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| Turning to television in the mid-1980s, Koslow was cast in the role of Lindsay Wells on the CBS soap opera '']'', which she played from 1984 to 1986.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Reedy |first=R. Scott |title='Days of Our Lives' actress Lauren Koslow celebrates 25 years as femme fatale Kate Roberts |url=https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/story/entertainment/television/2021/02/02/days-our-lives-actress-lauren-koslow-on-nbc-soap-25-years-hails-from-quincy-boston-newport-amherst/4315244001/ |access-date=2022-10-05 |website=MetroWest Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> She was then asked by the serial's creators ] and wife ] to become an original cast member on the duo's new sister soap '']'' which debuted in the spring of 1987. She portrayed fashion designer ] from the serial's inception until 1992, and later filmed a cameo flashback sequence as the character in 2002.<ref>{{Cite web |title=DAYS, B&B to swap performers |url=https://www.soapcentral.com/days-of-our-lives/news/2002/1007-koslow_mascolo.php |access-date=2022-10-05 |website=soapcentral.com |language=en-US}}</ref> | Turning to television in the mid-1980s, Koslow was cast in the role of Lindsay Wells on the CBS soap opera '']'', which she played from 1984 to 1986.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Reedy |first=R. Scott |title='Days of Our Lives' actress Lauren Koslow celebrates 25 years as femme fatale Kate Roberts |url=https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/story/entertainment/television/2021/02/02/days-our-lives-actress-lauren-koslow-on-nbc-soap-25-years-hails-from-quincy-boston-newport-amherst/4315244001/ |access-date=2022-10-05 |website=MetroWest Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref> She was then asked by the serial's creators ] and wife ] to become an original cast member on the duo's new sister soap '']'' which debuted in the spring of 1987. She portrayed fashion designer ] from the serial's inception until 1992, and later filmed a cameo flashback sequence as the character in 2002.<ref>{{Cite web |title=DAYS, B&B to swap performers |url=https://www.soapcentral.com/days-of-our-lives/news/2002/1007-koslow_mascolo.php |access-date=2022-10-05 |website=soapcentral.com |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
| Through the early 1990s, Koslow busied had guest-starring roles in several prime time series, including '']'' and '']''. She returned to daytime television in 1996, replacing actress ] on NBC soap ''],'' after Adair's departure from the series in February 1995.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reichardt |first=Nancy |date=1994-10-23 |title=EXITING "DAYS OF OUR LIVES" |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-10-23-tv-53537-story.html |
Through the early 1990s, Koslow busied had guest-starring roles in several prime time series, including '']'' and '']''. She returned to daytime television in 1996, replacing actress ] on NBC soap ''],'' after Adair's departure from the series in February 1995.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reichardt |first=Nancy |date=1994-10-23 |title=EXITING "DAYS OF OUR LIVES" |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-10-23-tv-53537-story.html |access-date=2022-10-05 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
| Koslow assumed Adair's role of vindictive call girl turned corporate executive ] on '']''. The character is known for her wickedness and deception, specifically her ongoing war with fellow Salem resident ] (]), the former ex-fiancé of Kate's son ] (]) and ex-fiancé/current ex-wife of her son ] (]), and numerous affairs and romantic entanglements. Other notable character conflicts include Kate's mysterious past with series villain ] (]), her rocky marriage with mogul ] (]), and her rivalries with crazed socialite ] (]) and Nicole Walker DiMera. Kate is the mother of ], ], ], ], ], and ]. | Koslow assumed Adair's role of vindictive call girl turned corporate executive ] on '']''. The character is known for her wickedness and deception, specifically her ongoing war with fellow Salem resident ] (]), the former ex-fiancé of Kate's son ] (]) and ex-fiancé/current ex-wife of her son ] (]), and numerous affairs and romantic entanglements. Other notable character conflicts include Kate's mysterious past with series villain ] (]), her rocky marriage with mogul ] (]), and her rivalries with crazed socialite ] (]) and Nicole Walker DiMera. Kate is the mother of ], ], ], ], ], and ]. | ||
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| Koslow married makeup artist Nicky Schillace in 1987. They have three children.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lewis |first=Errol |date=2021-11-03 |title='Days of our Lives' Star Lauren Koslow Reunites with Firstborn Son Decades After His Birth |url=https://www.soapoperanetwork.com/2021/11/days-of-our-lives-lauren-koslow-reunites-with-firstborn-son-decades-after-birth |access-date=2022-10-05 |website=Soap Opera Network |language=en-US}}</ref> | Koslow married makeup artist Nicky Schillace in 1987. They have three children.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lewis |first=Errol |date=2021-11-03 |title='Days of our Lives' Star Lauren Koslow Reunites with Firstborn Son Decades After His Birth |url=https://www.soapoperanetwork.com/2021/11/days-of-our-lives-lauren-koslow-reunites-with-firstborn-son-decades-after-birth |access-date=2022-10-05 |website=Soap Opera Network |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
| In October 2021, Koslow announced she was reunited with her firstborn son Josh, |
In October 2021, Koslow announced she was reunited with her firstborn son Josh, from whom she was separated (through unknown circumstances) three days after his birth.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-20 |title=DOOL star Lauren Koslow embarks on road trip with long-lost son |url=https://www.thefocus.news/celebrity/dool-star-lauren-koslow-embarks-on-road-trip-to-retrace-roots-with-long-lost-son/ |access-date=2022-10-05 |website=The Focus |language=en-GB}}</ref> | ||
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| |rowspan="2"|1994||'']''||C.C.'s Friend #2||Episode: Deep Throat | |rowspan="2"|1994||'']''||C.C.'s Friend #2||Episode: Deep Throat | ||
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| |''Valley of the Dolls''|| |
|''Valley of the Dolls''||Cynthia Redicker||Episode: #1.10 | ||
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American actress (born 1953)| Lauren Koslow | |
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| Born | (1953-03-09) March 9, 1953 (age 71) Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Spouse | Nick Schillace (1987–present) |
| Children | 4 |
Lauren Alice Koslow (born March 9, 1953) is an American actress, best known for her long-running portrayal of Kate Roberts on the NBC dramatic serial Days of Our Lives, which she has played continuously since 1996. She previously appeared in the soaps The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless.
