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Dynasty
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'' is an American
prime time television
soap opera
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that aired on
ABC
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ABC or abc may also refer to:
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* American Broadcasting Company, a commercial U.S. TV broadcaster
** Disney–ABC Television ...
from January 12, 1981 to May 11, 1989. The series, created by
Richard and Esther Shapiro
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and produced by
Aaron Spelling, revolves around the
Carringtons, a wealthy family residing in
Denver, Colorado
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. ''Dynasty'' stars
John Forsythe
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as oil magnate
Blake Carrington
Blake Alexander Carrington is a fictional character on the ABC television series ''Dynasty'', created by Richard and Esther Shapiro. The role of Blake was originally portrayed by actor John Forsythe from 1981 to 1989. Forsythe returned for the ...
,
Linda Evans
Linda Evans (born Linda Evenstad; November 18, 1942) is an American actress known primarily for her roles on television. In the 1960s she played Audra Barkley, the daughter of Victoria Barkley (played by Barbara Stanwyck) in the Western tel ...
as his new wife
Krystle, and later
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 ...
as his former wife
Alexis Alexis may refer to:
People Mononym
* Alexis (poet) ( – ), a Greek comic poet
* Alexis (sculptor), an ancient Greek artist who lived around the 3rd or 4th century BC
* Alexis (singer) (born 1968), German pop singer
* Alexis (comics) (1946–1977 ...
. A two-part
miniseries, ''
Dynasty: The Reunion'', aired in October 1991.
Overview
:
Main cast
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(opening credits in every episode)
:
Semi-regular cast (opening credits in select episodes)
:
Recurring guest star
:
Guest star
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;Cast notes
Main
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;
Blake Carrington
Blake Alexander Carrington is a fictional character on the ABC television series ''Dynasty'', created by Richard and Esther Shapiro. The role of Blake was originally portrayed by actor John Forsythe from 1981 to 1989. Forsythe returned for the ...
(
John Forsythe
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(original cast), 1981–1989; 1991
)
:The self-made CEO of Denver-Carrington and the principal character of the series. Married to his former secretary
Krystle Jennings, he has four grown children with his scheming ex-wife
Alexis Alexis may refer to:
People Mononym
* Alexis (poet) ( – ), a Greek comic poet
* Alexis (sculptor), an ancient Greek artist who lived around the 3rd or 4th century BC
* Alexis (singer) (born 1968), German pop singer
* Alexis (comics) (1946–1977 ...
, and later a daughter with Krystle. Initially a ruthless man in both business and family matters, Blake softens into a more benevolent patriarchal figure early on in the series.
;
Krystle Grant Jennings Carrington (
Linda Evans
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(original cast), 1981–1989; 1991
)
:Blake's younger wife, former wife of tennis pro
Mark Jennings and the one-time lover of married geologist
Matthew Blaisdel. Krystle is the mother, with Blake, of
Krystina, and the aunt of
Sammy Jo Dean, the only child of her late sister Iris and Daniel Reece.
;
Fallon Carrington Colby
Fallon Carrington is a fictional character from the ABC television series ''Dynasty'' and its spin-off ''The Colbys''. Created by Richard and Esther Shapiro, the role of Fallon was originated by Pamela Sue Martin in the show's first episode i ...
(
Pamela Sue Martin
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(original cast), 1981–1984;
Emma Samms
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, 1985–1989,
1991
)
:The eldest daughter of Blake and Alexis, the wife of
Jeff Colby
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and the mother, with Jeff, of
"Little Blake" and
Lauren Colby
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. As a young woman, she has affairs with chauffeur
Michael Culhane
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, playboy
Peter De Vilbis
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, tennis pro Mark Jennings, doctor
Nick Toscanni, and Colby heir,
Miles Colby
''The Colbys'' is an American prime time television soap opera TV show that originally aired on ABC from November 20, 1985, to March 26, 1987. Created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and Eileen and Robert Pollock and produced by Aaron Spelling, ...
, whom she marries briefly. Fallon and Jeff leave Denver as the primary focus of the
spin-off series ''
The Colbys
''The Colbys'' (originally titled ''Dynasty II: The Colbys'') is an American prime time television soap opera that originally aired on ABC from November 20, 1985, to March 26, 1987. Created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and Eileen and Robert ...
'', and then return to ''Dynasty'' in 1987.
;
Claudia Blaisdel Carrington
Claudia Blaisdel Carrington is a fictional character from the ABC prime time soap opera ''Dynasty'', created by Richard and Esther Shapiro. Originated by Pamela Bellwood in the series' 1981 pilot episode, "Oil", Claudia is initially the estrange ...
(
Pamela Bellwood
Pamela Bellwood (born Pamela King) is an American actress known for her role as Claudia Blaisdel Carrington on the 1980s prime time soap opera, ''Dynasty''.
Life and career
Bellwood became interested in an acting career when she portrayed Emi ...
(original cast), 1981–1986
)
:The emotionally fragile wife of
Matthew Blaisdel, mother of
Lindsay, and at one time a close friend of Krystle. When introduced, Claudia had recently been released from a psychiatric hospital. She befriends Steven and they soon have an affair. She is forced to confess on the stand at Blake's murder trial, and Matthew leaves her and takes Lindsay. When she finds out that Lindsay has died, she becomes unhinged and is sent off to a hospital again. She returns and resumes her relationship with Steven, and they marry. Eventually the marriage ends over Steven's sexual confusion, and Claudia marries Adam. Claudia begins to lose her sanity again and dies in a fire she starts accidentally at ''La Mirage''.
;
Steven Carrington (
Al Corley (original cast), 1981–1982;
1991;
Jack Coleman, 1983–1988
)
:The sexually confused, third born and younger son of Blake and Alexis who, despite his conviction that he is homosexual, marries Sammy Jo Dean and Claudia Blaisdel. With Sammy Jo, he fathers
Danny Carrington
'' Dynasty'' is an American prime time television soap opera that aired on ABC from January 12, 1981 to May 11, 1989. The series, created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and produced by Aaron Spelling, revolves around the Carringtons, a wealthy f ...
. At different times, the lover of
Ted Dinard,
Luke Fuller and
Bart Fallmont
''Dynasty'' is an American prime time television soap opera that aired on ABC from January 12, 1981 to May 11, 1989. The series, created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and produced by Aaron Spelling, revolves around the Carringtons, a wealthy ...
. Steven eventually ends up with Bart in the reunion movie.
;
Jeff Colby
Jeffrey Broderick "Jeff" Colby is a fictional character on the ABC prime time soap opera ''Dynasty'', created by Richard and Esther Shapiro. Portrayed by John James, Jeff Colby was introduced in the show's first episode in 1981 and appeared as a ...
(
John James (original cast), 1981–1989;
1991
)
:The nephew and protege of
Cecil Colby
''Dynasty'' is an American prime time television soap opera that aired on ABC from January 12, 1981 to May 11, 1989. The series, created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and produced by Aaron Spelling, revolves around the Carringtons, a wealthy fa ...
who raised him at Nine Oaks, the Colby estate in Denver which neighbors the Carrington estate. Married to Fallon and briefly to
Kirby Anders
Kirby Anders (formerly Colby) is a fictional character on the ABC prime time soap opera ''Dynasty''. Portrayed by Kathleen Beller from 1982 to 1984, the character was introduced in the seventh episode of the series' third season, but was written o ...
, he is the father of L.B. and Lauren with Fallon. Fallon and Jeff leave Denver as the primary focus of the spin-off series ''The Colbys'', and then return to ''Dynasty'' in 1987.
At different times, Jeff is involved with
Nicole Simpson, Lady
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Background
He was born in Ossett, Yorkshire in 1886. He was educated at Ossett Grammar and Wakefield Grammar Sc ...
, and
Leslie Carrington
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.
;
Michael Culhane
Michael Culhane is a fictional character from the ABC television series ''Dynasty'', created by Richard and Esther Shapiro. Portrayed by Wayne Northrop, the character is introduced in the series' 1981 pilot episode as the chauffeur of oil tycoon ...
