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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 ...

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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 ...

(2001–2008)

Brad Andrews

:Brendan Wentworth (1997–1998)

Leslie Ann Andrews

:Carolyn Ann Clark (1981–1984)

Warren Andrews

Warren Burton Warren Burton (October 23, 1944 – October 2, 2017) was an American actor. During the late 1970s and throughout the 1990s, he was seen on several daytime soap operas, usually in villainous roles. Burton was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois ...

(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 nominations ...

(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 fi ...

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

Diane Ballard (deceased)

Sofia Landon Geier Sofia Landon Geier (born January 24, 1949) is a television soap opera writer and actress. She is also credited as ''Sofia Landon'' or ''Sophia Landon''. She was married to Michael Van Landingham from 1977 to 1982. Acting jobs '' Another World'' ...

(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 Charita Bauer (December 20, 1923 – February 28, 1985) was an American soap opera radio and television actress. Born in Newark, New Jersey, on December 20, 1923, she began her career at the age of eight as a model for clothing ads. Her talent ...

(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, 2 ...

(1952) : Lisa Howard (1957–1958)

Hillary Bauer (deceased)

:Linda McCullough (1977–1978) :

Marsha Clark Marsha Clark is an American actress, best known for her roles in soap operas, including the second Hillary Bauer on ''Guiding Light'', the third Tina Lord on ''One Life to Live'' and Judge Karen Fitzpatrick on ''Days of Our Lives''. Clark voice ...

(1978–1984)

Hope Bauer

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

Robin Mattson Robin Mattson is an American actress. She is best known for her roles on the daytime soap operas ''General Hospital'', '' Santa Barbara'', and ''All My Children''. Career Daytime television Mattson made her daytime debut as troubled teen Hope B ...

(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 Murd ...

(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 1963 ...

(1988)

Leah Bauer

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

"Mama" Bauer (deceased)

:Gloria Brandt (1948–1949) :

Adelaide Klein Adelaide Klein (July 8, 1900 – March 18, 1983) was an American actress who performed on radio, television, films, and the stage. She was best known for her dialects as a radio performer. Over the course of her thirty-year career, Klein performed ...

(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 c ...

(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 Greenlee ...

(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 Christopher Walken (born Ronald Walken; March 31, 1943) is an American actor. Prolific in film, television and on stage, Walken is the recipient of numerous accolades including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Awar ...

(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 Lester Rawlins (September 24, 1924March 22, 1988) was an American stage, screen, and television actor. He graduated from the Carnegie Mellon College of Drama in 1950 with a BFA. Born in Sharon, Pennsylvania, Rawlins appeared in off-Broadway produ ...

(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'' (20 ...

(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 Corey Parker Robinson (born February 9, 1975) is an American actor. He has appeared on the Home Box Office, HBO program ''The Wire (TV series), The Wire'' as Detective Leander Sydnor. He also appeared in ''The Wire'' creator David Simon's earlie ...

(2001–2002) :

Gavin Houston Gavin Alexander Houston (born December 10, 1977) is an American actor, best known for playing the role of Jeffrey Harrington on the Oprah Winfrey Network primetime television soap opera, ''The Haves and the Have Nots (TV series), The Haves and ...

(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 auth ...

(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 Michael Edward Tylo (October 16, 1948 – September 28, 2021) was an American actor. Career Among his numerous soap opera roles, he was best known for his portrayal of Quinton Chamberlain on '' Guiding Light''. He played the role from 1981 to 1 ...

(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 profession ...

(1997)

Vanessa Chamberlain

Maeve Kinkead Maeve Kinkead (born May 31, 1946) is an American soap opera actress, writer and poet. Acting After numerous roles on stage, Kinkead's first major role was as Angie Perrini on the soap ''Another World (TV series), Another World'' (1975–80). ...

(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 noted ...

(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 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 ...

(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 Norw ...

(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 2001 ...

: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), '' Wom ...

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

Nadine Cooper (deceased)

Jean Carol Jean Carol is an American actress. Early life Carol was born in Hillsdale, New Jersey. She acted in New York theatrical productions as a child. When she was 11, her family relocated to Miami. She graduated from Florida State University, where ...

