Jensen Buchanan | |
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Birthdate |
July 18, 1962 |
Birthplace |
Montgomery, Alabama, USA |
Spouse |
Sam Gores |
Children |
2 |
Occupation |
Actress |
Years Active |
1985-2016 |
Jensen Buchanan's daytime career began in 1985 when she played Sarah Gordon on One Life to Live until 1990 when her character was written out as having died of a plane crash on the show. In 1991, Buchanan landed the roles of Vicky Hudson and Marley Love on Another World after replacing actress Anne Heche who departed the show and left the show that year. After Another World cancellation in 1999, Buchanan appeared on As the World Turns as Vicky but her character was also killed off in a plane crash. Buchanan joined General Hospital in 2000 and played the role for just over a year. Buchanan made guest appearances on The Young and the Restless in 2015 until 2016.
Personal Life
Buchanan was married to Sam Gores from 2003 to 2013. Buchanan was married to Gray O'Brien and they had two children: Angus and Conor.
Soapography
- Sarah Gordon on One Life to Live (11/1987-1990)
- Vicky Hudson McKinnon on Another World (07/1991-06/1999)
- Marley Love on Another World (08/1991-05/1994; 11/1997-05/1998)
- Vicky McKinnon on As the World Turns (1999-2000)
- Melissa Bedford on General Hospital (01/2001-02/2002)
- Melissa Bedford on Port Charles (2001-2002; various appearances)
- Judge Elise Moxley on The Young and the Restless (11/13/2015-2016)
Awards and Nominations
Daytime Emmy Awards
YEAR | CATEGORY | CHARACTER/SERIES | W/N |
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1996 | Lead Actress | Vicky Hudson, Another World | N |
1997 | Lead Actress | Vicky Hudson, Another World | N |
Soap Opera Digest Awards
YEAR | CATEGORY | CHARACTER/SERIES | W/N |
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1990 | Outstanding Heroine - Daytime | Sarah Gordon, One Life to Live | N |
1994 | Hottest Female Star | Vicky Hudson, Another World | N |
1996 | Hottest Female Star | Vicky Hudson, Another World | N |
1997 | Outstanding Lead Actress | Vicky Hudson, Another World | N |
1998 | Hottest Female Star | Vicky Hudson, Another World | N |
1999 | Hottest Female Star | Vicky Hudson, Another World | N |