Andrea Lynn Evans: A Brief Biography
At A Glance
Born and raised in the Midwest, Emmy-nominated Andrea Evans began acting with a job as an extra in Brian De Palma's The Fury, which ultimately became a featured role. She was soon cast in the television mini-series The Awakening Land and her performance garnered the attention of ABC casting executives, which lead to her long-term contract role as Tina Clayton on One Life to Live. Evans' other notable daytime roles include Tawny Moore on The Bold and the Beautiful, and Patty Williams Abbott on The Young and the Restless.
Additionally, Evans' credits include a recurring role on Capitol News and the films Opposite Sex, Low Down Dirty Shame, Ice Cream Man, and Ghostwriter.
Andrea's charitable interests include Amnesty International, Global Relief, the Special Olympics, and a variety of AIDS fundraising and research organizations. In her free time, Andrea enjoys spending time with her husband, Steve; their dog, Motown; and their cat, Ernie. Her hobbies include cooking, gardening, and working out, and she is an ardent baseball fan.
Acting Portfolio: TELEVISION
The Young and the Restless Tawny Moore May 12, 2010 Passions Rebecca Hotchkiss September 1, 2000 to August 7, 2008 The Bold and the Beautiful Tawny Moore March 31, 1999 to June 9, 2000 ; December 29, 2010 to June 23, 2011 Capital News 1990 Jenny's War Receptionist 1985 Arch of Triumph 1985 Florence Nightingale 1985 The Young and the Restless Patty Williams Abbott 1983 to 1984 The Awakening Land 1978 One Life to Live Tina Clayton Lord Roberts July 1978 to December 1981; February 1985 to January 1990; June 11, 2008 to November 25, 2008 ; September 27, 2011 to November 15, 2011Acting Portfolio: FILM
Ice Cream Man Wanda 1995 A Low Down Dirty Shame Denise 1994 The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them Uncredited 1992 The Fury 1978Acting Portfolio: THEATRE
The Vagina Monologues April 16 to 28, 2002 Apollo Theatre; Chicago, Illinois
A.R. Gurney's Love Letters
1986
Awards & Acclaim
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Ingnue in a Drama Series (1988; for One Life to Live ) Young Artist Award Nomination, Best Young Actress in a Daytime TV Series (1981; for One Life to Live )Vital Statistics
DATE OF BIRTH: June 18, 1957PLACE OF BIRTH: Aurora, Illinois
Full name: Andrea Lynn Evans
Formerly known as: Andrea Evans Massey
HEIGHT: 5'5"
MARITAL STATUS: Married to Steve (January 10, 1998 - present), formerly wed to Wayne Massey (divorced)
EDUCATION: Attended the University of Illinois Champagne/Urbana.