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'' Guiding Light''.

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Sunny Adelman

: Fay Wolf (2000)

Gus Aitoro (deceased)

Ricky Paull Goldin Richard Paull Goldin (born January 5, 1965) is an American actor, producer, director and television personality. He is known for his roles in daytime drama as Jake Martin in ABC's ''All My Children''. In May 2013, Goldin joined the cast of t ...

(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 Marian Hall Seldes (August 23, 1928 – October 6, 2014) was an American actress. A five-time Tony Award nominee, she won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for '' A Delicate Balance'' in 1967, and received subsequent nomination ...

(1998)

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Wally Bacon

:Jack Armstrong (1985)

Clarence Bailey

Philip Bosco Philip Michael Bosco (September 26, 1930 – December 3, 2018) was an American actor. He was known for his Tony Award-winning performance as Saunders in the 1989 Broadway production of '' Lend Me a Tenor'', and for his starring role in the 2007 f ...

(1979) :Larry Weber (1982) ::District Attorney.

Diane Ballard (deceased)

: Sofia Landon Geier (1977–1981)

Eddie Banks

Robert Leeshock Robert Leeshock (born December 13, 1961) is an American actor. He is best known in television for portraying the role of Liam Kincaid on the sci-fi drama series ''Earth: Final Conflict''. Early life Leeshock was born in Clifton, New Jersey. He a ...

(1998)

Bruce Banning

Les Damon Lester Joseph Damon (March 31, 1908 – July 21, 1962) was an American character actor best known for his nearly 30 years performing on radio. Out of all his appearances on radio, Damon was best remembered for his roles as Nick Charles on ' ...

(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 Bauer

:Pat Collins (1954–1961) : Robert Gentry (1966–1969; 1997–1998) :Mark Hulswit (1969–1981) : Peter Simon (1981–1984; 1986–1996; 2002–2004; 2009) : Richard Van Vleet (1984–1986)

Maureen Reardon Bauer (deceased)

: Ellen Dolan (1982–1986) : Ellen Parker (1986–93; 1997–2000; 2004–05)

Friedrich "Papa" Bauer (deceased)

Theodore von Eltz Theodore von Eltz (November 5, 1893 – October 6, 1964) was an American film actor, appearing in more than 200 films between 1915 and 1957. He was the father of actress Lori March. Von Eltz was a Yale University professor's son. After 12 ...

(1948–1949) :Theo Goetz (1949–1973)

Gertrude "Trudy" Bauer

:Laurette Fillbrant (1948–1949) :Charlotte Holland (1949–1951) :

Helen Wagner Helen Losee Wagner (September 3, 1918 – May 1, 2010) was an Emmy award winning American actress.HEVESI, DENNIS (May 3, 2010). "Helen Wagner, Longtime Actress on 'As the World Turns,' Dies at 91". ''New York Times''. Retrieved August 13, ...

(1952) : Lisa Howard (1957–1958)

Hillary Bauer (deceased)

:Linda McCullough (1977–1978) : Marsha Clark (1978–1984)

Hope Bauer

:Jennifer Kirschner (1963–1965) :Paula Schwartz (1968) :Elisa Leeds (1968–1973) :Tisch Raye (1975–1976) : Robin Mattson (1976–1977) :

Katherine Justice Katherine Justice (born October 28, 1942) is an American actress with many television guest star roles in the 1960s on through the 1980s and a few major film roles. She had a leading role in the made-for-TV movie, '' Columbo: Prescription Mur ...

(1977) :Elvera Roussel (1979–1983)

Jack Bauer

Alan North Alan North (December 23, 1920 – January 19, 2000) was an American actor. Early life North was born in Bronx, New York, and joined the United States Navy during the Second World War. Career After the war, he became a stage manager and made ...

(1988)

Johnny Bauer

:James Goodwin (1986–1990)

Jude Cooper Bauer

:Aaron Hart (2005–2007) :Robert Danza, Jr (2007–2008)

Lacey Bauer

:Zoe Trilling (1987–1988)

Lanie Bauer

Teri Keane Teri Louisa Keane (born October 24, 1925) is an American actress known for her work in the era of old-time radio. She was reported to have "appeared in more than 100 dramatic roles in radio and television." For a twelve-year period, from Oct 196 ...

(1988)

Leah Bauer

:Marley Wright (2004) :Arielle Renwart (2006–2008) :Tyra Colar (2008–2009)

"Mama" Bauer (deceased)

:Gloria Brandt (1948–1949) : Adelaide Klein (1949)

Meta Bauer

:Gloria Blondel (1948) :

Dorothy Lovett Dorothy Lovett (February 16, 1915 – April 28, 1998) was an American film actress. Biography Early and personal life Lovett was born in Providence, Rhode Island. She married director Jack Hively (1910-1995) on December 25, 1941, wh ...

(1948–1949) :Jone Allison (1949–1952) :

Ellen Demming Ellen Demming (born Betty Ellen Weber; November 10, 1922 – February 7, 2002) was an American actress, best known for her role as Meta Bauer on the soap opera ''Guiding Light'', which she played from 1953 to 1974. Life A Schenectady, ...

(1952–1974) : Mary Stuart (1996–2002)

Michelle Bauer Santos

:Anna Tendler (1985–1988) :

Rachel Miner Rachel Anne Miner is an American actress. She first came to prominence for her portrayal of Michelle Bauer on the television soap opera ''Guiding Light'' (1990–95). She made her film debut in Woody Allen's ''Alice'' (1990), and later earned cr ...

(1989–1995) :

Rebecca Budig Rebecca Jo Budig (; born June 26, 1973) is an American actress and television presenter. Her career began in 1993, and in 1995, she was cast in the role of Michelle Bauer on the CBS soap opera ''Guiding Light''. In 1999, she was cast as Greenle ...

(1995–1998) :

Bethany Joy Lenz Bethany Joy Lenz (born April 2, 1981) is an American actress, singer-songwriter and filmmaker. She is known for her portrayal of Haley James Scott on The WB / The CW television drama '' One Tree Hill'' (2003–2012). She also starred as Michell ...

(1998–2000) :

Nancy St. Alban Nancy St. Alban is an American actress. Born as Nancy Worrell Franklin, she grew up in Baltimore as one of eight siblings. A ballet dancer since the age of seven, St. Alban attended the Baltimore Actors' Theatre Conservatory, a small private hig ...

(2000–2005; 2009)

Mike Bauer

:Glenn Walken & Christopher Walken (1954–1956) :Michael Allen (1957–1961) :Paul Prokopf (1962–1963) :Gary Pilar (1963–1965) :Robert Pickering (1968) : Don Stewart (1968–1984; 1997)

Rick Bauer

:Albert Zungolo III (1970–1971) :Gary Hannoch (1972–1976) :Robbie Berridge (1976–1978) :Phil MacGregor (1982–1983) : Michael O'Leary (1983–1986; 1987–1991; 1995–2009)

Helene Benedict

Kay Campbell Catherine "Kay" Campbell (August 12, 1904 – May 27, 1985) was an American actress. Early years Campbell began her career as a model in Chicago, and she was a graduate of the University of Chicago. Radio In 1937, Campbell starred in '' ...

(1957–1964)

Henry Benedict

:John Gibson (1958–1960) :John Boruff (1962–1966) : Lester Rawlins (1967) : Paul McGrath (1967)

Jack Blue

John Doman John Doman (born January 9, 1945) is an American actor best known for playing Maryland State Police Superintendent, Deputy Police Commissioner and Major William Rawls on HBO series ''The Wire'' (2002–2008), Colonel Edward Galson on '' Oz'' (2 ...

(1997)

Jesse Blue

:Paulo Benediti (1997–2000)

Abigail Blume

:Amy Ecklund (1995–2000)

Christina Boudreau

Karla Mosley Karla Cheatham Mosley (born August 27, 1981) is an American actress and singer. She starred on the Emmy-nominated children's show '' Hi-5''; she has starred in numerous plays and also had minor roles in several other TV shows and films. She reg ...

(2008–2009)

Clayton Boudreau

Peter Francis James Peter Francis James (born September 16, 1956) is an American actor and voice-over artist, distinguished by his strong baritone. Early life James was born September 16, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, to David James and Mary Galloway James. He has f ...

(2003–2009)

Felicia Boudreau

:Kim Brockington (2002–2009) ::Doctor.

Remy Boudreau

: Corey Parker Robinson (2001–2002) : Gavin Houston (2002–2005) : Lawrence Saint-Victor (2006–2009)

Alex Bowden

: Ernest Graves (1963–1966)

Cooper Bradshaw (deceased)

:Michael Cugno (1996–1997) :Christopher and Nicholas Consolo (1997–1998) :Zachary Noll (1999–2000) : John Driscoll (2004–2009)

Jenna Bradshaw (deceased)

Fiona Hutchison Fiona Hutchison (born 17 May 1960) is an American actress. She is known for her roles on the American soap operas '' One Life to Live'' and '' Guiding Light''. Personal life Hutchison was born in Miami, Florida, to British parents. She grew up i ...

