Additional Children of Salem
Many of you have written to us to ask if we were going to include various children who appeared in flashbacks or other days storylines. While the children listed on this page didn't have large enough roles to deserve a page of their own, they deserve to be mentioned. Here we have included children who appeared in very short storylines, as well as those who played characters in flashbacks or flashforwards. If you can help fill in any of the gaps, please email us. Thanks.
Picture Character Actor Year Character
info baby Burt
Grizzell 1972 Christina's mother, Nancy
Priddie had a role on the show and they needed a child to
play her baby, so she used her own daughter. Christina ended
up returning to the show at a later date without her
mother. baby Lewis Gina Yardum 1977 Teenager 1978 baby Linda Andrea
Alcantar 1980 Cherie Johnson Caryn
Michelle Ward LaToya Preston 1985 LaToya was the daughter
of Lloyd and Jackie Preston, and was the little sister of
Abe's cleaning woman, Denise Preston. LaToya was one of the
kids who took dancing lessons from Melissa at the Body
Connection. She was abused by her father and was taken in by
Mickey and Maggie. 3-Latoya was with the
other kids at the 1985 xmas party. The kids are laughing
because Eugene and Mike botched up their Christmas skit by
falling through the set. Kelly Vanessa
Nichols 1986-87 Kelly lived on the
riverfront in low-income housing and was a clinic patient of
Kimberly's. Vanessa got her role on the show after her
brother Aaron was cast as young Steve. Father Stephen
Nichols insisted that she have a role on the show if Aaron
had one. baby Vanessa Jessica
Sherrel 1988 Baby Vanessa was the baby
that Marcus and Vanessa Walker (a social worker) helped a
poor mother deliver. She named the baby after
Vanessa. baby Gideon Matthew
Alloway 1989 Emily and Gideon's son,
used in the fantasy/flashbacks of the civil war era
couple. Trixie's baby unknown 1989 Nick was stuck babysitting for Trixie's
(one of his former prostitutes) baby. candy striper Dominique
Heffley 1990 Dominique is the daughter
of Wayne Heffley, who played Vern. She was given this small
role during his time on the show injured boy 1992 (One Stormy
Night) Lawrence brought the
little boy into the Trauma Center. He had nearly
drowned. little girl Her
appearance was on Smith Island in a scene with John &
Kristen. There was a little boy and a girl on the island,
and the brother was drowning. John and Kristen came to their
rescue. unknown actor February 23,
1995 Kevin was the son of a
fallen officer. He was walking home one night, when John
asked him how he was and how his mom was doing. He said
everything was ok, but it was hard getting along with out
his dad. John told him to make sure and call him if he
needed anything. John and Kirsten knew him from the Horton
Center too, he used to come and play there a lot. When Kevin
walked away from John he was hit by a car. John ran to get
him and he was dead in John's arms. Then the guardian angel
Gabriel aka Gabe came and told John it was a test. John
started yelling at Gabe that it wasn't fair his mother just
lost her husband and now her son. He questioned God's
judgement and then Kevin awoke in John's arms and he was ok.
Gabe told him that God was helping and he needed John's help
too. That was when John decided that just maybe he really
could help Marlena. Lucy 1995-96 The little
orphan who lived in Aremid and took a liking to John, even
visiting him in jail. Girl Skater Leina Inaba 1995 Kathy unknown
actress January 1996 Kathy was in an orphanage
in Aremid that Celeste went to visit, trying to cover up
that she was Lexie's mother. The little actress playing her
looked very much like Paige and Ryanne Kettner when they
were younger. baby Hope unknown
actress February 21,
1996 She was born right after
Hope died in Aremid. Bo came home finally and went straight
back to work. He was doing a stake out and then ended up
going to the place to find a young girl, Tracey, in labor.
Her boyfriend, Donnie, had shot her, because he didn't want
any witnesses left behind. She went into labor and Donnie
couldn't take her with him. Bo helped her stay calm and
stayed with her at the hospital until she got through
surgery. The girl decided to name her Hope because that's
what she was, her new hope on life. Bo never told her that
that was his dead wife's name. Bo later decided it was time
to go back and look for Hope. Boy in the Wilderness
camping with his Dad Scotty Hauser November 1997 This scene is with Jack
in cowboy hat at The Grand Canyon looking for
Jennifer. Older Kid Bucky Matthew Botuchis 1997 Matthew also played a teenage Elvis Banks
in 1997 Rachel November 1999 Gretchen played a patient
of Brandon's at University Hospital. She is the younger
sister of Kirsten
Storms. Jimmy Scotty Hauser February 2000 Brandon comes to visit
him in the hospital as a rehab counselor Connor
Lockhart July 2000 Connor appeared in July
as Mimi's younger brother. He was sick and needed medical
attention, but the family couldn't afford it. Little Girl Megan Corletto September 26, 2000 This was during the Garden of Eden