(
Wayne Northrop
Wayne Alan Northrop (born April 12, 1947) is an American actor known for his parts in soap operas such as ''Dynasty'' and ''Days of Our Lives''.
Career
Northrop portrayed chauffeur Michael Culhane on ''Dynasty'' from the pilot episode, " Oil" (1 ...
(original cast), 1981;
1986–1987
)
:The Carrington chauffeur, who is involved in a sexual relationship with heiress Fallon. Michael proves useful to Blake in his shady business dealings, but Blake has him beaten up when he learns of his relationship with Fallon. Michael leaves town in the first season finale episode, "
The Testimony". He returns in the seventh season premiere "
The Victory", in time to save Fallon's sister
Amanda Carrington
Amanda Carrington is a fictional character from the ABC prime time soap opera '' Dynasty'', created by Richard and Esther Shapiro. She was portrayed by Catherine Oxenberg for two seasons from 1984 to 1986, and then by Karen Cellini for 13 episod ...
from a fire at La Mirage. The two become romantically involved as Blake gives Michael his job as Blake's driver back, but Blake fires him when he sees the couple kissing. An angry Michael, not really as poor as he has let on, secretly orchestrates a deal that would give him a piece of Blake's latest venture, but Amanda's mother Alexis reveals his schemes, and he leaves Denver again in "
The Sublet".
; (
Katy Kurtzman
Katy Kurtzman (born September 16, 1965) is an American actress and modelist.
Biography
Kurtzman was born in Washington, D.C. on September 16, 1965, and began her career as a child actress. In 1977, Michael Landon cast Kurtzman as stuttering An ...
(original cast), 1981
)
:Sensitive teenage daughter of Matthew and Claudia. With fragile Claudia newly released from a sanitarium after a breakdown, mother and daughter are trying to reconnect. Hurt and traumatized by the ordeal, Lindsay is further swept up in her parents' domestic troubles. Matthew leaves the country with Lindsay after discovering Claudia's affair with Steven in "
The Testimony". Claudia subsequently does everything within her power—including things she finds despicable—to find Lindsay. Matthew and Lindsay are later presumed dead in a car crash in the Peruvian jungle. Matthew mentions to Krystle during his 1987 return that though he survived, Lindsay died from the injuries she sustained in the crash.
; (
Dale Robertson
Dayle Lymoine Robertson (July 14, 1923February 27, 2013) was an American actor best known for his starring roles on television. He played the roving investigator Jim Hardie in the television series ''Tales of Wells Fargo'' and railroad owner Ben ...
(original cast), 1981
)
:Oil
wildcatter
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, and Matthew's longtime friend. Walter does not take kindly the shady tactics of his business rival Blake, and goes into business with Matthew. Walter last appears in "
The Beating
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". His death is noted in the season six episode "
The Proposal" (1985), in which he leaves Claudia his and Matthew's first oil well, Lankershim-Blaisdel 1. The reveal that the well is dry and worthless precipitates Claudia's final mental breakdown.
; (
Bo Hopkins
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(original cast), 1981;
1987)
:Denver–Carrington geologist and Krystle's former lover. Matthew returns to Denver from the
Middle East
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on the eve of Krystle's marriage to Blake. He struggles with his feelings for Krystle as he tries to rebuild his marriage with fragile
Claudia, newly released from an institution after a breakdown. Matthew leaves Blake's employ to run his own rig, and soon their rivalry over Krystle transforms into a fierce rivalry over oil. Meanwhile, Claudia's friendship with Blake's son Steven turns into an affair; when the secret comes out, Matthew takes his and Claudia's daughter
Lindsay and leaves town. They are later presumed dead in a car crash in the jungles of
Peru
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. Matthew returns in 1987; he and Lindsay had been rescued from the crash by a jungle tribe who saved his life, though Lindsay later died from her injuries. Aided by his Peruvian minions, Matthew storms the Carrington mansion. He wants Krystle to run off with him, and holds the family hostage when she resists. Matthew takes them to the site of his original oil rig, and is eventually killed by his old friend Steven in "
The Siege
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".
;
Joseph Anders
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(
Lee Bergere
Lee Bergere (born Solomon Bergelson; April 10, 1918 – January 31, 2007) was an American actor, known for his role as Joseph Anders in the 1980s television series ''Dynasty''.
Stage
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Bergere began his career in ...
(original cast), 1981–1983
)
:The Carringtons' longtime
majordomo, who is staunchly loyal to Blake and takes an immediate dislike to his new bride Krystle. Krystle rises to the challenge and they eventually share a mutual respect. Joseph later shows a deeper loathing for Blake's first wife Alexis, which is further exacerbated by Alexis' ill treatment of Joseph's daughter,
Kirby
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Buildings
* Kirby Building, a skyscraper in Dallas, Texas, United States
* Kirby Hall, an Elizabethan country house near Corby, Northamptonshire, England
* Kirby House (disambiguation), various houses in England and the Unit ...
. At the end of season three, Alexis and Krystle are trapped in a cabin that is then set on fire. They survive, and it is eventually revealed that Joseph had set the fire to kill Alexis after she had threatened to disclose a secret related to Kirby's parentage. After learning this, Blake drives to Joseph's home, but is too late as the guilty Joseph has killed himself by way of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in "
The Bungalow
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".
; (
Lloyd Bochner
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(original cast), 1981–1982
)
:Jeff's uncle, as well as a longtime friend and business rival of Blake's. He makes a secret deal with Blake's daughter Fallon: if she marries Jeff, Cecil will lend Blake financial assistance. CEO of the oil company
ColbyCo, Cecil later tries to destroy Blake using the persona Logan Rhinewood. Soon after her arrival, Blake's ex-wife Alexis tells Steven that Cecil is Fallon's father; the reveal sends Fallon into a downward spiral, but it is proven untrue. Cecil becomes romantically involved with Alexis, but has a heart attack while in bed with her. In "
The Wedding", he marries Alexis on his deathbed, hoping she will use ColbyCo to ruin Blake. The spin-off series ''
The Colbys
''The Colbys'' (originally titled ''Dynasty II: The Colbys'') is an American prime time television soap opera that originally aired on ABC from November 20, 1985, to March 26, 1987. Created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and Eileen and Robert ...
'' later establishes that Cecil has three siblings: older sister
Constance Colby
''The Colbys'' is an American prime time television soap opera TV show that originally aired on ABC from November 20, 1985, to March 26, 1987. Created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and Eileen and Robert Pollock and produced by Aaron Spelling, it ...
and younger brothers
Jason Colby
''The Colbys'' is an American prime time television soap opera TV show that originally aired on ABC from November 20, 1985, to March 26, 1987. Created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and Eileen and Robert Pollock and produced by Aaron Spelling, ...
and
Philip Colby
''The Colbys'' is an American prime time television soap opera TV show that originally aired on ABC from November 20, 1985, to March 26, 1987. Created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and Eileen and Robert Pollock and produced by Aaron Spelling, it ...
. Philip is thought to be Jeff's father until it is revealed that Jason is.
;
Alexis Morell Carrington Colby Dexter Rowan (
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 ...
, 1981–1989;
1991
)
:Former socialite turned businesswoman, married to Blake,
Cecil Colby
''Dynasty'' is an American prime time television soap opera that aired on ABC from January 12, 1981 to May 11, 1989. The series, created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and produced by Aaron Spelling, revolves around the Carringtons, a wealthy fa ...
,
Dex Dexter
Farnsworth "Dex" Dexter is a fictional character on the ABC prime time soap opera ''Dynasty''. Portrayed by Michael Nader, the character was introduced as a love interest for Alexis Colby in the series' fourth season in 1983. He became her thir ...
, and
Sean Rowan
''Dynasty'' is an American prime time television soap opera that aired on ABC from January 12, 1981 to May 11, 1989. The series, created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and produced by Aaron Spelling, revolves around the Carringtons, a wealthy f ...
. She famously holds a torch for Blake, though she later falls deeply in love with Dex. Her children with Blake are
Adam,
Fallon,
Steven
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and
Amanda. Alexis is romantically attached to a number of men, including Carrington architect and estate manager
Roger Grimes
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Grimes is a former leader of the province's Liberal Party and was it ...
