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Passions ''Passions'' is an American television soap opera that originally aired on NBC from July 5, 1999, to September 7, 2007, and on DirecTV's The 101 Network from September 17, 2007, to August 7, 2008. Created by screenwriter James E. Reilly and pro ...

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;Dr Ackland :Michael Woods (December 22 to 26, 2003), :

Roark Critchlow Roark Grant Critchlow (born May 11, 1963) is a Canadian actor. He is known for starring as Dr. Mike Horton on the American daytime soap opera '' Days of Our Lives'' from 1994 to 1999. Career From 1994 to 1999, Critchlow starred on the Americ ...

(December 26, 2003 to March 17, 2004) ;Stuart Allen :Emanuelle Xuereb (2006) ;Tina Alverez :Marita DeLeon (May 2000) ;Antoine :Jean-Michel Richaud (April 19, 2000 to June 13, 2000)

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; Norma Bates :

Marianne Muellerleile Marianne Muellerleile (born November 26, 1948) is an American actress. Early life Muellerleile was born in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Margaret (married and maiden names, née Keaney) and Cecil E. Muellerleile, an American football pla ...

(2001–2008) ;Grace Bennett :

Dana Sparks ''Falcon Crest'' is an American prime time television soap opera that aired for nine seasons on CBS from December 4, 1981, to May 17, 1990. The series revolves around the feuding factions of the wealthy Gioberti/Channing family in the California ...

(1999–2008) ;Hank Bennett :

Dalton James Dalton James (born March 19, 1971) is an American actor. He was born in Sacramento, California. Biography Dalton played the role of Hank Bennett on ''Passions'' and the role of Mark Reese on ''Beverly Hills, 90210''. He was also in the movie ...

(1999–2001) :

Ryan McPartlin Ryan John McPartlin (born July 3, 1975) is an American actor, known for his role as Devon "Captain Awesome" Woodcomb on the NBC action-comedy series ''Chuck''. Early life McPartlin was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Steve and Lois McPartlin. He w ...

(2001–2004) ; Jessica Bennett :

Mary Elizabeth Winstead Mary Elizabeth Winstead (born November 28, 1984) is an American actress and singer. Her first significant role was that of Jessica Bennett (Passions), Jessica Bennett on the NBC soap opera ''Passions'' (1999–2000). She went on to appear in se ...

(1999–2000) :Jade Harlow (2000–2003) :Michelle Holgate (2002; temporary replacement) :Danica Stewart (2003–2008) ;

Kay Bennett Kay Bennett is a fictional character from the NBC/DirecTV soap opera ''Passions''. Kay was introduced as a character in 1999 and has been played by Taylor Anne Mountz (July 5, 1999 – August 2, 2000), Deanna Wright (September 25, 2000—Octo ...

Taylor Anne Mountz Taylor, Taylors or Taylor's may refer to: People * Taylor (surname) ** List of people with surname Taylor * Taylor (given name), including Tayla and Taylah * Taylor sept, a branch of Scottish clan Cameron * Justice Taylor (disambiguation) Pl ...

(1999–2000) :

Gina Marie May Gina or GINA or ''variation'' may refer to: Gina Gina may refer to: * Gina (given name), multiple individuals * Gina (Canaan), a town in ancient Canaan * Arihant (Jainism), also called gina, a term for a human who has conquered his or her inner p ...

(2000; temporary replacement) :Deanna Wright (2000–2003) :

Heidi Mueller Heidi Jo Mueller (born January 29, 1982) is an American actress. She portrayed the role of Kay Bennett in the NBC daytime soap opera ''Passions'' from 2003 until 2008. Career Prior to ''Passions'', Mueller appeared alongside her father Don Muelle ...

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Noah Bennett Noah Bennett is a fictional character on the NBC/DirecTV soap opera ''Passions'', portrayed by Dylan Fergus from May 13, 2005, to August 7, 2008. Storylines Noah had a happy childhood as the eldest child (and only son) of Sam and Grace Bennet ...

Dylan Fergus Dylan John FergusMiddle name found on the ''California Birth Index 1905-1995'', under FERGUS, DYLAN JOHN, born 4 January 1980 in Santa Clara County. (born January 4, 1980, in San Francisco, California), is an American actor, producer and direct ...

(2005–2008) ; Sam Bennett : James Hyde (1999–2008) ;Samuel Bennett :Unnamed baby (2008) ;Doctor Bombay : Bernard Fox (1999–2000) ;

Nick Bozman ''Passions'' is an American television soap opera that originally aired on NBC from July 5, 1999, to September 7, 2007, and on DirecTV's The 101 Network from September 17, 2007, to August 7, 2008. Created by screenwriter James E. Reilly and prod ...

Michael Bergin Michael John Bergin (born March 18, 1969) is an American real estate agent and former model and actor. Early life Born in Naugatuck, Connecticut, Bergin attended the University of Connecticut. He began modeling while in college. Career Berg ...

(2002)

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Alain Benatar Alain may refer to: People * Alain (given name), common given name, including list of persons and fictional characters with the name * Alain (surname) * "Alain", a pseudonym for cartoonist Daniel Brustlein * Alain, a standard author abbreviation u ...

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Cecil Cecil may refer to: People with the name * Cecil (given name), a given name (including a list of people and fictional characters with the name) * Cecil (surname), a surname (including a list of people with the name) Places Canada *Cecil, Alberta, ...

Arturo Gil Arturo is a Spanish and Italian variant of the name Arthur. People *Arturo Álvarez (footballer, born 1985), American-born Salvadoran footballer *Arturo Álvarez (footballer, born 1959), Mexican footballer *Arthuro Henrique Bernhardt (b. 1982), Bra ...

