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The All My Children History Project

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Opal Gardner Purdy Cortlandt

CORTLANDT, Opal Portrayed by: Dorothy Lyman (1981-83); Jill Larson (1989-present) Family: Adrian Sword (Son); Tad Gardner Martin (Son); Jenny Gardner (Daughter); Petey Cortlandt (Son); Jamie Martin (Grandson); Jenny Colby Martin (Granddaughter) Marriages: Ray Gardner; Hank Purdy; Palmer Cortlandt 1981: Wild and eccentric Opal Gardner had seen a lot in her life, but nothing could have prepared her for the hell that was marriage to Ray Gardner. Opal grew thick skin, which sometimes caused her to

Nico Kelly

KELLY, Nico Portrayed by: Maurice Benard (1987-89) Family: Creed Kelly (Uncle) Marriages: Julie Rand Chandler; Cecily Davidson 1987: Nico Kelly was raised in a dark world of scam deals, drugs, and prostitution. He only ever had his uncle, Creed Kelly, to relay on. His loyalty to Creed was challenged when he unveiled his plot or revenge against former lover Elizabeth Carlyle. Creed seduced her daughter, Julie Chandler. One night, he planned to rape Julie in front of Elizabeth. Nico could not sta

Gillian Andrassy

ANDRASSY, Gillian Eugenia Maria Portrayed by: Esta Terblanche (1997-2001) Family: Eugenia Andrassy (Grandmother); Hugo Marick (Grand-Uncle); Dimitri Marick (Uncle); Edmund Grey (Uncle) Marriages: Ryan Lavery; Jake Martin, Ryan Lavery 1997: Gillian Andrassy lived a life of worldly adventure as she gallivanted freely through Europe, using her trusty royal expense account to fuel her lavish tastes. But after being caught in bed with a much older man, her father sent the young princess to live wit

Donna Beck Tyler

TYLER, Donna Beck Portrayed by: Francesca Poston (1976); Candice Early (1976-1992; 1993; 1995) Family: Mitch Beck (Brother); Palmer John Cortlandt (Son); Emily Ann Sago (Adopted Daughter) Marriages: Chuck Tyler; Palmer Cortlandt; Benny Sago; Chuck Tyler 1976: 16-year-old Donna Beck was a teen prostitute who wound up at Pine Valley Hospital. Her pimp, Tyrone, had thrown her out of a car, shattering her leg. Dr. Chuck Tyler was assigned to Donna’s case. He was concerned with Donna’s well being. W

Phillip "Phil" Brent, jr.

BRENT, sr.; Phillip “Phil” Portrayed by: Richard Hatch (1970-72); Nicholas Benedict (1973-75; 1975-79; 1988); Jordan Charney (1975) Family: Ruth Brent Martin (Adoptive-Mother); Ted Brent (Adoptive- Father); Nick Davis (Father); Amy Tyler (Mother); Phillip “Charlie” Charles Brent, jr. (Son) Marriages: Erica Kane; Tara Martin 1970: Phil Brent had fallen for his classmate, Tara Martin, his senior year in high school. Everything was looking good for Phil, as long as he could keep his obsessive crus

Hayley Vaughan Chandler Santos

SANTOS, Hayley Vaughan Chandler Portrayed by: Kelly Ripa (1990-2002) Family: Harry Vaughan (Step-Father); Arlene Vaughan (Mother); Adam Chandler (Father); Trevor Dillon (Uncle); Skye Chandler-Quartermaine (Sister); Adam “JR” Chandler, jr. (Brother); Anna Claire Chandler (Sister); Colby Marian Chandler (Sister); Lorenzo "Enzo" Hector Santos (Son) Marriages: Will Cooney Cortlandt; Alec McIntyre; Mateo Santos; Mateo Santos 1990: Jet-black haired rebel Hayley Vaughan stormed into Pine Valley on Th

Thaddeus "Tad" James Gardner Martin

MARTIN, Thaddeus “Tad” James Gardner Portrayed by : Mathew Anton (1973-77); John E. Dunn (1978-81); Terrell Anthony (1990); Michael E. Knight (1982-86; 1988-90; 1992-present) Family : Ray Gardner (Father); Opal Cortlandt (Mother); Joseph “Joe” Martin (Adoptive-Father); Ruth Brent Martin (Adoptive Mother); Tara Martin Jefferson (Sister); Bobby Martin (Brother); Jeff Martin (Brother); Joseph “Jake” Martin (Brother); Jenny Gardner (Sister); Adrian Sword (Brother); Petey Cortlandt (Brother); Adam “

Natalie Marlowe

MARLOWE, Natalie Portrayed by: Kate Collins (1985-1992; 1997; 1998; 2001); Melody Anderson (1992-93) Family: Wilma Marlowe (Mother); Janet Green Dillon (Sister); Tim Hunter Dillon (Son) Marriages: Alex Hunter; Jeremy Hunter; Adam Chandler; Palmer Cortlandt; Trevor Dillon 1985: Natalie Marlowe was in love with Jeremy Hunter. But, she loved his father, Alex Hunter’s, wallet even more. Seduced by the older, suave businessman, Natalie fell in love. She married Alex, and Jeremy left for Tibet. Nata

Barbara Montgomery

MONTGOMERY, Barbara Portrayed by: Susan Pratt (1987-1991; 1995; 1997-98, 2007-present) Family: Molly Montgomery (Daughter); Matthew Sean Montgomery (Son) Marriages: Travis Montgomery; Tom Cudahy; Travis Montgomery 1987: Barbara Montgomery knew her ex-husband, Travis Montgomery, would not be where he was without her. She had been an executive at his company, and the director of his senatorial campaign. Though they were now divorced, the couple always had a mutual respect for each other. I

Laurel Banning (Charla Delaney)

BANNING, Laurel (Carla Delaney Benton) (deceased) Portrayed by: Kristen Jensen (1992-93); Felicity LaFortune (1993-96) Family: Michael Delaney (Brother); Lily Benton Montgomery (Daughter) Marriages: Denny Benton; Jackson Montgomery; Trevor Dillon 1993: Laurel Banning was desperate. The tuition bill for her daughter, Lily Benton’s, special school for children with autism was due. She needed money, a lot of it, and fast. Laurel was one of her many assumed identities that she has created not only

Dr. Joseph "Jake" Martin, jr.

MARTIN, jr.; Joseph “Joey/Jake” Portrayed by: Unknown (1979-1982); Michael Scalera (1982-88); Michael Brainard (1988-91, 1994, 1995); Michael Lowry (1996-2000); J. Eddie Peck (2000-03) Family: Kate Martin (Grandmother); Joe Martin (Father); Ruth Martin (Mother); Jeff Martin (Half-Brother); Tara Jefferson Martin (Half-Sister); Bobby Martin (Half-Brother); Tad Martin (Adoptive-Brother); Phil Brent (Adotpive-Brother) Marriages: Emily Ann Sago; Gillian Andrassy 1979: Joseph “Jake” Martin, jr. was b

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