Character Profiles: Bart Beiderbecke *DECEASED*

Actor History

• Steve Blackwood (recurring: 1997-2005) (contract: 2005) (recurring: May 31, 2007 to August 3, 2007)

Lifeline

• Fatally stabbed on August 3, 2007

Former Occupation

• Worked for Stefano DiMera

Former Residence(s)

• DiMera Mansion- 430 Lakeview Drive Salem, USA
• Formerly DiMera Castle (in Europe)

Marital Status at Time of Death

• Single

Past Marriages

• None

Relatives

• Unknown

Children

• None

Flings & Affairs

• None

Crimes Committed

• Numerous crimes while associating with the DiMeras

Brief Character History

Bart has been a long-time DiMera henchman. Originally he was Dr. Rolf's right-hand man, but after Rolf's death, Bart became Tony's loyal sidekick. Although Bart assists Tony in all of his evil endeavors, he often feels sorry for the victims, but knows that Tony is relentless when it comes to getting what he wants so he doesn't stand up to him. Bart disappeared from the Salem scene for some time before emerging, his new task to kill Sami Brady. Bart failed, and a short time later, was fatally stabbed by André.

Character Profiles: Barb Reiber

Actor History

• Tamara Clatterbuck (contract: March 6, 2001 to May 1, 2002) (guest: August 10, 2002)

Occupation

• Mother

Resides At

• Chicago, Illinois

Marital Status

• Married (Glen Reiber/Married 2000)

Past Marriages

• None

Relatives

• Unknown

Children

• Unnamed Child (with Glen; born 2002)

Flings & Affairs

• None

Crimes Committed

• Blackmailed Lexie with the knowledge that J.T. was Glen's child

Brief Character History

Barb Reiber was introduced in Chicago, where her husband Glen saw a picture of a woman on the news who he realized was his former girlfriend Marlo, who had left town while pregnant with his child. Barb and Glen immediately headed to Salem, identified the body, and began inquiring as to what happened to her child. Although initially they were given the runaround, they were eventually able to clarify that Marlo's child, a boy, was adopted by the Carvers, and immediately they wanted to get him back. After Jennifer Deveraux had a car accident that resulted in a baby being thrown into the river, Barb and Glen rescued him, and took him to Glen's aunt Elsie's cabin, where they cared for him. What they didn't know was that the baby they had was actually J.T. Brady, and not the child the Carvers had adopted (what nobody knew was that Stefano had switched the babies at birth, so the Reibers actually did have Marlo's true son). When he started to have breathing difficulties they eventually returned him to Salem, where they were told that they had the wrong child.
Glen and Barb returned to Chicago where they awaited the results of the DNA test, and where Barb also learned of her own pregnancy. When the test results come in, Barb realized that J.T. actually was Glen's baby, and that the infants had to have been switched at bith. She soon realized that Lexie had to know the truth, and once back in Salem, began blackmailing Lexie with the knowledge that she could destroy their family at any time. She managed to luck out with several thousand dollars, and after telling Glen of her own pregnancy, began to wonder if maybe they shouldn't just leave the babies where they were. Part of her motivation was greed, but part was also that she knew how much suffering it would cause. After Lexie nearly succeeded in getting her killed, all bets were off, and Barb and Glen announced the truth.
Hope and Bo were not thrilled to learn that Glen and Barb wanted their child, and there were dual custody battles launched.One between the Reibers and the Bradys, with Glen fighting for his son, and one between the Bradys and the Carvers, with the Bradys demanding the return of their son. Bo and Hope firmly believed that they should be raising both boys. With the help of attorney Cameron Reese, Glen and Barb won custody of little J.T., choosing to keep his name and simply adding 'Reiber' onto the end of it. Being a full-time mother softened Barb considerably, and she and Glen graciously offered Bo and Hope the chance to see J.T. whenever they wanted. Barb was last seen in the late stages of her pregnancy when she, Glen, and J.T. were visited in Chicago.

