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By Graves Hopper

Updated 18 March 2023

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British actress

Emma Samms is ...

Alive

Born	28 August 1960 in Willesden
Age	62 years, 7 months

Sex or gender	female
Country of citizenship	United Kingdom
Birth name	Emma Elizabeth Wylie Samuelson
Occupation	actor, model and screenwriter
Awards	Member of the Order of the British Empire
Educated at	Bedales School, St Margaret's School and Royal Ballet School
Eye color	brown
Hair color	brown hair

About Emma Samms

Emma Samms: The British Actress Who Conquered Hollywood

Emma Samms was born on August 28, 1960, in London, England. She grew up in a family of actors and was destined to follow in their footsteps. Her father, Michael, was a well-known actor, and her mother, Madeleine, was a ballet dancer. Emma started acting at a young age and made her television debut in the British soap opera "General Hospital" in 1982.

Her breakthrough role came in 1985 when she was cast as Fallon Carrington Colby in the hit American soap opera "Dynasty." Emma quickly became a fan favorite and was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for her performance. She left the show in 1987 to pursue other projects but returned for the series finale in 1989.

Emma's success on "Dynasty" opened doors for her in Hollywood, and she went on to star in several movies and TV shows, including "The Colbys," "Models Inc.," and "Holby City." She also appeared in the James Bond film "The Living Daylights" in 1987.

In addition to her acting career, Emma is a philanthropist and has been involved in several charitable organizations, including the Starlight Children's Foundation and the National Osteoporosis Society. She has also been an advocate for breast cancer awareness and has spoken publicly about her own battle with the disease.

Emma's personal life has been just as eventful as her career. She has been married four times and has three children. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1990 and underwent a mastectomy and chemotherapy. She has been cancer-free since 1992.

Despite her ups and downs, Emma remains a beloved figure in the entertainment industry. She continues to act and is involved in several charitable causes. Her talent, beauty, and resilience have made her a true icon of Hollywood.

References:

- "Emma Samms." IMDb, IMDb.com, www.imdb.com/name/nm0759467/.

- "Emma Samms Biography." TV Guide, TV Guide, www.tvguide.com/celebrities/emma-samms/bio/149324/.

- "Emma Samms." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 12 Aug. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emma_Samms.