August 2005 August 2005

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL

DREW TYLER BELL

(Thomas Forrester in THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL)

Drew Tyler Bell joined THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL in 2004. He has made various television appearances, most notably in the television series "Jake 2.0." Bell made his feature film debut in "Jeepers Creepers 2," and recently completed the independent film "State's Evidence." He is a member of the Los Angeles tap troupe "Tap Sound Underground." Born in Indiana and raised in Ohio, Bell lives in Los Angeles. His birth date is Jan. 29.

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DARLENE CONLEY
(Sally Spectra in THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL)

Darlene Conley, who joined THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL in 1988, received two Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in 1991 and 1992 for her portrayal of Sally Spectra. Additionally, she received Soap Opera Digest nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in 1991 and Outstanding Female Showstopper in 1996. The world-famous Madame Tussaud's honored Conley by selecting Sally Spectra as the only soap opera character to be displayed in its gallery of wax figures in Amsterdam and Las Vegas. Conley appeared in Shakespearean roles on Broadway with the Helen Hayes Repertory Theater after graduating high school. She later appeared in a Broadway revival of "The Night of the Iguana," and in "The Baker's Wife." In Los Angeles, she has appeared in "Cyrano de Bergerac," "The Night of the Iguana," "The Time of the Cuckoo" and "Ring Around the Moon." Alfred Hitchcock cast Conley in her first feature film, "The Birds," and she worked with John Cassavetes in "Faces" and "Minnie and Moskowitz." She was also seen in "The Valley of the Dolls," "Play It As It Lays," "Lady Sings the Blues" and "Tough Guys." Her television credits include the mini-series "Robert Kennedy and His Times," on CBS, "The Fighter," "The Choice," "Return Engagement" and "The President's Plane is Missing," as well as appearances on "The Cosby Show," "Little House on the Prairie," "Highway to Heaven," and, on CBS, "Murder, She Wrote," "Cagney & Lacey" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show." Daytime audiences remember Conley in "Days of Our Lives," "General Hospital," and, on CBS, "The Young and the Restless" and "Capitol." Conley has raised one son and two stepsons. Her birth date is July 18.

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LESLEY-ANNE DOWN
(Jacqueline Payne Marone in THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL)

Lesley-Anne Down joined THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL in April 2003. Born and raised in London, England, Down began modeling at age 10, acting in commercials and winning several beauty contests. By the time she was 15, Down had completed four films. She was voted "Britain's Most Beautiful Teenager" in 1970. She first gained international popularity as Georgina Worsley in the British series "Upstairs, Downstairs," which became a hit on PBS in the United States. Down has starred in numerous feature films, including "A Little Night Music," "The Pink Panther Strikes Again," "The Betsy," "The Great Train Robbery," "Hanover Street," "Rough Cut" and "Sphinx." She starred in the television movies "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," "Indiscreet" and "Arch of Triumph," and in the mini-series "The Last Days of Pompeii" and "North and South," as well as its two sequels. She also appeared in the television series "Dallas," on the Network. Her previous daytime experience includes roles in "Sunset Beach" and "Days of Our Lives." On stage, she has appeared in "Hamlet" and a musical version of "Great Expectations." In the course of her career, Down has earned Golden Globe Award nominations, German Bravo Awards, the British Best Actress Award and the covers of numerous publications throughout the world, including Life magazine. Down met her husband, Don Fauntleroy, while filming "North and South." They live in Malibu, Calif. with their 5-year-old son, George-Edward. She also has a 20-year-old son, Jack, from her earlier marriage to director William Friedkin, and two stepchildren, Season and Juliana, from Fauntleroy's previous marriage. Her birth date is March 17.

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KAYLA EWELL

(Caitlin Ramirez in THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL)

Kayla Ewell joined THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL in 2004. Born and raised in Southern California, Ewell first discovered her love of acting when she participated in the children's chorus for the national tour of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." Her television credits include the series "Freaks and Geeks," "Profiler" and "Boston Public." Her appearance as the girl on the beach in the national Coca-Cola campaign featuring the Counting Crows garnered her national attention. Ewell is accomplished in tap, jazz and hip-hop dance. Her birth date is Aug. 22.