(2002) ;Mort Chandler: :

Martin Grey Martin may refer to: Places * Martin City (disambiguation) * Martin County (disambiguation) * Martin Township (disambiguation) Antarctica * Martin Peninsula, Marie Byrd Land * Port Martin, Adelie Land * Point Martin, South Orkney Islands Austral ...

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Viki Chatsworth This is a list of significant characters who have appeared on the soap opera ''Passions''. A ;Dr Ackland :Michael Woods (December 22 to 26, 2003), :Roark Critchlow (December 26, 2003 to March 17, 2004) ;Stuart Allen :Emanuelle Xuereb (2006) ...

:The murderous niece of Esme Vanderheusen; Viki is believed to be mute, though this is later proven to not be the case; murdered multiple boyfriends of her aunt, including Fox Crane; attempted to kill Alistair Crane and later succeeded by shooting him in the chest, confessed to killing both her parents, teamed up with Vincent Clarkson and murdered nearly everyone on the canvas via poisoned mushroom sauce; arrested by Sam Bennett. :

Amy Castle Amy Jessica Castle (born April 2, 1990) is an American actress and internet personality. She is known for her role as Viki Vanderheusen on ''Passions'', as the "Cuppycake Girl, and as a YouTube Partner under the channel "SandCastleInc." Caree ...

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Maya Chinn The following are minor fictional characters on the NBC/DirecTV soap opera ''Passions'' whose connections to the four major families are either weak or non-existent. Norma Bates ''For the character from the Psycho franchise, see Norma Bates (Psyc ...

(deceased) :

Kyrie Maezumi Kyrie, a transliteration of Greek , vocative case of (''Kyrios''), is a common name of an important prayer of Christian liturgy, also called the Kyrie eleison ( ; ). In the Bible The prayer, "Kyrie, eleison," "Lord, have mercy" derives fro ...

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Vincent Clarkson Vincent Clarkson, also known by the alter ego Valerie Davis, is a fictional character from the American soap opera ''Passions''. Created by the soap's founder and head writer James E. Reilly, Vincent was portrayed by Phillip Jeanmarie from 2006 t ...

Phillip Jeanmarie Phillip Kitsing Jeanmarie (born October 6, 1978) is an American actor best known for portraying Max Cooper, the Blue Shark Ranger in ''Power Rangers Wild Force'' and as intersex villain Vincent Clarkson—son of Julian Crane and Eve Russell—on ...

(2006—2008) ; JT Cornell (deceased) :

Michael Sabatino Michael Sabatino (born June 25, 1955 in Venice, California) is an American actor. Personal life Sabatino attended the University of California, Irvine, where he set a school record for the pole vault of 17½ feet. He has been married to actres ...

(2006) ;

Alistair Crane Alistair Crane is a fictional character on the NBC/DirecTV soap opera ''Passions''. Alistair is portrayed by John Reilly on a recurring basis from August 20, 2007, to May 20, 2008; before Reilly's contract run from January 21, 2005, to July 17, ...

(deceased) :The evil megalomaniacal patriarch of the Crane family. Father of Julian and Sheridan Crane. Had an ongoing feud with the Lopez-Fitzgerald family for years and to a lesser extent with the Bennetts; has raped multiple women, faked the death of his infant grandson Vincent because he was black and later twisting his fragile psyche; manipulated his mentally-ill granddaughter Pretty, attempted to kill his daughter Sheridan on multiple occasions and tried to take her son away; held grandson Fox along with Katherine and Gwen captive, murdered his own son Chad; died after being shot in the chest by Viki Chatsworth. :

Alan Oppenheimer Alan Oppenheimer (born April 23, 1930) is an American actor. He has performed numerous roles on live action television since the 1960s, and he has had an active career doing voice work since the 1970s. Early life Oppenheimer was born in New Yor ...

(1999–2004; voice) :Bill Dempsey (1999–2004; body double) :Jordan Baker (2003; as Charlie) :

David Bailey David Royston Bailey (born 2 January 1938) is an English photographer and director, most widely known for his fashion photography and portraiture, and role in shaping the image of the Swinging Sixties. Early life David Bailey was born at Wh ...

(2004–2005) : John Reilly (2005–2008) ; Cracked Connie : Kacie Borrowman (2002) ;Ethan Crane :Son of Ethan Winthrop and Theresa Lopez-Fitzgerald, legal son of Julian Crane; nicknamed "Little Ethan". :Thomas and Sarah Buhl (2002) :Colby and Grayson Button (2002–2003) :Nicholas Graziano (2003–2004) :Colton Shires (2004–2008) :

Field Cate Field Adrianus Cate (born July 22, 1997) is an American actor and musician. He is best known his main role portraying young Ned in the fantasy comedy-drama ''Pushing Daisies'' (2007–2009). He is currently lead singer and guitarist of America ...

(2004; temporary replacement) ; Fancy Crane Lopez-Fitzgerald :

Emily Harper Emily Harper (born February 16, 1978, in Cincinnati, Ohio) is an American actress. Career She starred in a ''Mike's Hard Lemonade'' commercial in 2004. Harper portrayed Fancy Crane on the soap opera ''Passions'' from 2005 to 2008. She was i ...

(2005–2008) : Krissy Carlson (2008; temporary replacement) ;

Fox Crane Fox Crane is a fictional character on the NBC/DirecTV soap opera ''Passions'' and was portrayed by Justin Hartley from December 16, 2002—February 10, 2006, and Midland lead singer Mark Cameron Wystrach from February 14, 2006, to September 7, ...

