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| occupation = Actress |
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| years_active = 1984–present |
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| spouse = Nick Schillace (1987–present) |
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'''Lauren Alice Koslow''' (born March 9, 1953) is an American actress, best known for her long-running portrayal of [[Kate Roberts (Days of Our Lives)|Kate Roberts]] on the NBC dramatic serial ''[[Days of Our Lives]]'', which she has played continuously since 1996. She previously appeared in the soaps ''[[The Bold and the Beautiful]]'' and ''[[The Young and the Restless]]''. |
'''Lauren Alice Koslow''' (born March 9, 1953) is an American actress, best known for her long-running portrayal of [[Kate Roberts (Days of Our Lives)|Kate Roberts]] on the NBC dramatic serial ''[[Days of Our Lives]]'', which she has played continuously since 1996. She previously appeared in the soaps ''[[The Bold and the Beautiful]]'' and ''[[The Young and the Restless]]''. |
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== Early life and education == |
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Koslow was born in Boston, where she spent the early years of her childhood.<ref name=":0" /> |
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Born in [[Boston, Massachusetts|Boston]], Koslow's mother was a [[docent]], and was raised with a strong love for colonial life along with her sister, Linda and her brother, Donald. Koslow was educated at the [[University of Massachusetts Amherst]] and [[Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University]], graduating with a degree in theatre and costume design. |
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She is maintaining a family on her ranch in [[Northridge, California]] in the [[San Fernando Valley]] with her husband, make up artist Nick Schillace, and their 3 children. They have an ever-increasing menagerie of animals, including a macaw, a gift from [[Tori Spelling]]. |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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She began her acting career with touring theatre work in such productions as ''[[Cat on a Hot Tin Roof]]'' and ''[[Dial M for Murder]]''. |
She began her acting career with touring theatre work in such productions as ''[[Cat on a Hot Tin Roof]]'' and ''[[Dial M for Murder]]''. |
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Turning to television in the mid-1980s Koslow |
Turning to television in the mid-1980s, Koslow was cast in the role of Lindsay Wells on the CBS soap opera ''[[The Young and the Restless]]'', which she played from 1984 to 1986.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Reedy |first=R. Scott |title='Days of Our Lives' actress Lauren Koslow celebrates 25 years as femme fatale Kate Roberts |url=https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/story/entertainment/television/2021/02/02/days-our-lives-actress-lauren-koslow-on-nbc-soap-25-years-hails-from-quincy-boston-newport-amherst/4315244001/ |access-date=2022-10-05 |website=MetroWest Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> She was then asked by the serial's creators [[William J. Bell]] and wife [[Lee Phillip Bell]] to become an original cast member on the duo's new sister soap ''[[The Bold and the Beautiful]]'' which debuted in the spring of 1987. She portrayed fashion designer [[Margo Lynley]] from the serial's inception until 1992, and later filmed a cameo flashback sequence as the character in 2002.<ref>{{Cite web |title=DAYS, B&B to swap performers |url=https://www.soapcentral.com/days-of-our-lives/news/2002/1007-koslow_mascolo.php |access-date=2022-10-05 |website=soapcentral.com |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Through the early 1990s Koslow busied |
Through the early 1990s, Koslow busied had guest-starring roles in several prime time series, including ''[[Silk Stalkings]]'' and ''[[The Nanny]]''. She returned to daytime television in 1996, replacing actress [[Deborah Adair]] on NBC soap ''[[Days of Our Lives]],'' after Adair's departure from the series in February 1995.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reichardt |first=Nancy |date=1994-10-23 |title=EXITING "DAYS OF OUR LIVES" |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-10-23-tv-53537-story.html |access-date=2022-10-05 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Koslow assumed Adair's role of vindictive call girl turned corporate executive [[Kate Roberts (Days of Our Lives)|Kate Roberts]] on ''[[Days of Our Lives]]''. The character is known for her wickedness and deception, specifically her ongoing war with fellow Salem resident [[Sami Brady]] ([[Alison Sweeney]]), the former ex-fiancé of Kate's son [[Austin Reed (fiction)|Austin]] ([[Austin Peck]]) and ex-fiancé/current ex-wife of her son [[Lucas Roberts|Lucas]] ([[Bryan Dattilo]]), and numerous affairs and romantic entanglements. Other notable character conflicts include Kate's mysterious past with series villain [[Stefano DiMera]] ([[Joseph Mascolo]]), her rocky marriage with mogul [[Victor Kiriakis]] ([[John Aniston]]), and her rivalries with crazed socialite [[Vivian Alamain]] ([[Louise Sorel]]) and Nicole Walker DiMera. Kate is the mother of [[Lucas Horton]], [[Rex Brady]], [[Cassie Brady]], [[Philip Kiriakis]], [[Billie Reed]], and [[Austin Reed (Days of our Lives)|Austin Reed]]. |
