26 Fun Facts Deidre Hall
American Women in Radio and Television Award: She received this honor in 1994.
Bayview Sanitarium: Her DAYS debut on June 21, 1976 was set in this location, when Marlena visited patient Mickey.
Comedienne: She completed a stand-up comedy class that culminated with a graduation performance at The Comedy Store.
Dexatrim: In the early 1990s, Hall was a spokesperson for the weight-loss product.
Exorcism: As Marlena, Hall underwent daytime’s first exorcism in 1995.
Florida: Although Hall was born in Milwaukee, WI, she was raised in sunny Lake Worth, FL.
GREAT NEWS: On May 2, 2017, Hall, along with DAYS co-stars Lauren Koslow (Kate) and Martha Madison (Belle), guest-starred as their Salem characters on the NBC sitcom.
Hollywood Walk of Fame: She received her star on May 19, 2016.
Ivy Duncan: The name of Hall’s character in the 1972 TV movie ADVENTURES OF NICK CARTER.
Jane Elliot: She cites the GH alum (ex-Tracy) as among her closest friends.
Kitchen Closeup: Hall-co-authored the 2010 culinary book.
Little Big Bear: She wrote this children’s book for Write Brain Books.
Mattel: The company created a Barbie-style Marlena Evans doll in Hall’s likeness.
NEVER SAY NEVER: THE DEIDRE HALL STORY: In 1995, Hall produced and starred in this TV movie about her own struggles to become a mother.
OUR HOUSE: The prime-time series that she starred on with Wilford Brimley from 1986-88.
Psychology: What she studied at Palm Beach Junior College before segueing to acting.
Queen Latifah: Hall was a guest on her talk show in 2014.
Soap Opera Digest Awards: She nabbed the Outstanding Lead Actress prize in 1984, 1985 and 1996.
Receptionist: She played one in a 1974 episode of COLUMBO titled “Mind Over Mayhem”.
Twin: Her identical one, Andrea Hall, appeared on DAYS as Samantha Evans (1977-1980, 1982) and Hattie Adams
(2000-01).
ULTIMATE DRIVING CHALLENGE: She appeared in this 1993 TV documentary.
Vancouver: Hall filmed MY CHRISTMAS DREAM and LUCKY IN LOVE there for Hallmark.
Wounded Warrior Project: She’s a devoted supporter of the charity.
Xylitol: Her go-to sweetener.
YOUNG AND RESTLESS: Hall made her daytime debut as Barbara Anderson on this soap in 1973.
Zodiac: She was born on October 31, making her astrological sign Scorpio.
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