, tennis pro
Mark Jennings, oilman
Rashid Ahmed
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,
King Galen of Moldavia
''Dynasty'' is an American prime time television soap opera that aired on ABC from January 12, 1981 to May 11, 1989. The series, created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and produced by Aaron Spelling, revolves around the Carringtons, a wealthy fa ...
, and shipping tycoon
Zach Powers.
;Dr. (
James Farentino
James Farentino (February 24, 1938 – January 24, 2012) was an American actor. He appeared in nearly 100 television, film, and stage roles, among them '' The Final Countdown'', ''Jesus of Nazareth'', and '' Dynasty''.
Career
Born in Brooklyn, N ...
, 1981–1982
)
:Psychiatrist and surgeon who is Blake's friend and employee. In "
Alexis' Secret", Blake asks Nick to look in on fragile Claudia after her release from the hospital. Nick saves a suicidal Claudia's life and helps her recover from the disappearance of her husband and daughter, but Nick also holds a secret grudge against Blake and vows revenge. The charismatic doctor flirts with Krystle and beds a married Fallon as he looks for a way to destroy the Carrington patriarch. Finally, Nick confronts Blake about his part in the death of Nick's brother; Blake denies any wrongdoing, but is thrown from his horse and knocked unconscious. In "
The Cliff
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Cliff, The Cliff or The Cliffs may also refer to:
Buildings
*Cliff Brewery, a former brewery near Ipswich, England
*Cliff Palace, largest cliff dwelling in North America
*The Cliffs, a histo ...
", Nick leaves Blake for dead and departs Denver. It is later revealed that before he left, he arranged Little Blake's kidnapping as revenge.
;
Samantha Josephine "Sammy Jo" Dean Reece Carrington Fallmont, (
Heather Locklear
Heather Deen Locklear (born September 25, 1961) is an American actress famous for her role as Amanda Woodward on ''Melrose Place'' (1993–1999), for which she received four consecutive Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress – Television ...
, 1981–1989, 1991
)
:Greedy, trouble-making yet beautiful niece of Krystle, wife of Steven and
Clay Fallmont
''Dynasty'' is an American prime time television soap opera that aired on ABC from January 12, 1981 to May 11, 1989. The series, created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and produced by Aaron Spelling, revolves around the Carringtons, a wealthy ...
, and mother of
Danny Carrington
'' Dynasty'' is an American prime time television soap opera that aired on ABC from January 12, 1981 to May 11, 1989. The series, created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and produced by Aaron Spelling, revolves around the Carringtons, a wealthy f ...
. It is later revealed that she is the daughter of
Daniel Reece.
;
Adam Carrington (
Gordon Thomson, 1982–1989;
Robin Sachs
Robin Sachs (5 February 1951 – 1 February 2013) was an English actor, active in the theatre, television and films. He was also known for his voice-over work in films and video games.
Born to a theatrical family, Sachs studied at the Royal Acad ...
, 1991)
:First born of Blake and Alexis, kidnapped as an infant and raised as Michael Torrance in
Billings, Montana
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. He learns of his true identity as an adult, and comes to Denver. Obsessed with
Kirby Anders
Kirby Anders (formerly Colby) is a fictional character on the ABC prime time soap opera ''Dynasty''. Portrayed by Kathleen Beller from 1982 to 1984, the character was introduced in the seventh episode of the series' third season, but was written o ...
and later married to Claudia Blaisdel and
Dana Waring
''Dynasty'' is an American prime time television soap opera that aired on ABC from January 12, 1981 to May 11, 1989. The series, created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and produced by Aaron Spelling, revolves around the Carringtons, a wealthy ...
, he is a ruthless schemer, constantly plotting to enhance his position in the dynasty.
; (
Geoffrey Scott, 1982–1984
)
:Handsome tennis pro and Krystle's former husband. Alexis discovers that Mark and Krystle's marriage is still valid, and lures him to Denver in "
The Siblings" to stir up trouble for Krystle. Mark romances both Alexis and Fallon, and is later murdered in "
The Engagement". Alexis is arrested for the crime, but it is ultimately revealed that
Neal McVane
''Dynasty'' is an American prime time television soap opera that aired on ABC from January 12, 1981 to May 11, 1989. The series, created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and produced by Aaron Spelling, revolves around the Carringtons, a wealthy ...
killed Mark and framed Alexis.
;
Kirby Anders Colby (
Kathleen Beller
Kathleen Beller (born February 19, 1956) is an American actress who was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture Actress in a Supporting Role for her role in '' Promises in the Dark'' (1979) and was well known for her role as Kir ...
, 1982–1984,
1991
)
:The daughter of Joseph, the Carrington major–domo. Schooled in Europe at Blake's expense, she returns to Denver in 1982. She marries Jeff but is pregnant with Adam's baby; Alexis' meddling later prevents her from marrying Adam. She and Adam have a daughter that is stillborn in 1984, and she leaves Denver shortly thereafter. She accepts Adam's proposal of marriage at the end of ''
Dynasty: The Reunion'' (1991).
; (
Deborah Adair
Deborah Adair (born Deborah Adair Miller) is an American television actress, primarily known for her roles in soap operas.
Early life
Born in Lynchburg, Virginia, Adair attended the University of Washington, where she earned a degree in adve ...
, 1983–1984
)
:Public relations employee of Denver–Carrington. Scheming and ambitious, Tracy seeks to advance her career either by subterfuge or by sleeping her way to the top. She acts as a spy for Alexis, but is dismissed after she is exposed.
; (
Helmut Berger
Helmut Berger (; born Helmut Steinberger; 29 May 1944) is an Austrian actor, known for his portrayal of narcissistic and sexually-ambiguous characters. He was one of the stars of the European cinema in the late 1960s and 1970s, and is regarded a ...
, 1983–1984)
:European tycoon who becomes engaged to Fallon. He is the owner of the prized racehorse Allegre, and Fallon is later distraught to discover that Peter orchestrated the horse's kidnapping to swindle Blake out of the ransom. Fallon disappears in 1984, and is presumed dead in the small plane crash that killed Peter.
;
Farnsworth "Dex" Dexter (
Michael Nader
Michael Nader (February 19, 1945 – August 23, 2021) was an American actor, known for his roles as Dex Dexter on the ABC primetime soap opera ''Dynasty'' from 1983 to 1989, and Dimitri Marick on the ABC daytime soap opera '' All My Children'' ...
, 1983–1989
)
:Alexis' third husband, and arguably the second great love of her life, after Blake. Dex carries on a brief affair with Alexis' daughter Amanda, which strains the relationship between mother and daughter and ultimately ends his marriage. Dex is something of an adventurer and, throughout the series, goes on a number of daring missions. He spent time as a
Green Beret
The green beret was the official headdress of the British Commandos of the Second World War. It is still worn by members of the Royal Marines after passing the Commando Course, and personnel from other units of the Royal Navy, Army and RAF wh ...
, including service in the
Vietnam War
The Vietnam War (also known by other names) was a conflict in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1 November 1955 to the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975. It was the second of the Indochina Wars and was officially fought between North Vietnam a ...
.
;
Dominique Deveraux (
Diahann Carroll, 1984–1987)
:Successful and wealthy chanteuse (birth name Millie Cox), illegitimate daughter of
Tom Carrington and Laura Matthews, making her a half-sister to Blake and
Ben Carrington
''Dynasty'' is an American prime time television soap opera that aired on ABC from January 12, 1981 to May 11, 1989. The series, created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and produced by Aaron Spelling, revolves around the Carringtons, a wealthy fa ...
. Dominique is initially a strong, tough schemer and fighter who loves going toe-to-toe with Alexis, but after reconciling with the Carrington family, she mellows considerably.
;
Brady Lloyd (
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 ...
, 1984–1985)
:Charming recording executive, previously married to Dominique Deveraux.