(deceased) :

Justin Hartley Justin Scott Hartley (born January 29, 1977) is an American actor. He has played Fox Crane on the NBC daytime soap opera ''Passions'' (2002–2006), Oliver Queen/Green Arrow on The CW television series ''Smallville'' (2006–2011), and Adam New ...

(2002–2006) :

Mark Wystrach Mark Wystrach (born December 17, 1979) is an American country music musician and actor. He is the lead singer of the country band Midland. Biography Wystrach, a native of Sonoita, Arizona, attended Salpointe Catholic High School in Tucson, Ariz ...

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Nick Stabile Nick Stabile (born March 4, 1971) is an American television and film actor. He is known for playing Richard in ''Pinocchio's Revenge'', Jesse Miller in ''Bride of Chucky'' and Private Murphy in ''28 Days Later'' Career Stabile played Gabe Caps ...

(2004; temporary replacement) ;

Julian Crane Julian Crane is a fictional character from the American soap opera ''Passions'' portrayed by original cast member Ben Masters. In the soap's early years, Julian is portrayed as a drunken philanderer who shares an antagonistic, loveless marria ...

Ben Masters Benjamin Masters (May 6, 1947 – January 11, 2023) was an American actor who is best known for his portrayal of Julian Crane in daytime drama ''Passions'' from July 8, 1999, to the show's final episode on August 7, 2008. Early life Masters was ...

(1999–2008) ;

Pretty Crane This is a list of significant characters who have appeared on the soap opera ''Passions''. A ;Dr Ackland :Michael Woods (December 22 to 26, 2003), : Roark Critchlow (December 26, 2003 to March 17, 2004) ;Stuart Allen :Emanuelle Xuereb (2006 ...

Melinda Sward Melinda Sward is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Pretty Crane on soap opera ''Passions'' (2007–2008). Career She portrayed Pretty Crane on soap opera ''Passions'' from July 30, 2007 to June 30, 2008. She had guest ro ...

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Sheridan Crane Lopez-Fitzgerald Sheridan Crane is a fictional character on the NBC/DirecTV soap opera ''Passions''. She has been portrayed by McKenzie Westmore since the series began in 1999. She was briefly portrayed by Shannon Sturges when Westmore was out sick in 2005. Addi ...

McKenzie Westmore McKenzie Kate Westmore (born April 26, 1977) is an American actress and singer most popular for having played the role of Sheridan Crane Lopez-Fitzgerald on the television soap opera ''Passions'' from 1999 to 2008. Early life Westmore was born Ap ...

(1999–2008) :

Shannon Sturges Shannon Sturges is an American actress and acting coach, best known for her role as Reese Burton in The WB Television Network, The WB primetime soap opera ''Savannah (TV series), Savannah''. Life and career Sturges was born in Hollywood, Californ ...

(2005; temporary replacement) :

Kam Heskin Kam Erika Heskin (born May 8, 1973) is an American actress. She began her career playing Caitlin Deschanel on the NBC daytime soap opera ''Sunset Beach (TV series), Sunset Beach'' (1998–1999), before appearing in films ''Planet of the Apes (200 ...

(2006, 2008 temporary replacement) ;Katherine Barrett Crane :

Leigh Taylor-Young Leigh Taylor-Young (born January 25, 1945) is an American actress who has appeared on stage, screen, podcast, radio and television. The most famous films in which she had important roles include '' I Love You, Alice B. Toklas'' (1968), '' The Hor ...

(2004–2006)

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Siena Goines Siena Goines (born March 28, 1969) is an American film and television actress. She has guest-starred on the soap opera ''Passions'', the police drama ''The Division'' and the medical drama ''Private Practice''. History Goines was born in Washi ...

(2007; temporary replacement) ; Demon Elf :

Danny Woodburn Daniel Charles Woodburn (born July 26, 1964) is an American actor, comedian, and activist for the disability rights movement linked to his dwarfism. He played Mickey Abbott on the sitcom '' Seinfeld''. He has more than 150 television and 30 ...

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Doc DOC, Doc, doc or DoC may refer to: In film and television * ''Doc'' (2001 TV series), a 2001–2004 PAX series * ''Doc'' (1975 TV series), a 1975–1976 CBS sitcom * "D.O.C." (''Lost''), a television episode * ''Doc'' (film), a 1971 Wester ...

Victor McCay The name Victor or Viktor may refer to: * Victor (name), including a list of people with the given name, mononym, or surname Arts and entertainment Film * ''Victor'' (1951 film), a French drama film * ''Victor'' (1993 film), a French shor ...

(2001–2002) ;Dort :

Louise Sorel Louise Jacqueline Sorel (née Cohen, born August 6, 1940) is an American actress. She is perhaps best known for her role as Vivian Alamain in '' Days of Our Lives'' from 1992 to 2000, 2009 to 2011, 2017 to 2018, and 2020, Augusta Wainwright on '' ...

(2004) ;

Reese Durkee ''Passions'' is an American television soap opera that originally aired on NBC from July 5, 1999, to September 7, 2007, and on DirecTV's The 101 Network from September 17, 2007, to August 7, 2008. Created by screenwriter James E. Reilly and prod ...

Bruce Michael Hall The English language name Bruce arrived in Scotland with the Normans, from the place name Brix, Manche in Normandy, France, meaning "the willowlands". Initially promulgated via the descendants of king Robert the Bruce (1274−1329), it has been a ...

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Seth Hall Seth,; el, Σήθ ''Sḗth''; ; "placed", "appointed") in Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Mandaeism, and Sethianism, was the third son of Adam and Eve and brother of Cain and Abel, their only other child mentioned by name in the Hebrew Bible. ...

