Deidre Hall Biography, Age, Twin, Spouse, William,Leaving Days, Sons And Networth

August 2024 · 5 minute read

Deidre Hall Biography

Deidre Hall is an American actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Dr. Marlena Evans on NBC’s daytime drama Days of Our Lives, which she has played for over 40 years.

For her portrayal of Marlena, Deidre has won many awards. In 1982 and 1983 she won two Best Actress Soapy Awards. In 1984, 1985, and 1995 Deidre has won three Soap Opera Digest Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress. She was the first recipient of the Outstanding Contribution by an Actress/Actor Award in 1986.

Deidre in 2005 received an award with Drake Hogestyn  for Favorite Couple: John and Marlena.  She was also voted Best Actress twice by the Soap Opera Update Awards in 1994 and 1995. Deidre has been nominated for a Daytime Emmy three times, but hasn’t won.

Deidre Hall Age |How Old Is Deidre Hall

Deidre was born on October 31, 1947 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is 71 years old as of 2018.

Deidre Hall Family |  Deidre Hall Siblings |Deidre Hall Twin | Deidre Hall Sister

Deidre and her twin sister, Andrea Hall, were born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and raised in Lake Worth, Florida. They are third of five children. When they were 12 years old, Deidre was elected Junior Orange Bowl Queen. Deidre is a graduate of Lake Worth High School, Class of 1965, and studied psychology before sidetracking into acting.

Deidre Hall Spouse | William Hudson Deidre Hall | Who Is Deidre Hall Married To

Deidre has been married four times . Her first marriage was to William Hudson from May 6, 1966  to 1970.  Her second marriage was to Keith Barbour from 1972 to 1977 , a singer. Her third marriage was to Michael Dubelko from 1987 to 1989 , a producer and writer. Deidre’s fourth marriage was to  Steve Sohmer from December 31, 1991  to 2006, an author and screenwriter. Deidre and Sohmer have two sons, David Atticus Sohmer (born August 23, 1992) and Tully Chapin Sohmer (born January 19, 1995). Her two children were born via a surrogate mother known as “Robin B”.

Deidre Hall Married Drake Hogestyn

Deidre and Drake are not married in real life. The pair appeared on Days of Our Lives.  Deidre received an award with Drake Hogestyn in 2005 for Favorite Couple: John and Marlena. Deidre and Drake Hogestyn reprised their roles as Marlena Evans and John Black on September 26, 2011.

Deidre Hall Sons

Deidre has two sons with  Sohmer David Atticus Sohmer  who was born August 23, 1992 and Tully Chapin Sohmer  who was born January 19, 1995. Her two children were born via a surrogate mother known as “Robin B”.

Deidre Hall Leaving Days

Deidre joined Days of Our Lives in 1976 as Dr. Marlena Evans. During an interview, Deidre said that she thought that she would have no chance to land the role of Marlena, considering that she was unsure about a career in soap operas, as well as having to compete against established soap opera veterans for the role. She was cast, though, and the role made her rose to fame. It was was proved by fan protests when a 1979 NBC promo hinted that Deidre’s character would be killed off.  Two separate daytime television magazines named Deidre the best soap actress of 1983.

Never Say Never The Deidre Hall Story

Story of a soap celeb Deidre Hall’s attempt to have a baby; based on the actress’ story of how she conquered childlessness in which the beauteous Hall plays herself.

Deidre Hall Net Worth

Deidre has an estimated net worth of $12 million dollars.

Deidre Hall Filmography

Year

Title

Role

2016My Christmas DreamVictoria
2014Lucky in LoveErin Billings
2013Dating in the Middle AgesFiona Fleming
2011Drop Dead DivaDeidre Hall
1995OP CenterKate Michaels
Women of the HouseDeidre Hall
Never Say Never: The Deidre Hall StoryDeidre Hall
1993Night SinsDr. Marlena Evans
Woman on the LedgeQuinn
1991And the Sea Will TellMuff Graham
For the Very First TimeMrs. O’Neil
1990ColumboDiane Hunter
Murder, She WroteClaudia Carboni / Jennifer Paige
1989WiseguyClaudia Newquay
Perry Mason: The Case of the All-Star AssassinLinda Horton
1988Take My Daughters, PleaseNell
1986-1988Our HouseJessica ‘Jessie’ Witherspoon
1985A Reason to LiveDelores Stewart
1984Hot PursuitStephanie Wyler
HotelMaggie Dawson
1981The Million Dollar FaceBarbara Sanderson
1980Pray TVSarah of Nazareth
1976–presentDays of Our LivesDr. Marlena Evans
1976The Krofft SupershowLori / Electra Woman
Joe Forrester
Special DeliveryGloria
Electra Woman and Dyna GirlLori / Electra Woman
1975Kung FuLuisa
KarenJanet Bartel
S.W.A.T.Diane
1974ColumboReceptionist
1973–1975The Young and the RestlessBarbara Anderson
1972Adventures of Nick CarterIvy Duncan
Adam-12Nurse
The Streets of San FranciscoBank Teller
1972–1973Emergency!Nurse Sally Lewis
1971Night GalleryNight Gallery
1970San Francisco International Airport

Deidre Hall Nominations

.Daytime Emmy Awards

Year

Award

Work

Result

1980Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama SeriesDays of Our LivesNominated
1984Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama SeriesNominated
1985Nominated

Soapy Awards

Year

Award

Work

Result

1982Soapy Award for Best ActressDays of Our LivesWon
1983Won

Soap Opera Digest Awards

Year

Award

Work

Result

1984Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime DramaDays of Our LivesWon
1985Won
1986Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Contribution by an Actor/Actress to the Form of Continuing Drama who is currently on a Daytime SerialWon
1995Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime DramaWon
1996Nominated
1998Soap Opera Digest Award for Hottest Romance shared with Drake HogestynNominated
1999Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime DramaNominated
2005Nominated
Soap Opera Digest Award for Favorite Couple shared with Drake HogestynWon

TV Land Awards

Year

Award

Work

Result

2005TV Land Award for Superest Super Hero shared with Judy StrangisElectra Woman and Dyna GirlNominated

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