Emma (Samuelson) Samms
Port Charles Presence
Holly Sutton Scorpio (1982-1985; 1992-1993; February 20th, 2006 to February 28th, 2006; May 1st, 2006 to May 19th, 2006; June 30, 2006)
At a Glance
Emma Samms (née Samuelson) was born into a happy, affluent family in London in the summer of 1960. At age six, she began studying at the prestigious Royal Ballet School. But Samms' charmed youth was marred when her younger brother died of a rare blood disease. Samms escaped the pain by focusing on dance, but an injury she sustained at age 16 ended her ballet career. After a brief modeling stint, Samms took up acting. Her first role, in the 1979 movie "Arabian Adventure," garnered her the British Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer. At the movie's London premiere, a benefit for sick children, Samms befriended a young boy named Sean who had been diagnosed with cancer. Their bond continued even after she moved to the United States.
In America, Samms was forced to pay her acting dues all over again; in 1981, she landed a part opposite Mark Harmon in the flick "Goliath Awaits." Samms also brought Sean and his mother out to California to fulfill his dream of visiting Disneyland. Encouraged by the positive experience, Samms and her cousin started the Starlight Children's Foundation in honor of Samms' deceased brother. The foundation grants wishes to sick children. As Samms' organization grew, so did her career. In 1982, she joined the cast of "General Hospital" as the devious Holly Sutton. Four years later, at age 24, she attained international fame as heroine Fallon Carrington on the prime-time soap "Dynasty." Meanwhile, Samms' offscreen life was tainted by two failed marriages.
As the indulgent '80s ended, so did the decadent "Dynasty." Samms reprised her role on "General Hospital" before joining the ill-fated show "Models Inc." in 1994. Luckily, her personal life was faring better; she reconnected with childhood friend John Holloway and married him in 1996. The couple moved to the English countryside and had two children, son Cameron and daughter Beatrice. Samms continues to perform in made-for-TV movies and has written and sold several screenplays. Throughout her career, she has always used her fame to help others. Today, the Starlight Children's Foundation helps more than 100,000 children each month in 1,000 hospitals throughout the world.
Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION
Doctors
Amanda Clay
2005-
Supernova
Laurie Stephenson
2005
Pretend You Don't See Her
lacey Farrell
2002
Humanoids from the Deep
Dr. Drake
1996
Treacherous Beauties
Anne Marie Kerr
1994
Models Inc.
Grayson Louder
1994
Harmful Intent
Kelly Everson
1993
Shadow of a Stranger
Sarah Clinton
1992
Illusions
Laura Sanderson
1992
Bejewelled
Stacey
1991
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
Queen Guenivere
1989
The Lady and the Highwayman
Barbara Castlemaine
1989
Murder in Three Acts
Jennifer 'Egg' Eastman
1986
The Colbys
Fallon Carrington Colby
1985-1987
Dynasty
Fallon Carrington Colby
1985, 1987-1989
Ellis Island
Violet Weiler
1984
General Hospital
Holly Sutton Scorpio
1982-1985; 1992-1993; February 20th, 2006 to February 28th, 2006; May 1st, 2006 to May 19th, 2006; June 30, 2006
Goliath Awaits
Lea McKenzie
1981
More Wild Wild West
Mirabelle Merriwether
1980
Arabian Adventure
Princess Zuleira
1979
Acting Portfolio
FILM
Pets
Rebecca
1999
The Little Unicorn
Lucy Regan
1998
Terminal Voyage
Becker
1994
Delirious
Rachel Hedison/Laura Claybourne
1991
The Shrimp on the Barbie
Alex
1990
Vital Statistics
PLACE OF BIRTH: London, England, UK
DATE OF BIRTH: August 28th, 1960
HEIGHT: 5' 4"
MARITAL STATUS: Single
PAST MARRIAGES: John Holloway (1996 - September 2003), Tim Dillon (January 1994 - October 1995) and Bansi Nagji (February 23rd, 1991 - May 27th, 1992)
CHILDREN: Two; Son, Cameron (1997) and daughter, Beatrice (Mar 30th, 1998)
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News Archives
News Archive: Emma Samms to revisit her GH "legacy." [Jan 9th, 2006]
News Archive: Samms, Rogers to exit short-term GH return engagements. [Feb 26th, 2006]