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Elena Elena may refer to: People * Elena (given name), including a list of people and characters with this name * Joan Ignasi Elena (born 1968), Catalan politician * Francine Elena (born 1986), British poet Geography * Elena (town), a town in Veliko ...

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Vivian Gray Vivian may refer to: *Vivian (name), a given name and also a surname Toponyms * Vivian, Louisiana, U.S. * Vivian, South Dakota, U.S. * Vivian, West Virginia, U.S. * Vivian Island, Nunavut, Canada * Ballantrae, Ontario, a hamlet in Stouffville, ...

(2008) ; Esmeralda :

Georgia Engel Georgia Bright Engel (July 28, 1948 – April 12, 2019) was an American actress. She is best known for having played Georgette Franklin Baxter in the sitcom ''The Mary Tyler Moore Show'' from 1972 to 1977, Pat MacDougall on ''Everybody Loves Ra ...

(2007) :

Melissa Fahn Melissa Fahn is an American actress and singer, best known as the voice of Gaz Membrane in ''Invader Zim'', as well as Hello Kitty in ''Hello Kitty's Paradise'' and voicing many anime and video game characters like Edward from '' Cowboy Bebop'', ...

(2007; flashbacks) ;Judge

Mablean Ephriam Mablean Deloris Ephriam, Esq. (born April 23, 1949) is a former Los Angeles prosecuting attorney. She is best known as the adjudicator of the courtroom series ''Divorce Court'' for seven seasons from 1999–2006. She was replaced by Judge Lynn ...

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Divorce Court ''Divorce Court'' is an American court show that revolves around settling the disputes of couples going through divorces. The show has had four separate runs, all in first-run syndication. Since the debut of the original series in 1957, it is ...

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Galen Gering Galen Laius Gering (born February 13, 1971) is an American actor most known for his portrayal of characters on daytime soap operas. He currently plays the role of Rafe Hernandez on the long-running NBC soap opera '' Days of Our Lives.'' He also ...

(1999-2008) ; Faux-Martin Fitzgerald (deceased) : William Bumiller (1999–2000) ; Martin Fitzgerald :William Bumiller (1999–2000; flashbacks) :

Richard Steinmetz Richard Steinmetz is an American actor, best known for his role as Martin Fitzgerald on the now-defunct NBC daytime soap opera ''Passions''. Early life A native of Chicago, his was a police officer on the South Side. Steinmetz graduated from ...

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Miguel Lopez-Fitzgerald This is a list of significant characters who have appeared on the soap opera ''Passions''. A ;Dr Ackland :Michael Woods (December 22 to 26, 2003), : Roark Critchlow (December 26, 2003 to March 17, 2004) ;Stuart Allen :Emanuelle Xuereb (2006 ...

Jesse Metcalfe Jesse Eden Metcalfe (born December 9, 1978) is an American actor and musician. He is known for his portrayal of John Rowland on ''Desperate Housewives''. Metcalfe has also had notable roles on ''Passions'' and played the title role in '' John T ...

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Adrian Bellani Gerardo Celasco (born April 8, 1982), also known as Adrian Bellani, is an American actor. He was the second actor to play the role of Miguel Lopez-Fitzgerald on the NBC daytime drama, ''Passions''. Biography As a child, Celasco moved to his pa ...

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Blair Redford David Blair Redford (born July 27, 1983) is an American actor. He is known for his television roles such as Scotty Grainger on ''The Young and the Restless'', Miguel Lopez-Fitzgerald on ''Passions'', Ethan Whitehorse on ''The Lying Game'', Tyler ...

(2007-2008) ;Paloma Lopez-Fitzgerald Bennett :

Silvana Arias Silvana Arias (born April 7, 1982 in Lima) is a Peru , image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_symbol = Great Seal of the State , other_symbol_type = Seal ...

(2004-2007) : Hannia Guillen (2007-2008) ;

Pilar Lopez-Fitzgerald Pilar Lopez-Fitzgerald is a fictional character on the NBC/DirecTV soap opera ''Passions''. Pilar was played by Eva Tamargo during the entire run of the show. Character history Early life Pilar is the matriarch of the Lopez-Fitzgerald family. Sh ...

Eva Tamargo Eva Tamargo (born December 24, 1960) is an American actress, best known for her roles as Pilar Lopez-Fitzgerald on the NBC daytime soap opera ''Passions'' (1999—2008), and as Celine Gonzales in the Oprah Winfrey Network primetime soap opera ' ...

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Theresa Lopez-Fitzgerald Theresa Lopez - Fitzgerald Winthrop is a fictional character from the NBC/DirecTV soap opera, ''Passions''. She was portrayed by Lindsay Korman throughout the program's tenure, with Priscilla Garita temporarily assuming the role from August 30– ...

Lindsay Hartley Lindsay Hartley (born Lindsay Nicole Korman; April 17, 1978) is an American actress. She first came to attention with three long-running soap opera roles: Theresa Lopez-Fitzgerald on ''Passions'', Cara Castillo on ''All My Children'', and Arian ...

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Priscilla Garita Priscilla Garita (born March 14, 1968) is an American actress, best known for her role as Gabi Martinez in NBC soap opera '' Sunset Beach''. Life and career Garita was born in New York City. She is of Costa Rican descent. In 1993 she made her so ...

(2004; temporary replacement) ; Fluffy :1999–2008

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Harrison Young Harrison Richard Young (March 13, 1930 – July 3, 2005) was an American character actor and known for playing old Ryan in ''Saving Private Ryan''. Career Young gained recognition for his role as the elderly Private James Ryan in Steven Sp ...

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Crystal Harris Crystal Hefner (née Harris, born April 29, 1986) is an American model and television personality. She was the ''Playboy'' Playmate of the Month for December 2009, and is the widow and the third wife of ''Playboy'' publisher Hugh Hefner from D ...