Early life and education
Koslow was born in Boston, where she spent the early years of her childhood.
Career
She began her acting career with touring theatre work in such productions as Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Dial M for Murder.
Turning to television in the mid-1980s, Koslow was cast in the role of Lindsay Wells on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless, which she played from 1984 to 1986. She was then asked by the serial's creators William J. Bell and wife Lee Phillip Bell to become an original cast member on the duo's new sister soap The Bold and the Beautiful which debuted in the spring of 1987. She portrayed fashion designer Margo Lynley from the serial's inception until 1992, and later filmed a cameo flashback sequence as the character in 2002.
Through the early 1990s, Koslow busied had guest-starring roles in several prime time series, including Silk Stalkings and The Nanny. She returned to daytime television in 1996, replacing actress Deborah Adair on NBC soap Days of Our Lives, after Adair's departure from the series in February 1995.
Koslow assumed Adair's role of vindictive call girl turned corporate executive Kate Roberts on Days of Our Lives. The character is known for her wickedness and deception, specifically her ongoing war with fellow Salem resident Sami Brady (Alison Sweeney), the former ex-fiancé of Kate's son Austin (Austin Peck) and ex-fiancé/current ex-wife of her son Lucas (Bryan Dattilo), and numerous affairs and romantic entanglements. Other notable character conflicts include Kate's mysterious past with series villain Stefano DiMera (Joseph Mascolo), her rocky marriage with mogul Victor Kiriakis (John Aniston), and her rivalries with crazed socialite Vivian Alamain (Louise Sorel) and Nicole Walker DiMera. Kate is the mother of Lucas Horton, Rex Brady, Cassie Brady, Philip Kiriakis, Billie Reed, and Austin Reed.
She remains a cast member of Days of Our Lives, celebrating her 25th anniversary portraying Kate in 2021.
Personal life
Koslow married makeup artist Nicky Schillace in 1987. They have three children.
In October 2021, Koslow announced she was reunited with her firstborn son Josh, from whom she was separated (through unknown circumstances) three days after his birth.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984–1986 | The Young and the Restless | Lindsey Wells | |
| 1984 | Hard to Hold | Band Friend #1 | |
| 1986 | Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer | Val Kearney | Episode: Mistress for the Prosecution |
| 1987–1992, 2002 | The Bold and the Beautiful | Margo MacClaine Lynley | |
| 1987 | Spies | Karen | Episode: Radar Love |
| 1993 | Silk Stalkings | Alexandra Dale | Episode: Sex, Lies and Yellow Tape |
| 1994 | The Nanny | C.C.'s Friend #2 | Episode: Deep Throat |
| Valley of the Dolls | Cynthia Redicker | Episode: #1.10 | |
| 1996–present | Days of Our Lives | Kate Roberts | Regular role |
| 1996 | Zork: Nemesis | Madame Sophia Hamilton | Video game |
| 2011 | Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior | Allison Gilroy | Episode: See No Evil |
| 2017 | Great News | Kate Roberts | Episode: War Is Hell |
| 2018 | Lethal Beauty | Liz | TV film |
Herself
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Family Feud | Episode: The Young & the Restless vs. The Bold & the Beautiful |
| unknown | Woof! It's a Dog's Life with Matthew Margolis | Episode Dated: Unknown |
| 1998 | The Tim Pipher Show | Guest |
| 2003–2004 | SoapTalk | Episodes Dated: July 22, 2003 and April 1, 2004 |
| 2005 | Family Feud | Episode: Naughty vs. Nice |
| 2009 | American Idol: The Search for a Superstar | Herself/Audience Member; Episode: The Top Seven Finalists Perform |
| 2015 | Today (American TV program) | Guest |
Awards
- In 2000 Koslow was nominated for a Soap Opera Digest Award as Outstanding Supporting Actress for her work on Days of Our Lives.
- In 2009 Koslow was pre-nominated for a Daytime Emmy as Outstanding Lead Actress.
References
- ^ Reedy, R. Scott. "'Days of Our Lives' actress Lauren Koslow celebrates 25 years as femme fatale Kate Roberts". MetroWest Daily News. Retrieved 2022-10-05.
- "DAYS, B&B to swap performers". soapcentral.com. Retrieved 2022-10-05.
- Reichardt, Nancy (1994-10-23). "EXITING "DAYS OF OUR LIVES"". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2022-10-05.
- Lewis, Errol (2021-11-03). "'Days of our Lives' Star Lauren Koslow Reunites with Firstborn Son Decades After His Birth". Soap Opera Network. Retrieved 2022-10-05.
- "DOOL star Lauren Koslow embarks on road trip with long-lost son". The Focus. 2022-08-20. Retrieved 2022-10-05.
- "2009 Daytime Emmy Pre-Nominations". soapcentral.com. Retrieved 2019-05-28.