Character Profiles: Ava Vitali

Actor History

• Tamara Braun (February 8, 2008 to August 4, 2008)

Occupation(s)

• Mafia princess
• Former President of Transworld Corporation

Resides At

• Currently on the run from charges in the U.S. Believed to have gone to her family home in Tuscany
• Formerly at the DiMera Mansion
• Formerly somewhere in Salem
• Formerly at the Vitali Compound in Salem

Marital Status

• Single

Past Marriages

• None

Relatives

• Martino Vitali (father; deceased)
• Angelo (cousin)
• Eddie (cousin)

Children

• None

Flings & Affairs

• Steve Johnson (engaged; when Steve was under the control of the DiMeras)
• John Black (lovers; when John was John Black DiMera)

Crimes Committed

• Various robberies and other "mob jobs" (alluded to in flashbacks)
• Ordered the sabotage of John Black's plane, resulting in three deaths, including Shawn Brady, Sr. (February 2008)
• Kidnapped Hope (March 2008)
• Held Hope, Steve, Kayla and Bo hostage at the Vitali compound (March 2008)
• Drugged Steve (March 2008)
• Shot Hope (March 2008)
• Tried to blackmail Steve into sleeping with her if she promised not to harm Kayla (March 2008)
• Ordered Stephanie's kidnapping (March 2008)
• Accessory after the fact to the capture and hostage-holding of Paul Hollingsworth
• Helped plant evidence that falsely incriminated Philip
• Jumped bail and fled Salem (August 2008)

Brief Character History

The early history of Ava Vitali was shown only in flashbacks as she told the story of her past with Steve to other characters on the show. Ava was the daughter of mob boss, Martino Vitali. She was raised spoiled, sheltered, and in the "family business." Ava met Steve (whom she called "Patch") when Martino hired Patch to do some jobs for the family. (Patch had escaped from the DiMera compound, although all memories of his life with Kayla had been erased.) Ava and Patch fell in love. For two years they dated and were lovers. Eventually, Patch and Ava decided to marry. But, Patch was abducted by the DiMeras and left Ava at the altar. Ava was heartbroken. Later, Ava was diagnosed with brief psychotic disorder after Steve left, and her father put her on medication and did not allow her to leave the family grounds.
Ava appeared on screen in February 2008 in Ireland. Ava was desperate to get Steve back, so she ordered the sabotage of the plane that carried Steve and other members of the Brady family. She was hoping that the plane would be delayed. Instead, the plane had problems mid-flight. The plane crashed and three people, including grandpa Shawn Brady, were killed. Ava followed Steve back to Salem. While mourning Shawn's death, Hope hugged Steve. Ava saw them and mistook Hope for Steve's wife. Ava kidnapped Hope and held her prisoner at the Vitali compound. Steve, Bo, and Kayla followed in pursuit of Hope, and they were held captive, as well. Ava's reign of terror continued as she did many things to physically and emotionally harm her prisoners. Finally, Roman and Abe rescued them and arrested Ava.
While being held prisoner, Kayla had a talk with Ava about her doctor's appointments. Ava told her that the doctor her father hired prescribed pills for her to take. Kayla stole the pills and had them analyzed. The tests showed that the pills prescribed for Kayla were anti-seizure medication, which caused mood swings and manic episodes-a toxic combination for a woman suffering from brief psychotic disorder. Ava went through a painful detox and emerged as a much healthier person.
Ava confronted her father about the pills in the middle of the Brady Pub, surrounded by Bo, Angelo, and other Vitali goons. He denied doing anything wrong and, unfortunately, Ava's doctor had mysteriously died and couldn't comment on the situation. Ava also confronted her father with her mother's death. Ava confessed that she overheard a conversation between Martino and one of his men where Martino confessed that he had Ava's mom killed. When Ava tried to attack Martino, he pulled a gun on her, but Bo shot first. Martino died instantly.
With no more Steve and no more "daddy," Ava tried to move on with her life. She hired EJ DiMera to be her lawyer when she faced charges for tampering with the plane from Ireland. She also started a friendship with Nicole Walker and the two began patrolling the town for martinis and men. Ava met and took a liking to John Black DiMera, who was separated (though not legally) from Marlena. Ava convinced John to move forward with his new lifestyle as head of the DiMera empire. However, when EJ told Ava that it did not look good for her to beat the charges since one of her cousins agreed to testify against her, Ava jumped bail and left John and Salem behind. It is believed that she was headed for her family's private compound in Tuscany.

