Eileen Davidson
Los Angeles Presence
Ashley Abbott (1982 to 1989; March 1999 to January 11th, 2007)
At a Glance
After a lengthy engagement on The Young and the Restless, Eileen Davidson moved her Y&R role of Ashley Abbott to The Bold and the Beautiful in March 2007. She previously portrayed Ashley Abbott on Y&R from 1982-1989.
Eileen was born and raised in Southern California. She most recently played Kristen Blake on the daytime drama Days of our Lives. She previously portrayed Kelly Capwell on the daytime drama Santa Barbara. Davidson starred in the primetime television series Broken Badges. She also starred in the CBS telefilm Sharing Richard with Ed Marinaro.
Davidson's feature film credits include starring roles in Eternity with Jon Voight and Armande Assante, and Easy Wheels with Paul LeMat. She also starred in The House on Sorority Row.
When Eileen is not working, she surfs, snow skies and scuba dives. She also plays piano, paints and enjoys writing. She lives in Los Angeles.
Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION
The Bold and the Beautiful
Ashley Abbott
March 9th, 2007 to Present
Days of our Lives
Penelope Kent
1998
Days of our Lives
Thomas Banks
1997
Days of our Lives
Sister Mary Moira Banks
1997-1998
Days of our Lives
Susan Banks
1996-1998
Days of our Lives
Kristen Blake
1993-1998
Santa Barbara
Kelly Capwell #4
1991-1993
Broken Badges
J.J. 'Bullet' Tingreedes
1990
The Young and the Restless
Ashley Abbott
1982 to 1989; March 1999 to January 11th, 2007
Acting Portfolio
FILM
Easy Wheels
She Wolf
1989
Eternity
Dahlia/Valerie
1989
The House on Sorority Row
Vicki
1983
Goin' All the Way
BJ
1982
Awards & Acclaim
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actress (2003; for The Young and the Restless)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actress (1998; for Days of our Lives)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actress (2003, 2004; for The Young and the Restless)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (2007; for The Young and the Restless)
Soap Opera Digest Awards Nominee, Favorite Return (1999)
Vital Statistics
BIRTHPLACE: Artesia, California
BIRTHDATE: June 15th, 1959
HEIGHT: 5' 7"
HAIR: Blonde
EYES: Green
MARITAL STATUS: Married; Vincent Van Patten (April 15th, 2003)
CHILDREN: Jesse Thomas (May 20th, 2003; 8 pounds 4 ounces)
PREVIOUS MARRIAGES:
Jon Lindstrom (May 3rd, 1997 to 2000), Christopher Mayer (1980s)
News Archives
News Archive:
Davidson back to Y&R following leave. [Aug 11th, 2000]
News Archive: Davidson to take maternity leave. [Apr 7th, 2000]
News Archive: Davidson, soap actor husband split [Dec 11th, 2000]
News Archive: Y&R axes long-time vet Eileen Davidson. [Nov 16th, 2006]
News Archive: Fired by Y&R, Davidson takes Y&R role to B&B. [Feb 5th, 2007]
News Archive: Davidson makes a return trip to Genoa City. [Dec 24th, 2007]