;
Amanda (Bedford) Carrington (
Catherine Oxenberg
Catherine Oxenberg (born September 22, 1961) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Amanda Carrington on the 1980s prime time soap opera ''Dynasty''. Oxenberg is the daughter of Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia and Howard Oxe ...
, 1984–1986;
Karen Cellini, 1986–1987
)
:Amanda is the second daughter (last born of four) of Blake and Alexis, raised in London as Amanda Bedford by Alexis's cousin Rosalind Bedford. She was hidden from Blake out of spite by Alexis, who discovered she was pregnant after he ran her out of Denver. Amanda marries
Prince Michael of Moldavia
''Dynasty'' is an American prime time television soap opera
A soap opera, or ''soap'' for short, is a typically long-running radio or television serial, frequently characterized by melodrama, ensemble casts, and sentimentality. The term "soap ...
, and is later the lover of Dex,
Clay Fallmont
''Dynasty'' is an American prime time television soap opera that aired on ABC from January 12, 1981 to May 11, 1989. The series, created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and produced by Aaron Spelling, revolves around the Carringtons, a wealthy ...
and chauffeur Michael Culhane.
; (
Rock Hudson
Rock Hudson (born Roy Harold Scherer Jr.; November 17, 1925 – October 2, 1985) was an American actor. One of the most popular movie stars of his time, he had a screen career spanning more than three decades. A prominent heartthrob in the Golde ...
, 1984–1985)
:Wealthy owner of newspapers and the Delta Rho Stables, he was involved with Iris Grant in
Dayton, Ohio
Dayton () is the sixth-largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County. A small part of the city extends into Greene County. The 2020 U.S. census estimate put the city population at 137,644, while Greater D ...
, and simultaneously in love with her sister Krystle. Former mercenary who did some work with Dex. Confessed his longtime love to Krystle and left his fortune to his biological daughter Sammy Jo, with Krystle as executrix, when he died in
Libya
Libya (; ar, ليبيا, Lībiyā), officially the State of Libya ( ar, دولة ليبيا, Dawlat Lībiyā), is a country in the Maghreb region in North Africa. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Egypt to the east, Suda ...
.
;Lady (
Ali MacGraw
Elizabeth Alice MacGraw (born April 1, 1939) is an American actress and activist. She gained attention with her role in the film ''Goodbye, Columbus'' (1969), for which she won the Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer. She gained an ...
, 1985
)
:Famous photographer and friend of Dominique's, who pursues Blake romantically. She becomes involved with
Jeff Colby
Jeffrey Broderick "Jeff" Colby is a fictional character on the ABC prime time soap opera ''Dynasty'', created by Richard and Esther Shapiro. Portrayed by John James, Jeff Colby was introduced in the show's first episode in 1981 and appeared as a ...
, but is later shot and killed during the Moldavian Massacre.
; (
Michael Praed
Michael Praed ( ; born 1 April 1960), birth name Michael David Prince, is a British actor and narrator, probably best remembered for his role as Robin of Loxley in the British television series ''Robin of Sherwood'', which attained cult status ...
, 1985–1986)
:Heir to the European kingdom of Moldavia. In "
Circumstantial Evidence", Amanda meets dashing Prince Michael in
Acapulco. They are mutually smitten, but he is engaged to another woman. Amanda's mother Alexis schemes for the couple to marry by visiting her old friend
King Galen of Moldavia
''Dynasty'' is an American prime time television soap opera that aired on ABC from January 12, 1981 to May 11, 1989. The series, created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and produced by Aaron Spelling, revolves around the Carringtons, a wealthy fa ...
, Michael's father. After a somewhat volatile courtship, Amanda and Michael wed in Moldavia, with all the Carringtons present. However, a political coup comes to fruition and terrorists, bent on seizing the country, attack the ceremony. Michael and the Carringtons are eventually allowed to leave Moldavia, and are told that Galen has been killed. A very-much-alive Galen is rescued by Alexis and Dex, and the King's plans to reclaim his crown force Michael to put his country before his wife. Michael and Amanda's marriage eventually disintegrates. They divorce and he leaves town in "
The Dismissal".
;
Miles Colby
''The Colbys'' is an American prime time television soap opera TV show that originally aired on ABC from November 20, 1985, to March 26, 1987. Created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and Eileen and Robert Pollock and produced by Aaron Spelling, ...
(
Maxwell Caulfield
Maxwell Caulfield (né Maxwell P.J. Newby; born 23 November 1959) is a British-American film, stage, and television actor and singer. He has appeared in ''Grease 2'' (1982), '' Electric Dreams'' (1984), '' The Boys Next Door'' (1985), '' The S ...
, 1985–1986, 1991
)
:Spoiled, hot–headed son of
Jason
Jason ( ; ) was an ancient Greek mythological hero and leader of the Argonauts, whose quest for the Golden Fleece featured in Greek literature. He was the son of Aeson, the rightful king of Iolcos. He was married to the sorceress Medea. He ...
and
Sable Colby
Sabella "Sable" Scott Colby is a fictional character from the ABC television series ''Dynasty'' and its spin-off ''The Colbys'', both created by Richard and Esther Shapiro. Portrayed by Stephanie Beacham, the character was introduced on ''Dynasty ...
, and twin brother of
Monica, first introduced in "
The Titans" (1985). Miles is a main character on the spin–off series ''
The Colbys
''The Colbys'' (originally titled ''Dynasty II: The Colbys'') is an American prime time television soap opera that originally aired on ABC from November 20, 1985, to March 26, 1987. Created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and Eileen and Robert ...
''.
; (
George Hamilton, 1985–1986)
:Film director who orchestrates a plot to kidnap Krystle and replace her with lookalike Rita Lesley. Sammy Jo initially convinces Rita to impersonate Krystle so that Sammy Jo can access the inheritance left to her by her father. Rita's boyfriend Joel insinuates himself into the scheme, fully substituting Krystle with Rita to steal as much as possible from Blake.
;
Sabella "Sable" Scott Colby (
Stephanie Beacham
Stephanie Beacham (born 28 February 1947) is an English television, film, radio and theatre actress. Although she has a wide number of credits to her name, Beacham is best known for for playing Sable Colby in the ABC soap operas ''The Colbys' ...
, 1985; 1988–1989)
:Wife of Colby Enterprises magnate
Jason Colby
''The Colbys'' is an American prime time television soap opera TV show that originally aired on ABC from November 20, 1985, to March 26, 1987. Created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and Eileen and Robert Pollock and produced by Aaron Spelling, ...
and maternal first cousin of Alexis and
Caress. Sable first visits Denver in "
The Titans" (1985). The character subsequently appears in the spin-off series ''The Colbys'' for its entire run from 1985 to 1987.
Sable later moves to Denver and ''Dynasty'' in "
A Touch of Sable
The ninth and final season of ''Dynasty'' originally aired in the United States on ABC from November 3, 1988 through May 11, 1989. The series, created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and produced by Aaron Spelling, revolves around the Carringtons, ...
", becoming a close friend of the Carrington family and Alexis's biggest rival.
She takes over the Carlton Hotel, outmaneuvers Alexis in business, and becomes romantically involved with—and pregnant by—Alexis' ex-husband Dex. She last appears in the 1989 series finale, "
Catch 22".
;
Monica Colby
Monica Scott Colby is a fictional character from the ABC television series ''Dynasty'' and its spin-off ''The Colbys'', both created by Richard and Esther Shapiro. Portrayed by Tracy Scoggins, the character was introduced on ''Dynasty'' in the ...
(
Tracy Scoggins
Tracy Dawn Scoggins (born in 1953 in Dickinson, Texas or November 13, 1959, in Galveston, Texas) is an American actress known for her roles as Monica Colby in the 1980s primetime soap opera ''Dynasty'' and its spin-off series ''The Colbys'', ...
, 1985; 1988–1989)
:Lawyer daughter of Jason and Sable, and Miles' twin sister. She first visits Denver in "The Titans" (1985). Monica subsequently appears in the spin-off series ''The Colbys'' for its entire run from 1985 to 1987.