(deceased) :( Brenda Epperson Doumani, 2000) ;LaToya Harris :(Jennia Fredrique, 2003) ;

Chad Harris-Crane Chad Harris-Crane is a fictional character on the American soap opera ''Passions'', which aired on NBC from 1999 to 2007 and on DirecTV in 2007–08. Developed by the soap's creator and head writer James E. Reilly, Chad was portrayed by two act ...

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Donn Swaby Donn Swaby (born August 20, 1973) is an American actor. He is best known for playing the role of Chad Harris-Crane on the television soap opera ''Passions''. Career He attended and graduated from Archbishop Molloy High School in Queens, New ...

, 1999–2002; Charles Divins, 2002–2007) ;Miles Harris-Crane :(Julard Roddy, 2005; Lauren Beiber, 2005–2007) ; David Hastings :(Justin Carroll, 2001–2004;

Julian Stone Julian Stone (born 31 December 1962) is an English actor/writer/producer. He has appeared extensively on the screen, guest-starring in many popular TV shows including ''Suburgatory'', ''Maron'', ''Castle'', ''Columbo'', ''Mad About You'', ''Bayw ...

, 2003, temporary replacement) ;John Hastings :(

Jack Krizmanich Jack Krizmanich (born December 16, 1978) is an American actor and model. He played Aaron Spencer on the MyNetworkTV serial ''Wicked Wicked Games''. His previous acting credits include ''Passions'', '' What I Like About You'', Ludis on ''True ...

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Hecuba Hecuba (; also Hecabe; grc, Ἑκάβη, Hekábē, ) was a queen in Greek mythology, the wife of King Priam of Troy during the Trojan War. Description Hecuba was described by the chronicler Malalas in his account of the ''Chronography'' as "da ...

Robin Strasser Robin Victory in Europe Strasser (born May 7, 1945) is an American actress, best known for her role as Dorian Lord on the ABC daytime soap opera ''One Life to Live''. Life and career Strasser's middle name is a tribute to her being born the day ...

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Hector Luis Bustamante Héctor Luis Bustamante (born March 12, 1972) is a Colombian-American actor. He is best known for his emotionally-charged performance as Pedro Vera in the 2008 original LMN movie '' Little Girl Lost: The Delimar Vera Story''. He current stars i ...

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Robert Horry Robert Keith Horry (; born August 25, 1970) is an American former professional basketball player and current sports commentator. He played 16 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), winning seven championships, the most of any pla ...

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Maureen McCormick Maureen Denise McCormick (born August 5, 1956) is an American actress. She portrayed Marcia Brady on the ABC television sitcom ''The Brady Bunch'', which ran from 1969 to 1974, and reprised the role in several of the numerous ''Brady Bunch'' sp ...

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Andrea Evans Andrea Lynn Evans (born June 18, 1957, in Aurora, Illinois) is an American actress and producer. She is most recognized for her portrayal of Tina Lord on the ABC soap opera ''One Life to Live'', a role she played from 1978 to 1981 and from 1985 t ...

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Marla Gibbs Marla Gibbs (born Margaret Theresa Bradley; June 14, 1931) is an American actress, singer, comedian, writer and television producer, whose career spans six decades. Gibbs is known for her role as George Jefferson's maid, Florence Johnston, in th ...

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Ruth Buzzi Ruth Ann Buzzi ( ; born July 24, 1936) is an American actress, comedian, and singer. She has appeared on stage, in films, and on television. She is best known for her performances on the comedy-variety show ''Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In'' from 1968 ...

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Endora Lenox ''Passions'' is an American television soap opera that originally aired on NBC from July 5, 1999, to September 7, 2007, and on DirecTV's The 101 Network from September 17, 2007, to August 7, 2008. Created by screenwriter James E. Reilly and prod ...

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Tabitha Lenox ''Passions'' is an American television soap opera that originally aired on NBC from July 5, 1999, to September 7, 2007, and on DirecTV's The 101 Network from September 17, 2007, to August 7, 2008. Created by screenwriter James E. Reilly and pro ...

Juliet Mills Juliet Maryon Mills (born 21 November 1941) is an English-American actress. She is the daughter of actor Sir John Mills and Mary Hayley Bell and the eldest of three siblings; her younger siblings are actress Hayley Mills and director Jonathan M ...

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Jane Carr Ellen Jane Carr (born 13 August 1950) is an English actress. She is well known for her first film role as Mary McGregor in drama '' The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie'' (1969) and the voice role of " Pud'n" on the animated ''The Grim Adventures of ...

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Timmy Lenox Timmy Lenox is a fictional character from the NBC/DirecTV daytime drama ''Passions'' portrayed by Josh Ryan Evans. The actor died of a congenital heart defect the very day his character Timmy died on the show and donated his heart to Charity Stand ...

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Josh Ryan Evans Joshua Ryan Evans (January 10, 1982 – August 5, 2002) was an American actor who became known for his role of Timmy Lenox in the soap opera ''Passions''. Though he was 17 years old when ''Passions'' debuted, Evans had the appearance and voice ...

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Little Angel Girl ''Passions'' is an American television soap opera that originally aired on NBC from July 5, 1999, to September 7, 2007, and on DirecTV's The 101 Network from September 17, 2007, to August 7, 2008. Created by screenwriter James E. Reilly and pro ...

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, 1999–2002; Diandra Newlin, 2003) ; Frank Lomax :(Jason Olive, 1999) ; Father Lonigan :(Bruce French, 1999–2008) ;Cristina Lopez :(

Cristina Saralegui Cristina María Saralegui de Ávila (born January 29, 1948) is a Cuban-born American journalist, television personality, actress and talk show host of the Spanish-language eponymous show, '. Before her television career, she worked for ten years ...

