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List Of Guiding Light Cast Members
This is a list of actors and actresses who have had roles on the soap opera ''Guiding Light ''Guiding Light'' (known as ''The Guiding Light'' before 1975) is an American radio and television soap opera. It is listed in ''Guinness World Records'' as the third longest-running drama in television in American history. ''Guiding Light'' a ...''. Cast members References {{DEFAULTSORT:Guiding Light cast members Lists of actors by soap opera television series ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soap Opera
A soap opera, or ''soap'' for short, is a typically long-running radio or television serial, frequently characterized by melodrama, ensemble casts, and sentimentality. The term "soap opera" originated from radio dramas originally being sponsored by soap manufacturers.Bowles, p. 118. The term was preceded by "horse opera", a derogatory term for low-budget Westerns. BBC Radio's ''The Archers'', first broadcast in 1950, is the world's longest-running radio soap opera. The longest-running current television soap is '' Coronation Street'', which was first broadcast on ITV in 1960, with the record for the longest running soap opera in history being held by '' Guiding Light'', which began on radio in 1937, transitioned to television in 1952, and ended in 2009. A crucial element that defines the soap opera is the open-ended serial nature of the narrative, with stories spanning several episodes. One of the defining features that makes a television program a soap opera, according to Alber ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cyrus Foley
This is a list of characters who have appeared on the soap opera ''Guiding Light''. A Sunny Adelman : Fay Wolf (2000) Gus Aitoro (deceased) :Ricky Paull Goldin (2001–2008) Brad Andrews :Brendan Wentworth (1997–1998) Leslie Ann Andrews :Carolyn Ann Clark (1981–1984) Warren Andrews : Warren Burton (1983–1987) Eleni Andros :see Eleni Andros Cooper Eden August :Teresa Hill (2002–2003) :Deborah Zoe (2003–2004) Madame Ava :Marian Seldes (1998) B Wally Bacon :Jack Armstrong (1985) Clarence Bailey :Philip Bosco (1979) :Larry Weber (1982) ::District Attorney. Diane Ballard (deceased) : Sofia Landon Geier (1977–1981) Eddie Banks :Robert Leeshock (1998) Bruce Banning :Les Damon (1952; 1956–1960) Susan Bates Spaulding :Nancy Bell (1995–1996) Bertha "Bert" Bauer (deceased) :Ann Shepard (1949–1950) :Charita Bauer (1950–1984) Bill Bauer (deceased) :Lyle Sudrow (1952–1959) :Ed Bryce (1959–1963; 1965–1969; 1977–1978; 1983) :Eugene Smith (1964) Ed Baue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shayne Lewis
Shayne Lewis is a fictional character from the CBS soap opera ''Guiding Light''. He is the second child of supercouple Joshua Lewis and Reva Shayne. In 2008, Jeff Branson stepped into the role to critical acclaim and soon won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in 2009, having the distinction of winning the final award in the show's last year on television. Branson previously appeared on the show in 2004 as a young version of Alan Spaulding in a flashback scene during Carrie Carruther's murder investigation. Casting Prior to Branson assuming the role as an adult, the role was portrayed by a string of child actors. These included Travis Cartier from 1990 to 1991, Bret Cooper from 1993 to 1997, Garrett Stevens from 1997 to 1999, Tony Michael Donnelly in 1999, Billy Kay from 2000 to 2003 and Marty West from 2003 to 2004. Storylines Born February 19 Joshua Shayne Lewis Jr. (aka. Shayne Lewis) spent his early childhood without his mother Reva Shayne and was raised ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeff Branson
Jeffrey Dale Branson (born March 10, 1977)"Catching up with....Jeff Branson". ''Soap Opera Digest''. July 8, 2013. p. 45. is an American actor. He is known for his role as Ronan Malloy on ''The Young and the Restless'', Jonathan Lavery on '' All My Children'', and Shayne Lewis on '' Guiding Light''. Career Branson originated the role of Jonathan Lavery on the ABC soap opera '' All My Children'' on June 15, 2004. Although he was off the air from mid-April until August 2005 while his character was believed dead in an explosion, Branson remained on contract the entire time. Branson's last appearance on ''All My Children'' aired on December 18, 2007. Branson's work prior to ''All My Children'' included a 2000 guest spot on NBC's '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit''. He had a small part that year in the film '' Shaft'' and in 2002 he was in the feature film '' Wolves of Wall Street''. In 2004, he played the role of a younger Alan Spaulding on '' Guiding Light''; he also played ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BethAnn Bonner
BethAnn Bonner (born October 22, 1982) is an American actress. She is known for her role as Talia Sahid on ''One Life to Live'' (December 21, 2006 – April 22, 2009) and for her most recent role as Kat on ''All My Children'' (November – December 21, 2009). Career Bonner competed in SOAPnet's '' I Wanna Be a Soap Star 3'' in 2006. While she did not win, later that year she was offered the contract role of police officer Talia Sahid on the ABC daytime soap opera ''One Life to Live''.BethAnn Bonner profile - SoapOperaDigest.com Retrieved September 9, 2008. Bonner portrayed the role from December 21, 2006 [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matthew Bomer
