Schae Harrison (born Deborah Schaeffer; April 27, 1962) is an American

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. She played Darla Einstein-Forrester on the American daytime soap opera ''

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'' from 1989–2006. She reprised the role briefly in 2007, 2014, and 2015.

Early life

Harrison was born in

Anaheim Hills, Anaheim, California Anaheim Hills is a planned community encompassing the eastern portions of the city of Anaheim, in Orange County, California. History Prior to the development, a few scattered low-density neighborhoods existed in the area, including Peralta Hills ...

. She enrolled in her first dance class at age four and for many years studied all aspects of

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from ancient theories through modern movement. Her innovative dance style and choreography led to a position with the

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-dance squad. Harrison was with the troupe for more than three years performing for over 60,000 fans each game. A

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native, Harrison has worked in the fiercely competitive L.A. market as a

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, hosted her own cable aerobics workout program and is an active supporter of the National Special Olympics Organization. She was also a Northwest Airlines flight attendant.

Career

Harrison was studying acting at

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under

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when she was discovered during a workshop showcase by

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Christy Dooley from ''

''. The part of Darla Einstein-Forrester became Harrison's most notable role which she played for 17 years from 1989–2006. She was a contract cast member from 1989 to 1996 and between 2003 and 2006. She returned for two episodes in July 2007. Harrison has since made periodic appearances on a recurring capacity in March, April and November 2014 and in June and July 2015. Harrison has also appeared in several feature films including '' Twice in a Lifetime'', with

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and

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as well as starring as

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's mother in the

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feature '' Magic Island''. In addition, she has appeared on ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Who's the Boss?'', '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'', ''

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'' and ''

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''. Harrison has also appeared in the ''

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'' telecast, performing the high-wire act. She performed songs on ''The Bold and the Beautiful Christmas Album''.

Personal life

Harrison is engaged to former ''B&B'' co-star

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. The two have a son, Haven Jude Cain, born in December 2003; Haven played her character's daughter on ''The Bold and the Beautiful'' for a brief period. The family currently resides in

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. In February 2019, Cathy Tomas, B&B Fan Club director, said that Harrison was diagnosed with chronic

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and

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, preventing her from working.

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