Character Profiles: Austin Reed

Actor History

• Patrick Muldoon (July 7, 1992 to April 6, 1995; September 26, 2011 to Present)
• Austin Peck (April 15, 1995 to April 5, 2002; September 20, 2005 to October 26, 2006)
• Tommy McDonough (1994; flashbacks)

Other Names

• Unknown, but 'Austin Reed' is not his birth name

Lifeline

• Born in 1970

Occupation(s)

• Forensic Accountant
• Former President of Austin Reed and Company
• Formerly working for Carl Liszt in New York
• Former Titan Publishing Executive
• Formerly Co-Host of Jennifer Deveraux's show
• Former Piano Player
• Former Boxer

Resides At

• Salem
• Formerly in Zurich, Switzerland
• Formerly 110 Guilford Street, Apt. 3-D Salem, USA
• Formerly in New York City
• Formerly 110 Guilford Street, Apt. 34 Salem, USA

Marital Status

• Married (Carrie Brady/married October 26, 2006)

Past Marriages

• Samantha Brady (annulled)
• Carrie Brady (divorced)

Relatives

• Curtis Reed (father; deceased)
• Kate Roberts (mother)
• Billie Reed (sister)
• Lucas Horton (maternal half-brother)
• Rex Brady (maternal half-brother)
• Cassie Brady (maternal half-sister)
• Philip Kiriakis (maternal half-brother)
• Chelsea Brady (niece)
• Will Horton (maternal half-nephew)
• Alice Caroline Horton (maternal half-niece)
• Tyler Kiriakis (maternal half-nephew)
• Parker Kiriakis (maternal half-nephew)

Children

• None

Flings & Affairs

• Caroline Anna Brady (lovers)
• Brandi (dated)
• Jennifer Rose Horton (flirtation)
• Samantha Gene Brady (rape; later dating)
• Rory (ex-girlfriend)

Crimes Committed

• None

Brief Character History

He met good girl Carrie Brady and they fell in love, much to the chagrin of her father, Roman. Austin was known to be a brilliant piano player, but as of late, we haven't seen much of this skill. Austin showed his loving, vulnerable side to Carrie. Austin, also a boxer, was involved in a prize fight which he was supposed to lose on purpose. He didn't do that. As a result, acid, as revenge for not participating, hit Carrie and she became scarred. Meanwhile, little Abby Deveraux developed leukemia. Austin was a match and he donated his bone marrow.
Austin's sister, Billie, was charged with the murder of their father, Curtis. Through a twisted chain of events, it was revealed that Kate was the Reed childrens' mother. Austin accepted her, Billie didn't. Sami soon became obsessed with Austin. She drugged him, and raped him. When he discovered what he'd done, he told her that this affair couldn't continue. A pregnant Sami ran off to LA.
Austin and Carrie made their way to alter, only to be interrupted by Sami admitting she was pregnant and the groom was the father. Doing what was right , he devoted his time to the baby and Sami. William Robert reed was born soon after that.
Sami and Austin married after Will was taken by French authorities. Then Austin ran Sami over with his car, causing her to get amnesia. He could not annul his marriage to a woman with amnesia. Eventually, they did separate. On the day they were supposed to remarry (Austin thought Carrie was in love with Dr. Mike Horton), it was revealed Sami was faking her amnesia and Lucas was Will's father. Austin and Carrie married that same day.
Sami was accused of murder not long after she accused Lucas of child abuse. Austin took Will and Sami on the run, evading the police. Carrie, feeling abandoned, found solace in the arms of Mike Horton.
Sami was freed in the nick of time. Carrie and Austin continued to have problems in their marriage, finally separating and divorcing when Carrie left Salem with Dr. Mike. Austin and Sami finally reunited, and were just about to get married when Austin learned the truth about Sami's past history. He left her at the altar in Las Vegas.
Three years after leaving town, Austin returned to Salem, and was instrumental in saving Sami from a life in prison (or worse). He soon opened up a new company in Salem, hiring both Nicole Walker and Sami Brady. There was another reason he came back to Salem, though -- he had never stopped loving Carrie Brady. When Austin and Carrie finally met again in Salem, both realized the other had never forgotten them and wanted to try again, but unfortunately Austin had just taken over Carrie's company highstyle without knowing Carrie was the C.E.O.
Austin eventually learned the truth, but it was too late to do anything. Carrie had recently discovered she was pregnant with Lucas' baby, and with Carrie looking forward to a future with Lucas, Austin renewed his connection with Sami. They nearly wed, even though Austin's heart remained with Carrie, but Austin and Carrie learned that Sami had lied that they shared genetic markers that would make having a child inadvisable. After Carrie learned she was never pregnant with Lucas' baby, she and Austin found their way back to each other and wed before leaving Salem for Switzerland. A few months later, Austin's nephew, Will, came to live with Carrie and him in Switzerland.
In September 2011, Austin and Carrie returned to Salem for the dedication of the Horton Square. While there, Austin got a call from work, telling him that he needed to go over the files of a CEO who was up on embezzlement charges. It turned out the CEO was John Black.