Initially thought to be Jeff's cousins, the reveal that Jason is Jeff's father (instead of Jason's brother Philip) makes Monica and Miles Jeff's half siblings. Monica follows Sable to Denver, helping her in her efforts to fight Alexis and serving as Sable's legal counsel.
Sable later reveals that Monica and Miles are not Jason Colby's children. Monica last appears in the 1989 series finale, "
Catch 22".
;
Garrett Boydston (
Ken Howard
Kenneth Joseph Howard Jr. (March 28, 1944 – March 23, 2016) was an American actor. He was known for his roles as Thomas Jefferson in '' 1776'' and as basketball coach and former Chicago Bulls player Ken Reeves in the television show '' The Wh ...
, 1985–1986)
:Levelheaded though sensitive chief counsel for Colby Enterprises. He hopes to rekindle his long-ago romance with Dominique, which had ended because he was married. Dominique discovers that Garrett had not been married after all, and it is eventually revealed that Garrett is the biological father of Dominique's daughter
Jackie.
; (
Kate O'Mara
Kate O'Mara (born Francesca Meredith Carroll;Michael CoveneObituary: Kate O'Mara ''The Guardian'', 30 March 2014 10 August 1939 – 30 March 2014) was an English film, stage and television actress, and writer. O'Mara made her stage debut in a ...
, 1986)
:Younger sister of Alexis, who served five years in a prison in
Caracas, Venezuela
Caracas (, ), officially Santiago de León de Caracas, abbreviated as CCS, is the capital and largest city of Venezuela, and the center of the Metropolitan Region of Caracas (or Greater Caracas). Caracas is located along the Guaire River in the ...
because of an incident involving Alexis and her then-lover,
Zach Powers. Caress is released and comes to Denver in "
Suspicions", hoping to make a fortune by writing a scathing tell-all book about Alexis called ''Sister Dearest'', exposing her sister's darkest secrets. Alexis finds out about the book, secretly buys the publishing company, and scuttles the project. A resentful Caress offers to help Blake prove that Alexis perjured herself in a court case against him. Blake's brother
Ben Carrington
''Dynasty'' is an American prime time television soap opera that aired on ABC from January 12, 1981 to May 11, 1989. The series, created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and produced by Aaron Spelling, revolves around the Carringtons, a wealthy fa ...
has Caress kidnapped and sent back to prison in Caracas; she sends a desperate letter to Blake, but he is unable to free her because of Ben's bribes. Blake sends Dex Dexter and
Clay Fallmont
''Dynasty'' is an American prime time television soap opera that aired on ABC from January 12, 1981 to May 11, 1989. The series, created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and produced by Aaron Spelling, revolves around the Carringtons, a wealthy ...
to extract her. Once back in Denver, Caress blackmails
Emily Fallmont with the secret that Emily once cheated on her husband
Buck
Buck may refer to:
Common meanings
* A colloquialism for a dollar or similar currency
* An adult male in some animal species - see List of animal names
* Derby shoes, nicknamed "bucks" for the common use of buckskin in their making
People
*Buck ...
with Ben, but feels honest regret over doing so. Blake convinces Caress to give up her plan. Emily ultimately confesses her sins, but is hit by a car and killed. Caress leaves town in "
The Letter" on a mission to dig up secrets about Ben.
; (
Christopher Cazenove, 1986–1987)
:Blake's vengeful younger brother, who was cut off by Blake after the death of their mother. In "
Ben
Ben is frequently used as a shortened version of the given names Benjamin, Benedict, Bennett or Benson, and is also a given name in its own right.
Ben (in he, בֶּן, ''son of'') forms part of Hebrew surnames, e.g. Abraham ben Abraham ( he, ...
", Alexis brings him to Denver from Australia to stir up trouble and help her destroy Blake. Even though Ben and Alexis manage to force Blake and Krystle out of the Carrington mansion, Ben eventually reconciles with his brother and, much later, his estranged daughter
Leslie. Ben and Emily Fallmont had an affair in their youth, and suspects that Clay may be his son. Ben leaves town in "
Shadow Play
Shadow play, also known as shadow puppetry, is an ancient form of storytelling and entertainment which uses flat articulated cut-out figures (shadow puppets) which are held between a source of light and a translucent screen or scrim. The cut-o ...
".
; (
Ted McGinley
Ted Martin McGinley (born May 30, 1958) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Jefferson D'Arcy on the television sitcom '' Married... with Children'' and as Charley Shanowski on the ABC sitcom ''Hope & Faith''. He was a late regular ...
, 1986–1987)
:Son of Senator
Buck Fallmont and his wife
Emily, and brother of
Bart
Bart is a masculine given name, usually a diminutive of Bartholomew, sometimes of Barton, Bartolomeo, etc.
Bart is a Dutch and Ashkenazi Jewish surname, and derives from the name ''Bartholomäus'', a German form of the biblical name ''Bartho ...
. First appearing in "
Masquerade", Clay romances Amanda, and briefly marries Sammy Jo. He is later involved with
Leslie Carrington
''Dynasty'' is an American prime time television soap opera that aired on ABC from January 12, 1981 to May 11, 1989. The series, created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and produced by Aaron Spelling, revolves around the Carringtons, a wealthy fa ...
, but when it is revealed he may also be Ben's son (and Leslie's brother), he breaks it off and leaves town in "
Shadow Play
Shadow play, also known as shadow puppetry, is an ancient form of storytelling and entertainment which uses flat articulated cut-out figures (shadow puppets) which are held between a source of light and a translucent screen or scrim. The cut-o ...
".
; (
Leann Hunley
Leann Hunley (born February 25, 1955) is an American television actress. Although she has worked in numerous productions, she is perhaps best known for portraying Anna DiMera on NBC's ''Days of Our Lives'' and Dana Waring on the ABC primetime s ...
1986–1988)
:Blake's loyal assistant at Denver–Carrington. First appearing in "
Reward
Reward may refer to:
Places
* Reward (Shelltown, Maryland), a historic home in Shelltown Maryland
* Reward, California (disambiguation)
* Reward-Tilden's Farm, a historic home in Chestertown Maryland
Arts, entertainment, and media
* "Rewa ...
", she is befriended by Adam, who is working for Alexis and uses Dana to obtain confidential information about Blake's company. The pair soon fall in love, and it is revealed that Dana had followed Adam to Denver from Billings, Montana, where she had loved him from afar. They marry, but Dana's inability to conceive a child places a strain on their relationship. She struggles to keep the secret that her infertility was caused by an abortion in her teens, the result of a one-night stand with Adam when he lived as Michael Torrance (he had been too drunk to remember the encounter). Adam and Dana use a surrogate mother named Karen Atkinson to conceive Adam's child, but the subsequent custody battle when Karen changes her mind tears Adam and Dana's marriage apart for good. Dana leaves Denver in the season nine premiere, "
Broken Krystle".
; (
Terri Garber
Terri is an alternative spelling of Terry. It is a common feminine given name and is also a diminutive for Teresa.
Notable people with the name include:
*Terri Allard (born 1962), American country/folk singer/songwriter
* Terri S. Armstrong, Ame ...
, 1987–1988
)
:Daughter of Ben Carrington and Melissa Saunders. In "
The Rig", Leslie comes to town to confront the father who abandoned her. There she runs into her former flame Dex, and dallies with
Michael Culhane
Michael Culhane is a fictional character from the ABC television series ''Dynasty'', created by Richard and Esther Shapiro. Portrayed by Wayne Northrop, the character is introduced in the series' 1981 pilot episode as the chauffeur of oil tycoon ...
. Leslie is later involved with Clay Fallmont, but when it is revealed he may also be Ben's son, he breaks it off and leaves town. After falling into an affair with a married Jeff Colby, Leslie becomes Alexis Colby's protégé, but is fired for also having an affair with Alexis' husband,
Sean Rowan
''Dynasty'' is an American prime time television soap opera that aired on ABC from January 12, 1981 to May 11, 1989. The series, created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and produced by Aaron Spelling, revolves around the Carringtons, a wealthy f ...
. Sean later takes Leslie hostage, raping and beating her when his schemes unravel. She manages to contact her cousin, Steven, who comes for her in "
Colorado Roulette", her last appearance in the series.