storyline boy with the
football--Scotty Scotty Hauser December 22, 2000 He bumps into Marlena at
the Salem Mall and apologizes to her. Same day, he tosses
the football to Philip when Brady(wheelchair) and Belle show
up at the mall. young Trista Evans Rebecca Berquist 1983 Trista watches her mother being
murdered Young Steve
Johnson Aaron Nichols 1986-88; 1990 Aaron, the real life son
of Stephen Nichols appeared in dozens of recreated
flashbacks as Young Steve as the character worked through
issues regarding his father, his life in an orphanage and
his siblings The 1987 photo is from
the summer when Steve and his family driving to Los Angeles
(where Billy was put up for adoption.) Young Adrienne
Johnson June 1987 Ali appeared in a flashback
as young Adrienne which aired three times. Justin gave her a
book of Emily Dickinson poems and Adrienne recalled the way
that Duke forbade her to read books. unknown actor Devin Rider Baby Billy
Johnson Casey Jack Campbell 1987 The unknown actor is from
Billy/Jack's baby picture that was constantly shown in the
Spring of 1988. The boys played Billy
during the initial revelations that Jack Deveraux was
actually Billy Johnson Older Andrew Donovan unknown actor 1987 While Kim was in prison, she had a
nightmare that when she finally got her son back, he hated
her because she was a murderer and had left him as a baby.
Andrew was about 6 or 7 in the flashforward. Steve and Kayla's child unknown actor 1988? When Steve had his out-of-body experience
during the kidney transplant, he dreamed that Steve and
Kayla had a child. Young Marcus Lantz Rubin 1988 Lantz played Marcus in
flashbacks where Steve and Marcus remembered their time in
the orphanage together. Little Shane
Donovan 1988 This flashback occurred
when Shane was remembering his brother, Drew, during the
Iago/Stefano returns story. Young Benjy unknown actor 1988 Stefano had a flashback of Benjy running
into the building that he blew up, thus causing his
deafness. Justin and Anjelica's baby unknown actor 1989 In early 1989 a pregnant Anjelica had a
dream of what it would be like to raise her baby with
Justin. Alexander hadn't been born yet Older Alexander Kiriakis unknown actor 1989 Later in 1989, Justin had a
nightmare of an older Alexander (around 10 or 12.) He dreamt
that Alexander had been raised by Victor and Anjelica, and
they'd caused him to hate Justin. Young Isabella
Toscano Lisa
Brinegar 1989 Lisa returned to Days to
play young Isabella just one year after she left the role of
Sarah Horton. The Isabella flashbacks included young Marina
during this time. Isabella was responsible for Marina's
murder. As the story unfolded, we saw repeated flashbacks of
the two of them as children and learned about the animosity
between them. Baby Isabella
Toscano 1990 This flashback occurred
around the time we discovered that Victor was Isabella's
father and Ernesto wasn't. Young Marina
Toscano 1990 Bettina appeared in
flashbacks that included young Isabella during this time.
Isabella was responsible for Marina's murder. As the story
unfolded, we saw repeated flashbacks of the two of them as
children and learned about the animosity between
them. Young Bo Brady Micah Bedrosian 1990 1--Micah appeared in
flashbacks around the time of Hope's death, as Bo remembered
his history with Hope as a young child. Micah appeared on
Days again in 1992 as Josh. Young Hope
Williams Sara
Rose Johnson 1990 1--Sara appeared in
flashbacks around the time of Hope's death. Young Katerina Von
Leuschner Katie Brenner 1990 Katie played Katerina in
flashbacks at age 10. There were numerous flashbacks with
Lawrence and Katerina as children as we learned that they
had known each other as children and had been betrothed.
Young Lawrence 1-Evan
Miller 1990 1-There were numerous
flashbacks with Lawrence and Katerina as children as we
learned that they had known each other as children and had
been betrothed. 2-1991 flashback during
the time that he and Kimberly were dating and he remembered
being fed the magic pills that made him forget doing evil
things. There were additional flashbacks of Lawrence as he
remembered "killing" his brother, during his trial for the
rape of Jennifer Horton. Young François Von
Leuschner Christopher
Saavedra 1990 Teenage Stephanie
Johnson Vanessa
Nichols 1990 Again, Vanessa had a role
on the show because her brother, Aaron, was playing young
Steve in flashbacks. Mike Horton at
18 Ron Wilder 1990 Little Kimmie 1992 Teenage
Nicholas Cory Winch 1992 Brady Black unknown actor 1994 In the episode where John bought the
penthouse for Marlena, an alternate Brady was used. The
Luceros were playing Brady at this time and it's believed
they were just unavailable the day this episode was
shot. Young Mike's
Voice Ramsey Krull 1994 Young Jennifer's Voice Alexa Vega 1994 Baby/Young Billie
Reed Courtney and Erica
Chasen 1994 1-As Kate searched for
her missing children, she had flashbacks of them. Billie and
Austin subsequently had flashbacks remembering their rough
childhood. The photo of Courtney/Erica is from a flashback