(1992–1994; 1996–1998; 2006; 2009)

Joel Brooks

:Charles Baxter (1954–1955)

Michael Burke

: Peter Hermann (1997–1998) ::Doctor.

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Julie Camaletti

Jocelyn Seagrave Jocelyn Seagrave (born September 9, 1968) is an American film and television actress, best known for playing Julie Camaletti on '' Guiding Light'' and Jessica Mitchell on Fox's '' Pacific Palisades''. Early life Seagrave's father was American a ...

(1991–1994)

Wally Campbell

:Jack Ryland (1969) ::Lieutenant

Anthony James "J." Chamberlain

James Anthony Nielsen Senses Fail is an American rock band formed in Ridgewood, New Jersey, in 2001. Founded by vocalist James "Buddy" Nielsen, drummer Dan Trapp, guitarists Garrett Zablocki and Dave Miller, and bassist James Gill (replaced by Mike Glita shortly afte ...

(1984–1985) :George Pilgrim (1996) :

Ethan Erickson Ethan Skip Erickson (born August 5, 1973) is an American television and film actor and TV host. Education Erickson was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He has a degree in English literature from UC Santa Barbara. Career Erickson once played th ...

(1996–1998; 2009)

Henry Chamberlain (deceased)

William Roerick William George Roerich (December 17, 1912 – November 30, 1995) was an American actor. He is particularly associated with the stage, but also played in many films and TV productions. He was also a stage manager and writer. His name is sometime ...

(1980–1995)

Nola Chamberlain

: Lisa Brown (1980–1985; 1995–1998; 2009)

Quinton Chamberlain

: Michael Tylo (1981–1985; 1996–1997) :

Josh Taylor Josh or Joshua Taylor may refer to: * Josh Taylor (actor) (born 1943), American comedy and dramatic television actor * Josh Taylor (baseball) (born 1993), American professional baseball pitcher * Josh Taylor (boxer) (born 1991), Scottish professi ...

(1997)

Vanessa Chamberlain

: Maeve Kinkead (1980–1987; 1989–2000; 2002; 2005–2009)

Pam Chandler

:Maureen Silliman (1974–1976)

Max Chapman

:Ben Hammer (1977–1978)

Peter Chapman

Curt Dawson Curt Dawson (December 5, 1939 – January 13, 1985) was an American stage and television actor. Early life Curt Dawson was born December 5, 1939, in Russell, Kansas. He graduated from Emporia State University in 1960, and attended the Royal ...

(1977–1980)

Brandon Cohen

: Kevin Collins (2008–2009)

Rebecca Collier

Ellen Holly Ellen Virginia Holly is an American actress. Beginning her career on stage in the late 1950s, Holly is perhaps best known for her role as Carla Gray–Hall on the ABC daytime soap opera ''One Life to Live'' (1968–80; 1983–85). Holly is note ...

(1989-1993) ::Judge

Jack Conroy

:Tony Craig (1986) ::Senator

Linell Conway

Christina Pickles Christina Pickles (born 17 February 1935) is a British-American actress. She is known for her role as Nurse Helen Rosenthal in the NBC medical drama '' St. Elsewhere'' (1982–1988), for which she received five nominations for the Primetime Em ...

(1970–1972)

Buzz Cooper

Justin Deas Justin Deas (born March 30, 1948, in Connellsville, Pennsylvania) is an American actor. He is known primarily for his work on daytime soap operas. Personal life Deas received his Bachelor of Arts from the College of William & Mary. Deas married ...

(1993-2009)

Frank Cooper Jr.

: Frank Dicopoulos (1987–2009)

Eleni Andros Cooper

Melina Kanakaredes Melina Eleni Kanakaredes Constantinides ( el, Μελίνα Ελένη Κανακαρίδη Κωνσταντινίδη; born April 23, 1967) is an American actress. She is widely known for her roles in U.S. primetime television dramas as Dr. Sydn ...

(1991–1995) :

Wendy Kaplan Wendy Kaplan (also known as Wendy Foxworth; born February 19, 1966) is a film, television, and stage actress probably best known for her role in the 1989 horror movie '' Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers''. Career She is best known for ...

(1994–1995) :Jennifer Roszell (1995–2002; 2006–2009)

Harley Cooper

Beth Ehlers Beth Ehlers (born 1968) is an American actress. She is known for playing Harley Cooper, between 1987 and 2008, on CBS's daytime drama ''Guiding Light''. Career Ehlers grew up in New York City and begin appearing in television commercials at t ...

(1987–1993; 1997–2008)

Lucy Cooper

Sonia Satra Sonia Satra (born December 17, 1967, in Glen Ridge, New Jersey) is an American actress. She is known for her roles on '' Guiding Light'' and '' One Life to Live''. Personal life She was born, the youngest of three children, to Gunvor Satra, a No ...

(1993–1997; 1998; 2006–2007)

Marina Cooper Marina Cooper is a fictional character on the popular CBS daytime soap opera, '' Guiding Light''. The character is the only child of the police chief, Frank Cooper, and ex-wife, Eleni Andros and was born on-screen on May 8, 1993. In December 20 ...

:Casey Rosenhaus (1993–1994) :Alysia Zucker (1994–1996) :Sasha Martin (1996–2000) :

Aubrey Dollar Aubrey Dollar is an American actress. She is known for playing Marina Cooper on the CBS daytime soap opera '' Guiding Light'' from 2001 to 2004. Dollar has also starred in the short-lived television series '' Point Pleasant'' (2005–2006), '' W ...

(2001–2004) :Kit Paquin (2004) :Mandy Bruno (2004–2009)

Nadine Cooper (deceased)

: Jean Carol (1988–1995; 2003; 2006)

Rich Cosner

: Kevin Collins (2006–2007)

Dahlia Crede

Sharon Leal Sharon Ann Leal is an American actress and singer. She is known for her roles in movies such as ''Dreamgirls'', '' This Christmas'', '' Why Did I Get Married?'', ''Why Did I Get Married Too?'' and her roles on the television shows '' Legacy'', '' ...

(1996–1999)

Silas Crocker

: Benjamin Hendrickson (1982)

Carrie Curruthers

: Carrie Nye (2003–2006)

Patrick Cutter

:Scott Hoxby (1993–1995)

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Louie Darnell

:Eric Brooks (1983–1986) ::Doctor

Selena Davis

Patti D'Arbanville Patricia D'Arbanville is an American actress known for her appearance in Andy Warhol projects. Career After ''Flesh'', D'Arbanville performed in Warhol's '' L'Amour'' (1973), and as the title character in the David Hamilton film '' Bilitis'' ...

(1998–2000)

Suzanne Deveraux

:Juliet Pritner (1991–1992)

Sidney "Sid" Dickerson

: Kelly Neal (1994–1995)

Keith Driscoll

:Ed Moran (2007)

Annie Dutton Annie Dutton is a fictional character in the CBS soap opera ''Guiding Light''. Cynthia Watros is the actress most closely identified with the role; she played Annie from November 29, 1994, until February 23, 1998. The role was later recast, after ...

Cynthia Watros Cynthia Michele Watros (born September 2, 1968) is an American actress recognized for her roles in both daytime and primetime television. In 1994, she was cast in the regular role of Annie Dutton on ''Guiding Light'', which earned her the Day ...

(1994–1998) :

Signy Coleman Signy Coleman (born July 4, 1960), sometimes credited as Signey Coleman, is an American actress. Background Coleman was born in Ross, California, on July 4, 1960. She grew up in Bolinas, California, and attended Tamalpais High School in Mill V ...

(1998–1999; 2003)

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Betty Eiler

Madeleine Sherwood Madeleine Sherwood (born Madeleine Louise Hélène Thornton; November 13, 1922 – April 23, 2016) was a Canadian actress of stage, film and television. She was widely known for her portrayals of Mae/Sister Woman and Miss Lucy in both the Broadwa ...

(1971–1972)

Charles Eiler

Graham Jarvis Graham Powley Jarvis (August 25, 1930 – April 16, 2003) was a Canadian character actor in American films and television from the 1960s to the early 2000s. Early years Jarvis was born in Toronto, Ontario, the son of Margaret Biddulph (Scratche ...

(1971–1972)

Einstein

:Ian Alda (2007)

Mark Evans

Mark Pinter Mark Pinter (born March 7, 1950) is an American actor best known for his numerous roles in daytime soap operas. Early life and education Pinter was born in Decorah, Iowa. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre arts from Iowa State Univers ...

(1981–1983)

Nell Everest

: Patrick O'Connell (1989–1990)

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Andy Ferris

Victor Slezak Victor Slezak (born July 30, 1957) is an American stage, television and screen actor who has appeared in numerous films, including '' The Bridges of Madison County'' (1995), '' Beyond Rangoon'' (1995), ''The Devil's Own'' (1997), ''The Siege'' ...

(1984–1985)

Fred Fletcher

:John Gibson (1958) ::Dr. Paul Fletcher's biological father.