; (
Cassie Yates
Cassandra Yates (born March 2, 1951) is an American actress known for her performances on television.
Early years
Yates was born and raised in Macon, Georgia. Her mother named her after the character Cassandra portrayed by Betty Field in '' ...
, 1987)
:Friend of Dex Dexter, whose husband and daughter die in a car crash. Sarah is persuaded to allow her daughter's heart to be transplanted into Blake and Krystle's critically ill young daughter Krystina. She becomes obsessed with Krystina and kidnaps her. However, she eventually recovers with the help of Blake and Krystle.
; (
James Healey, 1987–1988)
:Handsome stranger who saves Alexis from drowning after a car accident in "
The Siege
''The Siege'' is a 1998 American action thriller film directed by Edward Zwick. The film is about a fictional situation in which terrorist cells have made several attacks in New York City. The film stars Denzel Washington, Annette Bening, Tony Sh ...
". They marry, and Sean insinuates himself into her business, alienating Adam. It is soon revealed that Sean is secretly the son of former Carrington majordomo Joseph Anders and brother of Kirby, bent on avenging his father and sister, who had been ill-treated by Alexis and the Carringtons. Sean has an affair with Leslie, and schemes to destroy the family. He is killed when a gun goes off during a fight with Dex in "
Colorado Roulette".
; (
Jeroen Krabbé, 1991
)
:Head of a large public relations firm. In ''
Dynasty: The Reunion'', Van Dorn becomes involved with Alexis, but is soon revealed to be the head of the Consortium, an international criminal organization that had illegally taken control of Denver-Carrington while Blake was in prison. Van Dorn is eventually discovered by Jeff and Adam, but not before trying to kill Alexis. He appears to be arrested by the police, but the officers turn out to be disguised members of the Consortium.
Recurring
; (
Virginia Hawkins
Virginia Hawkins (February 1, 1934 - March 27, 2020) was an American actress, who remains best known for her role in the 1980s television series ''Dynasty'' as maid Jeanette Robbins.
She also appeared regularly in the series '' Medical Center'' a ...
, 1981–1989; 1991
)
:Longtime Carrington housekeeper. First appearing in "
The Honeymoon", Jeanette is a friend to
Krystle from the beginning, and very close to the family. In season one, she is called upon by
Jake Dunham to give evidence against
Blake
Blake is a surname which originated from Old English. Its derivation is uncertain; it could come from "blac", a nickname for someone who had dark hair or skin, or from "blaac", a nickname for someone with pale hair or skin. Another theory, presuma ...
at
Ted Dinard's murder trial, although she is visibly uncomfortable doing so. In the third season, Jeanette takes charge of L.B. in the nursery while Jeff and Fallon interview nannies; she confesses to
Kirby Anders
Kirby Anders (formerly Colby) is a fictional character on the ABC prime time soap opera ''Dynasty''. Portrayed by Kathleen Beller from 1982 to 1984, the character was introduced in the seventh episode of the series' third season, but was written o ...
that while she enjoys the work she is tired easily; this spurs Kirby to take on the role of nanny. In season six,
Alexis Alexis may refer to:
People Mononym
* Alexis (poet) ( – ), a Greek comic poet
* Alexis (sculptor), an ancient Greek artist who lived around the 3rd or 4th century BC
* Alexis (singer) (born 1968), German pop singer
* Alexis (comics) (1946–1977 ...
offers Jeanette $100 a week for information on Krystle, who she suspects of abusing
L.B. (it is actually
Rita Lesley posing as Krystle). Jeanette declines the offer, as she cannot bring herself to betray her employer. In season seven, Jeanette helps Blake and Krystle move into the Carlton Hotel once Alexis evicts them from the mansion. When Alexis finds out, she sacks Jeanette with two months' severance pay, which causes
Amanda to walk in protest. She is later hired by Krystle as
lady's maid. When
Matthew Blaisdel abducts the Carringtons and their household staff in season eight, Jeanette and butler
Gerard admit their feelings for each other. Jeanette also appears in ''Dynasty: The Reunion''.
; (
William Beckley, 1983–1989; 1991
)
:Longtime Carrington butler. First appearing in "
The Note", he takes over as majordomo after
Joseph Anders
Joseph Anders is a fictional character from the ABC television series ''Dynasty'', created by Richard and Esther Shapiro. Portrayed by Lee Bergere, the character is introduced in the series' 1981 pilot episode as the majordomo of Denver oil tyc ...
commits suicide. When Matthew Blaisdel abducts the Carringtons and their household staff in season eight, Gerard and Jeanette admit their feelings for each other. Gerard also appears in ''Dynasty: The Reunion''.
; (
Betty Harford
Betty Harford (born January 28, 1927) is an American actress. She appeared in numerous classic television shows such as ''Gunsmoke'', ''The Alfred Hitchcock Hour'', '' The Paper Chase'' and ''Dynasty''.
Career
Harford appeared in numerous John ...
, 1981–1987; 1991
)
:Longtime Carrington cook. First appearing in "The Honeymoon", Hilda Nielsen Gunnerson (usually referred to as "Mrs. Gunnerson") is close to the family, and according to a season two episode was hired by Alexis while she was still married to Blake. When Blake introduces Krystle to the household staff in season one, he says that Mrs. Gunnerson's "several relatives" eat well at his expense. In season two, Alexis asks Mrs. Gunnerson to order her some glassware and champagne for her art studio, having moved in, and tells the cook to take two bottles home for her and her husband, Bjorn. Mrs. Gunnerson has three sons: Bjorn Jr, Donald and Britt. In season seven, Alexis gives Mrs. Gunnerson a $1000-a-month raise, on the condition that she reports any staff showing disloyalty to her; when she shows reluctance, Alexis reminds her of the time she paid for Mrs. Gunnerson's son's medical expenses, saving his life. Mrs. Gunnerson is among the household staff abducted by Matthew Blaisdel along with the Carringtons in season eight. She also appears in ''Dynasty: The Reunion''.
; (
Peter Mark Richman
Peter Mark Richman (born Marvin Jack Richman; April 16, 1927 – January 14, 2021) was an American actor in films and on television, who was for many years credited as Mark Richman. He appeared in about 30 films and 130 television series from th ...
, 1981–1984)
:Former criminal attorney who is Blake's shrewd and levelheaded chief legal counsel.
;D.A. (
Brian Dennehy
Brian Manion Dennehy (; July 9, 1938 – April 15, 2020) was an American actor of stage, television, and film. He won two Tony Awards, an Olivier Award, and a Golden Globe, and received six Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Dennehy had roles in ...
, 1981)
:Prosecutor who tries Blake's case regarding the death of
Ted Dinard. Once a promising football player, Blake wanted him for his football team.
; (
Mark Withers, 1981)
:
Steven Carrington's former boyfriend from New York City. He comes to Denver in "
Fallon's Wedding", hoping to lure Steven back to resume their relationship. They eventually agree not to reconcile, but Steven's father Blake witnesses their farewell hug and mistakes it for a romantic embrace in "
The Separation". As Blake pulls Ted off Steven, Ted falls, hits his head on the edge of a fireplace hearth, and dies. Blake is charged with his murder, and the subsequent trial nearly tears the Carrington family apart.
; (
Lance LeGault
William Lance LeGault (May 2, 1935 – September 10, 2012) was an American actor. He was best known as U.S. Army Colonel Roderick Decker in the 1980s American television series ''The A-Team''.
Early and personal life
LeGault was born May 2, 193 ...
, 1981–1982)
:Executive vice-president of Rhinewood Enterprises.
; (
Paul Burke, 1982–1984; 1987–1988)
:Troublesome but powerful congressman who is Alexis' former flame. Blake seeks McVane's help in "
Kirby
Kirby may refer to:
Buildings
* Kirby Building, a skyscraper in Dallas, Texas, United States
* Kirby Hall, an Elizabethan country house near Corby, Northamptonshire, England
* Kirby House (disambiguation), various houses in England and the Unit ...