that Kate had on the stand when she admitted to the court
that Curtis had taken her children from her. Little Austin Reed Tommy McDonough 1994 As Kate searched for her
missing children, she had flashbacks of them. Billie and
Austin subsequently had flashbacks remembering their rough
childhood. The photo of Tommy is from a flashback that Kate
had on the stand when she admitted to the court that Curtis
had taken her children from her. Scotty played Austin
three times during the summer of 97. In the first scene,
Austin is with Billie as she is sick in bed and their father
had left them alone. The second scene is Austin alone,
begging his father not to leave. In the second episode,
Austin and young Billie are in their living room. Billie
tells him that the father has left them alone again. On
August 14, 1997, Kate looked at this picture of her
children, wondering if she was doing the right thing for
them by hiring Franco to keep Bo and Hope apart and making
sure Austin had Will. Young Peter
Blake unknown actor #1 Sept.1995 1--A dream of Peter's. He
was sitting on the stairs to the house in Aremid. He said he
would never tell the secerts to Aremid and then his mother
and father called him to leave. It was after Jack knocked
Peter over the ledge at Titan. He was in the hospital.
Young Lexie
Carver unknown
actress January 1996 Lexie was waiting in the
foyer of the orphanage and she heard Celeste singing to
Kathy. It reminded her of a lady that came and sang to her
as a little girl in the orphanage. Lexie had no idea it was
her Aunt Frankie/Celeste that was singing her as a
child. Young Kristen
Blake Leslie Lunceford May 12 and 15, 1996 In July 1996, Kristen was
playing "The Game." John showed her the queen piece and she
remembered back to Stefano showing her how to play the game.
John and Kristen's baby/John
Jr. unknown actor summer 1996 During the episodes where Marlena and
John bonded with Brady and Belle at the DiMera mansion,
Kristen had a fantasy about being a happy family with Brady
and Belle and their new baby, who hadn't been born yet.
During the scene, the little baby playing John Jr. poked at
Brandon Billings (Brady), who tried to let Drake and Eileen
know that he was poking him. They just tried to ignore him,
but the baby was bothering Brandon. Andrew Shane
Donovan unknown actor November 1996 Kim, Andrew and Jeannie
returned for Bo and Hope's wedding that never happened in
1996 and then again for Christmas in 1997. Different actors
played them each time, but they had been aged
appropriately. Jeannie
Donovan unknown actress November 1996 Kim, Andrew and Jeannie
returned for Bo and Hope's wedding that never happened in
1996 and then again for Christmas in 1997. Different actors
played them each time, but they had been aged
appropriately. Toddler Will unknown actor February 7, 1997 Carrie had a nightmare that Sami had
still not regained her memory 6 months after the accident.
Austin had Will on his lap and was singing "Itsy Bitsy
Spider" to him. In the 2/6/97 episode, Will was also played
by another actor, most likely this same boy. He was only
seen from the back in that episode and had a hooded towel
on. Shawn and Taylor Carpenter were most likely
unavailable. Older Will unknown actor February 7, 1997 In the second part of Carrie's nightmare,
it had been ten years since the accident and Sami still
didn't have her memory back. Austin, Will and Sami were a
happy little family. Austin was giving his son baseball
tips. Young Eric Brady (voice
only) Scotty Hauser July 9, 1997 Eric was on a swing
(Jensen's first episode) and his thoughts were Scotty's
voice. Young Sami Brady (voice only) Stephanie Bader July 9, 1997? Teenage Elvis Banks Matthew Botuchis 1997 Carrie and Mike's son unknown actor August 14, 1997 While Carrie and Mike were in L.A.,
Austin had a nightmare that Carrie and Mike were a couple
and had a son together because Mike could devote everything
to Carrie, while Austin had to split his affections between
Carrie and Sami. Teenage Abby November 27,
1997 Jennifer had a horrible
dream that Abby grew up and didn't know who she was. In the
dream Abby told Jennifer that her mother didn't exist
because she had left her when she was so young. Teenage Will Scotty Hauser September or October
1998 1-Scotty appeared in a
photo of Will while Sami was in prison. He was blowing out
his birthday candles. Young Greta 1998-2000 Brittany appeared in
numerous flashbacks during this time frame, centered around
Princess Gina and her life with "father John" Young Nicole unknown
actress October 29,
1999 Brandon had a flashback
during his boxing match with Austin of him and
Nicole. Jonathan Hoag Young
Brandon Nico Matinata Oct. 29, 1999 Brandon had a flashback
during his boxing match with Austin of him and Nicole. Young Shawn
Douglas September 2000 Dyllan played Shawn
Douglas in a flashback with Chelsea
Butler as Belle.
The children were on the pier and Belle had lost her bear in
the water. Shawn promised he'd help her get it. Young Larry Morris Jasca Washington 2000
(photo not available)


