Louise Shaffer
| Louise Shaffer | |
|---|---|
| Born |
July 5, 1942 Woodbridge, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Years active | 1967–present |
| Spouse(s) | Roger Crews |
Louise Shaffer (born 5 July 1942) is an American actress, script writer, and author.
Biography
Shaffer was born in Woodbridge, Connecticut, where she showed an interest in acting early on in her life. After finishing high school, she attended Connecticut College for Women, then Yale Drama School.[1] Shaffer is a coloratura soprano was trained at Juilliard.[2]
Career
Actress
Throughout her life, Shaffer has appeared in numerous soap operas, including Hidden Faces, Search for Tomorrow where she played two separate roles; that of Emily Rogers Hunter (1967–68) and Stephanie Wilkins (1984–86), Hidden Faces,Where the Heart Is (in which she played James Mitchell's sister, Allison Hathaway Archer Jessup), The Edge of Night (where she played split personality Serena Faraday/Josie), All My Children (playing Erica's evil stepmother, Goldie Kane), and Guiding Light as Mrs. Humphreys (1993), and a stint as the judge in the Peter Lewis custody battle (1994). However, her most recognized role was that of powerful journalism magnate Rae Woodard on Ryan's Hope, a role she played from 1977 to 1984, and then reprised for the show's finale in 1989.[3]
She was nominated for two Daytime Emmy Awards for her portrayal of Rae Woodard on Ryan's Hope; she won the award in 1983. In addition to her daytime roles, Shaffer also had a role on the short-lived Norman Lear serialized sitcom All That Glitters.
Author
As Shaffer aged, it became increasingly obvious to her that it was getting harder to find steady work as an actress. Partially because of this, she began writing for soaps instead of acting on them. Since the late 1980s, she has written for Ryan's Hope, Loving, General Hospital, and As the World Turns.
In addition to scriptwriting, Shaffer has written numerous books.[4]
Personal life
Shaffer was formerly married to actor Toby Tompkins.[2] She is currently married to Roger Crews, who also wrote for Ryan's Hope and Search for Tomorrow.
Acting credits
| Opening date | Closing date | Title | Role | Theatre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Beggar's Opera, TheThe Beggar's Opera | Master, New York | ||
| 1966/02/26 February 26, 1966 | 1966/02/26 February 26, 1966 | First One Asleep, | Esther | Belasco |
| 1967/09/27 September 27, 1967 | 1967/09/30 September 30, 1967 | Keep It In The Family | Understudy | Plymouth |
| 1973/07/31 July 31, 1973 | 1973/08/26 August 26, 1973 | Two Gentlemen of Verona | Julia | Delacorte |
| 1976/03/17 March 17, 1976 | 1976/03/28 March 28, 1976 | Boss, TheThe Boss | Playwrights Horizon | |
| 1973/04/25 April 25, 1973 | 1973/06/17 June 17, 1973 | Women, TheThe Women | Second Hairdresser Second Model Cigarette Girl |
46th Street |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Run For Your Life | Donna Sanders | Episode: "A Very Small Injustice" |
| 1968 | Hidden Faces | Maratha Logan | |
| 1969– 1973 |
Where the Heart Is | Allison Hathaway Archer Jessup | Unknown episodes |
| 1975– 1976 |
Edge of Night, TheThe Edge of Night | Josie/Serena Faraday | Unknown episodes |
| 1977 | Kojak | Francie Foster | Episode: "Kojak's Day, Parts 1 and 2" |
| 1977 | All That Glitters | Andrea Martin | |
| 1977– 1989 |
Ryan's Hope | Rae Woodard | 549 episodes |
| 1980 | Quincy, M.E. | Mrs. Davenport | Episode: "Deadly Arena" |
| 1984– 1985 |
Search for Tomorrow | Stephanie Wilkins Wyatt #2 | Episodes: 1.8574 and 1.8669 |
| 1987 | Matlock | Elinor | Episode: "The Rat Pack" |
| 1987 | Police Story: The Freeway Killings | Laura Healey | |
| 1988 | All My Children | Goldie Kane | |
| 1994 | Guiding Light | Judge Tillman |
Writing credits
- All My Children (2000–2002)
- As the World Turns (1994–2000)
- General Hospital (1992–1993)
- Loving (1990–1991)
- Another World (1989)
- Ryan's Hope (1987–1989)
References
- ↑ Cherlin, Merrill. "Louise Shaffer:The Feminist is a Lady!". Afternoon TV. October 1978.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ross, Marilyn T. "Louise Shaffer:I Took a Year Off to Do a Play". TV Day Gosspip. November 1975.
- ↑ Goudas, John M (13 August 1984). "Soap Opera Scene". Gadsden Times.
- ↑ Eubanks, Michelle Rupe (16 May 2003). "Former Soap Actress Takes Foray Into Literature". Times Daily.
Bibliography
- Shaffer, Louise (1995). All My Suspects. Berkley. ISBN 978-0-425-14770-2.
- Shaffer, Louise (1996). Talked to Death. Berkley. ISBN 978-0-425-15407-6.
- Shaffer, Louise (2004). The Three Miss Margarets: A Novel. Ballantine. ISBN 978-0-375-76088-4.
- Shaffer, Louise (2006). The Ladies of Garrison Gardens: A Novel. Ballantine. ISBN 978-0-8129-6883-5.
- Shaffer, Louise (2007). Family Acts: A Novel. Ballantine. ISBN 978-1-4000-6063-4.
- Shaffer, Louise (2009). Serendipity: A Novel. Ballantine. ISBN 978-0-345-50209-4.
- Shaffer, Louise (2010). Looking for a Love Story: A Novel. Ballantine. ISBN 978-0-345-50210-0.
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