Johnny Fletcher

Don Scardino Donald Joseph Scardino (born February 17, 1949) is an American television director and producer and a former actor. Career Acting Scardino was born in New York City, to jazz musician parents, Dorothy Denny Scardino and Charles Scardino. His f ...

(1965–1967) :Erik Howell (1967–1972)

Paul Fletcher

:Michael Kane (1956) : Bernard Grant (1956–1979) ::Fred Fletcher's biological son. Doctor

Leo Flynn

Robert LuPone Robert Francis LuPone (July 29, 1946 – August 27, 2022) was an American actor and artistic director. He worked on stage, in film, and in television. He was the brother of actress Patti LuPone. Early life and training LuPone was born in Brook ...

(1990-2000)

Cyrus Foley

Murray Bartlett Murray Bartlett (born 20 March 1971) is an Australian actor. His roles include Dominic "Dom" Basaluzzo in the HBO comedy-drama series '' Looking'', Michael "Mouse" Tolliver in the Netflix revival of ''Tales of the City'', and Armond in the HBO ...

(2007–2009)

Carlo Fontini

James Coco James Emil Coco (March 21, 1930 – February 25, 1987) was an American stage and screen actor. He was the recipient of a Primetime Emmy Award, a Drama Desk Award and three Obie Awards, as well as nominations for a Tony Award, an Academy Award a ...

(1986–1987)

Sandy Foster

: Scott Bailey (2003–2006)

Whitney Foxton

Joseph Maher Joseph Sylvester Maher (29 December 1933 – 17 July 1998) was an Irish actor, playwright, and occasionally theatre director. He was best known for his roles in the comedies of Joe Orton. He received three Tony Award nominations for his roles in ...

(1978–1979)

Jim Frazier

Billy Dee Williams William December Williams Jr. (born April 6, 1937) is an American actor. He appeared as Lando Calrissian in the '' Star Wars'' franchise, first in the early 1980s for ''The Empire Strikes Back'' (1980) and ''Return of the Jedi'' (1983), and thir ...

(1966) :

James Earl Jones James Earl Jones (born January 17, 1931) is an American actor. He has been described as "one of America's most distinguished and versatile" actors for his performances in film, television, and theater, and "one of the greatest actors in America ...

(1966–1967) ::Doctor

Martha Frazier

: Ruby Dee (1967)

Jackson Freemont

:Michael Wilding Jr. (1985–1987)

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Doug Gandil

:Vic Noto (1981)

Verne Garrison

: Barbara Meek (1992)

Sally Gleason

Patricia Barry Patricia Barry (born Patricia Allen White, November 16, 1921 – October 11, 2016) was an American stage, film, and television actress. Although Barry has numerous credits performing in stage productions and in films, the majority of her work wa ...

(1985–1987)

Georgene Belmont Granger

:Delphi Harrington (1976–1978)

Malcolm Granger

:Ed Seamens (1976)

Laura Ashley Grant

:Katherine N. Anderson (1953) :Alice Yourman (1953–1956)

Charles Grant

:David Fonteno (1995–2000; 2002; 2003; 2004; 2006) ::Doctor.

David Grant

Monti Sharp Monti Sharp (born September 20, 1967 in Monroe, Louisiana) is an American actor, best known for his role as David Grant on the daytime US drama '' Guiding Light''. Sharp received professional actor training at the University of North Carolina Sc ...

(1992–1995) : Russell Curry (1995–1996) :

Terrell Tilford Terrell Tilford (born July 22, 1969) is an American film, stage, and television actor best known for roles as Eric Bishop on '' Switched at Birth'' (2015–2017), David Grant on '' Guiding Light'' (1998–2001), as Greg Evans on '' One Life to ...

(1998–2001)

Dick Grant

James Lipton Louis James Lipton (September 19, 1926 – March 2, 2020) was an American writer, lyricist, actor, and dean emeritus of the Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University in New York City. He was the executive producer, writer, and host of the B ...

(1953) ::Doctor.

Gillian "Gilly" Grant

: Amelia Marshall (1989–1996)

Kathy Grant

Susan Douglas Rubeš Susan Douglas Rubeš C.M. (13 March 1925 – 23 January 2013) was an Austrian-born Canadian actress and producer. She was sometimes credited as Susan Douglas or Susan Rubes. Life and career Rubeš was born Zuzka Zenta Bursteinová in Vienna, A ...

(1952–1958)

Richard Grant

Ed Prentiss Paul Edward Prentiss (September 9, 1908 – March 19, 1992) was an actor in the era of old-time radio.DeLong, Thomas A. (1996). ''Radio Stars: An Illustrated Biographical Dictionary of 953 Performers, 1920 through 1960''. McFarland & Company, ...

(1953)

Vivian Grant

:Petronia Paley (1992–1997)

Brad Green

: Michael Swan (2003) :

(2003–2004)

Joe Green

John Rothman John Mahr Rothman (born June 3, 1949) is an American film, television, and stage actor. Life and career Rothman was born in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Elizabeth D. (née Davidson) and Donald N. Rothman, a lawyer. He is the brother of film ...

(2007–2009) ::Judge.

Eve Guthrie (deceased)

Hilary Edson Hilary Edson (born October 17, 1962) is an actress who has appeared in several daytime television soap operas. From 1984 to 1987, she played Tania Roskov Jones on ''General Hospital''. She then portrayed Stacey Winthrop on '' Another World'' fro ...

(1992–1995) ::Doctor

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Greta Halsey

Elizabeth Swados Elizabeth Swados (February 5, 1951 – January 5, 2016) was an American writer, composer, musician, and theatre director. Swados received Tony Award nominations for Best Musical, Best Direction of a Musical, Best Book of a Musical, Best Origin ...

(1993; 1999)

Noelle Hamilton

:Elaina Erika Davis (2002)

Richard Hanley

Mandel Kramer Mandel Kramer (March 12, 1916 – January 29, 1989) was an American actor. As a voice actor, he is best known as the last Johnny Dollar from ''Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar'' radio show. Early years Kramer grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, where his f ...

(1953) ::District Attorney.

Sid Harper

:Philip Sterling (1952–1954)

Chuck Haskell

Peter Gallagher Peter Killian Gallagher (born August 19, 1955) is an American actor. Since 1980, he has played roles in numerous Hollywood films. He is best known for starring as Sandy Cohen in the television drama series '' The O.C.'' from 2003 to 2007, recu ...

(1979)

Jack Haskell

:Paul Larson (1966)

George Hayes

:Philip Sterling (1963–1968)

Ramona Herndon

Colleen Dion Colleen Dion-Scotti (also credited as Colleen Dion) is an American actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Felicia Forrester on the CBS soap opera ''The Bold and the Beautiful ''The Bold and the Beautiful'' (often referred to as ''B ...

(2003)

Adrian "Sugar" Hill

Taye Diggs Scott Leo "Taye" Diggs (born January 2, 1971) is an American stage and film actor. He is known for his roles in the Broadway musicals '' Rent'' and '' Hedwig and the Angry Inch'', the TV series '' Private Practice'' (2007-2013), ''Murder in th ...

(1997)

Tangie Hill

Marcy Walker Marcy Lynn Walker (born November 26, 1961), also known as Marcy Smith, is an American youth minister and former actress known for her television appearances on daytime soap operas. Her most famous roles are those of Liza Colby on ''All My Chil ...

(1993–1995)

Wanda Hite

:Carey Cromelin (2009)

Alice Holden

Sandy Dennis Sandra Dale Dennis (April 27, 1937 – March 2, 1992) was an American actress. She made her film debut in the drama ''Splendor in the Grass'' (1961). For her performance in the comedy-drama film ''Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'' (1966), she rec ...

(1956) :Diane Gentner (1956–1958) :Lin Pearson (1958–1959)

Mark Holden

:Whitfield Connor (1955–1961)

Charlie Hubbs

:Jabari Gray (2006) ::Police detective.

Luke Huff

: John Lavelle (2004)

Sebastian Hulce

Doug Hutchison Doug Anthony Hutchison (born May 26, 1960) is an American character actor, known for playing disturbing and antagonistic characters. Such characters include Obie Jameson in the 1988 film '' The Chocolate War'', Sproles in the 1988 film '' Fresh H ...

(2004–2005)

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J

Stephen Jackson

: Stefan Schnabel (1966–1981) ::Doctor.

Drew Jacobs

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 ...

(1997–2000)

Karl Jannings

:Richard Morse (1959)

Will Jefferies

:Joseph Breen (1987–1989)

Brenda Jensen

: Linda Cook (2003)

Hart Jessup (deceased)

: Jeff Phillips (1991–1992) :Leonard Stabb (1993) :Sean McDermott (1993) :Marshall Hilliard (1995–1996) :

Frank Grillo Frank Anthony Grillo (born June 8, 1965) is an American actor and martial artist. He played Brock Rumlow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films '' Captain America: The Winter Soldier'' (2014), '' Captain America: Civil War'' (2016), '' Avengers ...

