougie with Robert and go with Johnny. Two years after leaving Salem, Rebecca and Johnny die in a plane crash in Tokyo off-screen.
Jordan Barr
Jordan Barr was portrayed by George McDaniel from 1979-80, and as a doctor and former colleague of Marlena Evans. He helped to treat Marlena's Twin sister Samantha Evans.
J.R. Barnett
J.R. Barnett was portrayed by Mark Miller from 1975-76.
Leslie James
Leslie James was portrayed by Dianne Harper from 1979-80, and was the secretary of Chris Kositchek. The two moved in together, but Leslie quickly left town after she was threatened by Jarvis Maxwell, a business associate of Alex Marshall's who had plans to take over Anderson Manufacturing.
Lorraine Farr Temple
'Lorraine Farr Temple was portrayed by Francine York in 1978.
Marty
Marty was portrayed by Marty Davich from 1977-93.
Max
Max was portrayed by Hal Riddle from 1971-75.
Nurse Callahan
Nurse Callahan was portrayed by Kathy Lee Gifford in 1978.
Phil Peters †
Phil Peters was portrayed by Herbert Nelson from 1972-75, and was the father of Greg Peters and Eric Peters.
Rhea Edwards
Rhea Edwards was portrayed by Allyn Ann McLerie in 1973.