", and Alexis tries to convince him not to aid Blake. In 1983, McVane manages to help Blake stall the takeover of Denver-Carrington by ColbyCo that Alexis has orchestrated, and a furious Alexis leaks McVane's secrets to the press and ruins him. He threatens to kill her; soon after, someone nearly does, but the culprit is revealed to be Carrington majordomo Joseph Anders. Later, in 1984, McVane enlists the help of Krystle's first husband, Mark, to blackmail Alexis. Mark is later pushed to his death from Alexis' penthouse balcony, and she is arrested after Steven admits he saw her do it from a distance. In "
Amanda" it is revealed that Mark was murdered by McVane, dressed in a wig and one of Alexis' gowns to frame her. Out of prison, McVane returns in 1987 to blackmail Adam, with evidence that Adam is actually Michael Torrance and not a Carrington, claiming that the real Adam Carrington died the day he was kidnapped. A tormented Adam eventually comes clean to Blake and Alexis; they prove their love for him by refusing to look at his paternity test results, and they adopt him as Adam Carrington. Later in the 1988 episode "
The Scandal", McVane leads Adam to the source of the story about Adam actually being Michael Torrance. Adam discovers that it was fabricated, and that he really is Blake and Alexis' son.
; (
Hank Brandt
Hank Brandt (born Henry William Haar Jr.; June 4, 1934 – December 4, 2004) was an American film and television actor. He was known for playing Leonard Waggedorn in the American sitcom television series ''Julia'' from 1968 to 1971.
Brandt was ...
, 1982–1988)
:Shady private investigator who wears loud sport coats. He is initially hired by Alexis in "
Sammy Jo and Steven Marry" to dig into Krystle's past, and discovers that Krystle is technically still married to her first husband, Mark Jennings. In season four, Sammy Jo hires Hess to fool Claudia into believing her deceased husband Matthew is still alive, hoping that unraveling Claudia's sanity would help Sammy Jo take custody of her son Danny from Steven and Claudia. He also plots with Sammy Jo to split up Blake and Krystle using compromising photos. Hess last appears in "
Body Trouble".
; Blake (Little Blake/L.B.) Colby (Infant, 1982; then Timothy McNutt, 1984–1985; then Ashley Mutrux, 1985; then Brandon Bluhm, 1987–1989, 1991
)
:Son of Jeff and Fallon. Born in "
The Baby" (1982), Little Blake is kidnapped from the mansion in "
The Cliff
A cliff is a vertical, or near vertical, rock exposure.
Cliff, The Cliff or The Cliffs may also refer to:
Buildings
*Cliff Brewery, a former brewery near Ipswich, England
*Cliff Palace, largest cliff dwelling in North America
*The Cliffs, a histo ...
", and recovered in "
The Wedding". The character moves to ''The Colbys'' with Jeff and Fallon, played during its run, portrayed by Ashley Mutrux (1985–1986) and Brandon Bluhm (1986–1987). L.B. returns to ''Dynasty'' in 1987, and also appears in ''Dynasty: The Reunion''.
; Steven Daniel (Danny) Carrington Jr. (Infant, 1982; then
Matthew Lawrence
Matthew William Lawrence (born February 11, 1980) is an American actor and singer, known for his roles in ''Mrs. Doubtfire'' and ''Boy Meets World''. Lawrence also starred in the series '' Brotherly Love'' with his real-life brothers Joey and An ...
, 1984–1985; then Jameson Sampley, 1985–1988; then
Justin Burnette, 1988–1989, 1991
)
:Son of Steven and Sammy Jo. With Steven presumed dead in an oil rig explosion in the
Java Sea, Sammy Jo appears at the Carrington mansion in "
Samantha
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Specu ...
" (1982), with a baby she claims is her son with Steven. More interested in a modeling career than being a mother, Sammy Jo leaves baby Danny with Blake and Krystle, as Alexis pays Sammy Jo to leave town. Steven turns up alive, and takes custody of his son. He and Blake soon get into a legal battle over the child, worsened by Sammy Jo's false testimony against Steven. Marrying Claudia assures Steven's victory. Sammy Jo returns in 1984 seeking custody, and soon kidnaps Danny. Adam helps retrieve the child in Los Angeles. Later, young Danny becomes close to Claudia, and their relationship continues after Steven and Claudia divorce. A returning Sammy Jo again wants to be involved in her son's life, and later proves herself to the family and Steven. Danny also appears in ''Dynasty: The Reunion''.
; (
John Saxon
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, 1982–1984)
:Dark, dashing oil sheik and occasional lover to Alexis. He owns a luxurious Italian villa, among other things. He consults Blake to free up his trapped oil tankers in 1982. Rashid double-crosses Blake out of the China Sea oil deal in 1984. He is shot and killed by Turkish authorities during a botched deal with
Adam Carrington.
; (Paul Keenan, 1982–1984)
:The Carrington groundsman.
;Marcia (Sally Kemp, 1982–1984)
:Blake's secretary at Denver–Carrington.
; (
John Larch
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Early life and military service
John Larch was born Harold Aronin to Jewish parents in Sale ...
, 1982–1988)
:Attorney to Cecil Colby.
;Dr. (
Robert Symonds
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Career
His stage credits with the Lincoln Center include producti ...
, 1982–1987)
:Father figure to Adam when he was growing up as Michael Torrance.
; (
Grant Goodeve
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, 1983; 1987)
:Lawyer and college friend of Steven. Introduced in the 1983 episode "
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", Chris welcomes Steven and his infant son Danny into his home after Steven has a falling out with Blake. Blake later learns that Steven is living with Chris, who is also gay. Suspecting that the men are more than friends, Blake decides to sue Steven for custody of Danny. Chris represents Steven at the custody trial, where Blake argues that a homosexual cannot be a good parent. Thanks to Blake's criminal past and Steven's last minute marriage to Claudia, the couple are awarded custody of Danny in "
Tender Comrades". Chris later appears in the 1987 episode "
The Spoiler".
; (
David Hedison
Albert David Hedison Jr. (May 20, 1927 – July 18, 2019) was an American film, television, and stage actor. He was billed as Al Hedison in his early film work until 1959 when he was cast in the role of Victor Sebastian in the short-lived espion ...
, 1983;
Ed Nelson
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Nelson appeared in episodes of many TV programs, more than 50 mov ...
, 1987)
:Dex Dexter's father, a businessman at Dexter International, board member at Denver-Carrington, and friend to Blake. Sam slept with Alexis Colby while she was married to Blake. In 1983, Sam suffers a heart attack and Dex takes over his seat on the board.
; (James Sutorius, 1984–1988)
:Reporter for ''World Finance'' magazine who interviews Blake Carrington in March 1984. He is later hired by Alexis to work at the ''Denver Mirror.''
; (
Billy Campbell, 1984–1985)
:Steven's soft-spoken coworker at ColbyCo, hired by Alexis in "
The Secret". As circumstances keep throwing them together, Steven makes it clear to both his wife Claudia and Luke that his and Luke's relationship is purely platonic. Still, Claudia cannot ignore the warning signs, and Steven cannot ignore his attraction to Luke. He and Luke eventually begin a relationship, and Claudia finds solace with Adam. Later, when the entire family (including Luke) travels to Moldavia for Amanda's royal wedding, terrorists attack the chapel. Luke is shot in the head trying to protect Claudia from gunfire. He dies in Steven's arms in "
The Aftermath".
; (
Richard Hatch, 1984–1985)
:Handsome art gallery owner who takes an interest in
Claudia Blaisdel
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in 1984.
; (
Susan Scannell, 1984–1985)
:Ex–wife of Peter De Vilbis, a bored but scheming socialite from
Los Angeles
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who has an affair with Jeff Colby after Fallon Colby disappears. She marries Jeff in a quickie ceremony out of state, but the marriage is later invalidated.