(1996–1999)

R.J. Jessup

:Alex Beck (1998–2003) :Christian Kulp (2003–2004) :Miles Williams (2004–2008)

Janet Johnson

Ruth Warrick Ruth Elizabeth Warrick (June 29, 1916 – January 15, 2005) was an American singer, actress and political activist, best known for her role as Phoebe Tyler Wallingford on ''All My Children'', which she played regularly from 1970 until her d ...

(1953–1954) : Lois Wheeler (1954–1956; 1957–1958) ::Registered Nurse.

Dana Jones

:Katell Pleven (1989–1990)

Harry Jones

Mark Margolis Mark Margolis (; born November 26, 1939) is an American actor. He is known for playing Alberto "The Shadow" in '' Scarface'', Antonio Nappa in '' Oz'', and Hector Salamanca in ''Breaking Bad'' and '' Better Call Saul''. His performance in ''Break ...

(1994)

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Paul Keeler

Ed Begley Edward James Begley Sr. (March 25, 1901 – April 28, 1970) was an American actor of theatre, radio, film, and television. He won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the film ''Sweet Bird of Youth'' (1962) and ...

(1952) : Mel Ruick (1953) ::Reverend and Doctor.

Jim Kelly

:Paul Potter (1954) ::Doctor.

Helen Kennedy

Nancy Pinkerton Nancy Pinkerton Peabody (May 7, 1940 – March 4, 2010) was an American actress. Pinkerton is perhaps best known as the original actress to play Dr. Dorian Lord on the ABC daytime soap opera '' One Life to Live'' from 1973 to 1977, a period wh ...

(1985)

Karen Kennedy

:Sharon Washington (1992)

Jack Kiley

:Tom Tammi (1992)

Sheila Kiley

: Kristine Sutherland (1992)

Dante "Pops Cooper" Kouperakis

: Vince O'Brien (1995–2009)

Stavros Kouperakis

:Eugene Troobnick (1991–1995)

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Paul La Crosse

:Jacques Roux (1977–1981) ::Doctor

Duke Lafferty

:G. Rockett Phillips (1980–1981)

Robin Lang

Zina Bethune Zina Bianca Bethune (February 17, 1945 – February 12, 2012) was an American actress, dancer, and choreographer. Early years Bethune was born on Staten Island, the daughter of Ivy ( Vigder), a Russian-born (Sevastopol, present-day Ukraine) act ...

(1958)

Christopher Langham

:Russ Anderson (2003–2004)

Laverne Larkin

:Rebecca Damon (2008–2009)

Jeremy Larson

:Greg McFadden (2006–2009)

Brent Lawrence

:Frank Beaty (1995–1996)

Rob Layne

: Timothy Adams (2000)

Daisy Lemay

:Brittany Slattery (1989, 1994) :

Brittany Snow Brittany Anne Snow (born March 9, 1986) is an American actress. She rose to prominence after appearing in the CBS soap opera ''Guiding Light'' (1998–2001), for which she won a Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress and was nominated for two ...

(1998–2001) :

Bonnie Dennison Bonnie Dennison (born February 15, 1989) is an American actress. She was born in New York City. From 2002 to 2005, she played Emily Yokas on the NBC television show ''Third Watch''. In 2007, she joined the cast of the long-running CBS daytime dr ...

(2007–2009)

Jim Lemay

Anthony Addabbo Anthony Addabbo (September 14, 1960 – October 18, 2016) was an American actor and model. Early years Addabbo was born on September 14, 1960, in Coral Gables. He grew up in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Addabbo wanted to become a tree surgeon. He ...

(1999–2000)

Bill Lewis III Bill(s) may refer to: Common meanings * Banknote, paper cash (especially in the United States) * Bill (law), a proposed law put before a legislature * Invoice, commercial document issued by a seller to a buyer * Bill, a bird or animal's beak Plac ...

:Renald White (1984–1986) :Bryan Buffington (1989–1998) : Ryan Brown (1998–2001) :

Daniel Cosgrove Daniel Thomas Cosgrove (born December 16, 1970) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Scott Chandler (All My Children), Scott Chandler on ''All My Children'', Matt Durning on ''Beverly Hills, 90210'', Bill Lewis on ''Guiding Light' ...

(2002–2005; 2007–2009)

Billy Lewis II Billy may refer to: * Billy (name), a name (and list of people with the name) Animals * Billy (dog), a dog breed * Billy (pigeon), awarded the Dickin Medal in 1945 * Billy (pygmy hippo), a pet of U.S. President Calvin Coolidge * Billy, a yo ...

: Jordan Clarke (1983–1986; 1989–1993; 1996–1998; 1999–2009) : Geoffrey Scott (1993–1994)

Dylan Lewis

:Morgan Englund (1989–1995; 1997; 1999; 2002; 2004, 2006; 2009) : Brian Gaskill (2007–2008) ::Son of Reva Shayne and Billy Lewis

H.B. Lewis (deceased)

: Larry Gates (1983–1996)

Henry Lewis

Joshua "Josh" Lewis

: Robert Newman (1981–1984; 1986–1991; 1993–2009)

Marah Lewis

:Nicole Otto (1987–1988) : Ashley Peldon (1989–1991) : Kimberly J. Brown (1993–1998; 2006) : Lauren C. Mayhew (1998–1999) :

Laura Bell Bundy Laura Ashley Bell Bundy (born April 10, 1981) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for originating the Broadway roles of Amber Von Tussle in the musical version of '' Hairspray and'' Elle Woods in the musical version of ''Legall ...

(1999–2001) : Lindsey McKeon (2001–2004)

Max Lewis

Mindy Lewis Melinda Sue "Mindy" Lewis is a fictional character in the town of Springfield on the CBS daytime drama A soap opera, or ''soap'' for short, is a typically long-running radio or television serial, frequently characterized by melodrama, ensemble ...

: Krista Tesreau (1983–1989; 2004; 2006, 2009) : Kimberley Simms (1989–1992; 1997) :Ann Hamilton (1993) : Barbara Crampton (1993–1995)

Patricia "Trish" Lewis

:Rebecca Hollen (1980–1984)

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 Aw ...

:Travis Cartier (1990–1991) :Bret Cooper (1993–1997) :Garrett Stevens (1997–1999) :Tony Michael Donnelly (1999) : Billy Kay (2000–2003) :Marty West (2003–2004) : Jeff Branson (2008–2009)

Ernie Logan

:Brett Rigby (2007–2009)

Brandon "Lujack" Luvonaczek (deceased)

Vincent Irizarry Vincent Michael Irizarry (born November 12, 1959) is an American actor. He was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award in 1985 and 2002, and won in 2009. Early life and education Irizarry grew up on Long Island, NY and is one of six children. He mov ...

(1983–1986; 1989)

Eric Luvonaczek

: Ted Sorel (1991–1992)

M

A.C. Mallet

Mark Derwin Mark Derwin (born October 28, 1960) is an American film and television actor. Derwin began his career on ''Days of Our Lives'' in 1987 with a minor role as Jeremiah Brown. In 1988, Derwin appeared in the role of Adrian Hunter on ''The Young and ...

(1990–1993) : Robert Bogue (2005–2009)

Blake Marler Blake Marler is a fictional character from the CBS daytime soap opera '' Guiding Light'' with the role last portrayed by Elizabeth Keifer from August 19, 1992 to September 18, 2009. Character information Casting Born on screen in July 1975 a ...

:Gina Foy (1975–1978) :Cheryl Lynn Brown (1979–1980) :

Elizabeth Dennehy Elizabeth Hannah Dennehy is an American television and film actress, who has appeared in such television series as ''Guiding Light'', '' Seinfeld'', ''Charmed'', and ''Without a Trace'', and films such as ''Clear and Present Danger'', ''Gattaca ...

(1988–1989) :

Sherry Stringfield Sherry Lea Stringfield (born June 24, 1967) is an American actress. She is best known for playing the role of Dr. Susan Lewis on the NBC medical drama '' ER'', a role for which she received three Emmy Award nominations. Stringfield was a member ...

(1989–1992) :

Elizabeth Keifer Elizabeth Keifer (born November 14, 1961) is an American actress. Keifer was born in Pacific Palisades, California. She played the role of Christina "Blake" Marler on '' Guiding Light'' from August 1992 until the program ended in September 2009 ...

(1992–2009) ::Wife of Ross Marler. Daughter of Roger Thorpe and Holly Norris Reade. Also known as Christina/Chrissy.

Clarissa Marler

:Arielle Fleischer (2006–2008) :

Naelee Rae Naelee Rae (born August 25, 1996) is an American actress. She is known for her role as the speaking voice of Tasha on Nickelodeon's "The Backyardigans", her starring acting roles include Maddie Hakansovich on the 2006 ABC TV pilot ''Drift'', and ...

(2008–2009)

Dinah Marler Dinah Marler is a fictional character from the CBS Daytime soap opera '' Guiding Light'', last portrayed by Gina Tognoni from July 5, 2004 to September 18, 2009. Casting The character was originated by Jennifer Gatti from June 1986 to June 1987. ...

