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Brandon Beemer (Owen, B&B)

Born and raised in Eugene, Ore., Brandon Beemer admits to having a "crazy imagination" since childhood, yet he never seriously considered acting. Instead, he played sports in high school and earned small scholarships to several colleges for track. MORE

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Drew Tyler Bell (Thomas, B&B)

Drew Tyler Bell has been entertaining since he was only 6 years old, which is when he began taking dancing lessons. Soon after, the Wooster, OH, native added several musical instruments to his repertoire. At 15, he considered becoming a professional pianist, but chose to get into acting instead. MORE

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Ian Buchanan (ex-James, B&B)

Ian Buchanan, a native of Hamilton, Scotland, was born the second eldest of six children (he has two sisters and three brothers). He left school at 14 and worked as a hotel bellhop and before long was living the jet-set life, working internationally as a top model for the prestigious Ford agency. MORE

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Darlene Conley (ex-Sally, B&B)

Before Darlene Conley originated the role of the flamboyant Sally Spectra in 1989, she had already carved out an impressive career in theater, film and prime-time. Raised on the South side of Chicago, Conley was discovered at age 15 by Broadway impresario (and notoriously difficult boss) Jed Harris. MORE

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Lesley-Anne Down (Jacqueline, B&B)

Lesley-Anne Down was born and raised in Putney, which is located on the Thames-side part of London. She responded to a newspaper ad looking for child models when she was 10 and appeared in ads for Clairol, Clarks shoes and Caress soap. MORE

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Susan Flannery (Stephanie, B&B)

Susan Flannery was raised in New York City in a brownstone on East 51st Street. Flannery knew she wanted to be an actress from a young age, and she went on to receive her BFA in theater at Stevens College in Missouri, as well as attended graduate school before venturing out to Hollywood. MORE

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Jennifer Gareis (Donna, B&B)

Acting wasn't always at the forefront of Jennifer Gareis' "beautiful" mind. With algebra and geometry as her favorite subjects in school, she took the advice of her older sister and worked toward a career in accounting. She attended Franklin & Marshall College located in her hometown, Lancaster, PA, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. MORE

— CBS

Winsor Harmon (Thorne, B&B)

A self-admitted "good ol' boy from the South," Winsor Harmon was born in Louisiana, then moved with his family to Rockwall, TX. A gifted athlete, he later attended Texas A&M University on a football scholarship, but soon became disillusioned with the "big business and politics" of college sports. MORE

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Schae Harrison (ex-Darla, B&B)

Born in Anaheim Hills, Calif., Schae Harrison loved performing from an early age and enrolled in her first dance class at the age of four. Her love of dance and her skills as a choreographer eventually landed her a position with the NFL Seattle Seahawks cheerleading squad, where she stayed for three years. MORE

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Ashley Jones (Bridget, B&B)

Given her already-extensive resumé, one may be surprised to learn how young Ashley Jones is. However, this showbiz vet has been working for more than two decades, starting with her first commercial, which she did at age 5. Since then, the Memphis, TN-born actress (she was raised in Houston, TX) has stayed involved in the industry. MORE

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Sean Kanan (ex-Deacon, B&B)

Sean Kanan's interest in show biz began in high school, where he participated in stage productions and performed in area comedy clubs. He went on to Boston University as a political science major, but continued to study acting. Kanan relocated to Los Angeles and got a role in the low-budget horror flick Hide And Go Shriek in 1988 and The Karate Kid III in 1989. MORE

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Lesli Kay (Felicia, B&B)

Lesli Kay was born and raised in Charleston, WV. Her mother, Marsha Pushkin Albert, was a sexual abuse therapist and director for the Resolve Family Abuse program at the YWCA in Charleston. Her late father, Dr. Jack Pushkin, was the chief of orthopedics for the Charleston Area Medical Center. MORE

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Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke, B&B)

A horse enthusiast since childhood, the California-born Katherine Kelly Lang seemed more destined to become a professional equestrienne or veterinarian than an accomplished actress. MORE

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Kyle Lowder (Rick, B&B)

Born in Missouri and raised in Pleasantville, New York, Kyle Lowder has had a colorful and exciting life filled with lots of different activities and careers! In high school, Lowder was quarterback for the Pleasantville Panthers and a runner for All New York State track and field in the 800-meter event. MORE

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MacKenzie Mauzy (ex-Phoebe, B&B)

MacKenzie Mauzy was born in Greensboro, N.C., but lived most of her life in Lancaster, Pa. (yes, Amish country). An accomplished singer and actress from a very young age, the vivacious Mauzy won the Anna Wentworth Award for the title role of Annie in a Roanoke, Va., production in 1998, and has starred in the plays A Christmas Carol and Macbeth. MORE

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John McCook (Eric, B&B)

Thanks to myriad roles on stage, in film and on TV, McCook has had the romantic leading man down pat for years, so it wasn't a big leap for the California-born actor to create the suave fashion designer Eric Forrester on B&B in 1987. MORE

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Ronn Moss (Ridge, B&B)

Growing up in Los Angeles, Ronn Moss immersed himself in creative outlets. At the age of 11, Ronn began studying drums, guitar and electric bass, paving the way for a career as a musician. In 1976 bassist Moss joined forces with Peter Beckett, J.C. Crowley and John Friesen to form the band Player. MORE

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Antonio Sabato Jr. (ex-Dante, B&B)

Born in Rome, Antonio Sabato Jr. and his family (including his father, Italian film actor Antonio Sabato, Sr.) moved to L.A. when he was 12. After graduating from Beverly Hills High School, he got an agent and his first gigs: modeling jobs and a role in Janet Jackson's music video for "Love Will Never Do (Without You)." MORE

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Aaron D. Spears (Justin, B&B)

Hailing from Washington, D.C., Aaron D. Spears is a self-proclaimed sports enthusiast who parlayed his confidence and tenacity into a career in television and film, according to his IMDB profile. MORE

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Heather Tom (Katie, B&B)

Born in Hinsdale, IL, Heather Tom became a commercial actress at the age of 2, and was dancing with the Pacific Northwest Ballet by age 10. MORE

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Hunter Tylo (Taylor, B&B)

Hunter Tylo began her daytime career as street-smart Robin McCall on ALL MY CHILDREN, and followed with a short stint as Marina Toscano on DAYS OF OUR LIVES. In 1990, she joined THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, which signified having roles on all three major networks. MORE

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Jack Wagner (Nick, B&B)

Jack Wagner was born and raised in Washington, Mo. He took up golf at the age of 10 and planned on becoming a pro golfer. As a teenager performing was just a hobby for him. He attended the University of Missouri for a year and won the state golf championship, and decided to apply for a golf scholarship to the University of Arizona. MORE

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