'All My Children'- Characters Trivia

61. Who told Erica to allow him to tell the hearse driver where to park?

From Quiz Mona's Funeral

Answer: Nick Davis

A couple of characters from Mona's past, Nick Davis and Mark Dalton, returned to town for her funeral and in one of the first scenes of the episode was a conversation between Erica and Nick. Nick asked Erica if she needed any help but she informed him she was alright. He then told her to at least let him tell the driver of the hearse where to park. Erica told him to do it.

From Quiz Zach's Murder Mystery Game

Answer: Michael Cambias

Zach invited the following guests to his casino for the fundraiser: Erica Kane, Bianca Montgomery, Jack Montgomery, Ethan Ramsey, Kendall Hart, Ryan Lavery, Greenlee Smythe, Maria Santos, Adam Chandler, and David Hayward. He explained that his workers would stage a whodunit and the guests would have to locate the "killer" and the "victim." The eventual "killer" was Kendall with the "victim" being Ryan. However, he secretly told Maria during his murder mystery game that he staged it to try and find out more about Michael Cambias' murder. Zach revealed his birth name was Alexander Cambias, Jr. and he was Michael Cambias' brother.

From Quiz Who Killed Zach Grayson?

Answer: Brooke English

This story went on for many months and, as with any major murder case, there has to be the press involved. For this story, Brooke was seen with giving plenty of updates and coverage on the events unfolding at the trial. She once asked Daisy's attorney if he felt she had a motive for killing Zach but he responded she was psychologically incapable of murder. Daisy was tried for Zach's murder.

From Quiz All About Reese

Answer: Tamara Braun

Braun, born on April 18th, 1971 in Evanston, Illinois, originated the role of Reese Williams on "AMC" in October of 2008. Prior to her run on "AMC", she appeared as Carly Corinthos on the ABC soap opera, "General Hospital", and as Ava Vitali on the NBC soap opera "Days of our Lives." She also appeared in an episode of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation." In 2009, Braun won a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role of Ava Vitali on "Days of our Lives." Other Daytime Emmy nominees for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, that year, were Melissa Claire Egan of "All My Children", Alicia Minshew of "All My Children", Julie Pinson of "As The World Turns", and Bree Williamson of "One Life to Live."

From Quiz All About Natalia

Answer: Shannon Kane

Kane originated the part of Natalie Fowler, Jesse's daughter, in October of 2008 when Jesse's past came back to haunt him. Shortly after Natalia arrived in Pine Valley, her mother, Rebecca Fowler, came to pay Jesse a visit. Kane has guest starred on the TV shows, "CSI: Miami", "Entourage", and "The Young and the Restless."

From Quiz All About Marissa

Answer: Brittany Allen

Allen, born on February 5th, 1986 in Canada originated the role of Marissa Tasker on "AMC" in April of 2009. She had previously starred on the Soapnet original series, "M.V.P." She has appeared in the films, "Mayday", "The Rocker", and "Virtual Moms."

From Quiz All About Leslie

Answer: Colleen Dion

Dion, born on December 26th, 1964 in Newburgh, New York originated the character of Leslie Coulson in April of 1999 when she reconnected with her ex-boyfriend, David Hayward. Leslie was introduced as an attorney who found work at a law firm in Pine Valley. Dion had stints on the defunct soap operas, "Guiding Light", "Santa Barbara", and "Search for Tomorrow."

From Quiz All About Laurel

Answer: Kristen Jensen

Jensen originated the role of Laurel Banning on "AMC" in December of 1992. Laurel was billed as a mysterious woman but one with a good heart, even when making mistakes. Jensen's other acting credits include the films "Mike Hammer: Murder Takes All" and "Sounds of Silence." She also gust starred on the TV show, "Moonlighting."

From Quiz All About Dr. Jonathan Kinder

Answer: Bruce Thomas

Thomas, born on May 17th, 1961 originated the role of the demented Dr. Jonathan Kinder on "AMC" in July of 1995. Dr. Kinder appeared when Erica started to see him after she suffered back problems from a fall. Thomas appeared in the films, "Legally Blonde" and "Legally Blonde 2: Red, White, and Blonde." He has guest starred on the TV show, "Bones."

From Quiz All About Henry

Answer: Ivan Shaw

Shaw originated the role of Henry Chin on "AMC" in January of 2003 when he was a student in one of Maggie Stone's classes at Pine Valley University. Shaw's acting credits include a role on the TV show, "Book of Daniel", and appearances on the TV shows, "General Hospital" and "Baywatch Hawaii." Shaw's hiring was historical in the fact that he was the only Asian American on contract on a soap opera in January of 2003.