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SUSAN FLANNERY

(Stephanie Forrester in THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL)

Golden Globe and three-time Emmy Award winner Susan Flannery has portrayed Stephanie Forrester in THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL since the show's debut in 1987. She was nominated for a fourth Daytime Emmy Award in 2005. Born and raised in New York, Flannery received her bachelor of fine arts in theater at Stevens College in Missouri and attended graduate school at Arizona State before arriving in Hollywood. Discovered by producer Irwin Allen, Flannery made her television debut in "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea" and shortly thereafter was offered the role of Dr. Laura Horton on the daytime drama "Days of Our Lives," which won her an Emmy Award during her eight-year stint. Flannery was cast as Robert Wagner's secretary and lover in Allen's epic disaster film "The Towering Inferno." Her performance won her a Golden Globe Award for Outstanding Acting Debut in a Motion Picture. Flannery received an Emmy Award nomination for her starring role in the mini-series "The Moneychangers," and appeared in the television movies "Women in White" and "Anatomy of a Seduction." In 1981, she did a 10-week stint as a devious high-powered public relations consultant in conflict with J. R. Ewing on "Dallas," on CBS. Flannery also produced the cable soap opera "New Day in Eden" with Michael Jaffe. She serves as a regular director on THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, and in 1995, was nominated for a Directors Guild of America Award. Flannery lives outside of Los Angeles and her birth date is July 31. * * *

WINSOR HARMON
(Thorne Forrester in THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL)

Winsor Harmon joined the cast of THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL in 1996. Before assuming the role of Thorne, Harmon portrayed Del Henry in "All My Children." Prior to that role, Harmon landed an international modeling contract that allowed him to travel extensively throughout Europe. He also filmed numerous commercials, and became known as "The Marlboro Man." Born in Crowley, La., Harmon grew up in Rockwall, Texas. As one of the country's top-rated high school running backs, he was recruited by the top colleges in the country and attended Texas A&M on a football scholarship. Harmon recently finished work on his album, titled Winsor. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and children. His birthday on Nov. 22. * * *

SCHAE HARRISON

(Darla Einstein Forrester in THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL)

Schae Harrison has played Darla in THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL since 1989. Harrison enrolled in her first dance class at age 4 and for many years studied all aspects of dance, from ancient theories through modern movement. Her innovative dance style and choreography led to a position with the NFL Seattle Seahawks' cheerleading dance squad for more than three years. A California native, Harrison has worked as a fashion model, hosted her own aerobics workout program on cable and is an active supporter of the National Special Olympics Organization. Harrison appeared in the feature films "Twice in a Lifetime" and "Magic Island" and the television series "Night Court," "General Hospital," "Who's the Boss?," "Star Trek: The Next Generation," "Freddy's Nightmares" and "Throb." Her birth date is April 27.

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ADDISON AND ALEX HOOVER
(Phoebe and Steffy Forrester in THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL)

Addison and Alex Hoover joined THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL in 2005. The 15-year-old identical twins began their careers in a national commercial that aired during the Olympics. Their roles on THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL mark their television series debut. Best friends and extremely athletic, they co-captain their lacrosse team; Addison is captain of the offense and Alex is captain of the defense. They have won medals for track, with Addison running short distance and Alex running long distance. Born in Upland, Calif., and raised in Nevada, Alex and Addison live in California with their parents, three older brothers and a dachshund named Daphne. Their birth date is June 10.

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ASHLEY JONES

(Bridget Forrester in THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL)

Ashley Jones joined THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL in 2005. Since her last daytime role as Megan Dennison in "The Young and the Restless," which earned her two Daytime Emmy Award nominations in 1999 and 2000, Jones has filmed four movies, including "Old School" with Luke Wilson and Will Ferrell. She also appears in "Extreme Dating." Her television work includes "Strong Medicine," "7th Heaven," "Crossing Jordan," "The District" and "Without a Trace," on CBS, and "For the People." Before moving to California to attend Pepperdine University, Jones acted in Texas, where she was raised, doing theater, television, movies and commercials. Jones and her husband, writer Noah Nelson, live in Los Angeles. Her birth date is Sept. 3.

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LORENZO LAMAS
(Hector Ramirez in THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL)

Lorenzo Lamas joined THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL in April 2004. Born in Santa Monica, Lamas grew up in Southern California. At 13, he moved with his mother, stage and screen actress Arlene Dahl, to New York City. Though his intent when he graduated high school was to enroll in the University of California to study veterinary medicine, Lamas visited his father, Fernando, on the film set of "The Cheap Detective" and decided instead to purse a career in acting. Lamas' first big break came at 19, when he won the role of Tom Chisum in the feature film "Grease." From there, he was cast in several television roles including the nighttime soap "Falcon Crest," on CBS. After nine years in "Falcon Crest," Lamas made several action movies, including "Snake Eater," "Body Rock" and "CIA 2: Target Alexa," which he also directed. Lamas, a black belt in tae kwon do, developed the action television series "Renegade" with producer Stephen Cannell, which Lamas produced and occasionally directed. The series "Air America" followed. He has five children and lives in Los Angeles with his fiancée, Barbara. His birth date is Jan. 20.

