Michelle Stafford Bio

(Phyllis, Y&R)

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BIRTHDATE: September 14
YEARS ON SHOW: 1994-1997; 2000-present
MARITAL STATUS: Single
CHILDREN: Daughter Natalia born December 21, 2009

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Michelle Stafford made the trek to California as an infant. Her parents moved her and her older sister, Janine, to Montrose, California, where she was raised. After graduating from high school, Stafford chased after her dream of modeling. None of the modeling agents in town were interested in her because she lacked the look they were searching for. After a year of struggling, she landed an agent, who helped her book television commercials.

Just as she was finally breaking into modeling, she developed a brain tumor. Her eyelid kept swelling, which led to the diagnosis. With the help of her family (her parents were now divorced, and her mom since remarried), she recovered and leapt back into her career.

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et cetera 5 random facts
  1. In 2004, Stafford was the hockey correspondent for BEST DAMN SPORTS SHOW PERIOD.
  2. She is a huge fan of the band Live.
  3. Won a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in 1997, and one for Outstanding Lead Actress in 2004.
  4. Michelle lends her voice and time to such groups as "Citizens Commission on Human Rights" and "The Hollywood Education and Literacy Project" and was honored by the "National Foundation for Women Legislators" for her human rights campaigning.
  5. She is 5' 8".
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Michelle Stafford
EXCLUSIVE! Y&R's Michelle Stafford Confirms Exit   May 21, 2013

Emmy-winning actress Michelle Stafford (Phyllis, Y&R) tells Digest ...

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Michelle Stafford Leaving Y&R?   May 20, 2013

Y&R fan favorite Michelle Stafford (Phyllis) is leaving the show, according to E!...

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Y&R Stars Guest Judge On CUPCAKE WARS   Mar 22, 2013

Y&R's Michelle Stafford (Phyllis) and Christian J. LeBlanc...

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Y&R's Stafford Raises Awareness   Oct 19, 2011

Michelle Stafford (Phyllis, Y&R) gathered a slew of top soap talent in her home on October 13 for the...

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How Sweet It is   Dec 13, 2010

Phyllis and Sharon's recent chocolate-slinging catfight on Y&R wasn't without its challenges....

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Other Roles

Other Soap Roles
PACIFIC PALISADES (Joanna, 1997)
TRIBES (Frankie, 1990)

TV Roles
CHARMED (Mandi, 2005)
CLUBHOUSE (Sydney, 2004)
JUDGING AMY (Linda, 2002)
FRASIER (Heather, 2001)
V.I.P. (Nancy, 2000)
JAG (Suzanne, 1999)
DIAGNOSIS MURDER (Trish, 1999)
TWO GUYS, A GIRL AND A PIZZA PLACE (April, 1998)

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