Other
Characters: Ghost of Daphne Harridge 1970, Daphne Harridge
Collins 1840 Parallel Time, Tracy Collins Night
of Dark Shadows
The bright and beautiful Daphne Harridge comes to Collinwood
carrying a pistol in her purse and a hidden motive to avenge
her sister's death. Not only does Daphne fall in love with
the man she blames, Quentin Collins, but is employed as his
son's governess. Daphne is frequently thwarted by Quentin's
menacing wife, Samantha, his deranged brother, Gabriel, and
a possessed friend, Gerard Stiles. Daphne, who at first seems
a victim to fate, becomes victorious in the battle of life
as happiness prevails...
Kate
Jackson was born in Birmingham, Alabama on October 29,
1948. She made an early choice to pursue acting over a career
in tennis. Upon completing her studies at Birmingham-Southen
University, Kate did some summer stock at the Stowe Playhouse
in Vermont.
To
support herself while attending the New York's Academy of
Dramatic Arts, Kate sold skiis, modelled wedding gowns, and
conducted guided tours at NBC Studios. After graduation in
1970, she landed the part of Daphne Harridge in Dark Shadows.
Following
the completion of her first film role, Night of Dark Shadows,
Kate relocated to California, whre she made many appearances
in prime-time television, including roles on Bonanza
and The Jimmy Stewart Show. This was soon followed
with a four year stint as Jill Danko on Aaron Spelling's The
Rookies.
Her
performances as one of Charlie's Angels, Sabrina Duncan,
and the pedestrian secret agent, Amanda, in Scarecrow and
Mrs. King brought her small screen stardom. Kate holds
the world record for a female starring in the most TV series.
Charlie's Angels netted her two Emmy nominations. She
was also Emmy nominated for her roles in The Scarecrow
and Mrs King and James at 15. Charlie's Angels
also brought her three Golden Globe nominations, along with
an additional nomination for The Scarecrow and Mrs King.
Kate
also showed a keen interest in directing and editing techniques
and later co-produced with her first husband, Andrew Stevens,
a successful television remake of the classic movie Topper
and later became owner of a production company, Shoot the
Moon Productions.
Kate
has also appeared in many commercial presentations, including
promotions for Lincoln Mercury and Just Five hair color. Television
remains her most prominent medium, but she did venture into
the big screen in 1982, in the controversial Making Love.
Her roles during the 1980s and 1990s included many television
movies, such as Listen to Your Heart, Empty Cradle, Thin
Ice, Inmates: A Love Story, Armed and Innocent, The Stranger
Within, What Ever Happened to Bobby Earl?, Justice in a Small
Town, A Kidnapping in the Family, The Silence of Adultery
and Panic in the Skies.
After
taking time away from her career for health reasons, Kate
returned in front of the cameras for the 2000 remake of Satan's
School for Girls, having starred in the original Aaron
Spelling production in 1974. One of her more recent and rare
performances was in the 2001 theatrical release of A Mother's
Testimony. In addition, she has recently made guest
appearances in Ally McBeal, Twice in a Lifetime, Chicken Soup
for the Soul, Larceny and Miracle Dogs, along with
vocal roles in The Zelta Project and Batman Beyond.
A
survivor of breast cancer and open-heart surgery, Kate is
a motivational speaker for corporations on women's health
issues. Today, she lives in Los Angeles with her adopted son,
Charles Taylor Jackson, and maintains a low profile.
Biography
written by Vera Marano
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