Faye Grant (born Faye Elizabeth Yoe, July 16, 1957) is an

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film, television and stage actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Julie Parrish in

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series '' V'' between 1983 and 1985.

Early life

Grant was born in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. Her father was a police officer in her home town. She is a 1975 graduate of Lake Shore High School. She took her acting name from the street where she grew up.

Career

Her first television role was on the TV series ''

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'', in which she appeared as Rhonda Blake, one of the students of main character Ralph Hinkley (

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). Her best-known role came in 1983 as Juliet Parrish in the science fiction mini-series '' V,'' the 1984 sequel '' V: The Final Battle'' and '' V: The Series'' from 1984 to 1985. Her film credits include '' The January Man'' (1989), '' Internal Affairs'' (1990), ''

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'' (1999), '' Omen IV: The Awakening'' (1991) and ''Public Affairs'' (2017). She has also appeared on shows starring Stephen Collins: the TV series version of ''

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'', and '' 7th Heaven''. She guest-starred as Abigail "Abby" Morris in the ''7th Heaven'' episode "What Will People Say?" which first aired on November 11, 1996. They also co-starred in ''

'' (1999). Grant starred on

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as vocally challenged Lina Lamont in the 1985 stage adaptation of ''

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,'' which won her the

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and a

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nomination as Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical. In director

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' 1986

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revival of

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's ''

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,'' Grant played the deaf Corinna Stroller, following

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and

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in the role. Grant has made guest appearances in TV shows like ''

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'', the '' Voyagers!'' pilot episode as Mary Murphy, ''

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'', '' Time of Your Life'' and ''

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''. She appeared on the show '' State of Grace'' from 2001 to 2002 as Tattie McKee.

Personal life

Grant married actor Stephen Collins in April 1985 in New York City. They have a daughter, Kate (born in 1989). Grant met Collins during production of ''

'' in the early 1980s."Rev'd up"
, ''

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'', 26 April 1999 She secretly recorded a confidential marriage counseling session without the knowledge of Collins or the therapist, in which Collins discussed sexual misconduct with minors. A police investigation took place and the recording of the session was leaked. After the recording became public Collins admitted to the acts and publicly apologized. Their divorce was finalized in January 2015.

Filmography

References

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Grant, Faye 1957 births Actresses from Michigan American film actresses American musical theatre actresses American television actresses Living people People from St. Clair Shores, Michigan 20th-century American actresses 21st-century American actresses