Days of Our Lives’ Dan Feuerriegel Shares Big News

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Well, the United States of America has a new citizen in its mix — and it’s none other than Days of Our Lives’ Dan Feuerriegel (EJ). The actor shared a photo of his accomplishment and stated, “I did a thing.”

The pic contained a Certificate of Citizenship from the United States of America, along with a koala bear holding an America flag. “I’ve been here 10 years,” he explained then shared, “Guess I now have to stay a little longer.” And we couldn’t be happier about that since he plays one of Salem’s most popular characters! Feuerriegel also wanted his home country of Australia to know, “You’ll always be my first.”

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His fans quickly jumped into the comments to send their congrats, as did his fellow castmate Greg Rikaart (Leo; The Young and the Restless’ Kevin), who sent him some applauding emojis. Paul Telfer (Xander) gave a shoutout as well and cheered, “Whoah! Congrats!”

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Feuerriegel was born and raised in New South Wales and Queensland, Australia, and graduated from Villanova College. He studied acting at the Queensland University of Technology, to which he graduated from in 2002, and went on to appear in Australian stage productions of The Beauty Queen of Leenane, Rent and The Three Sisters. In 2006, he turned up in an episode of Australian TV1’s comedy series Stupid, Stupid Man. And while fans have been enjoying watching him play EJ, before that, Feuerriegel appeared on another soap, as Gavin on Australia’s Home and Away and played Agron in Spartacus.

Soaps.com joins in on congratulating the actor and “officially” welcomes him to the U.S.!

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And to celebrate Feuerriegel’s newfound citizenship, look back at all he’s contributed to the character of EJ since stepping into the role in 2021 by viewing our photo gallery below.

The loves and lives of EJ DiMera on Days of Our Lives

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E.J. holds a gun on John at the docks on Days of Our Lives

Lucas holds Allie while facing Sami and E.J. on Days of Our Lives

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E.J. finds Stefano holding John captive on Days of Our Lives

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James Scott as E.J. and Alison Sweeney as Sami on Days of Our Lives

E.J. has an affair with Abigail on Days of Our Lives

Sami confronts E.J. in prison on Days of Our Lives

Sami and E.J. with their kids Allie, Johnny, and Sydney on Days of Our Lives

Sami helps a bandaged E.J. recuperate on Days of Our Lives

EJ looks sternly at Sami in the DiMera mansion on Days of Our Lives

EJ and Nicole lay smiling in each other's arms in bed on Days of Our Lives

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<p>James Scott first showed up in Salem in 2006, going by “EJ Wells,” Sami’s sympathetic, just slightly creepy neighbor. But sketchy never stopped Sami from romance, and sparks started flying between the two. And for once, we can’t blame her!</p>

<p>While on the run after shooting John, EJ ran into Sami who needed his help saving an injured Lucas. EJ agreed, in exchange for her having sex with him. That rape resulted in Sami getting pregnant with his child, Johnny — while also pregnant with Lucas’ daughter, Allie!</p>

<p>Not only was Sami forced to have sex with EJ, but she was also coerced into marrying him to end Stefano’s vendetta against the Brady family. It almost worked… but then Will shot EJ at the altar! </p>

<p>Despite their problematic start, EJ and Sami eventually grew close. EJ even severed ties with his father upon discovering John was being held captive in the DiMera mansion tunnels. Murder and rape were all well and good, but brainwashing? Perish the thought! </p>

<p>EJ made a go of a normal life with Sami, going so far as to work as a lawyer at Mickey Horton’s firm. But just as they fell in love, Sami reunited with Lucas and EJ turned to Nicole for solace. Cue feud in three… two…</p>

<p>Eventually, EJ returned to the family fold as the DiMera lawyer. Nicole became pregnant, but lost the baby — not that she told him! Conveniently, Sami was also pregnant with EJ’s child, so Nicole just stole her rival’s baby and passed it off as her own. As one does.</p>

<p>After learning about the baby swap, EJ won Sami back by kidnapping and “rescuing” their own baby, Sydney. And he would have gotten away with it too, if it wasn’t for that darn Rafe outing EJ’s baby-napping scheme and putting an end to his and Sami’s wedding plans!</p>

<p>Next up, EJ survived Sami shooting him and he married Nicole to help his custody case against his ex. But then, EJ fell in love with Nicole’s sister, Taylor, hired a Rafe doppelgänger to ruin Sami’s relationship and… well, it’s never a dull moment for the Brit!</p>

<p>Unable to resist each other for long, Sami and EJ reunited. Together, they faced Nick blackmailing Will, Chad taking a bullet meant for EJ and Sami trying to kill Nick. They got through all that mostly unscathed, but then EJ had to go and have an affair with Abigail (then Kate Mansi)!</p>

<p>Sami found out about EJ’s affair, but went through with their wedding anyway. But, this being Sami, it was all part of her revenge plan. Just as they took their first dance as husband and wife, she orchestrated it so EJ was arrested for tax evasion!</p>

<p>Alas, EJ made bail and won Sami back, but he had no money or job due to her machinations. So, that kind of backfired… Eventually, he turned to illicit dealings, which led him to Clyde Weston and his men. And that, of course, got him shot and killed — temporarily!</p>

<p>After rehabilitating, EJ finally returned to Salem in 2021 (now played by Dan Feuerriegel) and quickly became embroiled in DiMera business. He was also there to repair his marriage to Sami, but promptly threw her out of when he found out she cheated on him with Lucas!</p>

<p>…Out of mind! Unbeknownst to EJ — or anyone else in Salem — Sami was kidnapped almost immediately after he threw her out of the house. But what did he care? He was too busy shacking back up with Nicole! </p>

<p>When Sami escaped captivity, she and EJ planned to reunite — after she informed him she’d never leave him alone or sign his divorce papers! Super healthy relationship there. But his arrest for Sami’s kidnapping put a crimp in those plans — despite Lucas being the guilty party!</p>

<p>Proving he’s got a thing for blondes, EJ’s stint in jail got him <em>real</em> close with his lawyer (and Sami’s sister!), Belle. And Shawn was not taking that sitting down. But he was taking it standing up!</p>

<p>Thanks to Satan and Jake’s help (as is shockingly typical in Salem) Gabi took over DiMera Enterprises while EJ was in prison. But when he got out, his attempts to take it back were less than succesful! At least there’s always Clyde’s drug business to fall back on! </p>

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