Heather Tom

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Heather Tom
HeatherTomJun09.jpg
Tom in June 2009
Born Heather Marie Tom
(1975-11-04) November 4, 1975 (age 37)
Hinsdale, Illinois, U.S.
Occupation Actress
Years active 1989–present
Spouse(s) James Achor (m.2011–present)
Children Zane Alexander (b. 2012)

Heather Marie Tom[1] (born November 4, 1975) is an American actress. She is best known for her work on various soap operas. Her best known roles include Victoria Newman on The Young and the Restless, Kelly Cramer on One Life to Live and Katie Logan on The Bold and the Beautiful.

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Career [edit]

As a jump start to her career, Tom guest starred on an episode of Who's The Boss? in 1989.

She then became well known in the realm of soap operas for her role as Victoria Newman on The Young and the Restless. Debuting in 1991, Tom won two Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series in 1993 and 1999, along with nominations in 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 2000. Tom departed from the role of Victoria on December 17, 2003; citing creative differences. Prior to her departure she began portraying Kelly Cramer on ABC's One Life to Live, also making brief appearances on All My Children, until she departed in 2006. Since 2007, Tom has become widely recognized for her role as Katie Logan on The Bold and the Beautiful; she earned nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2007 and 2008, with a win in 2011, followed by her first Lead Actress nomination and win in 2012. Tom has also guest starred on Monk and Ugly Betty, and has also worked extensively in theater, both in New York and on the West Coast.

Personal life [edit]

Tom was born in Hinsdale, Illinois. Her younger siblings are actor David Tom and his twin sister actress Nicholle Tom. David played Billy Abbott on The Young and the Restless and also co-starred with her on One Life to Live as her brother, Paul Cramer. Nicholle played Maggie Sheffield on The Nanny.

In August 2011, Tom announced her engagement to her partner of 15 years, James Achor.[2] On September 17, 2011, the pair married.[3] On May 19, 2012, it was announced that the couple were expecting their first child together.[4] Tom later confirmed she was due around October. On October 28, 2012, Tom gave birth to her son, Zane Alexander,[5] weighing 8 lbs.[6]

Filmography [edit]

Film
Year Film Role Notes
1990 She'll Take Romance Caroline
1995 Deadly Whispers Kathy Acton
2004 Delusion Veronica Farrow
2005 Beyond the Ladies Room Door Jody
2006 The Rival Jennifer
When We're Old and Love Means Nothing Sarah
Undone Unknown
2007 City Teacher Marsha
2010 Stiffs Lauren
Suicide Dolls Lexi
The Putt Putt Syndrome Vicki
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1989 Who's The Boss Heather Harper One episode
1991–97
1997–2003
The Young and the Restless Victoria Newman Role from: February 1991 to April 1997
Role from: October 1997 to December 17, 2003
2003–06 One Life to Live Kelly Cramer Role from: December 11, 2003 to December 14, 2006
2004–05 All My Children Kelly Cramer 16 Episodes from: March 22, 2004 to February 21, 2005
2004 Law & Order: SVU Dr. Solwey's Assistant One episode
2007 Monk Linda Riggs One episode
The Wedding Bells Laurie Hill Two episodes
The Bold and the Beautiful Katie Logan Spencer Role: August 30, 2007 to present
2008 Ugly Betty Holly One episode
2011 Criminal Minds Shannon's Mother One episode- "From Childhood's Hour"

Awards and nominations [edit]

Daytime Emmy Awards [edit]

Year Award Work Result
1993 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series The Young and the Restless Won
1994 Nominated
1995 Nominated
1996 Nominated
1997 Nominated
1998 Nominated
1999 Won
2000 Nominated
2004 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Nominated
2005 One Life to Live Nominated
2007 Nominated
2008 The Bold and the Beautiful Nominated
2011 Won
2012
Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Won
2013 Pending

Soap Opera Digest Awards [edit]

Year Award Work Result
1997 Soap Opera Digest Award Outstanding Younger Lead Actress The Young and the Restless Won

References [edit]

  1. ^ Owens, Devin. "In the Middle." http://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/middle-0
  2. ^ "Wedding Bells Are Ringing For B&B Star". Soaps In Depth. 2011-08-25. Retrieved May 19, 2012. 
  3. ^ "Two Soap Stars Marry". Soaps In Depth. 2011-09-22. Retrieved May 19, 2012. 
  4. ^ "B&B's Tom Is Going to Be A Mom!". Soaps In Depth. 2012-05-19. Retrieved May 19, 2012. 
  5. ^ "Heather Tom Welcomes Son Zane Alexander". People. 2012-10-29. Retrieved October 29, 2012. 
  6. ^ "It's A Boy for Heather Tom". Soap Opera Digest. 2012-05-24. Retrieved May 24, 2012. 

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Preceded by
Tracy Melchior
Kelly Cramer on One Life to Live
December 11, 2003–December 14, 2006
Succeeded by
Gina Tognoni