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KATHERINE KELLY LANG

(Brooke Logan Forrester in THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL)

Film and television actress Katherine Kelly Lang joined THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL in 1987, and is one of four remaining original cast members. Lang's parents are Keith Wegeman, an Olympic long-jump skier who went on to play television's Jolly Green Giant, and Judith Lang, a film, television and commercial actress. Her grandfather was Charles Lang, a famed motion-picture cinematographer. She appeared in the television series "The Last Precinct," "Lonesome Dove," "Happy Days," "Masquerade" and "Magnum, P.I., on CBS. She also appeared in the mini-series "Training Camp...First and Ten" and the television movies "Flashframe" and "Mr. Boogedy." Lang's feature film credits include "Discovery Bay," "Skatetown U.S.A.," "The Nightstalker" and "Till the End of the Night." She has also appeared in the Beach Boys' music videos. Lang owns several horses and competes in 25-mile and 50-mile cross-country endurance horseraces. Lang, participating at the special invitation of the sheik of Qatar, placed third in the International Desert Marathon in 1996. She competes throughout Southern California in races sponsored by the American Federation of Endurance Racing. Lang lives in Malibu, with her husband Alex D'Andrea, two sons, Jeremy and Julian, and daughter, Zoe Katrina. Her birth date is July 25.

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JOSEPH MASCOLO
(Massimo Marone in THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL)

Joseph Mascolo joined THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL in 2001. Born and raised in West Hartford, Conn., Mascolo was headed for a career as a classical musician until a music scholarship took him to the University of Miami. There, a drama teacher heard his hearty voice, and he was recommended to famed acting teacher Stella Adler. While studying acting and auditioning, Mascolo played clarinet for the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. He appeared Off Broadway in "The Threepenny Opera" and "A View from the Bridge." Mascolo's Broadway debut came in "Dinner at Eight." Over the years, he appeared in numerous theatrical productions on and off Broadway, at Lincoln Center and at the Jupiter Theatre in Florida. His feature films include "Diary of a Mad Housewife," "Sharky's Machine," "Heat," "Jaws II," "Shaft's Big Score" and "Yes, Giorgio!" On television, Mascolo appeared in a wide range of classic series, from the early "Kojak," on CBS, through "Hill Street Blues" and "Lou Grant," on the Network, to the more recent "Garry Shandling Show." In the daytime drama "Days of Our Lives," he played the fan favorite role of Stefano DiMera for 18 years. Mascolo, whose birth date is March 13, lives in the Los Angeles area.

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JOHN McCOOK

(Eric Forrester in THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL)

John McCook joined THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL in 1987 as an original cast member in the role of Eric Forrester, a part that won him a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2000. Highlights of his career in the theater include the national tour of "Barefoot in the Park" with Virginia Mayo; the Los Angeles and Las Vegas productions of "Mame"; starring roles in "Oklahoma!," "The Pirates of Penzance," "They're Playing Our Song," "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," "Fiddler on the Roof," "Peter Pan" and "Man of La Mancha." McCook starred in "Man of La Mancha," "42nd Street" and opposite Carol Burnett in "From the Top" for Long Beach Civic Light Opera, and the Stephen Sondheim revue "Putting It Together" at the Mark Taper Forum. From 1975 to 1980, McCook portrayed Lance Prentiss in the daytime drama "The Young and the Restless," on CBS. Among his primetime television credits are "Codename: Foxfire," "L.A. Law," "Moonlighting," "Amazing Stories," "Too Close For Comfort" and "Three's Company" and, on CBS, "Murder, She Wrote," "Newhart," "WKRP in Cincinnati" and "Alice." California-born and -raised, McCook attended Long Beach State College. He and his wife, former television actress Laurette Spang, have three children: Jake, Becky and Molly. McCook also has a son, Seth, from a previous marriage. McCook's birth date is June 20.

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DANIEL McVICAR
(Clarke Garrison in THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL)

Daniel McVicar joined the cast of THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL in 1987, and returned in 1996. At the age of 19, he enrolled at the California Institute of Arts, and began working with the Comedy Story Improvisation Troupe. He studied with famed acting teacher Stella Adler and spent a year at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. McVicar made his professional debut in the CBS daytime drama "The Young and the Restless" in 1985. McVicar's television credits include "Liz: The Elizabeth Taylor Story," in which he played Rock Hudson, and the European mini-series "Woman on the Run," co-starring Gina Lollabrigida. His feature film credits include "Guardian Angel," "Alone in the Woods," "A Woman Scorned," "Night Eyes III" and "The Silence of the Hams." McVicar spent six weeks on location in St. Petersburg, speaking only Russian, to star as American astronaut Sam Straiton in Russian filmmaker Dimitrij Astrakhan's "The Fourth Planet." Born in Independence, Mo., McVicar grew up in Colorado. His birth date is June l7.

