Robin Riker
| Robin Riker | |
|---|---|
| Born |
October 2, 1952 New York, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress, author |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Spouse(s) |
William Hasley (1987–?; divorced) Evan A. Nesbitt (?–present) |
Robin Riker (born October 2, 1952) is an American actress and author. After deciding to pursue a career in film and television, she moved to Hollywood and landed her first film role in the John Sayles penned cult classic, Alligator. Robin then went on to have starring roles in the prime-time sitcoms Brothers, Shaky Ground, Thunder Alley, The Gregory Hines Show and Get a Life. She also became the fourth and final actress to play Beth Logan on the CBS daytime soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful.
Early life
Robin Riker was born on October 2 in New York City. Both of her parents were in theater.
Career
Early career
Robin appeared in the films Stepmonster (the titular role), Brink!, Don't Look Under the Bed, Alligator and Convincing Clooney.[1]
Robin was nominated two times for an Ace Award as "Best Actress in a Comedy Series" for her role as Kelly Hall on Brothers. She has had recurring roles in The Glades, Boston Legal, Reba and Hung. Riker has guest starred on scores of other shows including Six Feet Under, Big Love as well as creating the role of The Witch, Catherine Madison on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Rockford Files, M*A*S*H, The A-Team, Airwolf, Murder, She Wrote, Sliders, Reba, Malcolm in the Middle, Pyramid, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch among other series. In May 2008, she signed a contract for the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful in the recast role of Beth Logan. Her first appearance was on June 18, 2008. This marked her second daytime drama series.
Present
Riker continues to work in stages from Los Angeles to New York and to receive nominations for her work in the theatre. Recently, she provided the voice and motion capture for Lilith in the video game DmC: Devil May Cry. Her latest guest starred appearances include Justified, Last Man Standing, and she has a recurring role on The Glades. In May 2016, Riker was hired to portray the recurring role of Naomi Dreyfus on ABC's General Hospital. She began appearing June 3, 2016.[2]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Divorce Invitation | Lucy Christian |
| 2012 | Save the Date | Aunt Mary |
| 2011 | Convincing Clooney | Head Honcho |
| 2007 | Spiritual Warriors | Reporter |
| 1999 | Don't Look Under the Bed | Karen McCausland |
| 1998 | Brink! | Maddie Brinker |
| 1996 | Christmas Every Day | Carolyn Jackson |
| 1995 | A Reason to Believe | Constance |
| 1993 | Stepmonster | Denise Gore |
| 1992 | Body Chemistry II: Voice of a Stranger | Brenda |
| 1980 | Alligator | Marisa |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | General Hospital | Naomi Dreyfus | ABC |
| 2015 | Austin & Ally | Mrs. Whitfield | Episode: "Rejection & Rocket Ships" |
| 2013 | This Magic Moment | Maryellen Gable | TV film |
| 2012 | Holly's Holiday | Carol | TV film |
| 2008–2010 | The Bold and the Beautiful | Beth Logan | CBS (54 episodes) |
| 2006 | Read It and Weep | Diana | TV film |
| 2005 | Gone But Not Forgotten | Nora Sloane/Samantha Reardon | TV film |
| 2003 | Exit 9 | Lynne | TV pilot |
| 2000 | Days of Our Lives | Maureen Lockhart | NBC |
| 1997–1998 | The Gregory Hines Show | Nicole Moran | CBS (20 episodes) |
| 1994–1995 | Thunder Alley | Roberta 'Bobbi' Turner | ABC (19 episodes) |
| 1992–1993 | Shaky Ground | Helen Moody | FOX (17 episodes) |
| 1990–1992 | Get a Life | Sharon Potter | FOX (34 episodes) |
| 1984–1987 | Brothers | Kelly Hall | Showtime (80 episodes) |
Episodic – Guest Star
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Anger Management | Terri | Episode: "Charlie Rolls the Dice in Vegas" |
| 2013 | Justified | Deborah Jane | Episode: "Money Trap" |
| 2012–2013 | DeVanity | Angelica Roth | www.devanity.com (3 episodes) |
| 2012 | Last Man Standing | Wanda | Episode: "Ed's Twice Ex-Wife" |
| 2012 | Switched at Birth | Michelle Natterson | Episode: "Street Noises Invade the House" |
| 2011 | Hung | Actress | Episode: "A Monkey Named Simian or Frances is Not a Fan" |
| 2011 | Svetlana | Liam's Mom | Episode: "Mom! Dad!" |
| 2010–2013 | The Glades | Jody Cargill | A&E (3 episodes) |
| 2010 | Bones | Nadia Blake | Episode: "The Shallow in the Deep " |
| 2007 | Big Love | Meredith Paulson | Episode: "The Happiest Girl" |
| 2006 | Boston Legal | Candy Springtime | ABC (2 episodes) |
| 2006 | The Closer | Barbara | Episode: "The Other Woman" |
| 2006 | Twenty Good Years | Helen | Episode: "Sorry, Wrong Ship" |
| 2005 | NCIS | Saleena Lockhart | Episode: "Black Water" |
| 2004 | Cold Case | Doreen Denova | Episode: "Disco Inferno" |
| 2004 | Crossing Jordan | Frances Pritchard | Episode: "Til Death Do Us Part" |
| 2003 | American Dreams | Mrs. Jensen | Episode: "Ticket to Ride" |
| 2002–2003 | Reba | Sue Montgomery | The WB (2 episodes) |
| 2002 | One on One | Connie | Episode: "Adventures in Double Dating" |
| 2002 | What I Like About You | Eileen | Episode: "Spa Day" |
| 2001 | Family Law | Actress | Episode: "Sex, Lies, and Internet" |
| 2001 | Malcolm in the Middle | Tina | Episode: "New Neighbors" |
| 2001 | Six Feet Under | Chloe Yorkin | Episode: "Crossroads" |
| 1997 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer | Catherine Madison | Episode: "Witch" |
| 1984 | Airwolf | Dr. Karen Hansen | Episode: "Moffett's Ghost" |
| Pearl | CBS |
Theatre
- Ladies' Room (1988; Tiffany Theatre Los Angeles)
- The Kiss at City Hall (2000; Pasadena Playhouse; Victim Dramalogue Award Winner Stage Coach Theatre
- Sex, Sex, Sex, Sex, Sex and Sex (2005; The Matrix Theatre)
- I Remember You (2006; Falcon Theatre)
- Welcome to the Woods (2009; off-Broadway)
- Cannibals (2010) Zephyr Theatre
- Les Liaisons Dangereuses (The Blank Theatre Company)
- All My Sons (Geffen Playhouse)
- Pied a Terre Off Broadway
References
- ↑ Robin Riker Biography, Film Reference
- ↑ SOD (May 11, 2016). "ROBIN RIKER JOINS GH". Soap Opera Digest. United States. American Media, Inc. Archived from the original on May 11, 2016. Retrieved May 11, 2016.