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| birth_place = [[Doylestown, Pennsylvania]], US |
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'''Erin Catherine Torpey''' is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her role as [[Jessica Buchanan]] on ''[[One Life to Live]]''. |
'''Erin Catherine Torpey''' (born February 14, 1981) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her role as [[Jessica Buchanan]] on ''[[One Life to Live]]''. |
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==Early life== |
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Erin Torpey was born on February 14, 1981, in [[Doylestown, Pennsylvania]].<ref name="Novakovich2000-01-22">{{cite news |last=Novakovich |first=Lilana |date=2000-01-22 |title=Teen soap star really an old soul |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/north-bay-nugget/125828869/ |newspaper=[[North Bay Nugget]] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |accessdate=2023-06-04 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230604091529/https://www.newspapers.com/article/north-bay-nugget/125828869/ |archivedate=2023-06-04 }}</ref><ref name="Benjamin2006">{{cite book |last1=Benjamin |first1=Ruth |last2=Rosenblatt |first2=Arthur |date=2006 |title=Who Sang What on Broadway, 1866–1996 |volume=2 |url=https://archive.org/details/whosangwhatonbro0000benj_y0r6/page/747/ |location=Jefferson, North Carolina |publisher=[[McFarland & Company]] |via=[[Internet Archive]] |page=747 |isbn=0-7864-1506-1 |accessdate=2023-06-04 }}</ref> Her older sister is named Shannon.<ref name="Bailey1996-01-04">{{cite news |last=Bailey |first=Diane |date=1996-01-04 |title=Torpey kisses phone privileges goodbye |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/red-deer-advocate/125828958/ |newspaper=[[Red Deer Advocate]] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |accessdate=2023-06-04 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230604092656/https://www.newspapers.com/article/red-deer-advocate/125828958/ |archivedate=2023-06-04 }}</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Torpey was nominated for a Daytime Emmy in 2000. Following her departure as Jessica, the role was taken over by [[Bree Williamson]]. After leaving ''One Life to Live'', Torpey went on to appear in the movies ''Dirty Deeds'' and ''Fierce Friends''. |
Torpey was nominated for a Daytime Emmy in 2000.<ref name="May2000-05-17">{{cite news |last=May |first=Rebecca |date=2000-05-17 |title=Nomination is just one sign of Torpey's maturity |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-spectrum/125828928/ |newspaper=[[The Spectrum (Utah)|The Spectrum]] |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |accessdate=2023-06-04 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230604092236/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-spectrum/125828928/ |archivedate=2023-06-04 }}</ref> Following her departure as Jessica, the role was taken over by [[Bree Williamson]]. After leaving ''One Life to Live'', Torpey went on to appear in the movies ''Dirty Deeds'' and ''Fierce Friends''. |
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She voiced the character of [[Aurora (Disney character)|Princess Aurora]] (from ''[[Sleeping Beauty (1959 film)|Sleeping Beauty]]'') for Disney 2007 direct-to-video DVD release ''[[Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams]]''. In 2008, she voiced the Greek goddess [[Athena]] in the [[PlayStation Portable|PSP]] game ''[[God of War: Chains of Olympus]]'' and reprised the role in the [[PlayStation 3|PS3]] game ''[[God of War III]]'' and in the PSP game ''[[God of War: Ghost of Sparta]]'', both released in 2010.{{Citation needed|date=March 2020}} |
She voiced the character of [[Aurora (Disney character)|Princess Aurora]] (from ''[[Sleeping Beauty (1959 film)|Sleeping Beauty]]'') for Disney 2007 direct-to-video DVD release ''[[Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams]]''. In 2008, she voiced the Greek goddess [[Athena]] in the [[PlayStation Portable|PSP]] game ''[[God of War: Chains of Olympus]]'' and reprised the role in the [[PlayStation 3|PS3]] game ''[[God of War III]]'' and in the PSP game ''[[God of War: Ghost of Sparta]]'', both released in 2010.{{Citation needed|date=March 2020}} |
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Torpey is now a singer, focusing specifically in the acoustic rock and folk genres. |
Torpey is now a singer, focusing specifically in the acoustic rock and folk genres. |
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On July 21–22, 2008, she returned to ''[[One Life to Live]]'' for two days as [[Megan Buchanan]], Jessica's daughter who had previously died at birth. On September 8, 2011, Torpey returned to ''[[One Life to Live]]'' for one episode as [[List of One Life to Live characters (2010s)#Others|Erin]], [[Cristian Vega (One Life to Live)|Cristian Vega]]'s new colleague. |
