Kimberley Simms (born July 27, 1963)[1] is an American actress, best known for her role as Mindy Lewis on Guiding Light.
Kimberley Simms | |
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| Born | July 27, 1963 Toledo, Ohio |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | UCLA |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1983-1997 |
| Spouse | Christopher Blobaum (m. 2001) |
| Children | 1 |
Early Life edit
She is the second of five children.[1] Her family moved from Toledo, Ohio to Melbourne, Florida when she was 15.[1] She was badly injured in a car accident at age 18 and had to have her face reconstructed with plastic surgery.[1]
She attended the University of California at Irvine and also UCLA, where she earned a degree in theater.[1]
Career edit
She appeared on Capitol before being cast as Mindy Lewis on Guiding Light, replacing Krista Tesreau.[2] She played the role from July 1989 until her departure in the Summer of 1992.[3] She won a 1991 Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Female Newcomer for her role on Guiding Light.[4]
Simms also appeared in an episode of Burke's Law, titled "Who Killed the Soap Star?"
Personal Life edit
She has been married to chef Christopher Blobaum since 2001. The couple have a daughter, Tuesday, whom they adopted from China.[5]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e Henderson, Kathy (April 3, 1990). "Drama Queen". Soap Opera Digest. 15 (7).
- ^ "Comings & Goings". Soap Opera Digest. 14 (15): 72. July 25, 1989.
- ^ "Late Breaking News: GL's Mindys in Motion, Simms is Out...is Mione in at SB?". Soap Opera Digest. 17 (12): 29. June 9, 1992.
- ^ "Late Breaking News: And the Winners Are...". Soap Opera Digest. 16 (4): 34. February 19, 1991.
- ^ "Digest catches up with former GL star Kimberley Simms (Ex-Mindy)". 29 January 2007.
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