Jacklyn Zeman
| Jacklyn Zeman | |
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| Born | March 6, 1953 Englewood, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1974–present |
Jacklyn Zeman (born March 6, 1953) is an American actress. She is known for her role as Barbara "Bobbie" Spencer on General Hospital. She is sometimes credited as Jackie Zeman.
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[edit] Personal life
In the 1990s, Zeman was the spokeswoman for Excedrin aspirin and currently works with the Home Shopping Network, designing and presenting a signature line of jewelry.
About Wendy Riche, Zeman has been quoted as saying, "God love her, I think she was an awesome producer. I would like to go on record as saying that when Wendy Riche was producing General Hospital, it had heart, and soul, and storylines that will resonate for the rest of my life. I just think she has so much to offer. That woman is amazing."
Born in Englewood, New Jersey, she completed her high school studies at age 15 in Bergenfield, New Jersey where she was raised, and studied dance on a scholarship at New York University. She was a Playboy Bunny at the Playboy Club in 1972.[1]
Zeman has been married three times. Her first marriage, to Murray Kaufman, a popular DJ known as Murray the K, lasted from September 16, 1979, to 1981. Her second marriage, to Steve Gribbin, lasted from 1985 to 1986. Zeman and her third husband, Glenn Gorden, were married from February 14, 1988, to June 21, 2007. Zeman and Gorden have two daughters, Cassidy Zee Gorden (born September 16, 1990) and Lacey Rose Gorden (born July 15, 1992).
She was close friends with her late GH co-star Shell Kepler and delivered a eulogy at her funeral.[2]
Zeman currently resides in Malibu, California.
[edit] Filmography
- (1974): Deep Throat Part II as Office Girl as Jackie Zeman
- (1976–77): One Life to Live as Lana McClain as Jackie Zeman
- (1976): The Edge of Night as Bobbi
- (1977 +): General Hospital as Bobbie Spencer
- (1977): The Day the Music Died as Samantha as Jackie Zeman
- (1982): National Lampoon's Class Reunion as Jane Washbur
[edit] Awards and nominations
- Daytime Emmys nominations
- Outstanding Supporting Actress (1981) for General Hospital
- Outstanding Supporting Actress (1995) for General Hospital
- Outstanding Supporting Actress (1997) for General Hospital
- Outstanding Lead Actress (1998) for General Hospital
- Favorite Villainess (1979)
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