(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'', ''Gu ...

(1996–1999)

Silas Crocker

Benjamin Hendrickson Benjamin Hendrickson (August 26, 1950 – July 3, 2006) was an American actor known for playing Harold "Hal" Munson Jr., the Chief of Detectives for the fictional town of Oakdale on the daytime soap opera ''As the World Turns.'' Theater and ...

(1982)

Carrie Curruthers

Carrie Nye Carolyn Nye McGeoy (October 14, 1936 – July 14, 2006), known professionally as Carrie Nye, was an American actress. In her career spanning 32 years, she was nominated for a Tony Award in 1965, a Primetime Emmy Award in 1980, and a Drama Desk ...

(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 Dayt ...

(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 Va ...

(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 Bernard Grant (October 10, 1920 – June 30, 2004) was an American actor. Grant was born in New York City, New York (state), New York, in The Bronx. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Grant also went to the City College of N ...

(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 Brookl ...

(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 sa ...

(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 Awards, ...

(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 thirt ...

(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 Ruby Dee (October 27, 1922 – June 11, 2014) was an American actress, poet, playwright, screenwriter, journalist, and civil rights activist. She originated the role of "Ruth Younger" in the stage and film versions of ''A Raisin in the Sun'' (19 ...

(1967)

Jackson Freemont

:Michael Wilding Jr. (1985–1987)

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Doug Gandil

:Vic Noto (1981)

Verne Garrison

Barbara Meek Barbara Anita Meek (February 26, 1934 – October 3, 2015) was an American actress best known to television viewers for playing the character of Ellen Canby for two seasons on ''Archie Bunker's Place''. Since 1968, Meek was an active member of th ...

(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 Scho ...

(1992–1995) :

Russell Curry Russell Curry (born August 28, 1956 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is an American actor 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 in ...

(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 Li ...

(1998–2001)

Dick Grant

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

(1953) ::Doctor.

Gillian "Gilly" Grant

Amelia Marshall Amelia Marshall (born April 2, 1958) is an American soap opera actress. Biography Her most famous role to date is television presenter Gillian "Gilly" Grant Speakes, which she played on '' Guiding Light'' from 1989 until 1996. Marshall's charact ...

(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 Michael Swan (born June 11, 1948) is an American film and TV actor. Early life Swan was born in San Jose, California, the son of actress Alys Lucille ( née Wilkinson) and Donald Arthur Swan.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 ...

(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, recurr ...

(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 the ...

(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 Chi ...

(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 Ho ...

(2004–2005)

I

J

Stephen Jackson

Stefan Schnabel Stefan Artur Schnabel (February 2, 1912 – March 11, 1999) was a German-born American actor who worked in theatre, radio, films and television. After moving to the United States in 1937 he became one of the original members of Orson Welles's M ...

(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 ...

(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)

K

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) an ...

(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 whic ...

(1985)

Karen Kennedy

:Sharon Washington (1992)

Jack Kiley

:Tom Tammi (1992)

Sheila Kiley

Kristine Sutherland Kristine Sutherland (born Kristine Young; April 17, 1955) is an American actress best known for her starring role as Buffy Summers' mother Joyce Summers on the television series ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'', where she appeared in every season, an ...

(1992)

Dante "Pops Cooper" Kouperakis

: Vince O'Brien (1995–2009)

Stavros Kouperakis

:Eugene Troobnick (1991–1995)

L

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 on ''All My Children'', Matt Durning on ''Beverly Hills, 90210'', Bill Lewis on ''Guiding Light'', Christopher Hughes II on ''As ...

(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 young ...

: 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 Brian Richard Gaskill (born January 22, 1970 in Honolulu, Hawaii, raised in Neptune Township, New Jersey Neptune Township is a township in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 U.S. census, the township's populati ...

(2007–2008) ::Son of Reva Shayne and Billy Lewis

H.B. Lewis (deceased)

Larry Gates Lawrence Wheaton Gates (September 24, 1915December 12, 1996) was an American actor. His notable roles include H.B. Lewis on daytime's ''Guiding Light'' and Doc Baugh in the film version of ''Cat on a Hot Tin Roof'' (1958). He played the role o ...