Character Profiles: Arthur Downey *DECEASED*

Actor History

• John Calvin (1989 to 1990)

Cause of Death

• October 6, 1989: Stabbed by Shane Donovan (faked)
• 1990: Killed by David Renfro

Former Occupation

• Stockbroker

Marital Status at Death

• Married (Rebecca Downey)

Relatives

• None

Children

• None

Flings & Affairs

• None

Crimes Committed

• None

Brief Character History

Arthur Downey was the extremely controlling husband of Rebecca Downey. He tracked Rebecca down to a remote mountain area after she left him and found her with Shane Donovan. Both of them assumed that he died in a fight that ensued, but in reality, he was able to get back to his life in Chicago. Eventually Rebecca was cleared of his murder, just in time for their to be a real murder. David Renfro, a former business partner of Arthur's who was also a member of the FBI, wanted revenge against Arthur for something that happened long ago, and killed him.

Character Profiles: Arianna Hernandez *DECEASED*

Actor History

• Felisha Terrell (April 15, 2009 to August 25, 2009)
• Lindsay Hartley (August 28, 2009 to November 8, 2010)

Other Names

• Arianna Maria Hernandez (full name)
• Ari (nickname)

Cause of Death

• Complications suffered after a hit-and-run accident (October 27, 2010)

Former Occupation(s)

• Production Assistant for Titan TV's "Roaming Reporter" on WXIR
• Undercover agent for the Salem PD
• Manager of the Brady Pub
• Waitress at the Brady Pub

Former Residence(s)

• Apartment in Salem above the Brady Pub
• Prison (unknown location, assumed Salem)

Marital Status at Death

• Single

Past Marriages

• None

Relatives*

• Rafael Hernandez (brother)
• Dario Hernandez (brother)
• Gabriela Hernandez (sister)

* Arianna spoke to her mother several times via phone, but Arianna's mother was never shown on screen. Arianna's father left the family when she was young.

Children

• None

Flings & Affairs

• Brady Black (dated/lovers/engaged) 
• Several boyfriends while she was involved with drugs and gangs

Crimes Committed

• Possession of cocaine and assumed intent to sell / distribute (July 2009)
• Cocaine trafficking (flash back shown August 2010)
• Robbery and assault while a juvenile. 
• Crimes were committed when Arianna was part of a gang called the "Red Dogs" (not shown on screen)

Brief Character History

Arianna arrived in Salem when Caroline hired her as a waitress at the Brady Pub. Soon after she started her job, she reconnected with her brother Rafe, who had also relocated to Salem. Almost immediately, Arianna began protesting her brother's relationship with Sami Brady. She warned that "what happened before" will "happening again."
Despite the chemistry and a flirtation with Brady Black, Arianna would not accept Brady's date offer. Arianna made her reason for rejecting him clear – she’d dated drug addicts in the past and didn’t want to go through it again, even though Brady protested that he’d been clean and in recovery for over a year. Eventually, their passion won out and she agreed to go out with him. They shared a romantic picnic in the park followed by a steamy midnight swim at the Kiriakis Mansion a few weeks later.
However, it turned out Arianna had her own connections with drugs and her job at the Brady Pub was part of that plan. She started to use the pub as a front to receive and distribute drugs. She was an ambitious drug dealer and kept demanding to meet the drug kingpin. But, this was all an act. It turned out that Arianna was working undercover for Roman and the Salem PD to try to get to the bottom of the drug distribution in Salem.
That drug leader, was none other than Victor Kiriakis. And when he learned that Arianna was one of his lower "dealers," he forced Arianna to brake up with Brady. Crushed, Arianna went to Roman to see if he could get out of her undercover assignment, but Roman would not let her. Arainna continued her mission to uncover the identity of Salem's top drug lord, and had to push Brady away in the process.
Brady did not give up. He continued to press Arianna to trust him and eventually she told him the truth. He offered to help with her investigation and put the Kiriakis team to work to find the drug lord. Little did Arianna or Brady know that they were both looking for Victor! When Victor found that Brady was involved with Arianna, he sold the drug business to E.J. DiMera.
Determined to get the investigation stopped, E.J. ordered one of his lieutenants, Troy, to take care of Arianna. Troy broke into the Brady Pub when Arianna was alone. Brady arrived at the Pub just in time to save Arianna. Troy was arrested for attempted murder and Arianna's cover was blown. She was taken off the case.
Free from the secrets from her past, Arianna started a happy life with Brady. The two got engaged and went to a tropical island to marry. But, they had a special guest at their would-be wedding. Nicole followed Brady to the island and begged him for another chance. A tropical storm kept the ceremony from happening so the three returned to Salem. Nicole hatched a plot to get Arianna away from Brady.
Nicole found out that Dr. Baker was an associate of the Salem Mugger. So, Nicole made Dr. Baker plant Arianna's hair at a crime scene. Arianna was arrested and charged with the crimes. Brady hesitated believing that she was innocent and Arianna broke up with Brady on the spot.
E.J. took on Arianna's case. He got her out on bail and looked for evidence that Nicole framed Arianna. Before the investigation was complete, Hope confessed to the crimes. She was under the influence of sleeping pills when she mugged and assaulted men in Salem.
Arianna then turned her attention towards her family and friends. On her way to Chloe and Daniel's wedding, Arianna overheard Sami confess to shooting E.J. Arianna always felt that E.J. had been a good friend to her and wanted him to know the truth. But, she went to her brother, Rafe, first to warn him about Sami. Rafe told Arianna that he knew that Sami shot E.J. and if Arianna went to the police, Rafe would back up Sami. Arianna knew she had to get proof before going to the police.
Arianna agreed to meet with Sami and hear Sami's side of the story. Sami recapped why and when she shot E.J. Arianna listened and then said that she was going to the police- with proof. Arianna secretly video taped Sami's confession. Sami attacked Arianna before she left, but Arianna got away.
Sami called Will and Rafe to try to get them to stop Arianna. Will found Arianna at the pub. He tried to stop her from telling E.J. the truth. Arianna told Will she couldn't talk about the crime. Will tried again, and Arianna ran away from him. She ran into the road and was hit by a car. A few days later, she died in the hospital from complications of the accident.
After her death, Arianna's ghost haunted Sami with the truth about E.J.'s shooting.

