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chamberlin_beth Beth Chamberlin

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Beth Raines (October 2, 1989 to February 18, 1991; November 1, 1997 to October 17, 2003 [contract]; October 20, 2003 to September 18, 2009 [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 ; "Shock Jock" (episode # 1.13)
March 12, 1992

Columbo: No Time to Die
Cindy
1992

Guiding Light
Beth Raines
October 2, 1989 to February 18, 1991; November 1, 1997 to October 17, 2003 [contract]; October 20, 2003 to September 18, 2009 [recurring]



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 Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (2010; for Guiding Light)

Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (2007, 2008, 2010; for Guiding Light)

Soap Opera Digest Awards Winner, Hottest Female Star (1990)



Vital Statistics

PLACE OF BIRTH: Danville, Vermont
DATE OF BIRTH: October 1, 1963
HAIR:Blonde
MARITAL STATUS: Married; Peter Roy [Jul 1994 to September 18, 2009)]
CHILDREN: Lucas Stanley Roy [May 18, 2005; Weighed in at 7 lbs 5 oz.]

News Archives


News Archive: Chamberlin's staying... but is Beth? [Aug 20, 2001]
News Archive: Lorelei's private diary to be published. [Jun 17, 2002]
News Archive: GL reportedly offering contracts to fired veterans. [Feb 27, 2006]
News Archive: Chamberlin, Keifer balk at GL contract offers. [Apr 2, 2006]
News Archive: Chamberlin earns first Daytime Emmy nomination. [May 12, 2010]


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