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RONN MOSS
(Ridge Forrester in THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL)

Ronn Moss has portrayed Ridge Forrester on THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL since the show's debut in 1987. A native of Los Angeles, Moss learned to play the drums, guitar and electric bass by the age of 11. In 1976, Moss joined three fellow musicians to form the musical group Player, which produced the albums Player, Danger Zone and Room With A View. After leaving Player in 1981, Moss made his feature film debut in the Italian-produced "Hearts and Armour," and has since appeared in a number of other feature films. Moss has teamed up with another original member of Player, Peter Beckett, and the two have produced their fifth CD as Player, entitled Lost in Reality, and are presently working on their sixth. Moss lives in Hollywood, Calif., and has two daughters. His birth date is March 4.

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ANTONIO SABÁTO, JR.
(Dante in THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL)

Antonio Sabáto, Jr. joined the cast of THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL in June 2005. Growing up in Rome, Sabáto didn't learn to speak English until he moved to Beverly Hills in 1984. His big break came when he was cast in the infamous Janet Jackson video "Love Will Never Do Without You." Sabáto joined the cast of the daytime drama "General Hospital" in the spring of 1992 and the same year landed a spot in People magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People" issue. Fashion designer Calvin Klein hired the actor in the summer of 1996 to be the company's first celebrity model since Mark Wahlberg four years earlier. During his tenure with Calvin Klein, Sabáto appeared in a campaign photographed by Herb Ritts and on a 90-foot billboard in the middle of Times Square. Sabáto appeared in "Melrose Place," and made guest appearances on such shows as "Ally McBeal" and "Charmed." In 1998, Sabáto appeared with Mark Wahlberg and Lou Diamond Phillips in the feature "The Big Hit." Sabáto's exercise book, No Excuses: Workout for Life, was published in 1999 and became a best-seller. Sabáto resides in Los Angeles. He enjoys spending time with his son, Jack, and daughter, Mena. His birth date is Feb. 29.

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HUNTER TYLO
(Dr. Taylor Hayes Forrester in THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL)

Hunter Tylo joined THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL in 1990. She left in 2002, returned briefly in 2004 and rejoined the show in 2005. Tylo has been featured on the cover of TV Guide as one of the sexiest women in daytime and in People magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People" in 1993 and 1998. Raised in the Texas countryside, Hunter considered becoming a veterinarian but moved to Dallas to pursue modeling and commercial work. She earned her first television movie role in "License to Kill." Tylo is also known for her roles in the daytime drams "All My Children" and "Days of Our Lives." She made guest appearances in such television series as "Dallas" and "Diagnosis Murder," both on CBS, "Zorro" and "Burke's Law," and starred in the mini-series "The Maharaja's Daughter." Tylo has represented such companies as Canada Dry, Nissan, Naturalizer and Cover Girl in commercials and has served as the spokesperson for Pantene. She also released a best-selling autobiography, Making a Miracle. Tylo lives outside Los Angeles with her husband, actor Michael Tylo, and her four children, Chris, Mickey, Izabella Gabrielle and Katya Ariel. Her birth date is July 3.

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JACK WAGNER
(Dominick Marone in THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL)

Jack Wagner joined the cast of THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL in 2003 in a role that earned him a Daytime Emmy Award Nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in 2005. Wagner majored in theater at the University of Missouri and the University of Arizona. He has performed in more than 40 theatrical productions around the country, the last being the starring role in the Broadway musical "Jekyll & Hyde." Wagner's first starring role on television came in 1983, portraying Frisco Jones in the daytime drama "General Hospital," for which he earned a daytime Emmy Award nomination. In 1993, Wagner moved to prime time and created the role of Dr. Peter Burns in "Melrose Place." His additional television credits include the movies "Moving Target," "Swimsuit," "Trapped in Space," "Lady Killer," on CBS, "Frequent Flyer," "Echo," "Dirty Little Secret," "Artificial Lies," "Nowhere to Land," "Trapped," "Cupid's Prey" and "Ghost Dog." Wagner helped develop the series "Off Course" for ESPN. Wagner is an avid supporter of AIDS research charities and served as chairperson for two AMFAR Boathouse Rock events in New York's Central Park. He has two sons, Peter and Harrison, and resides in Los Angeles. His birth date is Oct. 3.

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SHANELLE WORKMAN
(Gabriela Moreno in THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL)

Shanelle Workman joined THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL in 2005. After earning a degree in accounting and planning to attend law school, Workman landed the role of Flash in the daytime drama "One Life to Live" and decided to continue acting. Workman has appeared in the feature films "The Biggest Fan" and "The Skateboard Kid" and played Cosette in Broadway's "Les Miserables" for four years, beginning at age 9. In addition to singing, she writes her own music, some of which she performed in "One Life to Live." Born in Fairfax, Va., she lives in Los Angeles. Her birth date is Aug. 3.

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