- Hillary B. Smith
Infobox actor
name = Hillary B. Smith
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birthname = Hillary Bailey
birthdate = birth date and age|1957|05|25
spouse = Phillip Smith (married 1983)
location = Boston,Massachusetts U.S.
notable role =Nora Buchanan , "One Life to Live "
emmyawards = Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series
1994 "One Life to Live "Hillary Bailey Smith (born
May 25 ,1957 ) is an American actress.Raised in Palm Beach,
Florida , Smith attendedDana Hall School ,Pine Manor College andSarah Lawrence College , the former where she studied genetics and theatre. As a college senior inNew York City , she performed both in manyoff Broadway and Broadway productions, including "The Heidi Chronicles ".Smith began her on-screen career in the genre of daytime drama, starring in the role of Kit McCormick on "The Doctors" (
1982 ), and one year later, taking over the role of Margo Montgomery Hughes on "As the World Turns ", a role she would play from1983 to1990 .After taking
maternity leave from acting after the birth to her son, Philip (b. 1988), Smith returned to daytime, originating the role of Llanview District AttorneyNora Hanen on ABC's "One Life to Live " ("OLTL"), a character she has played since1992 . Almost immediately after her debut, Smith, in the role of Nora, became a centerpiece of the show, particularly for her involvement in the "OLTL" multiple-Emmy Award winningMarty Saybrooke rape trial storyline.Awards (won)
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1994 )Daytime Emmy Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series forOne Life to Live Awards (nominated)
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1994 )Daytime Emmy Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series forOne Life to Live *(
2000 )Daytime Emmy Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series forOne Life to Live Soap Opera Digest Awards *(
2001 )Soap Opera Digest Award Outstanding Lead Actress forOne Life to Live *(
1994 )Soap Opera Digest Award Outstanding Lead Actress forOne Life to Live *(
1989 )Soap Opera Digest Award Outstanding Heroine: Daytime forAs the World Turns *(
1988 )Soap Opera Digest Award Outstanding Heroine: Daytime forAs the World Turns *(
1986 )Soap Opera Digest Award Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role on a Daytime Serial forAs the World Turns External links
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