Eileen Davidson
Genoa City Presence
Ashley Abbott (1982 to 1988; March 1999 to January 11, 2007 [on The Young and the Restless]; March 9, 2007 to August 2007 [contract, on the Bold and the Beautiful]; August 2007 to September 2007 [recurring, on the Bold and the Beautiful]; September 26, 2007 to Present [on The Young and the Restless])
At a Glance
Davidson originated the role of Jabot Cosmetics Executive Ashley Abbott on The Young and the Restless in 1982. She departed the show in 1989 and returned in 1999 where she remained a central character until 2006. In 2007 and 2008, Davidson's Ashley took a trip to Y&R's sister soap, The Bold and the Beautiful.
In 1998, she made daytime television history for portraying five characters at one time on Days of Our Lives. Davidson also portrayed Kelly Capwell on the daytime series Santa Barbara and starred in the primetime television series Broken Badges and the telefilm Sharing Richard with Ed Marinaro.
Her feature film credits include starring roles in Eternity with Jon Voight and Armande Assante, and Easy Wheels with Paul LeMat. She also starred in The House on Sorority Row.
A Southern California native, Davidson lives in Los Angeles with her husband Vincent Van Patten, her son Jesse; and two stepsons, Duke and Vinny. When she is not working, she surfs, snow skis, and scuba dives. She also plays piano, paints, and enjoys writing.
Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION
The Bold and the Beautiful
Ashley Abbott
March 9th, 2007 to August 2008
Days of our Lives
Penelope Kent
1998
Days of our Lives
Thomas Banks
1997
Days of our Lives
Sister Mary Moira Banks
1997-1998
Days of our Lives
Susan Banks
1996-1998
Days of our Lives
Kristen Blake
1993-1998
Santa Barbara
Kelly Capwell #4
1991-1993
Broken Badges
J.J. 'Bullet' Tingreedes
1990
The Young and the Restless
Ashley Abbott
1982 to 1988; March 1999 to January 11th, 2007; September 26th, 2008 to Present
Acting Portfolio
FILM
Easy Wheels
She Wolf
1989
Eternity
Dahlia/Valerie
1989
The House on Sorority Row
Vicki
1983
Goin' All the Way
BJ
1982
Awards & Acclaim
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actress (2003; for The Young and the Restless)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actress (1998; for Days of our Lives)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actress (2003, 2004; for The Young and the Restless)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (2007; for The Young and the Restless)
Soap Opera Digest Awards Nominee, Favorite Return (1999)
Vital Statistics
PLACE OF BIRTH: Artesia, California
DATE OF BIRTH: June 15, 1959
HEIGHT: 5' 7"
HAIR: Blonde
EYES: Green
MARITAL STATUS: Married; Vincent Van Patten [Apr 15, 2003]
CHILDREN: Jesse Thomas (May 20th, 2003; 8 pounds 4 ounces)
PREVIOUS MARRIAGES:
Jon Lindstrom [May 3, 1997 to 2000], Christopher Mayer [1980s]
News Archives
News Archive:
Davidson back to Y&R following leave. [Aug 11th, 2000]
News Archive: Davidson to take maternity leave. [Apr 7, 2000]
News Archive: Davidson, soap actor husband split [Dec 11, 2000]
News Archive: Y&R axes long-time vet Eileen Davidson. [Nov 16, 2006]
News Archive: Fired by Y&R, Davidson takes Y&R role to B&B. [Feb 5, 2007]
News Archive: Davidson makes a return trip to Genoa City. [Dec 24, 2007]
News Archive: Eileen Davidson to return to Y&R full-time. [Aug 28, 2008]