(1983–1996)

Henry Lewis

Joshua "Josh" Lewis

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

Marah Lewis Marah Lewis is a fictional character on the CBS daytime soap opera, ''Guiding Light''. The character is the daughter of the popular supercouple, Josh Lewis and Reva Shayne. Marah was born on-screen in June 1987, but this was subsequently revised t ...

:Nicole Otto (1987–1988) :

Ashley Peldon Ashley Peldon (born April 2, 1984) is an American actress, starting as a child actress, transitioning to adult roles, then primarily voice acting after 2008. She has many credits for screams provided for sound effects. Life and career Peldon an ...

(1989–1991) :

Kimberly J. Brown Kimberly Jean Brown is an American actress, best known to audiences for her portrayal of the teen witch Marnie Piper in the '' Halloweentown'' films, in which she starred alongside Debbie Reynolds. Before being cast as Marnie, Brown found notor ...

(1993–1998; 2006) :

Lauren C. Mayhew Lauren Mayhew is an American singer, actress and former ring announcer for ECW (WWE brand), ECW. Life and career Mayhew was born to David Mayhew, an orthopaedic surgeon and Sharon Mayhew, a nurse. She has a sister named Briana. At the age of 8, ...

(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 ''Legally ...

(1999–2001) :

Lindsey McKeon Lindsey McKeon is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Marah Lewis on '' Guiding Light'' and Taylor James on ''One Tree Hill''. She previously starred on '' Saved by the Bell: The New Class'' as Katie Peterson from 1996–2000. L ...

(2001–2004)

Max Lewis

Mindy Lewis Melinda Sue "Mindy" Lewis is a fictional character in the town of Springfield on the CBS daytime drama, ''Guiding Light'', originated and, most notably, portrayed by actress, Krista Tesreau. Character History 1983-1989 Mindy Lewis, lovingly cal ...

Krista Tesreau Krista Tesreau (born January 10, 1964; St. Louis, Missouri) is an American actress. Career Tesreau is best known for her role as Melinda “Mindy” Lewis on the CBS soap opera '' Guiding Light'', which she portrayed from 1983 to 1989. In 1987 T ...

(1983–1989; 2004; 2006, 2009) :

Kimberley Simms Kimberley Simms (born July 27, 1963, in Toledo, Ohio) is an American actress, best known for her role as Mindy Lewis on ''Guiding Light''. Replacing actress Krista Tesreau in the role, Simms played the role from July 1989 until her departure in S ...

(1989–1992; 1997) :Ann Hamilton (1993) :

Barbara Crampton Barbara Crampton (born December 27, 1958) is an American actress and producer. She began her career in the 1980s in television soap operas before starring in horror and thriller films—both paths would define her continued accolade-winning care ...

(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 Award ...

: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 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 '' Al ...

(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 move ...

(1983–1986; 1989)

Eric Luvonaczek

Ted Sorel Theodore Eliopoulos (November 14, 1936 – November 30, 2010), known as Ted Sorel, was an American actor whose numerous credits included '' Guiding Light'', '' Law & Order'' and '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine''. He also appeared in film productio ...

(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 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 a ...

(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 as ...

: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 ro ...

(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''. From 2013 to 2014, Moni ...

(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 Su ...

(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 Mick Hazen (born March 22, 1993) is an American actor. He starred on the CBS soap opera ''As the World Turns'' as Parker Snyder, the son of the late Hal Munson and Carly Tenney (played by Benjamin Hendrickson and Maura West) and the adoptive son ...

(2006)

Justin Marler

:Thomas O'Rourke (1976–1983) :

Christopher Pennock Christopher Pennock (June 7, 1943 – February 12, 2021) was an American actor. He began acting on stage after graduating from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Pennock had been active for over 40 years starring on and off-Broadway theat ...

(1990–1991)

Kevin Marler

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

Eric Nelsen Eric Nelsen (born June 26, 1991) is an Emmy and Tony Award-winning American actor and producer. He is known for his work as an actor in the television series ''1883''. On stage, Nelsen portrayed Brett Sampson in the original Broadway production ...

