| Leslie Charleson | |
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Birthdate |
February 22, 1945 |
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Birthplace |
Kansas City, Missouri, USA |
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Occupation |
Actress |
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Years Active |
1966-present |
Leslie Charleson's daytime career began in 1966 when she appeared on As the World Turns as Alice Whipple. From 1967-1970, Charleson appeared on Love is a Many Splendored Thing as Iris Donnelly. Charleson took on her most well known role in 1977 when she was cast as Monica Quartermaine on General Hospital. Charleson also appeared as Monica on GH's spin-off Port Charles. In 2010, Charleson was dropped to recurring status on GH.
Personal Life[]
Charleson was married to Bill Demms (1988-1991)
Soapography[]
- Alice Whipple on As the World Turns (1966)
- Iris Donnelly on Love is a Many Splendored Thing (1967-1970)
- Monica Quartermaine on General Hospital (08/17/1977-02/25/2022; 03/29/2023-)
- Monica Quartermaine on Port Charles (various appearances 1997-2000)
Awards and Nominations[]
Daytime Emmy Awards
| YEAR | CATEGORY | CHARACTER/SERIES | W/N |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Lead Actress | Monica Quartermaine, General Hospital | N |
| 1982 | Lead Actress | Monica Quartermaine, General Hospital | N |
| 1983 | Lead Actress | Monica Quartermaine, General Hospital | N |
| 1995 | Lead Actress | Monica Quartermaine, General Hospital |
N |
Soap Opera Digest Awards
| YEAR | CATEGORY | CHARACTER/SERIES | W/N |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Outstanding Leading Actress - Daytime | Monica Quartermaine, General Hospital | N |
| 1988 | Outstanding Leading Actress - Daytime | Monica Quartermaine, General Hospital | N |
| 1990 | Outstanding Lead Actress - Daytime | Monica Quartermaine, General Hospital | N |
| 1993 | Outstanding Supporting Actress | Monica Quartermaine, General Hospital | N |