Rebecca Ann Liberty Herbst
Port Charles Presence
Elizabeth Webber (August 1st, 1997 to Present)
At a Glance
Rebecca Herbst originated the role of teenager Elizabeth Webber in August of 1997. In February of this year, Rebecca won a Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Younger Lead Actress. She also received her first Emmy nomination for Outstanding Younger Actress in May, 1999.
At the age of six, Becky told her mother that she wanted to be on television so that she could play with the toys. Since then, she has appeared in over 60 national commercials. She has guest-starred in many television series, including Highway to Heaven, L.A. Law, Beverly Hills, 90210, Step By Step, Boy Meets World, Sister Sister and Days of our Lives; and guest-starred in the recurring role of Kristen on Brotherly Love.
Becky also starred with Jaclyn Smith in the television movie, Kaleidoscope. Most recently, Becky played Suzee, a series regular on cable's Space Cases. She was featured with Christopher Lloyd in the feature film, Why Me?, and has also starred in various educational videos.
As a competitive ice-skater, Becky had to make a choice between skating and acting at the age of 16. Just five years later, Becky loves to ice-skate and rollerblade in her free time, but is very happy with her decision.
Becky and her many animals live with her family near Los Angeles. In June 2001, Herbst married former co-star Michael Saucedo (ex Juan). The pair welcomed a son, Ethan, in November 2001.
Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION
Hefner: Unauthorized
Barbi Benton
1999
General Hospital
Elizabeth Webber
August 1st, 1997 to Present
Brotherly Love
Kristen
1997
Space Cases
Suzee
1996-1997
The Lazarus Man
Ep: "The Wallpaper Prison" (1996)
Sister, Sister
Muffy
Ep: "Private School" (1995)
Donor Unknown [TV Movie]
Danielle Stillman
1995
Boy Meets World
Jill Hollinger
Ep: "Wrong Side of the Tracks" (1995)
Step by Step
Shelley
Ep: "Can't Buy Me Love" (1995)
Beverly Hills, 90210
Brower Daughter
Ep: "Perfectly Perfect" (1993)
Kaleidoscope
Emily
1990
Why Me?
Little Girl
1990
Highway to Heaven
Young Girl
Ep: "A Mother and a Daughter" (1987)
L.A. Law
Jennifer Simmons
Ep: "The Princess and the Wiener King" (1986)
Acting Portfolio
FILM
Shrunken Heads
Sally
1994
Awards & Acclaim
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (2007)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (2006, 2007, 2008)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Younger Actress (2003, 2004, 2005)
Soap Opera Award Winner, Outstanding Younger Lead Actress (February 2001)
Soap Opera Award Winner, Outstanding Younger Actress (May 1999)
Vital Statistics
PLACE OF BIRTH: Encino, California
DATE OF BIRTH: May 12th, 1977
HEIGHT: 5'2"
HAIR: Light brown
EYE: Blue
FAMILY: Parents, Debbie and Wayne, run an Internet shopping site; Sister, Jennifer (b. 1975).
MARITAL STATUS: Married, Michael Saucedo [Jun 1st, 2001]
CHILDREN: Son, Ethan [Oct 21st, 2001]; Daughter, Ella Bailey [Apr 12th, 2004]
Miscellaneous
Was once engaged to 'Johnny Lindesmith'
One of Rebecca's first commercials at age 13 was for "Costume Ball Barbie." The spot was shared by another young actress - Jennifer Love Hewitt.