Jennifer Gatti Jennifer Gatti (born October 4, 1968, in Manhattan, New York) is an American actress who has taken on several television roles. She is notable for her role as the first Dinah Marler on '' Guiding Light'' from 1986 to 1987, as well as for her ...

(1986–1987) :

Paige Turco Jean Paige Turco (born May 17, 1965) is an American actress, best known for her role as April O'Neil in '' Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze'' and ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III''. Other notable roles include Melanie Co ...

(1987–1989) :

Wendy Moniz Wendy Moniz (born January 19, 1969) is an American television actress. Her roles include Dinah Marler in the CBS soap opera ''Guiding Light'', as Rachel McCabe in ''Nash Bridges'', and as Louisa Archer in ''The Guardian (TV series), The Guardian' ...

(1995–1999) :

Gina Tognoni Gina Tognoni (born November 28, 1973) is an American actress, best known for her work with American daytime soap operas. Her most notable performances include Kelly Cramer on ''One Life to Live'', Dinah Marler on ''Guiding Light'' and Phyllis S ...

(2004–2009) ::Daughter of Ross Marler and Vanessa Chamberlain.

Elaine "Lanie" Marler

:Katheen Kellaigh (1979–1981)

Jason Marler

:Samantha Stein (1996) :Cody Arens (1998) :James & Michael Mackonockie (1998–2002) :Ryan Marsini (2002) :James Kukinski (2002) : Mick Hazen (2006)

Justin Marler

:Thomas O'Rourke (1976–1983) : Christopher Pennock (1990–1991)

Kevin Marler

:Brandon Unger (1996) :Isabelle Farrell (1996–1998) :Brett & Shane Harder (1998–2002) :Jeffrey Scaperrotta (2002–2005) : Eric Nelsen (2006)

Ross Marler (deceased)

: Jerry Ver Dorn (1979–2005) ::Husband of Blake.

Samantha Marler

:Suzy Cote (1989–1992)

Karen Martin

: Tudi Wiggins (1971–1972)

Grove Mason

: Vince O'Brien (1967–1970, 1989–1990)

Sean McCullough

:William Bumiller (1998–1999)

Eve McFarren

: Janet Grey (1976–1982)

Dr. Sara McIntyre

Patricia Roe Patricia Roe (September 18, 1928 – May 18, 2005), later known as Patricia Roe Bell, was an American actress, best known for her work in Broadway theatre and in the soap operas ''Guiding Light, The Guiding Light'' (Sara McIntyre) and ''One Life ...

(1967–1968) :Jill Andre (1968) :

Millette Alexander Millette Alexander (born August 11, 1933 in New York City) is an American actress and concert pianist, best known for having played Dr. Sara McIntyre Gantry Werner Blackford Thorpe on ''The Guiding Light'' from January 1969 to January 1983. She ...

(1969–1983)

Rose McLaren

Alexandra Neil Alexandra Neil (born April 7, 1955) is an American stage, film and television actress An actor or actress is a person who portrays a character in a performance. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or i ...

(1987–1989)

Deborah Mehren

Olivia Cole Olivia Carlena Cole (November 26, 1942 – January 19, 2018) was an American actress, best known for her Emmy Award-winning role in the 1977 miniseries ''Roots''. Early life and education Cole was born in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of Ar ...

(1969–1971)

Jeffrey Morgan

:Ramy Zaza (1997–1998)

Joe Morrison

Daniel von Bargen Daniel von Bargen (June 5, 1950 – March 1, 2015) was an American character actor of film, stage and television. He was known for his roles as Mr. Kruger on ''Seinfeld'', Commandant Edwin Spangler on ''Malcolm in the Middle'', and Chief Grady ...

(1993)

Andrew Murray

Dana Elcar Ibsen Dana Elcar (October 10, 1927 – June 6, 2005) was an American television and film character actor. He appeared in about 40 films as well as on the 1980s and 1990s television series ''MacGyver'' as Peter Thornton, MacGyver's immediate ...

(1962) ::District Attorney

N

Natasha

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 – ...

(2009)

Rebecca Nash

: Christopher Norris (1992)

Kelly Nelson

John Wesley Shipp John Wesley Shipp (born January 22, 1955) is an American actor known for his various television roles. He played the lead Barry Allen on CBS's superhero series '' The Flash'' from 1990 to 1991, and Mitch Leery, the title character's father, on ...

(1980–1984)

Ira Newton

Sorrell Booke Sorrell Booke (January 4, 1930 – February 11, 1994) was an American actor who performed on stage, screen, and television. He acted in more than 100 plays and 150 television shows, and is best known for his role as corrupt politician Jefferson ...

(1972) ::District Attorney

Max Nickerson

Jesse Lee Soffer Jesse Lee Soffer (born April 23, 1984) is an American actor and television director. He is known for portraying Will Munson on the CBS soap opera ''As the World Turns,'' and received three Emmy nominations for his work on the show. From 2014 to ...

(1999) :

Paul Wesley Paweł Tomasz Wasilewski (; July 23, 1982), known professionally as Paul Wesley, is an American actor, director and producer. He is known for starring as Stefan Salvatore on the supernatural drama series ''The Vampire Diaries'' (2009–2017) a ...

(1999–2000)

Nolan

:Stephen Zinnato (2001–2004)

Bonnie Noonan

:Julie Potter (1991–1995)

Andrew "Andy" Norris

:Barney McFadden (1975; 1996–1999; 2003–2006) :Ted Le Plat (1980–1981)

Barbara Norris

Augusta Dabney Augusta Keith Dabney (October 23, 1918 – February 4, 2008) was an American actress known for her roles on many soap operas, such as the wealthy but kindly matriarch Isabelle Alden on the daytime series ''Loving''. She played the role from 1983 ...

(1970–1971) : Barbara Berjer (1971–1981; 1995–1996)

Holly Norris Reade

: Lynn Deerfield (1970–1976) :

Maureen Garrett Maureen Garrett (born Maureen Mason Garrett; 1948 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina) is an American actress. Garrett played the role of Holly Norris on '' Guiding Light'', a role she inherited from Lynn Deerfield in 1976. For many years, the ...

(1976–1980; 1988–2006; 2009)

Kenneth Norris

Roger Newman Roger Newman (31 August 1940 – 4 March 2010) was a British born- American soap opera actor and writer. He was born in London, and died in New York City. Newman began his career as a child in radio. He moved with his family to Montréal af ...

(1970–1972; 1973–1975; 1998–1999)

Stanley "Stan" Norris

: Michael Higgins (1970)

O

Carroll O'Malley

Will Lyman William Lyman (born May 20, 1948) is an American voice-over artist, actor, and musician. Being known for his polished, resonant voice, Lyman has narrated the PBS series '' Frontline'' since its second season in 1984 and played William Tell in t ...

(1995)

Colin O'Neill

:Chase & Trevor Tonon (2009)

Jeffrey O'Neill

Bradley Cole Bradley Thomas Cole (born February 11, 1959) is an American actor. Early years Singer-songwriter, actor, and producer, Bradley "Brad" Cole was born and raised in Southern California. He began guitar lessons at 8 years old and was heavily influen ...

(2003–2009) :T.J. Linnard (2006)

Sir Clayton Olds

:Miles Easton (1973–1974) ::British Psychiatrist

P

Trudy Palmer

(1952)

Floyd Parker

:Tim Nielsen (1980–1985)

Katie Parker

Denise Pence Denise Pence (born March 3, 1949) is an American actress. Pence may be best known to television audiences for her role as Katie Parker on the soap opera ''Guiding Light''. Pence was born in South Dakota, and raised in El Paso, Texas. Pence pur ...

(1977–1985)

Ava Peralta 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 :Ca ...

Michelle Ray Smith Michelle Ray Smith (born September 24, 1974) is an American soap opera actress and underwear model. Career Smith has been featured in the ''Victoria’s Secret'' catalogue, and has been seen nationally in television commercials for Listerine, ...

(2005–2008; 2009)

Dan Peters

: Paul Ballantyne (1954)

Susan Piper

: Carrie Nye (1984)

Susan Prescott

:Casey Hutchison (1960–1985)

Q

Catalina Quesada

:Jessica Jimenez (2000–2002)

Quinn

Neal Bledsoe Neal Bledsoe (born March 26, 1981) is a Canadian and American actor, writer, and filmmaker. Early life Bledsoe was born in Toronto, but grew up in Seattle, Washington. Both of his grandfathers served in the Air Force during World War II and his ...

(2005)

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Beth Raines Beth Raines is a fictional character from the long-running American soap opera, ''Guiding Light''. Beth is the stepdaughter of the late Bradley Raines and daughter of Lillian Raines. She is the mother of Lizzie, James, and Peyton Spaulding and ...

