Kristen Alderson: A Brief Biography
At A Glance
Ms. Alderson began her show business career at age five, after enjoying a film about the making of Annie. She subsequently landed the role of Molly in the Broadway production of Annie, and eventually went on tour with the show. The talented youngster then joined One Life to Live as feisty Starr Manning. After OLTL was cancelled in 2012, Alderson and her character Starr were picked up by General Hospital.
Ms. Alderson's attends high school in New York City. Her younger brother, Eddie, played OLTL's Matthew Buchanan prior to its cancellation. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family when she is not juggling school and work.
Acting Portfolio: SOAPOGRAPHY
General Hospital
Lauren Katherine "Kiki" Jerome
May 13, 2013 to Present
February 24, 2012 to March 20, 2013
One Life to Live
Starr Manning
March 20, 1998 to Spring 2001 [recurring]; April 2001 to January 13, 2012 [contract]
Awards & Acclaim
Daytime Emmys: Winner, Outstanding Younger Actress (2013; for General Hospital)
Daytime Emmys: Nomination, Outstanding Younger Actress (2013, 2015; for General Hospital)
Daytime Emmys: Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Younger Actress (2013, 2014, 2015; for General Hospital)
Daytime Emmys: Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Younger Actress (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011; for One Life to Live)
Vital Statistics
DATE OF BIRTH: May 29, 1991
HAIR: Blonde