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| birth_place = [[Chambersburg, Pennsylvania|Chambersburg]], [[Pennsylvania]] |
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| years_active = 1969–1999 |
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| parents = [[Carl Princi]] |
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'''Elaine Princi''' (born |
'''Elaine Princi''' (born December 14, 1946, in [[Chambersburg, Pennsylvania|Chambersburg]], [[Pennsylvania]]) <ref name="IMDb bio"/> is a contemporary [[United States|American]] actress. She played roles on several soap operas, including [[Dorian Lord|Dr. Dorian Lord]] on the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] daytime [[soap opera]] ''[[One Life to Live]]'' from January 12, 1990, to February 18, 1993.<ref name="IMDb">[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0697753/ Elaine Princi - IMDb.com]</ref><ref name="SC">[http://www.soapcentral.com/oltl/whoswho/dorian.php Dorian Cramer Lord profile - SoapCentral.com]</ref> |
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==Career== |
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Princi is perhaps best known for portraying [[Dorian Lord|Dr. Dorian Lord]] on the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] daytime [[soap opera]] ''[[One Life to Live]]'' from 1989 to 1993,<ref name="IMDb">[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0697753/ Elaine Princi - IMDb.com]</ref><ref name="SC">[http://www.soapcentral.com/oltl/whoswho/dorian.php Dorian Cramer Lord profile - SoapCentral.com]</ref> between the stints of actress [[Robin Strasser]]. |
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From 1977 to 1978 Princi appeared on [[NBC]] daytime soap opera ''[[Days of Our Lives]]'', as [[Kate Winograd|Dr. Kate Winograd]], Head of Anesthesiology at Salem University Hospital, where she befriends, and almost has an affair with, one of the show's core characters, Dr [[Bill Horton (Days of Our Lives)|Bill Horton]]. She reprised the role of Kate for a brief stint in 1979. |
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From March 1981 to March 1983, Princi starred on [[CBS]] soap opera ''[[As the World Turns]]'' as Miranda Marlowe, and she remained on recurring status until December 1983. The role required that Princi speak with a French accent. Originally the apparent mastermind behind a crime ring in Oakdale, the character was reformed when she married [[Bob Hughes]], a marriage that ended simply because Miranda became bored with Bob's provincial life that was a total contrast to her jet-setting past. |
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In August 1984, Princi returned to ''Days of our Lives'', this time playing the role of [[Linda Patterson]], a role previously played for many years by the blonde [[Margaret Mason]] who at the time was appearing on ''[[The Young and the Restless]]''. Originally seen hiding behind a black veil, Princi's Linda disguised her identity by utilizing a French accent. The highlight of Princi's stint was when Linda pretended to be involved with her daughter Melissa's boyfriend, Pete Jennings, a dancer at a club which Linda secretly owned. She left the role in November 1985 after receiving a ''[[Soap Opera Digest]]'' nomination for Best Villainess.<ref name="IMDb"/> |
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Princi originated the role of [[Kate Roberts (Days of our Lives)|Kate Winograd]] (a. k. a. Kate Roberts) on ''[[Days of our Lives]]'' which she portrayed from 1977 to 1979. Princi also starred on ''[[As the World Turns]]'' as Miranda Marlowe-Hughes from March 1981 to March 1983, she remained on recurring status until December 1983. In 1984, she returned to her roots at Days of our Lives, except in the role of [[Linda Patterson]]. She left the role in 1985.<ref name="IMDb"/> |
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In 1987, Princi appeared on ABC soap opera ''[[All My Children]]'' in the brief role of Eva, a madame. |
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In February 1990, Princi took over the role of [[Dorian Lord|Dr. Dorian Lord]] from [[Robin Strasser]] on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]'s ''[[One Life to Live]]'', playing her until February 18, 1993, when Strasser returned to the role. |
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| ⚫ | Princi was the first actress playing Dorian to take the character over to ABC's companion soap ''[[All My Children]]'', where Dorian conspired with [[Adam Chandler]] against his ex-wife [[List of All My Children characters|Natalie Hunter]]. Princi was nominated for a [[Soap Opera Digest Awards|''Soap Opera Digest'' Award]] for "Outstanding Villainess: Daytime" in 1992 for her portrayal of Dorian Lord.<ref name="IMDb Princi awards">[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0697753/awards Elaine Princi awards - IMDb.com]</ref> |
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During the last years of ''[[Another World (TV series)|Another World]]'', Princi guest-starred as a judge in several unrelated trial storylines. |
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==Personal life== |
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Princi is the daughter of actor [[Carl Princi]].<ref name="IMDb bio"/> |
Princi is the daughter of actor [[Carl Princi]].<ref name="IMDb bio"/> |
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| NAME =Princi, Elaine |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = American actor |
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| DATE OF BIRTH =14 December 1946 |
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| PLACE OF BIRTH =[[Chambersburg, Pennsylvania|Chambersburg]], [[Pennsylvania]] |
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Latest revision as of 04:39, 15 December 2023
Elaine Princi | |
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| Born | December 14, 1946 [1] |
| Years active | 1969–1999 |
| Parent | Carl Princi[1] |
Elaine Princi (born December 14, 1946, in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania) [1] is a contemporary American actress. She played roles on several soap operas, including Dr. Dorian Lord on the ABC daytime soap opera One Life to Live from January 12, 1990, to February 18, 1993.[2][3]
Career
[edit]From 1977 to 1978 Princi appeared on NBC daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives, as Dr. Kate Winograd, Head of Anesthesiology at Salem University Hospital, where she befriends, and almost has an affair with, one of the show's core characters, Dr Bill Horton. She reprised the role of Kate for a brief stint in 1979.
From March 1981 to March 1983, Princi starred on CBS soap opera As the World Turns as Miranda Marlowe, and she remained on recurring status until December 1983. The role required that Princi speak with a French accent. Originally the apparent mastermind behind a crime ring in Oakdale, the character was reformed when she married Bob Hughes, a marriage that ended simply because Miranda became bored with Bob's provincial life that was a total contrast to her jet-setting past.
In August 1984, Princi returned to Days of our Lives, this time playing the role of Linda Patterson, a role previously played for many years by the blonde Margaret Mason who at the time was appearing on The Young and the Restless. Originally seen hiding behind a black veil, Princi's Linda disguised her identity by utilizing a French accent. The highlight of Princi's stint was when Linda pretended to be involved with her daughter Melissa's boyfriend, Pete Jennings, a dancer at a club which Linda secretly owned. She left the role in November 1985 after receiving a Soap Opera Digest nomination for Best Villainess.[2]
In 1987, Princi appeared on ABC soap opera All My Children in the brief role of Eva, a madame.
In February 1990, Princi took over the role of Dr. Dorian Lord from Robin Strasser on ABC's One Life to Live, playing her until February 18, 1993, when Strasser returned to the role.
Princi was the first actress playing Dorian to take the character over to ABC's companion soap All My Children, where Dorian conspired with Adam Chandler against his ex-wife Natalie Hunter. Princi was nominated for a Soap Opera Digest Award for "Outstanding Villainess: Daytime" in 1992 for her portrayal of Dorian Lord.[4]
During the last years of Another World, Princi guest-starred as a judge in several unrelated trial storylines.
Personal life
[edit]Princi is the daughter of actor Carl Princi.[1]