Neil Curtis

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Neil Curtis
Days of Our Lives character
Portrayed by
Duration1974–91
First appearanceJanuary 10, 1974
Last appearanceOctober 16, 1991
Classification Former; regular
Created by William J. Bell
Introduced by Betty Corday
In-universe information
OccupationDoctor
FatherNathan Curtis
Spouse
ChildrenNathan Curtis
Sarah Horton
Noelle Curtis
GrandchildrenMackenzie Horton
NephewsPete Curtis
First cousinsPeter Curtis

Neil Curtis is a fictional character from the television drama Days of Our Lives . He was portrayed by Joseph Gallison from February 13, 1974, to October 16, 1991.

Neil was a doctor and a compulsive gambler. He had a daughter, Sarah Horton, with Maggie Horton.

He was last seen talking about Carly with Victor; then Neil said he was leaving because he had patients to see. The character then disappeared without explanation. On October 29, 2018, Maggie tells Sarah that Neil "would be so proud" of Sarah for becoming a doctor.


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