On July 21–22, 2008, she returned to ''[[One Life to Live]]'' for two days as [[Megan Buchanan]], Jessica's daughter who had previously died at birth. On September 8, 2011, Torpey returned to ''[[One Life to Live]]'' for one episode as [[List of One Life to Live characters (2010s)#Others|Erin]], [[Cristian Vega (One Life to Live)|Cristian Vega]]'s new colleague.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kerr |first1=Luke |title=Erin Torpey Returns to One Life to Live |url=https://daytimeconfidential.com/2011/06/27/erin-torpey-returns-to-one-life-to-live |website=[[Daytime Confidential]] |publisher=Confidential Media, Inc |access-date=April 8, 2024 |date=June 27, 2011}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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In the October issue of ''[[Soaps In Depth]]'', Torpey announced her engagement to actor Hamilton Von Watts{{cn|June 2023}}. The two married on April 18, 2009. Erin and Hamilton welcomed their first son into the family on June 22, 2010.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.cbs.soaps.com/onelifetolive/news/id/6303/Former_One_Life_to_Live_Actress_Erin_Torpey_Expect/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=2010-05-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100207085436/http://www.cbs.soaps.com/onelifetolive/news/id/6303/Former_One_Life_to_Live_Actress_Erin_Torpey_Expect/ |archive-date=2010-02-07 |url-status=dead }}</ref> On December 5, 2015, they welcomed a second son.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.soapoperaspy.com/2015/one-life-to-live-news-erin-torpey-formerly-jessica-buchanan-welcomes-baby-boy-asher-davies-von-watts/|title = 'One Life to Live' News: Erin Torpey - Formerly Jessica Buchanan - Welcomes Baby Boy Asher Davies von Watts|date = 10 December 2015}}</ref> |
In the October issue of ''[[Soaps In Depth]]'', Torpey announced her engagement to actor Hamilton Von Watts{{cn|date=June 2023}}. The two married on April 18, 2009. Erin and Hamilton welcomed their first son into the family on June 22, 2010.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.cbs.soaps.com/onelifetolive/news/id/6303/Former_One_Life_to_Live_Actress_Erin_Torpey_Expect/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=2010-05-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100207085436/http://www.cbs.soaps.com/onelifetolive/news/id/6303/Former_One_Life_to_Live_Actress_Erin_Torpey_Expect/ |archive-date=2010-02-07 |url-status=dead }}</ref> On December 5, 2015, they welcomed a second son.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.soapoperaspy.com/2015/one-life-to-live-news-erin-torpey-formerly-jessica-buchanan-welcomes-baby-boy-asher-davies-von-watts/|title = 'One Life to Live' News: Erin Torpey - Formerly Jessica Buchanan - Welcomes Baby Boy Asher Davies von Watts|date = 10 December 2015}}</ref> |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
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== Stage == |
== Stage == |
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* (1990): ''[[Cat on a Hot Tin Roof]]'' as Trixie (Broadway debut)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cat on a Hot Tin Roof – Broadway Play – 1990 Revival {{!}} IBDB|url=https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-production/cat-on-a-hot-tin-roof-4556|access-date=2021-07-24|website=www.ibdb.com}}</ref> |
* (1990): ''[[Cat on a Hot Tin Roof]]'' as Trixie (Broadway debut)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cat on a Hot Tin Roof – Broadway Play – 1990 Revival {{!}} IBDB|url=https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-production/cat-on-a-hot-tin-roof-4556|access-date=2021-07-24|website=www.ibdb.com}}</ref> |
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* (1993): [[The Goodbye Girl (musical)|''The Goodbye Girl'']] as Cynthia<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Goodbye Girl – Broadway Musical – Original {{!}} IBDB|url=https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-production/the-goodbye-girl-4706#OpeningNightCast|access-date=2021-07-24|website=www.ibdb.com}}</ref> |
* (1993): [[The Goodbye Girl (musical)|''The Goodbye Girl'']] as Cynthia<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Goodbye Girl – Broadway Musical – Original {{!}} IBDB|url=https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-production/the-goodbye-girl-4706#OpeningNightCast|access-date=2021-07-24|website=www.ibdb.com}}</ref> |
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Erin Torpey | |
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| Born | Erin Catherine Torpey February 14, 1981 |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Spouse |
Hamilton Von Watts (m. 2009) |
| Children | 2 |
Erin Catherine Torpey (born February 14, 1981) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Jessica Buchanan on One Life to Live.
