Ellen Wheeler

Infobox actor


name = Ellen Wheeler
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birthdate = birth date and age|1961|10|9
location = Hollywood, California, U.S.
notable role = Marley and Vicky Love Hudson, "Another World"
Cindy Parker Chandler, "All My Children"
emmyawards = Outstanding Ingenue in a Drama Series
1986 "Another World"
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
1988 "All My Children"

Ellen Wheeler (born October 9, 1961 in Hollywood, California) is an American actress, director and producer.

Acting

She has appeared in several soap operas, including "Another World" and "All My Children". In 1986, she won the Daytime Emmy Award for "Outstanding Ingenue in a Drama Series" for her work as twins Marley and Vicky Love Hudson on "Another World". In 1988, she won another Daytime Emmy for "Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series" for her work as Cindy Parker Chandler on "All My Children". Wheeler's character was one of the first AIDS patients on daytime television. Wheeler also made a memorable guest appearance as Phyllis Wicke in the 1991 primetime revival of the gothic soap opera "Dark Shadows".

In 1996, she starred in the "" episode, "".

In 1998, she briefly reprised the role of Marley on "Another World". Rather than have the same actress play the role of both twins, the show made the unprecedented move to have Wheeler, the first actress to play the twins, portray Marley, and have actress Jensen Buchanan continue to play Vicky; their differences in appearance were explained by plastic surgery after Marley was disfigured in a fire.

Wheeler was once married to her "Another World" costar, Tom Eplin. They were married during the time that their characters "Vicky/Marley" and "Jake" were involved.

Directing and producing

During the final season of "Another World", Wheeler drew on her stage directorial experience and was invited by Executive Producer, Chris Goutman, to direct a few episodes of "Another World". After the cancellation of "Another World" in 1999, she continued her focus on directing. While continuing to act, she directed several episodes of "As The World Turns" and finally became part of the directorial team at "As The World Turns".

After two seasons with "ATWT", Wheeler served for a time an associate producer at another Procter & Gamble serial, "Guiding Light". After returning to "ATWT" and directing the show for several years, she was promoted to Executive Producer of "Guiding Light" in April 2004. Under her direction, the show named a new head writer, David Kreizman, and has gone through numerous changes, refocusing the story on "GL" history and traditional themes, and particularly in terms of the cast (the show lost a number of actors who left or were released, and brought back former cast members and hiring new talent.)

In 2007, Wheeler launched "Guiding Light"'s 70th anniversary (the longest running show in history) by volunteering her cast and crew on a charity and service campaign known as "Find Your Light", encouraging viewers to participate alongside actors, directors and crew members in work for the homeless and other deserving groups and individuals across the country.

Personal life

Wheeler is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She lives with her husband and children in New York. [ [http://famousmormons.net/tv3.html Famous Mormon Actors, Producers and Directors ] ]

Positions held

"All My Children"
*Actress: Karen Parker (1989)
*Actress: Cindy Parker Chandler (1987-1989, 2000, 2001)

"Another World"
*Actress: Marley Hudson (1984-1986, 1998-1999)
*Actress: Vicky Hudson (1985-1986)

"The Bold and the Beautiful"
*Actress: Sarah (1995; guest)

"As the World Turns"
*Director (August 1999-July 2002, January 2003-March 2004)
*Actress: Marley Hudson (Cameos from 2000-2003)

"Dark Shadows"
*Actress: Phyllis Wicke (1991, five-episode guest appearance)

"Guiding Light"
*Executive Producer (March 16, 2004 - present)
*Head Writer (March 2008 - April 2008)
*Producer (July 2002-January 2003)

Awards and nominations

*Daytime Emmy WIN (2007; Best Drama Series; "Guiding Light")
*Daytime Emmy NOMINATION (2001-2003; Best Directing; "As the World Turns")
*Daytime Emmy WIN (1988; Best Supporting Actress; "All My Children")
*Daytime Emmy WIN (1986; Best Younger Actress; "Another World")

References

External links

*imdb name|id=0004098|name=Ellen Wheeler