, 2001) ;Francisco Lopez :(Emiliano Diez, 2001) ;Maria Lopez (deceased):(Marta DuBois, 2004, 2007) ;

Antonio Lopez-Fitzgerald Antonio Lopez-Fitzgerald is a fictional character on the NBC/DirecTV soap opera ''Passions''. Antonio is played by Christopher Douglas from October 1, 2001, to June 24, 2004. After a four-year absence, Douglas returned on July 23, 2008. Storyli ...

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Luis Lopez-Fitzgerald Luis Lopez-Fitzgerald is a fictional character on the NBC/DirecTV soap opera ''Passions'', portrayed from 1999 to 2008 by original cast member Galen Gering. Debuting in the series' premiere episode, Luis is introduced as an honest, hard-working ...

, 1999–2008) ;Father Lonigan :Played By Bruce French, (1999-2008) ;Maria Lopez-Fitzgerald :(Sloane Kiley, 2003–2005; Lauren and Hannah Maddox, 2005; Mercedez and Isabella Soto, 2005–2006; Layla and Logan Wheeler, 2006–2007; Emma and Abby McCoy, 2007–2008; Stephanie Cantu, 2007, as a teenager) ;Marty Lopez-Fitzgerald Son of Luis Lopez-Fitzgerald and Sheridan Crane Lopez-Fitzgerald :(Derek Jones, 2003; Lillith Street and Timothy Jeffs, 2003–2004; Jack and James Wright, 2004–2005; Griffin and Sawyer Miller, 2004; Mitchell and Shane Albin, 2005–2006; Daniel Chalfa, 2007–2008) ;

, 1999–2004; Jaylen Moore, 2005 temporary replacement;

, 2006–2007;

, 2007–2008) ;Paloma Bennett :(

, 2004–2007; Hannia Guillen, 2007–2008) ;

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Theresa Lopez-Fitzgerald Winthrop ''Passions'' is an American television soap opera that originally aired on NBC from July 5, 1999, to September 7, 2007, and on DirecTV's The 101 Network from September 17, 2007, to August 7, 2008. Created by screenwriter James E. Reilly and prod ...

, 1999–2008;

, 2004, temporary replacement) ;Spike Lester : Played By

Christopher Maleki Christopher Maleki (born February 26, 1964) is an American soap opera actor and photographer. He is best known for portraying the role of Spike Lester, Herbert "Spike" Lester on ''Passions''. Filmography *Supah Ninjas – X (2011) (TV) *Finding ...

, (2005-2008)

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Matilda Matthews This is a list of significant characters who have appeared on the soap opera ''Passions''. A ;Dr Ackland :Michael Woods (December 22 to 26, 2003), :Roark Critchlow (December 26, 2003 to March 17, 2004) ;Stuart Allen :Emanuelle Xuereb (2006) ...

(deceased) :(

Alice Ghostley Alice Margaret Ghostley (August 14, 1923 – September 21, 2007) was a Tony Award-winning American actress and singer on stage, film and television. She was best known for her roles as bumbling witch Esmeralda (1969–70; 1972) on '' Bewitched' ...

, 2000) ;Mimi (deceased):(Eva Frajinko, 1999) ;Mother Superior:(

Julia Duffy Julia Margaret Duffy (née Hinds; June 27, 1951) is an American film, stage, and television actress. She began her career in television, appearing in minor guest roles before being cast in the role of Penny Davis in the series ''The Doctors (1963 ...

, 2005–06) ; Jean-Luc Moulin (deceased):(Eric Bizot, 1999) ;

Mýa Mya Marie Harrison (; born October 10, 1979), (stylized as Mýa), is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress. Born into a musical family, she studied ballet, jazz, and tap dance as a child. Initially, Mýa began her career as a VJ ...

:(herself, 2003)

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Tonja Walker Tonja Annette Walker is an American actress and singer, who is also a former beauty pageant titleholder who has competed in the Miss USA pageant. She is known for her role as Alex Olanov on ''One Life to Live'' and for her role as Olivia St. John ...

, 2005–2007)

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Owen Bush Owen Bush (November 10, 1921 – June 12, 2001) was an American actor. Born in Savannah, Missouri, he went on to have a lengthy career in television and film. He portrayed the pivotal character "Benson January" in the season 4 ''Maverick'' e ...

, 1999–2000) ;Young Pillar :(Gabby Tamargo, 2008) ;

Phyllis Phyllis is a feminine given name which may refer to: People * Phyllis Bartholomew (1914–2002), English long jumper * Phyllis Drummond Bethune (née Sharpe, 1899–1982), New Zealand artist * Phyllis Calvert (1915–2002), British actress * P ...

(deceased):(Cynthia Mann Jamin, 2002,

Renee Raudman Renee Raudman (born October 29) is an American actress who performed the English voices of Nastasha Romanenko in the video game ''Metal Gear Solid'' (under the pseudonym of Renne Collette) and its GameCube remake (using her real name) and Oyu in ...

, 2002–2006) ; Precious :(BamBam and Tango, 2003–2005) ; Maureen Preston (deceased) :(Cynthia Holloway, 2005)

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Bruce Grey Bruce Gray (September 7, 1936 – December 13, 2017) was a Canadian actor, known for multiple roles in films and television shows for over 5 decades. Early Years Gray was born in Puerto Rico and lived in Toronto after 1949. He graduated from ...