(photos courtesy
Jennifer)
1985
1985









Aaron Nichols 1990


(photo courtesy Ken)
(photo not available)

(photo not available)
unknown actor
Devin Rider
1988
1989

Montez C. Martin III
1989
Montez played Marcus at age 5, as the character had
flashbacks about witnessing a church bombing that killed 3
little girls in South Carolina in the 60s


Abby Bemiller
1990

Kyle Gibson
Brandon Lawrence
unknown date
1997
2--Kyle appeared in a flashback with Mila Kunis as Hope.
3-unknown

Mila Kunis

(Photo courtesy childstarlets.com)
Jenna
Wexler
Mila Kunis
1994
unknown date
2--Jenna, the daughter of Tammy
Taylor Wexler, a
former Hope herself, appeared in flashbacks around Christmas
1994.
3--Mila appeared in a flashback with Kyle Gibson as
Bo.

2-Jeremy
Kutner
1991


(photo courtesy
childstarlets.com)


Kelsey Mulrooney

Kelsey Mulrooney
Heather Lauren Olson
August 14, 1997
?
2-In 1997, Kate looked at this picture of her children,
wondering if she was doing the right thing for them by
hiring Franco to keep Bo and Hope apart and making sure
Austin had Will.
3-?

Scotty Hauser

Scotty Hauser
June, July, August 14, 1997

unknown actor #2
Jayson Boyd
Blake
Anthony Foster
unknown date
May 12 and 15, 1996
unknown date


unknown actress
July 1996


unknown actor

unknown actor
December 1997

unknown actress
December 1997





Jason Bushman
unknown actor
1998
June 1, 1999
2-?
3-Lucas had a flashforward of Will hating him, asking him
why he didn't save his mom from execution if he knew she was
innocent.



Jonathan Hoag
Feb. 2, 2000 and July 12, 2000
The Brandon flashbacks that Jonathan played were ones
revolving around the Larry storyline.

(photo courtesy
risingstars.com)
It is also interesting to note that many other children have appeared during the University Hospital Christmas episodes each year. Traditionally, the children of the cast and crew are invited to play the children in the hospital pediatric ward, as well as candy stripers. These episodes are taped on a Saturday, so all can attend. Drake Hogestyn's children, Alexandra, Whitney, Rachel and Ben, have appeared for many years, starting as children in the ward and slowly moving up to candy stripers. In 1993, David Sohmer, Deidre Hall's son appeared during these episodes. Her children have not appeared since. In 2000, Melissa Reeves' daughter, Emily, had a significant role during the hospital Christmas, as she was the little girl Belle placed in Brady's arms. Melissa's son Lawrence also appeared in that episode. Also in 2000, Tori Fath, Farah Fath's younger sister, played a candy striper. Samantha Barrows, who played Noelle in the 80s, reappeared as a candy striper in the mid-90s.
Thanks to Jason47 and Ken for some cast info
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