Susan Walters
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Susan Walters is an American
actress and former model, best known for her role as Diane Jenkins Newman
in the CBS
soap opera
The Young and the Restless
from 2001 to 2004. Walters recurring roles as a principal on The CW's One Tree Hill
and the mayor of Mystic Falls on The CW's The Vampire Diaries
.
. Walters' first major role was as Priscilla Presley
in the 1988 television mini-series Elvis and Me
. Her other screen credits include a starring role in 1990 in "Dear John" and short-lived prime time
series Point Pleasant
and a guest role on CSI: Miami
. She is also known for her appearances as "Mulva
" (really Dolores) on the NBC
sitcom Seinfeld
, which she played in 1993 and again from 1996-97. She also starred as Anne Osborne in the television version of The Big Easy on the USA Network
at this time (1996). In 1999, she appeared in the Disney Channel
movie Horse Sense
, as well as its sequel, Jumping Ship
, in 2001.
She began her career as Lorna Forbes Perelli on the soap opera
Loving
from the pilot on June 1983 to late 1986. She then left the daytime soap and appeared in various Aaron Spelling primetime television productions, such as "Hotel" during its entire last season (as Ryan Thomas), as well as Elvis and Me
, Melrose Place (as Tiffany Hart) and was one of the student nurses on Nightingales
during its entire run.
She is married to former Y&R co-star Linden Ashby
(ex-Cameron Kirsten
). Ashby appeared briefly on the Young and the Restless in the early 2000s as an evil man that Sharon Newman encountered while on the road, after she left Nick Newman
and the Newman ranch for many weeks. Cameron abused Sharon and then killed Cassie's biological father before being killed himself.
They have two daughters, Frances Grace (born 1991) and Savannah Elizabeth (born 1992).
on Y&R
bringing Jack's never seen son Kyle with her.
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actress and former model, best known for her role as Diane Jenkins Newman
Diane Jenkins
Diane Jenkins is a fictional character on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless. She last portrayed by Maura West from October 8, 2010 to August 1, 2011. Since August 3, 2011, West continues to appear as Diane in flashbacks...
in the CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
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,...
The Young and the Restless
The Young and the Restless
The Young and the Restless is an American television soap opera created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell for CBS. The show is set in a fictional Wisconsin town called Genoa City, which is unlike and unrelated to the real life village of the same name, Genoa City, Wisconsin...
from 2001 to 2004. Walters recurring roles as a principal on The CW's One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill (TV series)
One Tree Hill is an American television drama created by Mark Schwahn, which premiered on September 23, 2003, on The WB Television Network. After its third season, The WB merged with UPN to form The CW Television Network, and, since September 27, 2006, the network has been the official broadcaster...
and the mayor of Mystic Falls on The CW's The Vampire Diaries
The Vampire Diaries (TV series)
The Vampire Diaries is an American supernatural drama television series developed by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec, based on the book series of the same name written by L. J. Smith. The series premiered on The CW Television Network on September 10, 2009, and is currently in its third season that...
.
Life and career
Walters was born in Atlanta, GeorgiaAtlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...
. Walters' first major role was as Priscilla Presley
Priscilla Presley
Priscilla Presley is an American actress and businesswoman. She is the ex-wife of singer Elvis Presley, and the mother of singer-songwriter Lisa Marie Presley....
in the 1988 television mini-series Elvis and Me
Elvis and Me
Elvis and Me is a 1985 biography written by Priscilla Presley . In the book, Priscilla talks about meeting Elvis, their marriage, and the factors that led up to the couple's divorce....
. Her other screen credits include a starring role in 1990 in "Dear John" and short-lived prime time
Prime time
Prime time or primetime is the block of broadcast programming during the middle of the evening for television programing.The term prime time is often defined in terms of a fixed time period—for example, from 19:00 to 22:00 or 20:00 to 23:00 Prime time or primetime is the block of broadcast...
series Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant (TV series)
Point Pleasant is a television series that first aired on the Fox Network in January 2005. It was cancelled in March 2005 due to poor ratings....
and a guest role on CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami is an American police procedural television series, which premiered on September 23, 2002 on CBS. The series is a spin-off of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation....
