Carol Huston
Carol Huston | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 15, 1963 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1982–2003 |
| Known for | Matlock (1994–95) A Very Brady Christmas (1988) |
| Spouse |
Jerry Watts Jr. (m. 2003) |
| Children | 1 daughter, Morgan |
Carol Huston (born August 15, 1963) is an American actress and singer.
Early life
Huston was born in Chicago, and grew up in Des Plaines, Illinois.[2] Huston attended Forest View High School in nearby Arlington Heights, where she participated in its performing arts program, headed by Dr. Jack Martin and Jerry Swanson. She started her early professional training there as a singer and actress. She attended Wheaton College as a voice major. She also, at the time, performed throughout Chicago as an actor and singer, most notably at the Goodman Theater. She was also a member of the Chicago Sunday Evening Club Chorale, appearing weekly on Chicago's WTTW, a PBS station.
Career
Acting
She is most well known for her roles in the TV series Matlock, The Charmings and Island Son. Huston replaced Caitlin O'Heaney as Snow Charming on The Charmings in 1987.[3]
She appeared in an episode of the TV series Diagnosis: Murder called "Open and Shut", as well as A Very Brady Christmas as Peter Brady's fiancée (and boss), Valerie Thomas.
She appeared with Paul Newman and Tom Cruise in The Color of Money (1986), Tom Hanks and Jackie Gleason in Nothing in Common (1986). before relocating permanently to the Southern California area.
Real estate
Carol left acting in 2003 to become a real estate agent in California.[2]
Personal life
Carol married Gerald "Jerry" Watts Jr., on July 20, 2003. She has a daughter, Morgan, from a previous relationship. She also has a grandson, Rhys.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987–88 | The Charmings | Snow White Charming | 15 episodes |
| 1988 | Newhart | Erica Sloane | Episode: "The Big Uneasy" |
| 1988 | Shooter | Cat | TV movie |
| 1988 | A Very Brady Christmas | Valerie | TV movie |
| 1989 | Wild Jack | Constance Fielding | TV miniseries |
| 1989 | Hooperman | Dorothy | Episode: "Love Bytes" |
| 1989–90 | Island Son | Dr. Caitlin McGrath | 19 episodes |
| 1991 | Guns of Paradise | Martha | Episode: "The Women" |
| 1992 | Silk Stalkings | Regina Holland | Episode: "Wild Card" |
| 1993 | Raven | Allison | Episode: "Checkmate" |
| 1993 | The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. | Cassie Crow | Episode: "Brisco for the Defense" |
| 1994 | The Untouchables | Helen | Episode: "Family Ties" |
| 1994 | Viper | Lt. Sally Gerraro | 2 episodes |
| 1994–95 | Matlock | Jerri Stone | 15 episodes |
| 1995 | Nowhere Man | Sandra Wilson | Episode: "It's Not Such a Wonderful Life" |
| 1996 | Sisters | Dr. Veronica Spratt | Episode: "A Little Snag" |
| 1997 | The Pretender | Lt. Laura Pratt | Episode: "Bazooka Jarod" |
| 1997 | Diagnosis: Murder | Helen Porter | Episode: "Open and Shut" |
| 1998 | Chicago Hope | Marianne Lutsky | Episode: "Deliverance" |
| 1998 | Sliders | Vanessa | Episode: "California Reich" |
| 1998 | Spy Game | Victoria | Episode: "Go, Girl" |
| 1999 | Malibu, CA | Michele | Episode: "Mom Returns" |
| 1999 | Border Line | Karen (Adoption Agent) | TV movie |
| 1999 | Sons of Thunder | Brenda Kolshak | Episode: "Lost & Found" |
| 2000 | Linc's | Deeda Haliburton | Episode: "I Just Want to Testify" |
| 2003 | The Fairly OddParents | Background Vocals | Episode: "Abra Catastrophe!" |
References
- ^ Birth ref check per intelius.com
- ^ a b "Carol Huston as Jerri Stone". WGN America. Archived from the original on 2013-04-30. Retrieved 2012-04-08.
- ^ "Carol Huston Signs For 'The Charmings'". Los Angeles Times. 17 July 1987. Retrieved 2012-04-08.
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