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Emma Samms - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 28, 1960 |
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| Age | 65 |
| Birthplace | London, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Emma Samms's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Starring as Holly Sutton on 'General Hospital' and as Fallon Carrington Colby on 'Dynasty' and 'The Colbys.' |
Intro
Emma Samms is an English actress and television presenter, best known for her roles in soap operas such as Holly Sutton on 'General Hospital' and Fallon Carrington Colby on 'Dynasty' and its spin-off 'The Colbys.'
Early Life & Background
Emma Samms was born Emma Elizabeth Wylie Samuelson in London, England. She trained as a ballet dancer at the Royal Ballet School before transitioning to acting after an injury curtailed her dancing career.
Career Highlights
- Portrayed Holly Sutton Scorpio on 'General Hospital' starting in 1982, earning critical acclaim.
- Starred as Fallon Carrington Colby on the popular 1980s soap opera 'Dynasty' and its spin-off 'The Colbys.'
- Made appearances in several other TV productions, including 'Doctors,' 'Holby City,' and guest appearances on 'General Hospital.'
- Co-founded the Starlight Children's Foundation in 1983 with her cousin, film director Peter Samuelson.
Trivia
- She was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2016 for services to seriously and terminally ill children.
- Samms reprised her role as Holly Sutton on 'General Hospital' several times throughout the 1990s, 2000s, and 2020s.
FAQs
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How old is Emma Samms?
Emma Samms is 65 years old.
When was Emma Samms born?
Emma Samms was born the 28 August 1960.
Where is Emma Samms from?
London, England, UK.
On Her Birth-Day
About August 28th, 1960, in brief:
- Historical events: The Seventh Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs, held in San José, Costa Rica, adopted the Declaration of San José. The declaration condemned intervention by extra-continental powers in the affairs of American republics and reaffirmed the principle of nonintervention among American states.
- Day of the week: August 28th, 1960 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley
- #1 UK song: Please Don't Tease by Cliff Richard
- Popular movie: Psycho directed by Alfred Hitchcock
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