(2006)

Ross Marler (deceased)

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

Samantha Marler

:Suzy Cote (1989–1992)

Karen Martin

Tudi Wiggins Tudi Wiggins (October 10, 1935 – July 19, 2006) was a Canadian actress. She was known for her work in television soap operas Born Mary Susan Wiggins, in Victoria, British Columbia, she played the roles of Erica Desmond/Helena Raleigh in '' ...

(1971–1972)

Grove Mason

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

Sean McCullough

:William Bumiller (1998–1999)

Eve McFarren

Janet Grey Janet Grey (born February 3, 1952) is an actress who is remembered for having played Eve Stapleton McFarren on the CBS soap opera A soap opera, or ''soap'' for short, is a typically long-running radio or television serial, frequently characteri ...

(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 ''The Guiding Light'' (Sara McIntyre) and ''One Life to Live'' (Eile ...

(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 (arts), character in a performance. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of ...

(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) as ...

(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 (TV series), Loving''. She playe ...

(1970–1971) :

Barbara Berjer Barbara Berjer (June 12, 1920 – October 20, 2002) was an American actress. Early life Berjer was born Barbara Elinor Berger on June 12, 1920 in Seattle, Washington, the daughter of Knute Eystein Berger (1890-1949), a mechanical engineer origi ...

(1971–1981; 1995–1996)

Holly Norris Reade

Lynn Deerfield William Charles Beutel (December 12, 1930 – March 18, 2006) was an American television reporter, journalist, and anchor. He was best known for working over four decades with the American Broadcasting Company, spending much of that time anchoring ...

(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 cha ...

(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 the ...

(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

(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)

R

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'' a ...

(1983–1986) :

Beth Chamberlin Beth Chamberlin (born October 1, 1963) is an American actress, known for her role as Beth Raines on the CBS soap opera, ''Guiding Light''. Early life Chamberlin was born in Danville, Vermont. She studied ballet with the American Ballet Theatre b ...

(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 Susan Pratt (born April 29, 1956) is an American actress. Pratt is best known for her roles in daytime television as Anne Logan on ''General Hospital'' (1978–1982), Claire Ramsey on ''Guiding Light'' (1983–1986, 2000–2002), and Barbara M ...

(1983–1986; 2000–2002)

Jonathan Randall Jonathan may refer to: Jonathan (name), a masculine given name Media ''Jonathan'' (1970 film), a German film directed by Hans W. Geißendörfer * ''Jonathan'' (2016 film), a German film directed by Piotr J. Lewandowski * ''Jonathan'' (2018 ...

: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 debut o ...

(2001–2003)

Fletcher Reade

Jay Hammer Jay Hammer (born November 16, 1944) is an American actor best known for his run as freelancer journalist Fletcher Reade who falls in love with Dr. Claire Ramsey on CBS Daytime's ''Guiding Light'' from March 1984 until March 1998. He returned br ...

(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 Kurt Robin McKinney is an American actor. McKinney played Jason Stillwell in the 1986 martial arts film ''No Retreat, No Surrender''. Early years A native of Louisville, Kentucky, McKinney graduated from Ninth and O Christian School and atten ...

(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 Gregory Beecroft (born May 9, 1952 in Corpus Christi, Texas) is an American actor known for roles on several soap operas in the 1970s and 1980s. He is the oldest of five children. After his parents divorced when Greg was twelve years old, he and ...

(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 Matthew "Matt" R. Walton (born August 24, 1973) is an American stage, film, and television actor. Early life Walton was born in Hampton, New Jersey, and attended Boston Conservatory, where he received a degree as a Musical Theater major and a ...

(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 Kristen Vigard (born May 15, 1963) is an American actress and singer. She is known for being the first actress to play the title role in '' Annie'' in its pre-Broadway run and for her two-year run as Morgan Richards on ''Guiding Light'' (1980–8 ...

(1980–1981) :

Jennifer Cooke Jennifer Cooke (born September 19, 1964) is a former American actress. She is best known for her roles as Los Angeles Resistance Cell#Other Members, Elizabeth Maxwell on the NBC science fiction television series ''V (1984 TV series), V'' (1984� ...

(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 Jessica Leccia , ; (born January 8, 1976) is an American actress. She is known for her portrayals of Natalia Rivera on '' Guiding Light'' from 2007 to 2009 and of Inez Salinger on '' One Life to Live'' from 2010 to 2011. Early life and educat ...

