Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Kevin Spirtas is no stranger to the world of soap operas. Before joining Days' cast, he starred as Hollywood agent Tim Burke in the syndicated mini-soap opera, Valley of the Dolls, based on Jaqueline Susann's best-selling novel, and Tom Gallagher in the late-night series Rituals.

Spirtas' film credits include films Friday the 13th, Part VII, Green Plaid Shirt and Apt Pupil, with Ian McKellen and Brad Renfro. Spritas also starred in Showtime's Dark Love and the television movie A Match Made in Heaven opposite Oscar winner Olympia Dukakis.

In 1996, Spirtas received the Dramalogue Critics Award for his portrayal of Nick Brenner in Chuck Ranberg's critically acclaimed comedy End of the World Party. On Broadway, Spirtas portrayed the roles Mike Costa in A Chorus Line and Warren Sheffield in Meet Me in St. Louis.

Spirtas currently lives in Los Angeles. In his spare time, he enjoys jet skiing, snowboarding and a variety of outdoors sports. His birthday is July 29.