From Quiz All About Gillian

Answer: Esta Terblanche

Terblanche, born on January 7th, 1977 in Rusterburg, South Africa was cast as Gillian Andrassy on "AMC" in August of 1997. She stayed with the show until October of 2001. Terblanche has also guest starred on "Spin City" and "Egoli: Place of Gold." She appeared in the film, "Three Thieves and a Wedding."

From Quiz All About Edmund

Answer: John Callahan

Callahan, born on December 23rd, 1953 in New York City, originated the role of Edmund on "AMC" in March of 1992. He stayed with the show until February of 2005 when his character was killed off. It was hinted that he left the show due to his impending divorce from co-star, Eva LaRue (who played Maria), but it was revealed that he was let go for budgetary reasons. Callahan has also starred on the soap operas, "Days of our Lives" and "General Hospital."

From Quiz All About Dimitri

Answer: Michael Nader

Nader, born on February 19th, 1945 in St. Louis, Missouri was cast as Dimitri Marick on "AMC" for the Summer of 1991. Dimitri came on the scene when Natalie needed to be rescued from death and instantly became popular. Prior to Nader's hiring, he portrayed Farnsworth "Dex" Dexter on the primetime soap opera, "Dynasty."

From Quiz All About Brot

Answer: JR Martinez

JR Martinez, born on June 14th, 1983 in Shreveport, Louisiana originated the role of Brot Monroe, Taylor Thompson's fiancé who was presumed dead in Iraq. Brot served in the U.S. Army and the show wanted to cast the role with a real life Iraq War veteran. Martinez served in Iraq from March to April of 2003. In April of 2003, he drove a Humvee that went over a landmine and he suffered serious burns to his body. He was discharged and, for the past several years, has been a motivational speaker for other Iraq War veterans.

From Quiz All About Brooke

Answer: Elissa Leads

While Julia Barr is the best known actress to portray Brooke on "AMC", she did not originate the role. Elissa Leads, born on April 12th, 1959 in New York City, originated the role in 1976 but only appeared as Brooke for a short while since Barr was recast in the role that same year. Leads has guest starred on the TV series', "CHiPs", "Charlie's Angels", and "One Day at a Time."

From Quiz All About Anna

Answer: Finola Hughes

Finola Hughes, born on October 29th, 1960 in London, England began to play her popular "General Hospital" role of Anna Devane on "AMC" starting in March of 2001. She had originally joined the show in July of 1999 but as Anna's twin sister, Alex Devane Marick. Hughes won a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 1991 for playing Anna on "General Hospital" (this also marked that show's first win in the category). Other Daytime Emmy nominees for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series that year were Julia Barr of "All My Children", Susan Lucci of "All My Children", Elizabeth Hubbard of "As the World Turns", and Jeanne Cooper of "The Young and the Restless."

From Quiz All About Alexandra

Answer: Pine Valley Airport

Alex arrived in Pine Valley under sad circumstances since her husband, Dimitri, had collapsed on the plane en route to Pine Valley. Dimitri was rushed to the hospital, from the airport, and Alex was right behind him. Veteran soap opera actress, Finola Hughes, originated the role of Alex Devane.

From Quiz All About Liza

Answer: Marcy Walker

Marcy Walker originated the role of vixen Liza Colby in 1981 and continued to play the part until she left the show in 1984. In 1984, Alice Haining was recast as Liza but was on for a short period of time due to fans' disapproval of her portrayal. In April of 2009, Jamie Luner was recast as Liza Colby. Kim Delaney originated and played Jenny Gardner on "AMC" from 1981 to 1984 (Jenny was killed off in 1984). In 1989, Walker won a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress for her role of Eden Capwell on the now defunct NBC soap opera, "Santa Barbara." Other Daytime Emmy nominees for Outstanding Lead Actress, that year, were Susan Lucci of "All My Children", Elizabeth Hubbard of "As The World Turns", and Jeanne Cooper of "The Young and the Restless."

From Quiz All About Scott

Answer: Philip Amelio

Amelio was cast as a young Scott Chandler in 1988. Scott was adopted by Stuart Chandler, as a young boy, when his biological parents died. On April 1st, 2005 Amelio died at his home in Schenectady, New York at the age of 27.

From Quiz All About Myrtle

Answer: Eileen Herlie

Herlie came to "AMC", in 1976, as Myrtle, a woman who used to work as a carny. She was born on March 18th, 1918 in Glasgow, Scotland. She died on October 8th, 2008 in New York City at the age of 90. One of Herlie's earliest acting credits was starring in the 1950 film, "The Angel with the Trumpet."