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She remains a cast member of ''[[Days of Our Lives]],'' celebrating her 25th anniversary portraying Kate in 2021.<ref name=":0" /> |
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== Personal life == |
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Koslow married makeup artist Nicky Schillace in 1987. They have three children.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lewis |first=Errol |date=2021-11-03 |title='Days of our Lives' Star Lauren Koslow Reunites with Firstborn Son Decades After His Birth |url=https://www.soapoperanetwork.com/2021/11/days-of-our-lives-lauren-koslow-reunites-with-firstborn-son-decades-after-birth |access-date=2022-10-05 |website=Soap Opera Network |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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In October 2021, Koslow announced she was reunited with her firstborn son Josh, from whom she was separated (through unknown circumstances) three days after his birth.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-20 |title=DOOL star Lauren Koslow embarks on road trip with long-lost son |url=https://www.thefocus.news/celebrity/dool-star-lauren-koslow-embarks-on-road-trip-to-retrace-roots-with-long-lost-son/ |access-date=2022-10-05 |website=The Focus |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
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|1996–present||''[[Days of Our Lives]]''||[[Kate Roberts (Days of Our Lives)|Kate Roberts]]||Regular role |
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|1996||''[[Zork: Nemesis]]''||Madame Sophia Hamilton||Video game |
|1996||''[[Zork: Nemesis]]''||Madame Sophia Hamilton||Video game |
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|2011||''[[Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior]]''||Allison Gilroy||Episode: See No Evil |
|2011||''[[Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior]]''||Allison Gilroy||Episode: See No Evil |
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|unknown||''Woof! It's a Dog's Life with Matthew Margolis''||Episode Dated: Unknown |
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|2003–2004||''[[SoapTalk]]''||Episodes Dated: July 22, 2003 and April 1, 2004 |
|2003–2004||''[[SoapTalk]]''||Episodes Dated: July 22, 2003 and April 1, 2004 |
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|2005||''[[Family Feud]]''||Episode: Naughty vs. Nice |
|2005||''[[Family Feud]]''||Episode: Naughty vs. Nice |
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|2009||''[[American Idol: The Search for a Superstar]]''||Herself/Audience Member;Episode: The Top Seven Finalists Perform |
|2009||''[[American Idol: The Search for a Superstar]]''||Herself/Audience Member; Episode: The Top Seven Finalists Perform |
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|2015||''[[Today (American TV program)]]''||Guest |
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[[Category:American soap opera actresses]] |
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[[Category:American stage actresses]] |
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[[Category:LGBT rights activists |
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[[Category:Actresses from Boston]] |
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[[Category:Actresses from Greater Los Angeles]] |
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[[Category:Actresses from Massachusetts]] |
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[[Category:Virginia Tech alumni]] |
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[[Category:University of Massachusetts Amherst alumni]] |
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Latest revision as of 02:53, 26 July 2024
Lauren Koslow | |
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| Born | March 9, 1953 Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Spouse | Nick Schillace (1987–present) |
| Children | 2 |
Lauren Alice Koslow (born March 9, 1953) is an American actress, best known for her long-running portrayal of Kate Roberts on the NBC dramatic serial Days of Our Lives, which she has played continuously since 1996. She previously appeared in the soaps The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless.
Early life and education
[edit]Koslow was born in Boston, where she spent the early years of her childhood.[1]
Career
[edit]She began her acting career with touring theatre work in such productions as Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Dial M for Murder.
