Patrika Darbo
| Patrika Darbo | |
|---|---|
 Darbo at the 16th Annual MovieGuide Faith and Values Awards Gala, February 2008 | |
| Born |
April 6, 1948 Jacksonville, Florida |
| Years active | 1983-present |
| Spouse(s) | Rolf Darbo (1973-present) |
Patrika Darbo (born April 6, 1948) is an American actress.
Early life
Born Patricia Davidson in Jacksonville, Florida,[1] Darbo grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. She studied theater at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia, graduating in 1970,[2] and undertook further study at the Atlanta School of Drama.[2] Darbo worked as a credit manager until 1984, when she began a professional acting career.[3]
Career
By 1991, Darbo had featured in numerous stage, film and television credits and was contracted to the ABC network.[3] In 1991, the Los Angeles Times reported that Darbo was undertaking a personal campaign to seek nomination for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Daddy's Dyin': Who's Got the Will?, written by Del Shores.[3]
Darbo appeared as Penny Baker on Step by Step (1991–1992). In 1994, she starred as Roseanne Barr in an NBC television movie, Roseanne and Tom: Behind the Scenes.[4] She also starred as Miss Spencer in the 1998 made-for-tv-film Ruby Bridges. From 1998 to 2005, Darbo played Nancy Wesley on the NBC soap opera Days of our Lives, a role that earned her an Emmy nomination for outstanding supporting actress in 2000.[citation needed]
Darbo was a guest star in two Seinfeld episodes; The Revenge in 1991 and The Sniffing Accountant in 1993.[citation needed] Later, in 2010, she also guest starred in Showtime's Dexter as a landlady.[5]
In 2012, Darbo played Grams in Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Conspiracy.[6]
In November 2012, it was announced that Darbo would reprise her role as Nancy Wesley on Days of our Lives.[7]
Personal life
Darbo has been married to director Rolf Peter Darbo since 1973.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Female Newcomer | Won | ||
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Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated |
References
- ↑ "Patrika Darbo Film Reference biography".
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 SOAP Central Bio - Patrika Darbo
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Broeske, Pat H.; Wilson, John M. (January 15, 1991). "Her Oscar campaign is personal". St. Petersburg Times (St. Petersburg, Florida). p. 30. Retrieved July 26, 2010.
- ↑ Richmond, Ray (October 31, 1994). "'Behind the Scenes' reveals Roseanne at her very worst". Ocala Star-Banner (Ocala, Florida). p. 30. Retrieved July 26, 2010.
- ↑ "‘Dexter’ Season 5, Episode 2 review: Getting back to normal". Retrieved 9 January 2012.
- ↑ "Mickey Matson: Cast". Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Conspiracy. MickeyMatson.com. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
- ↑ "Patrika Darbo Returns to Days of Our Lives". about.com. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
- ↑ Associated Press (February 28, 1999). "'General Hospital' named favorite soap at awards". The Argus-Press. Retrieved February 10, 2013.
- ↑ Havens, Candace (May 12, 2000). "Lead actress Emmy race too close to call". The Union Democrat (Western Communications). p. 55. Retrieved May 6, 2013.