<Tr> <Th> Children </Th> <Td> 2, including Jennifer Aniston </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Relatives </Th> <Td> Justin Theroux (son - in - law) </Td> </Tr> <P> John Anthony Aniston (born Giannis Anastasakis; Greek: Γιάννης Αναστασάκης; July 24, 1933) is a Greek - American actor . He is best known for his role as Victor Kiriakis on the NBC daytime drama series Days of Our Lives, which he originated in July 1985 and has played continually since then . He is the father of actress Jennifer Aniston . </P> <P> Aniston was born Giannis Anastasakis (Greek: Γιάννης Αναστασάκης) in Chania on the island of Crete, Greece, the son of Stella Joanne (October 1, 1899--November 7, 1992) and Antonios Anastasakis (January 17, 1889--May, 1965). His father anglicized his name when he immigrated to the United States when Aniston was two, and his parents opened a restaurant in Chester, Pennsylvania . </P>

Who plays victor in days of our lives