, 2001–2007) ;

Roger Roger is a given name, usually masculine, and a surname. The given name is derived from the Old French personal names ' and '. These names are of Germanic origin, derived from the elements ', ''χrōþi'' ("fame", "renown", "honour") and ', ' ( ...

:(Francois Guetary, 1999–2000) ;

Roberto The name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic "fame" and "bright" (''Hrōþiberhtaz''). Compare Old Dutch ''Robrecht'' and Old High German ''Hrodebert'' (a compound of '' Hruod'' ( non, Hróðr) "fame, glory, honou ...

Jorge Alberti Jorge Alberto Martinez (born March 31, 1977), known as Jorge Alberti, is a Puerto Rican actor who has starred in many telenovelas, most recently in ''Hombre Tenías que Ser''. Acting career Jorge Alberti portrayed the role of Roberto on the for ...

, 2004–2006; Jean Paul San Pedro, 2008) ;

Eve Russell Eve Russell is a fictional character on the American soap opera ''Passions'', which aired on NBC from 1999–2007 and on DirecTV from 2007–08. Created by the soap's head writer, James E. Reilly, Eve was played by Tracey Ross for the serie ...

Tracey Ross Linda Tracey Ross (born February 27, 1959) is an American television actress, known for her role as Eve Russell on the NBC daytime soap opera, ''Passions'' (1999–2008). Life and career Ross was born in Brooklyn, New York, and attended Dwight ...

, 1999–2008) ;

Simone Russell Simone Russell is a fictional character on the American soap opera ''Passions'', which aired on NBC from 1999 to 2007 and on DirecTV in 2007–08. A member of ''Passions'' Russell family, Simone is introduced as the youngest daughter of Eve Rus ...

Lena Cardwell Lena or LENA may refer to: Places * Léna Department, a department of Houet Province in Burkina Faso * Lena, Manitoba, an unincorporated community located in Killarney-Turtle Mountain municipality in Manitoba, Canada * Lena, Norway, a village in ...

, 1999–2001; Chrystee Pharris-Larkins, 2001–2004;

Cathy Jenéen Doe Cathy Jenéen Doe (born November 13, 1970), also credited as Cathy Doe, is an American actress. She is best known for her recurring role as Simone Russell on NBC's ''Passions''. She most recently guest starred in the hit TV show ''Glee''. She al ...

, 2004–2007) ;

TC Russell The Russell family is a fictional family depicted on the American soap opera ''Passions'', which aired on NBC (1999–2007) and later on DirecTV (2007–2008). The family was created by the soap's founder and head writer James E. Reilly; it or ...

Rodney Van Johnson Rodney Van Johnson (born February 20, 1961, in Cincinnati, Ohio) is an American actor known for portraying the role of T.C. Russell on the daytime soap opera ''Passions. Also'' known for ABC Port Charles, CBS Young and the Restless, CBS Pensacola ...

, 1999–2007) ;

Whitney Russell Harris-Crane The Russell family is a fictional family depicted on the American soap opera ''Passions'', which aired on NBC (1999–2007) and later on DirecTV (2007–2008). The family was created by the soap's founder and head writer James E. Reilly; it ori ...

Brook Kerr Brook Kerr (born November 21, 1973) is an American actress who is best known for her portrayal of Whitney Russell Harris on the television soap opera ''Passions'' and Dr. Portia Robinson on ABC's General Hospital. Personal life She is a nativ ...

, 1999–2007)

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Liz Sanbourne Liz Sanbourne is a fictional character from the American soap opera ''Passions'', which aired on National Broadcasting Company (NBC) from 1999–2007 and on DirecTV from 2007–08. Created by the soap's head writer, James E. Reilly, Liz was po ...

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 ...

, 2001–06) ;

Scissor Sisters Scissor Sisters were an American pop rock band formed in 2001. Its members include Jake Shears and Ana Matronic as vocalists, Babydaddy as multi-instrumentalist, Del Marquis as lead guitar/bassist, and Randy Real (who replaced Paddy Boom) as dr ...

:(themselves, 2007) ;Natasha Simms: (LeAnna Campbell, 2002–2006; Katy Durham, 2004, temporary replacement;

Cristi Harris Cristi Harris (born December 3, 1977, in East Point, Georgia, U.S.) is an American actress most notable for her role as Emily Davis in NBC's soap opera '' Sunset Beach''. She also had a short guest role as Tina Simms on NBC's ''Passions''. Cr ...

, 2005, temporary replacement) ;

Siren Siren or sirens may refer to: Common meanings * Siren (alarm), a loud acoustic alarm used to alert people to emergencies * Siren (mythology), an enchanting but dangerous monster in Greek mythology Places * Siren (town), Wisconsin * Siren, Wisc ...

Brandi Burkhardt Brandi Lynn Burkhardt (born June 25, 1979) is an American television and film actress, and former Miss New York. She grew up in Pasadena, Maryland and lives in Los Angeles. Biography Education She attended New York University Tisch School of ...

, 2006) ;

Charity Standish Charity Standish is a fictional character on NBC/DirecTV soap opera ''Passions''. She was portrayed by Molly Stanton from July 14, 1999, to July 22, 2004, on contract and then by Kristina Sisco from November 15, 2006, to February 8, 2007, on rec ...

Molly Stanton Molly Stanton (born March 13, 1980) is an American actress. Biography Stanton is best known for her role as Charity Standish on the soap opera ''Passions'' from the show's debut in 1999 until 2004. Stanton also played Charity's evil doppelganger ...

, 1999–2004; Kristina Sisco, 2006–2007) ;

Faith Standish This is a list of significant characters who have appeared on the soap opera ''Passions''. A ;Dr Ackland :Michael Woods (December 22 to 26, 2003), : Roark Critchlow (December 26, 2003 to March 17, 2004) ;Stuart Allen :Emanuelle Xuereb (2006 ...

