Maeve Kinkead
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Maeve Kinkead is an American
soap opera
actress.
. She portrayed Angie from 1975 to 1980.
Kinkead is best known to television audiences for her role as Vanessa Chamberlain on the soap opera
Guiding Light
. She played the role from June 1980 to early 1987, April 1989 to September 1996, April 1997 to August 2000, and May to September 2002, March to October 2005, and September 2006 until the show's finale episode on September 18, 2009. She garnered five Daytime Emmy
nominations during her time on the show, winning for Outstanding Supporting Actress in 1992. In 1995, she received her first nomination as Outstanding Lead Actress.
Vanessa was a popular, central character; the character's rivalry with Nola Reardon (Lisa Brown), the wife of her brother Quint (Michael Tylo
), was a popular storyline. Memorable scenes from this storyline included a public fight at the Civil War
-themed Antebellum Ball, in which Vanessa and Nola showed up in the same dress. Years later, Vanessa renewed her rivalry with Nola when she married Nola's nephew Matt Reardon (Kurt McKinney
).
After two decades of being a front-burner character, Kinkead decided to leave. A published report at the time suggested that she was unwilling to continue to dye her hair (it had become naturally gray), which caused an issue at the network. She also had a contentious history with then-Executive Producer Paul Rauch
, who joined the show as executive producer in 1996.
Since her departure from the show, Kinkead has returned for short-term appearances and special events, such as Josh and Reva's most recent wedding in 2002. She has appeared in several episodes during 2005 and 2006, including a recent episode dealing with the apparent death of longtime character Ross Marler, with whom Kinkead's character was involved and had a child. Since fall 2006, she has been returned as a series regular cast member and was included in the 70th Anniversary cast photo. Kinkhead played the role until the series finale on September 18, 2009.
, where she lives with her husband Harry Streep, brother of Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep
, and their children.
Kinkead was diagnosed with breast cancer
several years ago (time frame unknown). In 2006, she appeared on the PBS program The New Medicine, hosted by Dana Reeve
, in a segment that discussed the comfort level patients have when they are interacting with physicians, and how empowered they feel about talking to their physicians about health issues.
United States
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soap opera
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
actress.
Acting
After numerous roles on stage, Kinkead's first major role was as Angie Perrini on the soap Another WorldAnother World (TV series)
Another World is an American television soap opera that ran on NBC from May 4, 1964 to June 25, 1999. It ran for a total of 35 years. It was created by Irna Phillips along with William J...
. She portrayed Angie from 1975 to 1980.
Kinkead is best known to television audiences for her role as Vanessa Chamberlain on the soap opera
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
Guiding Light
Guiding Light
Guiding Light is an American daytime television drama that is credited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running drama in television and radio history, running from 1937 until 2009...
. She played the role from June 1980 to early 1987, April 1989 to September 1996, April 1997 to August 2000, and May to September 2002, March to October 2005, and September 2006 until the show's finale episode on September 18, 2009. She garnered five Daytime Emmy
Daytime Emmy Award
The Daytime Emmy Awards are awards presented by the New York-based National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and the Los Angeles-based Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in recognition of excellence in American daytime television programming...
nominations during her time on the show, winning for Outstanding Supporting Actress in 1992. In 1995, she received her first nomination as Outstanding Lead Actress.
Vanessa was a popular, central character; the character's rivalry with Nola Reardon (Lisa Brown), the wife of her brother Quint (Michael Tylo
Michael Tylo
-Career:Among his numerous soap opera roles, he is best known for his portrayal of Quinton Chamberlain on Guiding Light. He played the role from 1981 to 1985 and again from 1996 to 1997. He was half of the very popular supercouple Quint and Nola, with the role of Nola played by actress Lisa...
), was a popular storyline. Memorable scenes from this storyline included a public fight at the Civil War
American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
-themed Antebellum Ball, in which Vanessa and Nola showed up in the same dress. Years later, Vanessa renewed her rivalry with Nola when she married Nola's nephew Matt Reardon (Kurt McKinney
Kurt McKinney
Kurt Robin McKinney is an American former actor. McKinney is perhaps best known for his role as Jason Stillwell in 1986 martial arts film No Retreat, No Surrender.-Prior to acting:...
).
After two decades of being a front-burner character, Kinkead decided to leave. A published report at the time suggested that she was unwilling to continue to dye her hair (it had become naturally gray), which caused an issue at the network. She also had a contentious history with then-Executive Producer Paul Rauch
Paul Rauch
- Another World :Rauch is best known for his work on Another World, which he produced from 1971 to 1984. For much of that time, he worked in conjunction with Head Writer Harding Lemay, and the team garnered the show critical acclaim and strong ratings....
, who joined the show as executive producer in 1996.
Since her departure from the show, Kinkead has returned for short-term appearances and special events, such as Josh and Reva's most recent wedding in 2002. She has appeared in several episodes during 2005 and 2006, including a recent episode dealing with the apparent death of longtime character Ross Marler, with whom Kinkead's character was involved and had a child. Since fall 2006, she has been returned as a series regular cast member and was included in the 70th Anniversary cast photo. Kinkhead played the role until the series finale on September 18, 2009.
Personal life
Kinkead was born in New York CityNew York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, where she lives with her husband Harry Streep, brother of Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep
Mary Louise "Meryl" Streep is an American actress who has worked in theatre, television and film.Streep made her professional stage debut in 1971's The Playboy of Seville, before her screen debut in the television movie The Deadliest Season in 1977. In that same year, she made her film debut with...
, and their children.
Kinkead was diagnosed with breast cancer
Breast cancer
Breast cancer is cancer originating from breast tissue, most commonly from the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply the ducts with milk. Cancers originating from ducts are known as ductal carcinomas; those originating from lobules are known as lobular carcinomas...
several years ago (time frame unknown). In 2006, she appeared on the PBS program The New Medicine, hosted by Dana Reeve
Dana Reeve
Dana Reeve was an American actress, singer, and activist for disability causes. She was the widow of actor Christopher Reeve.-Early life and family:...
, in a segment that discussed the comfort level patients have when they are interacting with physicians, and how empowered they feel about talking to their physicians about health issues.