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{{short description|American actress and singer (born 1981)}}
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'''Erin Catherine Torpey''' (born February 14, 1981) is an [[United States|American]] [[actress]] and [[singing|singer]]. She is best known for her role as [[Jessica Buchanan]], [[Megan Buchanan Rappaport]], and Erin 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]]''.

==Early life==
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>


==Career==
==Career==
Torpey was nominated for a Daytime Emmy in 2000. Following her departure as Jessica, the role was taken over by a virtual look alike, [[Bree Williamson]]. After leaving ''One Life to Live'', Torpey went on to play 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''.


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.<ref>https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1199781/</ref>
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}}


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.


On July 21–22, 2008, she returned to ''[[One Life to Live]]'' for two days after Jessica's mother is in a car accident but she was playing [[Megan Buchanan]] (who was miscarried). On June 27, 2011, it was revealed that Erin would be returning to One Life to Live as a new character, the third role she played.<ref>http://www.soapcentral.com/oltl/news/2011/0627-torpey.php</ref>
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>

On September 8, 2011, Torpey returned to OLTL for an episode as Erin, [[Cristian Vega (One Life to Live)|Cristian Vega]]'s colleague.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
In the October issue of ABC Soaps In Depth, Torpey announced her engagement to actor Hamilton Von Watts. 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>http://www.soapoperaspy.com/2015/one-life-to-live-news-erin-torpey-formerly-jessica-buchanan-welcomes-baby-boy-asher-davies-von-watts/</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>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
* (1990–2003): ''[[One Life to Live]]'' as [[Jessica Buchanan]] # 1 <small>(November 5, 1990 - January 15, 2003)</small>
* 1990–2003: ''[[One Life to Live]]'' as [[Jessica Buchanan]] (September 18, 1990<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86061356/|title = Clipped from News Herald|newspaper = News Herald|date = 12 September 1990|page = 12}}</ref> - January 15, 2003)
* (2004): ''[[The Handler (TV series)|The Handler]]'' as Loretta, 1 episode
* 2004: ''[[The Handler (TV series)|The Handler]]'' as Loretta, 1 episode
* (2005): ''[[Dirty Deeds (2005 film)|Dirty Deeds]]'' as Jen
* 2005: ''[[Dirty Deeds (2005 film)|Dirty Deeds]]'' as Jen
* (2005): ''[[Head Case]]'' as Olivia, 1 episode
* 2005: ''[[Head Case]]'' as Olivia, 1 episode
* (2006): ''Fierce Friend'' as Megan
* 2006: ''Fierce Friend'' as Megan
* (2007): ''[[NCIS (TV series)|NCIS]]'' as Holly Stegman, 1 episode
* 2007: ''[[NCIS (TV series)|NCIS]]'' as Holly Stegman, 1 episode
* (2007): ''[[Bones (TV series)|Bones]]'' as Woman at Basketball Game, 1 episode
* 2007: ''[[Bones (TV series)|Bones]]'' as Woman at Basketball Game, 1 episode
* (2008): ''[[One Life to Live]]'' as Megan Buchanan <small>(July 21–22, 2008)</small>
* 2008: ''[[One Life to Live]]'' as [[Megan Buchanan]] (July 21–22, 2008)
* 2008: ''[[God of War: Chains of Olympus]]'' as [[Athena]]
* (2008-2011): Various Video Games
* (2011): ''[[One Life to Live]]'' as Erin <small>(September 8, 2011)</small>
* 2010: ''[[God of War III]]'' as Athena
* (2012): ''[[The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes]]'' as the [[Invisible Woman]]
* 2010: ''[[God of War: Ghost of Sparta]]'' as Athena, Erinys
* 2011: ''[[One Life to Live]]'' as [[List of One Life to Live characters (2010s)#Others|Erin]] (September 8, 2011)
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* (2013): ''[[Marvel Heroes (video game)|Marvel Heroes]]'' as the Invisible Woman
* (2015): ''[[Agent Carter (TV series)|Agent Carter]]'' as Betty Carver
* 2012: ''[[The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes]]'' as the [[Invisible Woman]]
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* 2013: ''[[Marvel Heroes (video game)|Marvel Heroes]]'' as the Invisible Woman
* 2015: ''[[Agent Carter (TV series)|Agent Carter]]'' as Betty Carver

== Stage ==
* (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>
* (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>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 21:51, 9 June 2024

Erin Torpey
Born
Erin Catherine Torpey

(1981-02-14) February 14, 1981 (age 43)
Doylestown, Pennsylvania, US
Occupation(s)Actress, singer
Years active1990–present
Spouse
Hamilton Von Watts
​
(m. 2009)​
Children2

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

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Erin Torpey was born on February 14, 1981, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.[1][2] Her older sister is named Shannon.[3]

Career

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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

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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

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Stage

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Kerr, Luke (June 27, 2011). "Erin Torpey Returns to One Life to Live". Daytime Confidential. Confidential Media, Inc. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  6. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-02-07. Retrieved 2010-05-24.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. ^ "'One Life to Live' News: Erin Torpey - Formerly Jessica Buchanan - Welcomes Baby Boy Asher Davies von Watts". 10 December 2015.
  8. ^ "Clipped from News Herald". News Herald. 12 September 1990. p. 12.
  9. ^ "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof – Broadway Play – 1990 Revival | IBDB". www.ibdb.com. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
  10. ^ "The Goodbye Girl – Broadway Musical – Original | IBDB". www.ibdb.com. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
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Preceded by Jessica Buchanan on One Life to Live
1990-2003 		Succeeded by
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