Beth Chamberlin
Springfield Presence
Beth Raines (October 2nd, 1989 to February 18th, 1991; November 1st, 1997 to October 17th, 2003 [contract]; October 20th, 2003 to Present [recurring])
At a Glance
Beth Chamberlin rejoined the cast of Guiding Light on November 1st, 1997 in the role of too-good-to-be-true Beth Raines, which she previously portrayed from September 1989 to February 1991.
During her hiatus from Guiding Light, Beth starred in the films The Right Way and Best Shots. She appeared on television in Columbo, Silk Stalkings and Days of our Lives, and has also been featured in the film The Big Picture.
Before enrolling in New York University as a dance/theater major, Beth studied ballet with the American Ballet Theater. On stage, she has appeared in regional productions of The Taming of the Shrew, Godspell, The Effect of Gamma Rays, Flowers for Algernon, and You Can't Take it with You. In addition, she has numerous national commercials to her credit.
Beth and her husband, Peter Roy, a chiropractor, were married in July 1994. The couple lives in New York with their two cats, Smally and Dooza. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, antiquing and giving ski instructions with her husband. Beth's birthday is October 1.
Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION
Silk Stalkings
Barbara Dunham; "Shock Jock" (episode # 1.13)
March 12th, 1992
Columbo: No Time to Die
Cindy
1992
Guiding Light
Beth Raines
September 1989 to February 1991; November 1st, 1997 to Present
Acting Portfolio
FILM
Best Shots
1990
The Big Picture
Stewardess
1989
Acting Portfolio
THEATRE
The Three Sisters
The Balcony
The Twelfth Night
The Comedy of Errors
Love Letters
Awards & Acclaim
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (2007, 2008)
Soap Opera Digest Awards Winner, Hottest Female Star (1990)
Vital Statistics
PLACE OF BIRTH: Danville, Vermont
DATE OF BIRTH: October 1st, 1963
HAIR: Blonde
MARITAL STATUS: Married; Peter Roy (July 1994 - Present)
CHILDREN: Lucas Stanley Roy [May 18th, 2005; Weighed in at 7 lbs 5 oz.]
News Archives
News Archive: Chamberlin's staying... but is Beth? [Aug 20th, 2001]
News Archive: Lorelei's private diary to be published. [Jun 17th, 2002]
News Archive: GL reportedly offering contracts to fired veterans. [Feb 27th, 2006]
News Archive: Chamberlin, Keifer balk at GL contract offers. [Apr 2nd, 2006]