Matthew Staton Bomer (born October 11, 1977) is an American actor. He is the recipient of accolades such as a Golden Globe Award, a Critics' Choice Television Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. In 2000, he made his television debut on the long-running soap opera ''All My Children''. Bomer graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Soon after, he had a contract role on ''Guiding Light'', as well as appearing on primetime shows, including ''Tru Calling''. In 2005, Bomer made his film debut in the mystery- thriller ''Flightplan'', then in 2007 gained recognition with his recurring role in the NBC television series ''Chuck''. 2009 saw Bomer then land the lead role of con-artist and thief Neal Caffrey in the USA Network series '' White Collar'' with the series lasting to 2014. He has featured in supporting roles in the 2011 science fiction thriller ''In Time'', the 2012 comedy-drama ''Magic Mike'' and its 2015 sequel, the 2014 supernatu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Bogue
Robert Timothy Bogue (born August 27, 1964 in Minden, Nebraska) is an American actor, who played A.C. Mallet on ''Guiding Light'' from 2005 until the soap's ending in 2009. He also plays FIB Agent Steve Haines in ''Grand Theft Auto V'' in 2013 and main protagonist Red Harlow in ''Red Dead Revolver'' in 2004. Biography Born in Minden, Nebraska as the youngest of three brothers, Bogue was raised in Hays, Kansas and Richmond, Kentucky. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Colorado College with a degree in International Political Economics. He was an original founding member of the New Group Theater Company. Bogue also voiced Red Harlow in the video games ''Red Dead Revolver'' and ''Red Dead Redemption'', Troy in '' Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony'' and Steve Haines in ''Grand Theft Auto V''. Personal life He is divorced and has two children from his first marriage: Zebulon Jeremiah, born in 2003; and his daughter, Zoë Chinook, born in 2004. On March 26, 2011, he married hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hunt Block
Hunt Block (full name Huntington Macdonald Block, born February 16, 1954) is an American actor. Block graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and has enjoyed a successful acting career over many decades. Career Block was discovered selling Buick Century automobiles at the Chicago Auto Show. Early on he made numerous TV commercials, short films, and experimental theater pieces. While living in Tribeca in New York City, he performed in Off-Off Broadway and Broadway productions for Arthur Laurents, Edward Albee, Robert Smith, Doric Wilson and others. He appeared in William Shakespeare's ''As You Like It'', ''Forever After'', ''A Loss Of Memory'', ''Provicante di Saliva'', '' The Bald Soprano'', ''Make Mine Kafka!'', and others. Block has worked with film directors Arthur Hiller, Peter Medak, Lee Katzin, Alvin Rakoff, and Phillip Noyce. Block played the roles of U.S. President Howard Lewis in the film '' Salt'', Sebastian Weinberg in ''My B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tammy Blanchard
Tammy Blanchard (born December 14, 1976) is an American actress. She rose to prominence for her role as teenage Judy Garland in the critically acclaimed television film '' Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows'' (2001), for which she received a Golden Globe Award nomination and a Primetime Emmy Award. Her other notable film roles were in '' The Good Shepherd'' (2006), '' Sybil'' (2007), ''Into the Woods'' (2014) and '' The Invitation'' (2015). Blanchard has been nominated for two Tony Awards: one for her role as Louise in the 2003 Broadway revival of the musical ''Gypsy'', and the other as Hedy LaRue in the 2011 Broadway revival of the musical ''How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying''. Career She made her professional acting debut on the soap opera ''Guiding Light'' in 1997, where she played spoiled rich girl Drew Jacobs. Her first scene was with Taye Diggs, who briefly played a record producer on the show. The character of Drew became more prominent over the years ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alan Spaulding
Alan Spaulding is a fictional character on the CBS soap opera ''Guiding Light''. He was played by Christopher Bernau from the time of the character's introduction in 1977 until 1984, and from 1986 to June 1988, when Bernau left the role due to health problems. David Bailey briefly portrayed the role in 1979. Daniel Pilon stepped into the role from 1988 until the character was sent to prison in 1990. From 1994 to the series 2009 conclusion, the character was played by Ron Raines. Jeff Branson briefly played a young Alan in a flashback scene during Carrie Carruther's murder investigation. Storylines Alan Spaulding resides in Chicago with his wealthy family prior to his move to Springfield. At the time, he is married to Elizabeth, and they are the adoptive parents of Phillip Spaulding (though Elizabeth believes Phillip to be her biological son). Shortly after the Spauldings' arrival in Springfield, Alan has an affair with Phillip's governess, Diane Ballard; When Elizabeth sense ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christopher Bernau
Christopher Bernau (born Herbert Augustine Bernau, June 2, 1940 – June 14, 1989) was an American actor. Filmography *(''Dark Shadows'') (1969-1970) (Phillip Todd/Opening Voiceover) *(Broadway on Showtime) (1980) (Dracula) *(''Guiding Light'') (1977-1988) (Alan Spaulding) Life and career Bernau was born in Santa Barbara, California to Herbert Bernau, a physiotherapist, and Emma Bernau (nee Vercellino), a homemaker. Bernau showed a love for the theatre at an early age, and was frequently cast in high school plays. Bernau trained in the drama department at the University of California before getting his big break, appearing in the New York Shakespeare Festival's production of '' Antony and Cleopatra'' in 1962. He continued in that role until 1964, when he toured nationally in the production of ''Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'' These roles, in addition to performing at Canada's Stratford Festival, led to an appearance in a brief story arc on ''Dark Shadows'' in 1969 and 1970, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