Character Profiles: April Ramírez

Actor History

• Lisa Howard (1988 to 1991)

Other Names

• April Corelli (married name)

Resides At

• Somewhere in New York

Marital Status

• Single

Past Marriages

• Nick Corelli (annulled)

Relatives

• Monty Dolan (father)
• Rosa Ramirez (mother; deceased)
• Raul Ramirez (brother; deceased)
• Emilio Ramirez (brother; deceased)
• Julio Ramirez (brother)

Flings & Affairs

• Johnny Corelli
• Michael Horton

Crimes Committed

• Originally took the blame for pulling the plug on her mother's life support

Brief Character History

April Ramírez is the oldest child of Rosa Ramírez and Monty Dolan. April's mother Rosa was dying of cancer and April and her brother Emilio were stealing drugs from Kayla's clinic for their mother.
April worked as a candy stripper at the hospital which is where she met and fell in love with Dr. Mike Horton. When Rosa was in a car accident she was taken to the hospital and was in critical condition. Rosa had made April promise not to let her stay alive by life support, and when she was admitted to the hospital and ended up on life support the plug was pulled on her and she died and April claimed she was the one who did it. April came before the hospital board and was removed from her position as a nurse, and it put a strain on her relationship with Mike. Mike refused to believe April was the one who turned off her mothers life support and wouldn't back off Eventually April told Mike she saw her father in the hospital stairwell moments after her mother was pronounced dead and knew he turned the life support off. April was re-instated and because of his age and poor health Monty wasn't prosecuted.
The stress of the situation caused April to begin drinking heavily, and with Mike's help April excepted the fact that she was an alcoholic and got treatment. In 1989 Mike Horton proposed to April, who accepted. However Mike's old flame Robin Jacobs returned along with her and Mike's infant son Jeremy. April decided that Mike would be better of with Robin and his son so she broke off their engagement and married Nick Corelli instead. Nick married April in hopes that Eve would fall in love with omeone better.
Nick, who had recently bought Blondies and turned it into Wings gave April a job managing the club. Even though the marriage was only one of convenience Nick fell in love with April. Nick became seriously ill and he needed to have an operation. After the operation Nick realized April still loved Mike, so he granted her an annulment so she could be with him. April went away with Mike, and when they returned they were engaged to be married. In 1990, Mike went to Israel to care for the sick and the wounded who were casualties of an ongoing war. When Mike failed to return home, April knew it was over. April soon found herself in a battle between two brothers. Both Nick and Johnny Corelli fought for April's heart, but Johnny eventually won and Nick was murdered.
April became involved with Johnny, but Johnny's dirty dealings were too much for her to handle. In 1990 April was suspected of killing Nick when her fingerprints were found on the murder weapon, but April was cleared when Jo Johnson confessed to killing Nick. April left Salem for New York to join her brother Julio.