Judi Evans Judi Evans (also credited as Judi Evans Luciano, born July 12, 1964) is an American actress. Her career began in 1983 when she was cast as Beth Raines on ''Guiding Light''. After her exit in 1986, she joined the cast of ''Days of Our Lives'' ...

(1983–1986) : Beth Chamberlin (1989–1991; 1997–2009)

Bradley Raines

James Rebhorn James Robert Rebhorn (September 1, 1948 – March 21, 2014) was an American character actor who appeared in over 100 films, television series, and plays. At the time of his death, he had recurring roles in the series '' White Collar'' and ''Hom ...

(1983–1985; 1989)

Lillian Raines

Tina Sloan Tina Sloan (born February 1, 1943) is an American actress, best known for originating and playing the part of Lillian Raines on the CBS daytime drama '' Guiding Light'' from 1983 until the show's final broadcast in 2009. Her previous leading ro ...

(1983–2009) ::Registration Nurse.

Claire Ramsey

: Susan Pratt (1983–1986; 2000–2002)

Jonathan Randall

:Sean Rademaker (1999–2000) :

Tom Pelphrey Thomas J. Pelphrey (born July 28, 1982) is an American actor. He is best known for playing the roles of Jonathan Randall and Mick Dante in the CBS television series ''Guiding Light'' and ''As the World Turns'' respectively, Kurt Bunker in the Ci ...

(2004–2009)

Sarah Randall

:Alexa Kaplan (2009)

Ben Reade (deceased)

:Geoffrey Burke (1989–1996) :

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 debu ...

(2001–2003)

Fletcher Reade

: Jay Hammer (1984–1998; 1999; 2009)

Bea Reardon

:Lee Lawson (1980–1985; 1986; 1987–1988; 1990)

Bridget Reardon

: Melissa Hayden (1991–1997; 2009)

Chelsea Reardon

Kassie DePaiva Katherine Virginia "Kassie" DePaiva (née Wesley; born March 21, 1961) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Bobby Joe in the horror film '' Evil Dead II'' (1987) and her work in American daytime soap operas. She ...

(1986–1991)

Jim Reardon

:Michael Woods (1983–1985)

Matt Reardon

: Kurt McKinney (1994–2000; 2005; 2006–2009)

Maureen Reardon

:Noel & Natalie Chant (2000) :Jaycie Megan Cohen (2000) :

Olivia Dicopoulos Frank Dicopoulos (born January 3, 1957) is an American actor. He is the oldest of three children. Dicopoulos played the role of Frank Achilles Cooper Jr. on '' Guiding Light'', a character he played from 1987 until the show's final episode on Se ...

(2009)

Nola Reardon

: Lisa Brown (1980–1985; 1995–1998; 2009)

Tony Reardon

: Gregory Beecroft (1981–1985)

Peggy Ashley Regan

Patricia Wheel Patricia Wheel (December 9, 1925 – June 3, 1986) was an American actress who appeared in films and TV series from the 1940s to the 1970s. Early years Wheel was the daughter of Lester H. Wheel and his wife, Helene, and she had a sister, Lesley. ...

(1953–1955)

Dalton Reid

: Matt Walton (2008)

Carl Richards

Wayne Tippit Wayne Tippit (December 19, 1932 – August 28, 2009) was an American television and stage character actor. He was best known to television audiences for playing Ted Adamson on the 1970s and 1980s CBS soap opera, ''Search for Tomorrow'', for five ...

(1974) ::Doctor

Jennifer Richards

Geraldine Court Geraldine Court (born Geraldine Oldenboorn; July 28, 1942 – November 20, 2010) was an American actress. Early years Court was born in Binghamton, New York, but her childhood included living in Nashville and in New Orleans. She received a Fran ...

(1982)

Morgan Richards (Nelson)

: Kristen Vigard (1980–1981) : Jennifer Cooke (1981–1983)

Natalia Rivera Natalia may refer to: People * Natalia (given name), list of people with this name * Natalia (Belgian singer) (born 1980) * Natalia (Greek singer) (born 1983) * Natalia (Spanish singer) (born 1982) Music and film * ''Natalia'' (film), a 198 ...

: Jessica Leccia (2007–2009)

Joe Roberts

:Herbert Nelson (1952–1955)

Rae Rooney

:Allison Daugherty (1989–1990)

Tim Ryan

: Jordan Clarke (1974–1976) ::Doctor

S

Vinnie Salerno

:John Fiore (2002–2008)

Kyle Sampson

Larkin Malloy Thomas Larkin Malloy (September 24, 1954 – September 29, 2016) was an American soap opera actor, announcer, voice-over artist and acting teacher. Early life Malloy was born in New York City, the third child of John and Theresa (née Larkin) ...

(1985–1987)

Wyatt Sanders

Keith Christopher Keith Christopher (April 27, 1957 – February 23, 1998) was an American actor, singer-songwriter and AIDS activist. Biography Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Christopher performed in Broadway tours across the country, Off-Broadway, and ...

(1995–1996)

Carmen Santos

Saundra Santiago Saundra Santiago (born April 13, 1957) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Det. Gina Calabrese in the NBC original crime drama series ''Miami Vice'' (1984–1990). She also played Carmen Santos on the CBS soap opera ''Guidin ...

(1999–2000; 2001–2003)

Danny Santos

Paul Anthony Stewart Paul Anthony Stewart (born February 23, 1967) is an American stage and television actor. While Stewart has numerous theater credits, he is best known for portraying Danny Santos in the daytime soap opera '' Guiding Light''. Early life Stewar ...

(1998–2005; 2009)

Hope Santos

:Cally and Brooke Tarleton (2005) :Lucy Palubo (2009)

Maria Santos

Míriam Colón Míriam Colón Valle (August 20, 1936 – March 3, 2017) was a Puerto Rican actress. She was the founder and director of New York City's Puerto Rican Traveling Theater. Beginning her career in the early 1950s, she performed on Broadway and on ...

(2001)

Mick Santos

:Juan Carlos Hernández (1998)

Michelle Bauer Santos

(1998–2000) :

(2000–2005, 2009)

Pilar Santos

Paula Garces Paula or PAULA may refer to: Arts and entertainment Fictional characters * Paula, in video game '' EarthBound'' * Paula, in ''The Larry Sanders Show'' * Paula Campbell (''EastEnders''), in 2003 Film and television * ''Paula'' (1915 film), a s ...

(1999–2001)

Ray Santos

:Jaime Passer (1999) : George Alvarez (1999–2009)

Robbie Santos

:Joshua and Julia Ladd (2001–2002) :Jack O'Rourke (2002–2003) :Patrick Gilbert (2003–2005; 2009)

Tony Santos (deceased)

Jordi Vilasuso Jordi Alejandro Vilasuso (; born June 15, 1981 in Miami, Florida) is a Cuban-American actor best known for originating the role of Tony Santos on the CBS soap opera '' Guiding Light'' from August 2000 until August 2003. He has also portrayed th ...

(2000–2003) :

Stephen Martines Stephen Martines is an American actor, recording artist and athlete. He has appeared in several television shows, including '' Burn Notice, General Hospital'', ''Guiding Light'', ''Monarch Cove'', ''The Closer'' and ''The Vampire Diaries''. F ...

(2003–2005)

Ben Scott

Bernard Kates Bernard Kates (December 26, 1922 – February 2, 2010) was an American actor on television, in movies and on the stage. Serving as a bomber pilot during World War II, Kates earned an Air Medal with three clusters and a Distinguished Flying Cro ...

(1965–1968)

Emmett Scott

:Kenneth Harvey (1976) : Frank Latimore (1976–1979) ::Doctor.

Margaret Sedwick

: Margaret Gwenver (1982–2007) ::Doctor

Hawk Shayne

: Gil Rogers (1985–1990; 1995–1999; 2002; 2004; 2006)

Reva Shayne Reva Shayne is a fictional character from '' Guiding Light'', played by four-time Daytime Emmy Award winner Kim Zimmer from November 28, 1983, to July 23, 1990, and August 14, 1995, until the show's final episode on September 18, 2009. Zimmer has ...

Kim Zimmer Kimberly Jo Zimmer (born February 2, 1955) is an American actress, best known for her role as Reva Shayne on the CBS soap opera ''Guiding Light''. For this portrayal, she has won four Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Dram ...

(1983–1990; 1995–2009)

Roxie Shayne

:Kristi Ferrell (1984–1988)

Sarah Shayne

: Audrey Peters (1987–1991; 1993; 2006)

Sheila Slye

:Kate Miller (2008)

Zachary Smith

Brody Hutzler Ian Brody Hutzler (born April 20, 1971) is an American actor. He is best known for portraying Patrick Lockhart on '' Days of Our Lives''. Hutzler has also appeared in '' 7th Heaven'', ''She Spies'', ''Birds Of Prey'', '' Charmed'', ''Las Vegas'', ...

(1996–1997)

Soto

: Nick Santino (2002) ::Reverend.

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 t ...
(deceased)

Chris 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' ...