Early life
[edit]Erin Torpey was born on February 14, 1981, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.[1][2] Her older sister is named Shannon.[3]
Career
[edit]Torpey was nominated for a Daytime Emmy in 2000.[4] Following her departure as Jessica, the role was taken over by Bree Williamson. After leaving One Life to Live, Torpey went on to appear in the movies Dirty Deeds and Fierce Friends.
She voiced the character of Princess Aurora (from Sleeping Beauty) for Disney 2007 direct-to-video DVD release Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams. In 2008, she voiced the Greek goddess Athena in the PSP game God of War: Chains of Olympus and reprised the role in the PS3 game God of War III and in the PSP game God of War: Ghost of Sparta, both released in 2010.[citation needed]
Torpey is now a singer, focusing specifically in the acoustic rock and folk genres.
On July 21–22, 2008, she returned to One Life to Live for two days as Megan Buchanan, Jessica's daughter who had previously died at birth. On September 8, 2011, Torpey returned to One Life to Live for one episode as Erin, Cristian Vega's new colleague.[5]
Personal life
[edit]In the October issue of Soaps In Depth, Torpey announced her engagement to actor Hamilton Von Watts[citation needed]. The two married on April 18, 2009. Erin and Hamilton welcomed their first son into the family on June 22, 2010.[6] On December 5, 2015, they welcomed a second son.[7]
Filmography
[edit]- 1990–2003: One Life to Live as Jessica Buchanan (September 18, 1990[8] - January 15, 2003)
- 2004: The Handler as Loretta, 1 episode
- 2005: Dirty Deeds as Jen
- 2005: Head Case as Olivia, 1 episode
- 2006: Fierce Friend as Megan
- 2007: NCIS as Holly Stegman, 1 episode
- 2007: Bones as Woman at Basketball Game, 1 episode
- 2008: One Life to Live as Megan Buchanan (July 21–22, 2008)
- 2008: God of War: Chains of Olympus as Athena
- 2010: God of War III as Athena
- 2010: God of War: Ghost of Sparta as Athena, Erinys
- 2011: One Life to Live as Erin (September 8, 2011)
- 2012: The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes as the Invisible Woman
- 2013: Marvel Heroes as the Invisible Woman
- 2015: Agent Carter as Betty Carver
Stage
[edit]- (1990): Cat on a Hot Tin Roof as Trixie (Broadway debut)[9]
- (1993): The Goodbye Girl as Cynthia[10]
References
[edit]- ^ Novakovich, Lilana (2000-01-22). "Teen soap star really an old soul". North Bay Nugget. Archived from the original on 2023-06-04. Retrieved 2023-06-04 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Benjamin, Ruth; Rosenblatt, Arthur (2006). Who Sang What on Broadway, 1866–1996. Vol. 2. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company. p. 747. ISBN 0-7864-1506-1. Retrieved 2023-06-04 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ Bailey, Diane (1996-01-04). "Torpey kisses phone privileges goodbye". Red Deer Advocate. Archived from the original on 2023-06-04. Retrieved 2023-06-04 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ May, Rebecca (2000-05-17). "Nomination is just one sign of Torpey's maturity". The Spectrum. Archived from the original on 2023-06-04. Retrieved 2023-06-04 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Kerr, Luke (June 27, 2011). "Erin Torpey Returns to One Life to Live". Daytime Confidential. Confidential Media, Inc. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-02-07. Retrieved 2010-05-24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "'One Life to Live' News: Erin Torpey - Formerly Jessica Buchanan - Welcomes Baby Boy Asher Davies von Watts". 10 December 2015.
- ^ "Clipped from News Herald". News Herald. 12 September 1990. p. 12.
- ^ "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof – Broadway Play – 1990 Revival | IBDB". www.ibdb.com. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
- ^ "The Goodbye Girl – Broadway Musical – Original | IBDB". www.ibdb.com. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
External links
[edit]- Erin Torpey at the Internet Broadway Database
- Erin Torpey at IMDb
Categories:
- Actresses from Pennsylvania
- American child actresses
- American film actresses
- American soap opera actresses
- People from Doylestown, Pennsylvania
- American stage actresses
- American television actresses
- American video game actresses
- American voice actresses
- Singers from Pennsylvania
- 1981 births
- Living people
- 21st-century American singers
- 21st-century American women singers