Famous alumni of ‘One Life to Live’ and ‘All My Children’
Show: One Life to Live
Role: Billy Douglas , 1992-1993
How we know him: Was the crush of many young girls after starring in “Cruel Intentions” and “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” also had roles in “Crash,” “The Way of the Gun” and “The Lincoln Lawyer,” former husband of Reese Witherspoon. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Scoff all you like at soap operas, they can produce some pretty big stars in the entertainment world. With “One Life to Live” and “All My Children” coming to a close after their mighty tenures, let’s look back at the actors and actresses they launched into the upper reaches of celebrity. Or, you know, mid-upper.
Show: One Life to Live
Role: Courtney Wright, 1983-1984
How we know her: Starred as the cool, chic matron of the family, Clair Huxtable on “The Cosby Show.” (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
Show: One Life to Live
Role: Sarah Victoria ‘Flash’ Roberts, 1994-1997
How we know her: Played the coach’s feisty daughter in “Remember the Titans,” starred in NBC’s “Heroes,” recently acted in “Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy “ and “Scream 4.” (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Show: All My Children
Role: Lilly Benton Montgomery, 2006
How we know her: Starred as Marissa on “The O.C.” (Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Reality Rocks)
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Show: One Life to Live
Role: Katheryn “Kate” Sanders, 1986-1987
How we know her: Stars as Bree on “Desperate Housewives” and played Dr. Kimberly Shaw Mancini on “Melrose Place.” (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Show: One Life to Live
Role: Joey Buchanan, 1994-2007
How we know him: Had major roles in TV shows “Firefly” and “Desperate Housewives,” currently stars in “Castle.” (Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
Show: All My Children
Role: Joni Stafford, 2002-2003
How we know her: Was a comedic hit in Tina Fey’s “Mean Girls,” had a recurring role in HBO’s “Big Love,” recently starred in “Mamma Mia!” “Dear John” and “Red Riding Hood.” (Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
Show: All My Children
Role: Linda Warner, 1984-1985
How we know her: Just won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in “The Fighter.” (Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
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Show: All My Children
Role: Leo du Pres , 1999-2002
How we know him: Has starred in films “Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!” “Transformers,” and “Life as We Know It” and is married to Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie. (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Show: All My Children
Roles: Hayley Vaughan Santos, 1990-2010; Mateo Santos, 1995-2010
How we know them: Ripa co-hosts “Live with Regis and Kelly” with Regis Philbin; her husband Consuelos occassionally co-hosts and has had roles on “Ugly Betty,” “Law & Order” and “Friends.” (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Show: All My Children
Role: Caleb Thompson, 1986
How we know him: Began as early 90’s heartthrob in “Heathers” and “Pump Up the Volume,” graduated onto “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves” and “Interview with the Vampire.” (MIKE CLARKE/AFP/Getty Images)
Show: One Life to Live
Role: Dr. Joshua “Josh” Hall, 1973-1976
How we know him: Impressive filmography list including “Apocalypse Now,” “The Color Purple,” “Boyz n the Hood,” “Othello” and “The Matrix.” (Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
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Show: All My Children
Role: Kendall Hart , 1993-1995
How we know her: Gained notoriety from the wildly popular series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and her borderline psychotic role in “Cruel Intentions.” (Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)
Show: One Life to Live
Role: Patrick London, 1987-1988
How we know him: Typically plays Irish roles and has been in a variety of films including “Layer Cake,” “The Commitments,” and “Con Air.” (Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Show: One Life to Live
Role: Dr. Mark Toland, 1971-1979
How we know him: Well-known for his grizzled performances in films such as “The Fugitive,” “JFK,” “Natural Born Killers,” and “U.S. Marshalls.” (Steve Granitz/WireImage)
Show: One Life to Live
Role: Seth Anderson, 2001-2002
How we know him: Played the man of steel in the latest release of the Superman franchise. (Jason Merritt/Getty Images)