(1977–1984; 1986–1988) :

(1982, temporary replacement) :

Daniel Pilon Daniel Pilon (November 13, 1940 – June 26, 2018) was a Canadian actor, known for his role on ''Dallas'' as Renaldo "Naldo" Marchetta. Pilon was born in Montreal, Quebec. In addition to ''Dallas'', he has appeared in daytime soap operas such as ...

(1988–1989; 1990) : Ron Raines (1994–2009)

Alan-Michael Spaulding

:Jessica Zutterman (1981–1983) :Carl T. Evans (1987–1990) :

Rick Hearst Rick Hearst (born January 4, 1965) is an American actor. He is known for roles in American soap operas. Early life Hearst was born Richard Charles Herbst on January 4, 1965, in Howard Beach, New York and raised in Dallas, Texas. Personal life ...

(1990–1996) : Michael Dietz (1996–1997) :Michael Dempsey (2005–2007)

Alexandra Spaulding Alexandra Spaulding is a fictional character from '' Guiding Light'', an American soap opera on the CBS network. Beverlee McKinsey originally played the role from February 10, 1984, to August 21, 1992. McKinsey made the character one of the mo ...

:Lydia Bruce (1984) : Beverlee McKinsey (1984–1992) :

Marj Dusay Marjorie Ellen Mahoney Dusay (; née Mahoney; February 20, 1936 – January 28, 2020) was an American actress known for her roles on American soap operas. She was especially known for her role as Alexandra Spaulding on ''Guiding Light'', a role ...

(1993–1997; 1998–1999; 2002–2009) :

Joan Collins Dame Joan Henrietta Collins (born 23 May 1933) is an English actress, author and columnist. Collins is the recipient of several accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, a People's Choice Award, two Soap Opera Digest Awards and a Primeti ...

(2002)

Amanda Spaulding

:Kathleen Cullen (1978–1983; 1987) :Toby Poser (1995–1998)

Brandon Spaulding (deceased)

:Ralph Bell (1983)

Emma Spaulding Emma may refer to: * Emma (given name) Film * ''Emma'' (1932 film), a comedy-drama film by Clarence Brown * ''Emma'' (1996 theatrical film), a film starring Gwyneth Paltrow * ''Emma'' (1996 TV film), a British television film starring Kate Be ...

:Kathryn Hall (2006–2007) :Jacqueline Tsirkin (2007–2009)

James Spaulding James Ralph Spaulding Jr. (born July 30, 1937) is an American jazz saxophonist and flutist. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, United states, Spaulding attended the Chicago Cosmopolitan School of Music. Between 1957 and 1961, he was a member of Sun ...

:Desmond and Aidan Young (2000–2001) :Caleb Collins (2001–2008) :

Zack Conroy Zack Conroy (born April 19, 1985, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire) is an American actor and finance executive. Career Acting Conroy portrayed James Spaulding on ''Guiding Light'' from April 2009 until the show's finale in September of that year. ...

(2009)

Lizzie Spaulding Elizabeth "Lizzie" Spaulding Lewis is a fictional character from the CBS soap opera ''Guiding Light''. The role was last portrayed by actress Emme Rylan from February 7, 2006 to September 18, 2009. She is the daughter of Phillip Spaulding and Bet ...

:Julie Levine (1990–1991) :

Hayden Panettiere Hayden Lesley Panettiere (; born August 21, 1989) is an American actress, model, and singer. She is best known for her lead roles as Claire Bennet on the NBC superhero series '' Heroes'' and Juliette Barnes in the ABC/ CMT musical drama serie ...

(1996–2000) :

MacKenzie Mauzy MacKenzie Grace Mauzy (born October 14, 1988) is an American actress. She played the role of Phoebe Forrester on CBS daytime soap opera ''The Bold and the Beautiful'' from 2006 to 2008, and recurred as Abigail on the 2014 ABC television drama s ...

(2000–2002) : Allison Hirschlag (2002–2003) : Crystal Hunt (2003–2006) :

Marcy Rylan Emme Marcy Rylan (born Marcy Faith Behrens; November 4, 1980) is an American actress. From 2005 until 2013, she was credited as Marcy Rylan. She is best known for her portrayals on the CBS soap operas '' Guiding Light'' as Lizzie Spaulding and '' ...

(2006–2009)

Nick McHenry Spaulding

(1991–1996; 1998)

Peyton Spaulding Peyton may refer to: Places Peyton, Colorado, a census-designated place in Colorado in the United States Peyton, Wisconsin, an unincorporated community in Wisconsin in the United States Other uses *Peyton (name), including a list of people wit ...

Phillip Spaulding

:Jarrod Ross (1977–1981) :

Grant Aleksander Grant Aleksander Kunkowski (born August 6, 1960), better known as Grant Aleksander, is an American actor. Early life Aleksander was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and was the youngest of three brothers. He was well known at McDonogh School as both ...

(1982–1984; 1986–1991; 1996–2004; 2005; 2009) : John Bolger (1985–1986)

Victoria "Vicky" Spaulding

: Victoria Platt (1998–2000)

Zach Spaulding 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 :C ...

:Connor and Keegan Sinclair (1999–2002; recurring) : Nicholas Art (2002–2008; recurring)

Hampton Speakes

: Vince Williams (1989–1996)

Kathryn "Kat" Speakes

Nia Long Nia Talita Long (born October 30, 1970) is an American actress. Best known for her work in Black cinema, Long rose to prominence after starring in the film ''Boyz n the Hood'' (1991), and for her portrayal of Beullah "Lisa" Wilkes on the NBC sit ...

(1991–1994)

Olivia Spencer Olivia Spencer is a fictional character on the popular CBS daytime soap opera, '' Guiding Light''. The character was introduced to audiences in the summer of 1999 as the fiancée of the late Prince Richard Winslow. Crystal Chappell originated th ...

Crystal Chappell Crystal Elizabeth Chappell (born August 4, 1965) is an American actress who played Carly Manning on ''Days of Our Lives'' from 1990 to 1993, Maggie Carpenter on ''One Life to Live'' from 1995–97 and Olivia Spencer on ''Guiding Light'' from ...

(1999–2009)

Daniel St. John

:David Bishins (1990–1992)

Logan Stafford

: Richard Hamilton (1981)

Eve Stapleton-McFerron

: Janet Grey (1976–1983)

Rita Stapleton-Bauer

: Lenore Kasdorf (1975–1981)

Viola Stapleton

:Sudie Bond (1976) :

Kate Wilkinson Kate Wilkinson (October 25, 1916 – February 9, 1993) was an American stage, film and television actress. Career She is best known to TV audiences for her roles as Viola Stapleton in the CBS soap opera ''Guiding Light'', a role she played ...

(1976–1981)

Cameron Stewart

Ian Ziering Ian Andrew Ziering (; born March 30, 1964) is an American actor best known for his role as Steve Sanders on the television series '' Beverly Hills, 90210'', which he played from 1990 to 2000. He is also the voice of Vinnie on '' Biker Mice from ...

(1986–1988)

Maeve Stoddard

:Leslie Denniston (1985–1988)

Gavin "The Mole" Strong

Geoffrey Arend Geoffrey Rashid Arend (born February 28, 1978) is an American film, television, voice and theater actor. He is best known for his role as Ethan Gross on the ABC drama series ''Body of Proof'', Matt Mahoney on the CBS political drama series '' M ...

(2003)

Ralphie Sullivan

Lee Reherman Lee Reherman (July 4, 1966 – March 1, 2016) was an American actor, appearing in television and film and hosting television reality shows. Early life Reherman was born on July 4, 1966, in Louisville, Kentucky. He attended Cornell University, ...

(2000)

Jack Summers

John Behlmann John Behlmann is an American actor known for such plays, musicals, films and television series as '' The 39 Steps'', ''Significant Other'', '' Tootsie'', '' The Wolf of Wall Street'', ''Revolutionary Road'', ''Guiding Light'' and ''All My Children ...

(2007)

Gary Swanson

:William Bell Sullivan (1989–1990)

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Johnny "Dub" Taylor

:Marko Maglich (1984–1985)

Bart Thompson

:Barry Thomson (1954) ::Doctor

Adam Thorpe

Robert Gerringer Robert Gerringer (born Robert Geiringer; May 12, 1926 – November 8, 1989) was an American character actor perhaps best known as Dr. Dave Woodard on the soap opera ''Dark Shadows'', a role he played during 1967. Gerringer left the show because h ...

(1972–1973) :Robert Milli (1973–1981; 1989; 1994)

Roger Thorpe (deceased)

Michael Zaslow Michael Joel Zaslow (November 1, 1942 – December 6, 1998) was an American actor. He was best known for his role as villain Roger Thorpe on CBS's ''Guiding Light'', a role he played from 1971 to 1980 and again from 1989 to 1997. Life a ...

(1971–1980; 1989–1997) :

Dennis Parlato Dennis Parlato (born March 30, 1947 in Los Angeles) is an American dancer, actor, and singer. Early life and education He is the son of Charlie Parlato, and the uncle of Grammy-nominated jazz singer Gretchen Parlato. Parlato taught high school ...