Turning to television in the mid-1980s, Koslow was cast in the role of Lindsay Wells on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless, which she played from 1984 to 1986.[1] She was then asked by the serial's creators William J. Bell and wife Lee Phillip Bell to become an original cast member on the duo's new sister soap The Bold and the Beautiful which debuted in the spring of 1987. She portrayed fashion designer Margo Lynley from the serial's inception until 1992, and later filmed a cameo flashback sequence as the character in 2002.[2]
Through the early 1990s, Koslow busied had guest-starring roles in several prime time series, including Silk Stalkings and The Nanny. She returned to daytime television in 1996, replacing actress Deborah Adair on NBC soap Days of Our Lives, after Adair's departure from the series in February 1995.[3]
Koslow assumed Adair's role of vindictive call girl turned corporate executive Kate Roberts on Days of Our Lives. The character is known for her wickedness and deception, specifically her ongoing war with fellow Salem resident Sami Brady (Alison Sweeney), the former ex-fiancé of Kate's son Austin (Austin Peck) and ex-fiancé/current ex-wife of her son Lucas (Bryan Dattilo), and numerous affairs and romantic entanglements. Other notable character conflicts include Kate's mysterious past with series villain Stefano DiMera (Joseph Mascolo), her rocky marriage with mogul Victor Kiriakis (John Aniston), and her rivalries with crazed socialite Vivian Alamain (Louise Sorel) and Nicole Walker DiMera. Kate is the mother of Lucas Horton, Rex Brady, Cassie Brady, Philip Kiriakis, Billie Reed, and Austin Reed.
She remains a cast member of Days of Our Lives, celebrating her 25th anniversary portraying Kate in 2021.[1]
Personal life
[edit]Koslow married makeup artist Nicky Schillace in 1987. They have three children.[4]
In October 2021, Koslow announced she was reunited with her firstborn son Josh, from whom she was separated (through unknown circumstances) three days after his birth.[5]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Titel | Role | Notes |
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| 1984–1986 | The Young and the Restless | Lindsey Wells | |
| 1984 | Hard to Hold | unknown | |
| 1986 | Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer | Val Kearney | Episode: Mistress for the Prosecution |
| 1987–1992, 2002 | The Bold and the Beautiful | Margo MacClaine Lynley | |
| 1987 | Spies | Karen | Episode: Radar Love |
| 1993 | Silk Stalkings | Alexandra Dale | Episode: Sex, Lies and Yellow Tape |
| 1994 | The Nanny | C.C.'s Friend #2 | Episode: Deep Throat |
| Valley of the Dolls | unknown | Episode: Unknown | |
| 1996–present | Days of Our Lives | Kate Roberts | Regular role |
| 1996 | Zork: Nemesis | Madame Sophia Hamilton | Video game |
| 2011 | Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior | Allison Gilroy | Episode: See No Evil |
Herself
[edit]| Year | Titel | Notes |
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| 1989 | Family Feud | Episode: The Young & the Restless vs. The Bold & the Beautiful |
| unknown | Woof! It's a Dog's Life with Matthew Margolis | Episode Dated: Unknown |
| 1998 | The Tim Pipher Show | Guest |
| 2003–2004 | SoapTalk | Episodes Dated: July 22, 2003 and April 1, 2004 |
| 2005 | Family Feud | Episode: Naughty vs. Nice |
| 2009 | American Idol: The Search for a Superstar | Herself/Audience Member; Episode: The Top Seven Finalists Perform |
| 2015 | Today (American TV program) | Guest |
Awards
[edit]- In 2000 Koslow was nominated for a Soap Opera Digest Award as Outstanding Supporting Actress for her work on Days of Our Lives.
- In 2009 Koslow was pre-nominated for a Daytime Emmy as Outstanding Lead Actress.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Reedy, R. Scott. "'Days of Our Lives' actress Lauren Koslow celebrates 25 years as femme fatale Kate Roberts". MetroWest Daily News. Retrieved 2022-10-05.
- ^ "DAYS, B&B to swap performers". soapcentral.com. Retrieved 2022-10-05.
- ^ Reichardt, Nancy (1994-10-23). "EXITING "DAYS OF OUR LIVES"". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2022-10-05.
- ^ Lewis, Errol (2021-11-03). "'Days of our Lives' Star Lauren Koslow Reunites with Firstborn Son Decades After His Birth". Soap Opera Network. Retrieved 2022-10-05.
- ^ "DOOL star Lauren Koslow embarks on road trip with long-lost son". The Focus. 2022-08-20. Retrieved 2022-10-05.
- ^ "2009 Daytime Emmy Pre-Nominations". soapcentral.com. Retrieved 2019-05-28.