From Quiz Baddies of Pine Valley

Answer: New Year's

Ray was the biological father of Tad Martin (Tad was, eventually, adopted by Joe and Ruth Martin) and Jenny Gardner. Ray was most notorious for raping Ruth Martin. In the early 1980s, Ray set a bomb to explode at the Martin home but, when he realized that daughter Jenny was inside, he went into the home to try and diffuse the bomb. Everyone got out of the house before it exploded, except for Ray. Ray died in the explosion.

From Quiz All About Zach

Answer: Thorsten Kaye

Kaye originated Zach in May of 2004 when he met Erica at his casino while she resided there as a showgirl by the name of "Desiree DuBois." Prior to "AMC", Kaye was on the ABC soap operas, "One Life to Live" and "Port Charles." While Kaye was on "Port Charles", he received Daytime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2003 and 2004. In 2003, he lost to Maurice Benard of "General Hospital" and to Anthony Geary of "General Hospital" in 2004. In 2006, he got a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for "All My Children" but lost, again, to Anthony Geary of "General Hospital."

From Quiz All About Taylor

Answer: Beth Ehlers

Beth Ehlers came to "AMC" in July of 2008 to originate the character of Taylor Thompson. Prior to joining "AMC", Ehlers appeared on the CBS soap opera, "Guiding Light", for many years. She was nominated, twice, for a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Younger Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 1992 and 1993. She lost to Tricia Cast of "The Young and the Restless" in 1992 and to Heather Tom of "The Young and the Restless" in 1993. She was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 1999 and 2002. She lost to Sharon Case of "The Young and the Restless" in 1999 and to Crystal Chappell of "Guiding Light" in 2002. She was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2006 but lost to Kim Zimmer of "Guiding Light."

From Quiz All About Tad

Answer: Matthew Anton

Although Michael E. Knight is the actor best known as Tad, Matthew Anton originated the role in 1973. Tad was only ten years old when he debuted on "AMC" and it was revealed he was the child of Opal and Ray Gardner. Jeff Martin and Mary Kennicott were going to adopt Tad but Mary was shot to death. Joe and Ruth, eventually, adopted Tad.

From Quiz All About Stuart

Answer: Forbes March

March was cast as Scott Chandler during this time period. When March was in the role of Scott, he feuded with Leo to win Becca's affections, reunited with Greenlee (they went to college together), and he started a website that defamed Becca. March was also seen as Nash Brennan on the soap, "One Life To Live", from 2005 to 2008. Nash was killed off in July of 2008.

From Quiz All About Randi

Answer: Denise Vasi

Vasi originated the part of Randi on "AMC" in May of 2008. Before she arrived at "AMC", Vasi had roles in the TV movies, "Exposing the Order of the Serpentine" and "White Collar." She also guest starred on "Law and Order: Criminal Intent." Her role as Randi on "AMC" is her first on a daytime soap opera.

From Quiz All About Palmer

Answer: James Mitchell

James Mitchell came on board to the cast of "All My Children" in 1979 as the scheming business tycoon Palmer Cortlandt. Mitchell received his first Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 1980 for his portrayal of Palmer but he lost to Douglass Watson of "Another World." Mitchell starred in the 1955 film, "Oklahoma!".

From Quiz All About Opal

Answer: Dorothy Lyman

Before Jill Larson was tapped to play Opal in 1989, Lyman portrayed Opal from the early to mid 1980s. Lyman won two Daytime Emmys while she played Opal. Her first win was for Outstanding Supporting Actress in 1982. Other nominees that year were Elizabeth Lawrence of "All My Children", Meg Mundy of "The Doctors", and Louise Shaffer of "Ryan's Hope." Her second win was for Outstanding Lead Actress in 1983. Other nominees that year were Susan Lucci of "All My Children", Leslie Charleson of "General Hospital", Erika Slezak of "One Life To Live", and Robin Strasser of "One Life To Live."

From Quiz All About JR

Answer: Brooke English

Adam wanted a heir to the Chandler fortune so he wanted to get his wife, Brooke, pregnant. However, it was revealed that Brooke could not carry a child to term so he slept with Dixie. JR was born as Adam Chandler, Jr. (he started going by the name of "JR" in 2001) nine months later and Adam schemed to get full custody of his son.

From Quiz All About Jesse

Answer: Darnell Williams

Williams, born in 1955, took on the role of Jesse when he came to "AMC" in 1981. Williams was born in London since his father was in the military and he traveled extensively. He grew up in New York City. He won his first Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 1985 for his portrayal of Jesse Hubbard.

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