(2007–2009)

Joe Roberts

:Herbert Nelson (1952–1955)

Rae Rooney

:Allison Daugherty (1989–1990)

Tim Ryan

: Jordan Clarke (1974–1976) ::Doctor

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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 Stewart ...

(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 t ...

(2001)

Mick Santos

:Juan Carlos Hernández (1998)

Michelle Bauer Santos

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(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 Raymond Santos (December 28, 1928 – October 17, 2019) was an American Grammy Award-winning Latin musician, composer, and educator. Santos has played and arranged for such artists as Noro Morales, Machito, Tito Rodriguez, Eddie Palmieri, and T ...

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

Robbie Santos Robbie or Robby is a surname. It is usually encountered as a nickname or a shortened form of Robert, Rob or Robin. The name experienced a significant rise in popularity in Northern Ireland in 2003. People Given name Robbie *Robbie Amell (born 19 ...

: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 ''Guiding Light'' (known as ''The Guiding Light'' before 1 ...

(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 Cros ...

(1965–1968)

Emmett Scott

:Kenneth Harvey (1976) :

Frank Latimore Franklin Latimore (born Franklin Latimore Kline, September 28, 1925 – November 29, 1998) was an American actor. Life and career Latimore was born in Darien, Connecticut. He came from a well-to-do family, and was able to trace his lineage ba ...

(1976–1979) ::Doctor.

Margaret Sedwick

: Margaret Gwenver (1982–2007) ::Doctor

Hawk Shayne

Gil Rogers Gil Rogers (born John Veach Rogers Jr.; February 4, 1934 – March 2, 2021) was an American actor. Early life Rogers was born on February 4, 1934 in Lexington, Kentucky, where he was raised, as John Veach Rogers Jr. Education Rogers gradu ...

(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 b ...

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 Drama ...

(1983–1990; 1995–2009)

Roxie Shayne

:Kristi Ferrell (1984–1988)

Sarah Shayne

Audrey Peters Audrey Peters (February 11, 1927 - August 2, 2019) was an American actress. Career Peters was best known for her 21-year run as Vanessa Dale, Vanessa Dale Sterling on the CBS daytime soap opera ''Love of Life''. Peters was the third actress to ...

(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 Nick Santino (January 24, 1965 – January 25, 2012) was an American actor known primarily for his roles on soap operas, including six episodes of '' Guiding Light'' and seven episodes of '' All My Children'', and also appeared on ''Gossip Girl' ...

(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 to ...
(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 Ron Raines (born December 2, 1949) is an American actor. He is known for the role of Alan Spaulding on the television soap opera '' Guiding Light''. Raines also performs in musical theatre and in concert with symphony orchestras. Career Early y ...

(1994–2009)

Alan-Michael Spaulding Alan-Michael Spaulding is a fictional character on the CBS soap opera ''Guiding Light''. The character is the son of wealthy businessman, Alan Spaulding, and his former wife, Hope Bauer. Alan-Michael was born on-screen on September 23, 1981, but t ...

: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 Michael Dietz (born February 10, 1971) is an American actor and producer. Career He was an executive producer for GSN'S ''The Line'' and a co-executive producer for SyFy's ''Geeks Who Drink''. Other producing credits include ''Celebrity Apprent ...

(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 most ...

:Lydia Bruce (1984) :

Beverlee McKinsey Beverlee McKinsey (August 9, 1935 – May 2, 2008) was an American actress. She is best known for her roles on daytime serials, including Iris Wheeler, Iris Cory Carrington on ''Another World (TV series), Another World'' and the spin-off series ...

(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 s ...

(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 Primetime ...

(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 (American TV series), Heroes'' and Juliette Barnes in the Am ...

(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 American Broadcasting C ...

(2000–2002) :

Allison Hirschlag Allison Hirschlag is the daughter of long-time actress Julia Barr of ''All My Children''. Hirschlag was the third actress to play Lizzie Spaulding on ''Guiding Light'', from 2002 to 2003. Hirschlag attended Dwight-Englewood School in Englewood, ...