; (Cassidy Lewis 1984–1985; then
Jessica Player, 1987–1989, 1991
)
:Blake and Krystle's daughter. She is born in "
Krystina" (1984), but suffers from respiratory distress syndrome and must remain hospitalized for a time. Years later in "
The Test" (1987), Krystina is diagnosed with a heart condition that will prove fatal if she does not have a transplant. In "
The Surgery
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", she receives the heart of a young girl named Kathy who was rendered brain dead in a car crash. Kathy's mother, Sarah Curtis, develops an unhealthy attachment to Krystina, and abducts her in the distraught delusion that Krystina is Kathy. Krystina is recovered, and Blake and Krystle help Sarah get mental treatment. In the 1989 series finale "
Catch 22", Fallon and Krystina are trapped in an abandoned mine on the Carrington estate. Krystina also appears in ''Dynasty: The Reunion''.
; (
Harry Andrews
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, 1985)
: Blake and Ben's father. In "
The Will", Blake, Alexis, and Dominique visit a dying Tom in
Jakarta,
Indonesia
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. An oil, timber, and rubber tycoon, Tom meets his illegitimate daughter Dominique for the first time, and she convinces him to accept her. Tom dies, but not before including Dominique in his will. Tom's $500 million fortune is split between Blake, Alexis, and Dominique, which infuriates Alexis. In "
Sins of the Father" (1989), Blake admits that Tom had been given a priceless Frederick Stahl art collection in the early 1950s after transporting some men accused of
Nazi
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war crimes with his shipping line. He had partnered with Jason Colby and Sam Dexter to hide the collection. In the 1989 series finale "
Catch 22", it is revealed that Tom had disposed of the body of
Roger Grimes
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, after a young Fallon had killed him to protect Alexis.F
; (
Joel Fabiani
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, 1985–1986)
:In "
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", Alexis visits her old friend, King Galen of Moldavia, as part of her plan to wed her daughter Amanda to Galen's son, Prince Michael. After a somewhat volatile courtship, Amanda and Michael wed in Moldavia, with all the Carringtons present. However, a political coup comes to fruition and terrorists, bent on seizing the country, attack the ceremony. Michael and the Carringtons are eventually allowed to leave Moldavia, and are told that Galen has been killed. A very-much-alive Galen is rescued by Alexis and Dex. Paralyzed, Galen moves ahead with plans to reclaim his crown. He manipulates Alexis to gain necessary funds, coming between her and Dex and offering to make her his queen. When Alexis uncovers Galen's schemes and finds out that he has recovered from his paralysis and has been faking it, she sends him packing in "
The Divorce
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".
; (
Linda Evans
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, 1985–1986)
:Actress whom Sammy Jo recruits to pose as Krystle.
; (
Richard Lawson, 1985–1986)
:Well-reputed drill foreman hired by Blake in 1986. He is the son of one of Blake's oil-business colleagues, and a graduate
cum laude from the Colorado School of Mines. Nick becomes the lover and eventual fiance to Dominique.
; (
Kevin Conroy
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, 1985–1986;
Cameron Watson, 1991
)
:Successful lawyer and arrogant son of Senator Buck Fallmont and his wife Emily. Introduced in "
The Roadhouse
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", Bart spars with both Steven and Adam in business, but Bart and Steven find that they are attracted to each other. Meanwhile, Adam blackmails Bart, threatening to publicly reveal Fallmont's homosexuality. When Bart refuses to cooperate, Adam reveals his secret. Much to Steven's disappointment, Bart leaves town. Years later in ''Dynasty: The Reunion'', Steven and Bart are living in Washington, D.C., and are in a committed relationship. Blake visits after he is released from prison, but Stevens' reception is icy. Steven and Bart eventually reunite with the rest of the Carringtons at the mansion in Colorado.
; (
Kerry Armstrong
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, 1985–1986)
:Former flame of Prince Michael.
; (
Calvin Lockhart, 1985–1986)
:United States State Department official who dates Dominique.
;
Jackie Deveraux
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(
Troy Beyer
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Born in New York City to an African-American mother and white father, Byer spent the first part of her caree ...
, 1986–1987)
:Dominique's daughter. Jackie comes to Denver in "
The Accident". Dominique's lover Garrett is immediately convinced that Jackie is his daughter, from years before when he and Dominique had an affair while he was married to someone else. Jackie later runs away when she learns the truth, and Dominique admits to Garrett that he is indeed Jackie's father in "
The Vote
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". Dominique and Garrett decide to marry, but soon break up; he leaves town in the sixth season finale "
The Choice (a.k.a.) The Vendetta" as the La Mirage hotel catches fire. Jackie is injured in the blaze, and later in "
The Arraignment" remembers enough about the fire to exonerate Blake from accusations of arson. She last appears in "
The Affair".
; (
Pat Crowley
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Early life
Crowley was born in Olyphant, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Helen (''née'' Swartz) and coal mining foreman Vincent Cr ...
, 1986–1987)
:Wife of Senator Buck Fallmont and the mother of Clay and Bart. Introduced in "
Masquerade", Emily is desperate to preserve the secret that she had an affair with Ben early in her marriage, which casts doubt on Clay's paternity. However, this revelation is what Blake needs to prove that Ben and Alexis have perjured themselves in a case against him. Pushed to the limit by Caress Morell's blackmail, Emily finally writes a confession and begs Blake to use it. Her secret comes out and devastates Buck, but he forgives her as she dies after being hit by a car in "
The Letter".
; (
Richard Anderson
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, 1986–1987)
:Seasoned senator married to Emily, and the father of Clay and Bart. Introduced in "Masquerade", Buck has a problem with alcohol and a long-simmering hatred for the Carringtons. He strongly disapproves of his son Bart's homosexuality, and later disowns Clay after he finds out about his wife's indiscretion. Buck last appears in "
Shadow Play
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".
; (Stephanie Dunnam, 1987–1988)
:Surrogate mother contracted by Adam and Dana in their pursuit of a child.
; (
Christopher Allport
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, 1987–1988)
:Karen's estranged husband, and father of her other children.
; (
Tom Schanley
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His television credits include roles in '' S.W.A.T'', '' NCIS: New Orleans'', '' NCIS: LA'', ''Graceland'', ''Hawaii ...
, 1987–1988)
:Troubled player on a Carrington–owned football team; briefly involved with Sammy Jo.
; (
Alan Haufrect
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, 1987
)
:Doctor who appeared for Krystina's health.
; (Jenny Pharis, 1988–1989; then
Brittany Alyse Smith
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, 1991
)
:Daughter of Jeff and Fallon. Lauren is born in the 1987 ''The Colbys'' episode "
Guilty Party". Before her birth, Fallon is unsure whether the baby's father is Jeff or Miles Colby. Lauren first appears on ''Dynasty'' in the 1988 episode "
Broken Krystle", when Fallon is on the phone with Alexis. Lauren also appears in ''Dynasty: The Reunion''.
; (
Ray Abruzzo
Ray Abruzzo (born August 12, 1954) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Little Carmine Lupertazzi in ''The Sopranos'', Detective Michael McGuire in ''The Practice'' (1998-2004), and Tony Giuliano in '' Night Court'' (1989-1991). ...
, 1988–1989)
:Police detective who becomes involved with Fallon while investigating the long–ago murder of Roger Grimes, for which Blake is a suspect.
; (Kim Terry, 1988–1989)
:Woman who brokers the sale of the Carlton Hotel from Alexis Colby to Sable. She becomes romantically involved with Dex and Adam.
; (
Robert Harland
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Harland attended St. James High School for Boys, later graduating i ...
, 1988)
:Candidate who runs against Blake and Alexis for Governor of Colorado, and ultimately wins.
; (Lou Beatty Jr., 1988–1989)
:Detective at the Harmon Springs Police Department and partner to John Zorelli.
; (
Liza Morrow
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Morrow currently works ...
, 1988–1989)
:Krystle's cousin who raised herself after her father died. She was once involved with Dex as a teen prostitute, and later becomes involved with Adam.
;Father (
Kevin Bernhardt, 1989)
:Handsome young priest to whom Sammy Jo is attracted.
;Captain (
John Brandon, 1988–1989)
:Corrupt cop who shoots Blake after his schemes are exposed in the series finale, and who is himself subsequently shot and killed by John Zorelli.
References
External links
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