(deceased) :(

, 1999) ; Prudence Standish (deceased) :(

, 1999–2001,

, 2007–2008) ;Nurse Stevens: (

Anne Wyndham Anne Wyndham (born January 29, 1951) is an American television actress. She is known for playing the title character's daughter Rachel in the television series Barney Miller. Career Born in California. Wyndham began her career in 1972, appea ...

, 2007) ;Woody Stumper: (

Robert Gossett Robert Gossett (born March 3, 1954) is an American actor. Gossett is the first cousin of actor Louis Gossett Jr. and is best known for his role of Commander Russell Taylor on the TNT crime drama, ''The Closer'' and on its successor series '' Maj ...

, 2002–2004) ;Suzanne :(

Dana Waters Dana may refer to: People Given name * Dana (given name) Surname * Dana (surname) * Dana family of Cambridge, Massachusetts ** James Dwight Dana (1813–1895), scientist, zoological author abbreviation Dana Nickname or stage name * Dan ...

, 1999–2000)

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Rae Thomas This is a list of significant characters who have appeared on the soap opera ''Passions''. A ;Dr Ackland :Michael Woods (December 22 to 26, 2003), : Roark Critchlow (December 26, 2003 to March 17, 2004) ;Stuart Allen :Emanuelle Xuereb (2006 ...

(deceased) :( Jossara Jinaro, 2005–2007) ;Toto :(2002)

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Alisa Reyes Alisa Adriana Reyes is an American actress, best known for three seasons that she appeared on Nickelodeon's ''All That'' (1994–97) and providing the voice of LaCienega Boulevardez in the Disney Channel original series, ''The Proud Family'' (200 ...

, 2003) ;

Esme Vanderheusen The following are minor fictional characters on the NBC/DirecTV soap opera ''Passions'' whose connections to the four major families are either weak or non-existent. Norma Bates ''For the character from the Psycho franchise, see Norma Bates (Psyc ...

Erin Cardillo Erin Cardillo (born February 17, 1977) is an American actress, producer, and television writer. Biography Cardillo was born in White Plains, New York. Her father is Catholic and her mother is Jewish. She began her acting career while at Greenwic ...

, 2005–2008) ;

Edna Wallace This is a list of significant characters who have appeared on the soap opera ''Passions''. A ;Dr Ackland :Michael Woods (December 22 to 26, 2003), :Roark Critchlow (December 26, 2003 to March 17, 2004) ;Stuart Allen :Emanuelle Xuereb (2006) ...

Kathleen Noone Kathleen Noone ( O'Meara; January 8, 1945) is an American actress. She began her career as a singer in nightclubs and performed in musicals off-Broadway before making her television debut in the CBS daytime soap opera, ''As the World Turns'' (197 ...

, 2002–2008) ;Chuck Wilson :(Christopher DeLisle, 2000) ;Dr. Tonia Wilson :(Tonia Kalouria, 2002–2007) ;

Ethan Winthrop Ethan Winthrop is a fictional character on the NBC/DirecTV daytime drama ''Passions''. Ethan is played by both Travis Schuldt (July 5, 1999, to July 3, 2002) and Eric Martsolf (July 8, 2002, to August 7, 2008). Rib Hillis temporarily portrayed the ...

Travis Schuldt Travis Schuldt (born September 18, 1974)"Catching up with....Travis Schuldt." ''Soap Opera Digest''. August 12, 2013. p. 63. is an American actor. He originated the role of Ethan Winthrop on ''Passions'', and played the recurring roles of Keith D ...

, 1999–2002;

Eric Martsolf Eric Martsolf (born July 27, 1971) is an American television actor. Since November 2008, he has played the role of Brady Black on the NBC soap opera ''Days of Our Lives'' for which he won a Daytime Emmy in 2014. He also played the role of Ethan ...

, 2002–2008;

Rib Hillis Robert Duane Hillis (born November 21, 1970) is an American model and actor. He is best known for playing Hamilton ("Hamm") in the film '' Sharktopus vs. Pteraconda''. Early life and career Robert Duane Hillis was born in Suffern, New York, and ...

, 2006, temporary replacement) ;Jane Winthrop :(Caleb and Jonah Gilpin, 2005; Kacey Malmsten, 2006–2008) ;Jonathan Winthrop :(Jack and Nathan Ecker, 2007–2008)

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;Gwen Hotchkiss Winthrop :Played By

Liza Huber Liza Victoria Huber (born February 22, 1975) is an American television actress, best known for her role as Gwen Hotchkiss on the daytime soap ''Passions''. She is the daughter of actress Susan Lucci. In 2008, she retired from acting to spend ti ...

(1999–2008) :Played By

Natalie Zea Natalie Zea (born March 17, 1975) is an American actress known for her performances on television. Zea began her acting career in theatre. Her first major role was on the NBC daytime soap opera ''Passions'' (2000–2002), where she played the ro ...

(2000–2002) ;Ethan Winthrop :Played By

(1999–2002) :Played By

(2002–2008) ;Ivy Winthrop :Played By

Kim Johnston Ulrich Kim Johnston Ulrich (born Kim Charisse Johnston) is an American actress. Born Kim Charisse Johnston, she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George P. Johnston. She graduated with an Associate of Arts degree in fashion merchandising from Modesto ...

(1999–2008) ;Beth Wallace :Played By

Kelli McCarty Kelli Rachelle McCarty Oseen (born September 6, 1969) is an American actress, model, photographer, and former beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss USA 1991. She then placed in the top six at Miss Universe 1991, representing the Unite ...

(1999–2006)

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