(2002–2003) :

Crystal Hunt Crystal Clarese Hunt (born in Clearwater, Florida) is an American actress and producer. She is best known for playing Lizzie Spaulding (2003–06) on ''Guiding Light''. She also played Stacy Morasco (2009–10, 2012) on ''One Life to Live''. Ca ...

(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 Phillip Granville Spaulding is a fictional character from the CBS soap opera ''Guiding Light''. Phillip has been portrayed by three different actors, most notably by Grant Aleksander. The character is the adopted son of business mogul, Alan S ...

: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 Victoria Gabrielle Platt (born on November 21, 1972) is an American actress. Career Platt began her career appearing in an episode of NBC sitcom ''The Cosby Show'' in 1985 and the following year made her big screen debut in the musical drama film ...

(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 :Car ...

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

Nicholas Art Nicholas Reese Art (born January 13, 1999) is an American former child actor. He is best known for his roles in the films ''Syriana'' (2005) and ''The Nanny Diaries'' (2007). Life and career Art was born in Milford, Connecticut on January 13, ...

(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 the ...

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

(1976–1983)

Rita Stapleton-Bauer

Lenore Kasdorf Lenore Kasdorf (born July 23, 1948) is an American actress. She is known for her role as the alluring and promiscuous nurse Rita Stapleton Bauer, whom she played from 1975 to 1981 in the soap opera ''Guiding Light'', and for her performance as ...

(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 M ...

(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 List of Body of Proof characters#Ethan Gross, Ethan Gross on the American Broadcasting Company, ABC drama ser ...

(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 Child ...

(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 ''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 ...
(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 an ...

(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, Adria ...

(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 Ca ...

(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 Crow' ...

(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

(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 attrac ...

(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 be ...

(2001)

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

Victoria Wyndham Victoria Camargo, known professionally as Victoria Wyndham (born May 22, 1945), is an American actress best known for her role as Rachel Cory Hutchins, Rachel Cory on the soap opera ''Another World (TV series), Another World''. Personal life Bor ...

(1967–1971)"Star News," Pasadena, Calif. :Felice Camargo (1969) :Dorrie Kavanaugh (1970) :

Melinda O. Fee Melinda O. Fee (born Melinda Evelyn Fee; October 7, 1942 – March 24, 2020) was an American actress who starred in films and on television. Early life Her mother was actress Astrid Allwyn, and her father was Charles Fee, an insurance executi ...

(1971–1973)

Ben Warren (deceased)

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 Blo ...

(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 Broadw ...

(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 Ani ...

(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 (TV series), Loving'' (1991–1995) and ''The City (1995 TV series), The City'' (1995–1997), Cassie Layne Winslow on ''Guidin ...

(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 Katie Sagona (born November 26, 1989) is an American former child actress. She acted in many films and TV shows throughout the 1990s and 2000s, including ''You've Got Mail'', '' In Dreams'', '' Grumpy Old Men'', ''Grumpier Old Men'', ''Black and ...

(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 chi ...

(2002–2007)

Will Winslow

:Scott and Zachary Benes (2001–2005) :

Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick Seamus Liam Davey-Fitzpatrick (born December 29, 1998) is an American actor. His first film role was as Damien Thorn in the 2006 remake of the thriller ''The Omen (2006 film), The Omen''. Personal life Davey-Fitzpatrick was born in New York City, ...

(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) (born 1972), two-time and current Mayo manager * James Horan (mons ...

(1980–1981) ::Detective.

Cass Winthrop Cass Winthrop is a fictional character on the soap opera '' Another World''. He was portrayed by Stephen Schnetzer from 1982 to 1999. Schnetzer also appeared as Cass on ''As the World Turns'' from 1999 to 2002 and again from 2005 to 2006 and on ' ...

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 Cath ...

(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 El ...

(1990)

Yves

:Reid Mihalko (2001)

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Zamana

:Adolph Ceasar (1984)

Zamir

:Cory Nichols (2009)

Ziggy

:Cal Robertson (2007)

Zoe

:Christy Meyers (2005)

References

{{Reflist Lists of American drama television series characters, Guiding Light Guiding Light characters, Lists of soap opera characters by series, Guiding Light