Crystal Carson (born June 24, 1967) is an American actress and acting coach, best known for playing Julia Barrett on General Hospital.
Crystal Carson | |
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| Born | June 24, 1967 |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | http://crystalcarson.com/ |
Early life edit
She is the oldest of 4 children.[1] Her father, who managed the circulation department at the Omaha World Herald, died from cancer when Carson was 7.[1]
She graduated from the University of Nebraska with a degree in theater and a minor in computer science.[1]
Career edit
She began acting as a teen, doing community theater and working as an extra in Terms of Endearment.[1]
Her early credits include guest appearances on Cheers, Thirtysomething, Midnight Caller, Simon & Simon, Charles in Charge, Night Court and Dallas. She also appeared in the Madonna film Who's That Girl and Killer Tomatoes Strike Back with John Astin.[2]
She played the contract role of Julia Barrett on the ABC soap opera General Hospital from 1991-1993, returning for guest appearances in 1997 and 1998.[2][3]
After General Hospital, she had a recurring role on JAG.[2]
She now has a full-time career as an acting coach, running the Auditioning By Heart acting school. Her clients have included David Boreanaz, Tricia Helfer, and Paula Abdul.[4]
Personal life edit
She married Peter Bradley in July 1990.[1] They have a daughter.[3]
Carson announced in 2021 that she was undergoing treatment for stage 3 breast cancer.[5]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e Hallett, Lisa (February 4, 1992). "Crystal Clear". Soap Opera Digest. 17 (3): 68–71.
- ^ a b c "Meet Crystal Carson of Auditioning by Heart in Lake Balboa". Voyage LA. August 6, 2019. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ^ a b Brounstein, Diane (October 31, 2016). "Catching Up With Former General Hospital Star Crystal Carson". Soap Hub. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ^ "LA Acting Coach Crystal Carson returns to Dublin for intensive workshop". Scannain. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ^ Maloney, Michael (26 May 2021). "GH Alum Crystal Carson Battling Stage 3 Breast Cancer". Soap Hub.
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