. She is also known for her appearances as "Mulva
The Junior Mint
"The Junior Mint" is the 60th episode of the American sitcom Seinfeld. It was the 20th episode of the 4th season. It aired on March 18, 1993.-"Mulva":...
" (really Dolores) on the NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
sitcom Seinfeld
Seinfeld
Seinfeld is an American television sitcom that originally aired on NBC from July 5, 1989, to May 14, 1998, lasting nine seasons, and is now in syndication. It was created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, the latter starring as a fictionalized version of himself...
, which she played in 1993 and again from 1996-97. She also starred as Anne Osborne in the television version of The Big Easy on the USA Network
USA Network
USA Network is an American cable television channel launched in 1971. Once a minor player in basic cable, the network has steadily gained popularity because of breakout hits like Monk, Psych, Burn Notice, Royal Pains, Covert Affairs, White Collar, Monday Night RAW, Suits, and reruns of the various...
at this time (1996). In 1999, she appeared in the Disney Channel
Disney Channel
Disney Channel is an American basic cable and satellite television network, owned by the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company. It is under the direction of Disney-ABC Television Group President Anne Sweeney. The channel's headquarters is located on West Alameda Ave. in...
movie Horse Sense
Horse Sense
Horse Sense is a 1999 Disney Channel Original Movie starring brothers Joey Lawrence and Andrew Lawrence. It was followed by a sequel entitled Jumping Ship. Directed by Greg Beeman.-Plot summary:...
, as well as its sequel, Jumping Ship
Jumping Ship
Jumping Ship is the 2001 sequel to the Disney Channel Original Movie, Horse Sense. It stars brothers Joey Lawrence, Andrew Lawrence and Matthew Lawrence...
, in 2001.
She began her career as Lorna Forbes Perelli 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,...
Loving
Loving (TV series)
Caden Grant Carlton loves Mika Ayako Ryan more.Loving is an American television soap opera which aired on ABC's daytime lineup from June 26, 1983 to November 10, 1995 for 3,169 episodes...
from the pilot on June 1983 to late 1986. She then left the daytime soap and appeared in various Aaron Spelling primetime television productions, such as "Hotel" during its entire last season (as Ryan Thomas), as well as Elvis and Me
Elvis and Me
Elvis and Me is a 1985 biography written by Priscilla Presley . In the book, Priscilla talks about meeting Elvis, their marriage, and the factors that led up to the couple's divorce....
, Melrose Place (as Tiffany Hart) and was one of the student nurses on Nightingales
Nightingales
Nightingales is a British situation comedy set around the antics of three security guards working the night shift. It was produced by Alomo Productions for Channel 4 in 1990.-Outline:...
during its entire run.
She is married to former Y&R co-star Linden Ashby
Linden Ashby
Clarence Linden Garnett Ashby III , best known as Linden Ashby, is an American actor and martial artist.-Early life:...
(ex-Cameron Kirsten
Cameron Kirsten
Cameron Kirsten is a fictional character from the CBS soap opera, The Young and the Restless played on recurring status by American actor Linden Ashby from November 2003 to August 2004.-Character history:...
). Ashby appeared briefly on the Young and the Restless in the early 2000s as an evil man that Sharon Newman encountered while on the road, after she left Nick Newman
Nick Newman
Nick Newman is a satirical British cartoonist and comedy scriptwriter.The son of an RAF officer, Newman was born in Kuala Lumpur and schooled at Ardingly College where his satirical career began, working on revues with Ian Hislop...
and the Newman ranch for many weeks. Cameron abused Sharon and then killed Cassie's biological father before being killed himself.
They have two daughters, Frances Grace (born 1991) and Savannah Elizabeth (born 1992).
Brief return to Y&R
At the end of February 2010, Susan Walters briefly took on her past role as Diane JenkinsDiane Jenkins
Diane Jenkins is a fictional character on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless. She last portrayed by Maura West from October 8, 2010 to August 1, 2011. Since August 3, 2011, West continues to appear as Diane in flashbacks...
on Y&R
Y&R
Y&R may refer to:* The Young and the Restless, an American soap opera* Young & Rubicam, an advertising agency* Young and Restless , a band from Canberra, Australia formed in 2005....
bringing Jack's never seen son Kyle with her.