Geraldine Court
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| Born | Geraldine Oldenboorn July 28, 1942 Binghamton, New York, U.S. |
| Died | November 20, 2010 (aged 68) Warwick, New York, U.S. |
| Occupations | Actress, writer |
| Years active | 1971–1990 |
Geraldine Court (born Geraldine Oldenboorn; July 28, 1942 – November 20, 2010) was an American actress.
Early years
Court was born in Binghamton, New York, but her childhood included living in Nashville and in New Orleans. She received a Frances Fuller Scholarship and studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City.[1]
Career
Court portrayed Jennifer Richard Evans for three years on Guiding Light[2] and played Ann Larimer for almost eight years on The Doctors.[3] She also appeared on the television series As the World Turns, Another World, and All My Children. She was also, during a brief time, a writer for the serial Loving.
On stage, Court performed in national touring productions of Barefoot in the Park, Play It Again, Sam, and The Tender Trap. Her off-Broadway work includes The Lower Depths of Maxim Gorki and Possibilities.[1] On Broadway, she performed in the chorus of Medea.[4]
Court directed plays, including productions for the Greeley Street Theater, Forum at Lincoln Center, Manhattan Theatre Club, and Playwrights Horizon.[2]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Character |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Love Hurts | Laura |
Television
| Year | Title | Character |
|---|---|---|
| 1970–72 | As the World Turns | Jennifer Sullivan Ryan Hughes |
| 1973–77 | The Doctors | Dr. Ann Larimer |
| 1979 | Another World | June Laverty |
| 1980-1983 | Guiding Light | Jennifer Richards |
| 1985 | All My Children | Mary Georgia |
| 1987 | Kate & Allie | Woman on the Bench (Episode: "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?") |
References
- 1 2 "Geraldine Court joins cast of 'The Doctors'". The Herald. South Carolina, Rock Hill. June 9, 1973. p. 20. Retrieved November 11, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Beals, Kathie (September 21, 1938). "Court and Kennon, Greeley's two Geraldines". The Standard-Star. New York, New Rochelle. pp. B 1, B 5. Retrieved September 17, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Reed, Jon-Michael (April 15, 1980). "Welcome back, Geraldine Court!". The State Journal. Kentucky, Frankfort. p. 8. Retrieved September 17, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Geraldine Court". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on November 11, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2021.