Bree Williamson
| Bree Williamson | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 28, 1979 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Spouse | Josh Evans (2005-2007) Michael Roberts (2008-present) |
Bree Williamson Roberts (born December 28, 1979;[1] Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian actress.
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[edit] Career
A graduate of the University of Toronto and sibling of successful business woman Tarra Williamson (Owner of Forward and Beauty Bar), she has been playing the role of Jessica Buchanan on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live since February 5, 2003. The character is the daughter of original character Victoria Lord Banks (played by Daytime Emmy Award-winner Erika Slezak since 1971), and gave Williamson the opportunity to portray Jessica's alternate personalities "Tess", from 2005 to 2006 and again starting in 2008 and 2011.
Williamson had previously auditioned for a role on OLTL but was rejected because of her resemblance to actress Erin Torpey, who was playing Jessica Buchanan on the show at the time. When Torpey resigned in January 2003, Williamson was remembered by the casting department and offered the role of Jessica.[citation needed]
In 2009, 2010 and 2011 Williamson was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress for the role of Jessica.[2]
In 2009, Williamson appeared as Brandeis on Gossip Girl in episode "The Grandfather: Part II".
In 2010, She also returned as Brandeis on Gossip Girl in "The Empire Strikes Jack".
[edit] Personal life
On December 29, 2005 Williamson married Josh Evans. In the July 3, 2007 edition of Soap Opera Digest, she announced that she and Evans had separated in June 2007; they later divorced.
In the September 2006 issue of ABC Soaps in Depth, Williamson revealed she had just received her green card and proudly proclaimed, "Now you can't kick me out!"[3]
In 2006 Williamson was a co-host for the Planned Parenthood Awards, which honor individuals and organizations for "their contributions to protecting women's rights."[4] She also appeared in a public service announcement for breast cancer awareness.[5][6]
In 2008, Williamson married Michael Roberts.[7] On September 21, 2010, Williamson and Roberts welcomed their first child, McGreggor Edward Roberts.[8]
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Twice in a Lifetime | Carol Anne | |
| 2001 | Doc | unknown | 1 episode |
| Earth: Final Conflict | Victim | 1 episode | |
| 2002 | Odyssey 5 | Kid#2 | 1 episode |
| Mutant X | Miranda Davis | 1 episode | |
| Adam & Eve | Andrea | ||
| 2003 | One Life to Live | Jessica Buchanan | 2003–2012 |
| SoapTalk | Herself | 3 episodes | |
| 2004 | Daytime's Greatest Weddings | Jessica Buchanan | V |
| SOAPnet Reveals ABC Soap Secrets | Herself | ||
| 2005 | Live with Regis and Kelly | Herself | 1 episode |
| 2006 | The 33rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards | Herself | |
| 2007 | The Fashionista Diaries | Herself | 1 episode |
| 2009 | Gossip Girl | Brandeis | 2 episodes |
| 2010 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Amber Denali | 1 episode |
[edit] References
- ^ Flynn, Lauren, "Easy Bree-zy." Soap Opera Digest, Vol. 33, No. 10, March 4, 2008, page 46-49. Though the IMDb.com Bree Williamson biography puts her birthday in December 1981, Williamson states in this March 2008 article that she is 28, putting her birthday in December 1979.
- ^ Branco, Nelson (May 14, 2009). "The Suds Report: May 14, 2009". TVGuide.sympatico.msn.ca. http://tvguide.sympatico.msn.ca/The+Suds+Report+May+14+2009/Soaps/Suds/Articles/090514_news_nelson_NB.htm?isfa=1. Retrieved May 18, 2009.[dead link]
- ^ ABC Soaps in Depth, September 2006.
- ^ "Planned Parenthood Honors Dedication to Women's Health and Rights". PlannedParenthood.org. March 30, 2006. http://www.plannedparenthood.org/newsroom/press-releases/planned-parenthood-honors-dedication-womens-health-rights-5745.htm. Retrieved 2008-10-15.
- ^ Bree Williams public service announcement - Breast Cancer Awareness.com Retrieved October 15, 2008.
- ^ Bree Williams public service announcement - Google Video Retrieved October 15, 2008.
- ^ ABC Soaps in Depth, October/November 2008.
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[edit] External links
- Bree Williamson profile - SoapOperaDigest.com
- Bree Williamson Interview
- Bree Williamson profile - SoapCentral.com
- Bree Williamson at the Internet Movie Database
| Preceded by Erin Torpey |
Jessica Buchanan on One Life to Live 2003-present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