(1997–1998)

Carrie Todd

Jane Elliot Jane Elliot is an American actress, best known for her role as Tracy Quartermaine in the ABC daytime soap opera, ''General Hospital''. Life and career Elliot was born in New York City. She was married to Luis Rojas and has three children, Adr ...

(1981–1982)

Joe Turino

Joseph Campanella Joseph Anthony Campanella (November 21, 1924 – May 16, 2018) was an American character actor. He appeared in more than 200 television and film roles from the early 1950s to 2009. Campanella was best remembered for his roles as Joe Turino on ' ...

(1959–1960)

Clay Tynan

Giancarlo Esposito Giancarlo Giuseppe Alessandro Esposito (; born April 26, 1958) is an American actor and director. He is best known for portraying Gus Fring in the AMC crime drama series '' Breaking Bad'', from 2009 to 2011, and in its prequel series ''Better ...

(1982–1983)

Helen Tynan

Micki Grant Micki Grant (born Minnie Louise Perkins, June 30, 1929 – August 22, 2021) was an American singer (soprano), actress, writer, and composer. She performed in '' Having Our Say'' (as Sadie Delaney), '' Tambourines to Glory'' and '' Jericho-Jim Cr ...

(1982–1984)

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Christine Valere

:Ariana Chase (1986–1987)

Paul Valere

: Robin Ward (1987)

Missy Van Houten

:Cathy Lynn Yonek (1993)

Eric Van Gelder

: Larry Gates (1977–1978)

David Vested

:Peter D. Greene (1970–1971) :Dan Hamilton (1971–1972)

Kit Vested

Nancy Addison Nancy Addison Altman (March 21, 1946Born 1946 as peSocial Security Death Index website accessed August 20, 2014. – June 18, 2002), also known as Nancy Addison, was an American actress noted for her appearances in soap operas. She first attra ...

(1969–1974)

Jack Vice

:Sean Patrick Reilly (2004)

Francesca Vizzini

:Nadia Capone (1991)

Dorie Von Halkein

:Kim Fertman (1985–1986)

India Von Halkein

Mary Kay Adams Mary Kay Adams (born September 12, 1962) is an American actress known for her roles in television. In a career that spanned from the mid-1980s to 2000, she had several roles on daytime television. Her most high profile role was as jet-setting ...

(1984–1987; 1990; 1998–1999; 2002; 2005)

Peter Vreeland

Roscoe Born Roscoe Conklin Born (November 24, 1950 – March 3, 2020) was an American actor and songwriter. He is best known for his roles on various television soap operas, most notably as archvillain Mitch Laurence on ''One Life to Live'' in six stints ...

(2001)

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Charlotte Waring (A.K.A. Tracy Delmar Fletcher)

: Victoria Wyndham (1967–1971)"Star News," Pasadena, Calif. :Felice Camargo (1969) :Dorrie Kavanaugh (1970) : Melinda O. Fee (1971–1973)

Ben Warren (deceased)

: Hunt Block (1997–1999)

Joe Werner

:Ben Hayes (1966–1967) :Ed Zimmermann (1967–1972) :Anthony Call (1972–1976) ::Doctor

Tim "T.J." Werner

:T.J. Hargrave (1974–1976) :

Kevin Bacon Kevin Norwood Bacon (born July 8, 1958) is an American actor. His films include the musical-drama film '' Footloose'' (1984), the controversial historical conspiracy legal thriller '' JFK'' (1991), the legal drama '' A Few Good Men'' (1992), t ...

(1980–1981) :Christopher Marcantel (1981–1982)

Lucille Wexler

:Rita Lloyd (1980–1981)

Peter Wexler

Michael Durrell Michael Durrell (born Sylvester Salvatore Ciraulo; October 6, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American actor. He began his career in the role of attorney Peter Wexler on the CBS soap opera ''The Guiding Light''. In 1969, he appeared on Broad ...

(1968–1971)

Charlotte Wheaton

Barbara Garrick Barbara Garrick is an American actress. Garrick has appeared on stage, television and in film. Life and career Garrick was born in Los Angeles, California. A graduate of the Juilliard School of Drama, she has several stage credits, including ' ...

(1985)

Griffin Williams

:Geoffrey C. Ewing (1995–1998)

Marcus Williams

Kevin Mambo Kevin Mambo (born June 29, 1972) is a Zimbabwean-Canadian actor and musician. He is best known for his role on the CBS Daytime serial ''Guiding Light'' in the role of Marcus Williams, which won him two Daytime Emmys and for his role as Fela Anik ...

(1995–1998)

Cassie Layne Winslow

Laura Wright Laura Wright (née Sisk) is an American actress. She is perhaps best known for her roles as Ally Rescott on ''Loving'' (1991–1995) and '' The City'' (1995–1997), Cassie Layne Winslow on ''Guiding Light'' (1997–2005) and Carly Corinthos on ...

(1997–2005) :

Nicole Forrester Nicole Forrester (born 17 November 1976) is a Canadian high jumper. She was born in Aurora, Ontario. Her personal best jump is 1.97 metres, achieved in July 2007 in Thessaloniki. Education and career Forrester completed her Bachelor of Arts i ...

(2005–2008)

Edmund Winslow

:David Andrew Macdonald (1999–2005; 2008–2009)

Richard Winslow

(1999–2002)

Tammy Winslow Tammy may refer to: Tam o' Shanter (cap), a Scottish hat ''Tammy'' (film series), a series of four films '' Tammy and the Bachelor'', the first film in the series "Tammy" (song), a popular song from ''Tammy and the Bachelor'' ** ''Tammy'' ( ...
(deceased)

: Katie Sagona (1997–2002) :

Stephanie Gatschet Stephanie Lucile Gatschet (born March 16, 1983 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an actress, who has appeared on the soap operas ''Guiding Light'' (as Tammy Winslow) and ''All My Children'' (as Madison North). Early life and education As a c ...

(2002–2007)

Will Winslow

:Scott and Zachary Benes (2001–2005) : Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick (2007–2008)

Kirk Winters

James Horan James Horan may refer to: * James Horan (actor) (born 1954), American character actor * James Horan (cricketer) (1880–1945), Australian cricketer * James Horan (Gaelic footballer) James Horan (born 1972) is a Gaelic football manager and f ...

(1980–1981) ::Detective.

Cass Winthrop

Stephen Schnetzer Stephen Paul Schnetzer (born June 11, 1948) is an American actor. Life and career Schnetzer, who is of German descent, was born in Canton, Massachusetts, the son of Thomas A. Schnetzer. His mother was a war bride from Algeria. He attended Ca ...

(2002)

Miss Emma Witherspoon

Maureen O'Sullivan Maureen O'Sullivan (17 May 1911 – 23 June 1998) was an Irish-American actress, who played Jane in the ''Tarzan'' series of films during the era of Johnny Weissmuller. She performed with such actors as Laurence Olivier, Greta Garbo, William ...

(1984)

Ashlee Wolfe Ashlee Wolfe is a fictional character on CBS CBS Broadcasting Inc., commonly shortened to CBS, the abbreviation of its former legal name Columbia Broadcasting System, is an American commercial broadcast television and radio network servi ...

Caitlin Van Zandt Caitlin Van Zandt (born July 17, 1985, in New York City) is an American actor. She is best known for her role on '' Guiding Light'' as Ashlee Wolfe, and as Allegra Marie Sacrimoni on the HBO series, ''The Sopranos''. Despite appearing on the ...

(2006–2009)

Doris Wolfe Doris Wolfe is a fictional character on CBS's daytime drama '' Guiding Light''. She has been portrayed by Orlagh Cassidy from February 23, 1999 to September 18, 2009. Doris is perceived as a no-nonsense politician who will do just about anything ...

Orlagh Cassidy Orlagh Cassidy is an American actress. Career Cassidy made her Broadway debut in ''Present Laughter'' with Frank Langella in 1996. She portrayed Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, in the play ''The Adult in the Room,'' a Broadway Factor NYC ...

(1999–2009)

Carl Wyatt

: Gerald S. O'Laughlin (1965) ::Lieutenant

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Anita Ybarra

:Carla Pinza (1988–1989)

John Young

:Khin-Kyaw Maung (1984)

Louisa Young

Holly Marie Combs Holly Marie Combs Ryan (born December 3, 1973) is an American actress and producer. She is known for her roles as Kimberly Brock in the CBS series '' Picket Fences'' (1992–1996), Piper Halliwell in The WB series ''Charmed'' (1998–2006) and ...

(1990)

Yves

:Reid Mihalko (2001)

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Zamana

:Adolph Ceasar (1984)

Zamir

:Cory Nichols (2009)

Ziggy

Cal Robertson Calvin Kenneth Robertson (born June 10, 1986) is an American actor and cinematographer who is best known for portraying Cal Gabriel in '' Zero Day'', a film based about two students who plan out a school shooting. Robertson was cast in the rol ...

(2007)

Zoe

:Christy Meyers (2005)

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