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Laura Wright
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Full Name

Laura Alice Sisk

Birthdate

September 11, 1970

Birthplace

Clinton, Maryland, USA

Children

2

Occupation

Actress

Years Active

1991-present

Laura Wright's daytime career began in 1991 when she joined Loving as Ally Rescott. When Loving was cancelled in 1995, Wright joined The City as her Loving character Ally Rescott. In 1997, Wright joined the cast of Guiding Light as Cassie Layne a role she played until 2005. Wright left GL in 2005 to join General Hospital as Carly.

Personal Life[]

Wright was married to John Wright from 1995 until 2016. They share two children: Lauren (b. 11/16/1998) and John Michael (b. 2000)

Soapography[]

  • Ally Rescott on Loving (1991-1995)
  • Ally Rescott on The City (1995)
  • Cassie Layne on Guiding Light (08/01/1997-11/03/2005)
  • Carly Jacks on General Hospital (11/04/2005-present)
  • Lena Spencer on General Hospital (04/01/2015)

Awards and Nominations[]

Daytime Emmy Awards

YEAR CATEGORY CHARACTER/SERIES W/N
2011 Lead Actress Carly Jacks, General Hospital W
2012 Lead Actress Carly Jacks, General Hospital N
2015 Lead Actress Carly Jacks, General Hospital N
2017 Lead Actress Carly Jacks, General Hospital N
2018 Lead Actress Carly Corinthos, General Hospital N
2019 Lead Actress Carly Corinthos, General Hospital N
2022 Lead Actress Carly Corinthos, General Hospital N

Soap Opera Digest Awards

YEAR CATEGORY CHARACTER/SERIES W/N
1993 Outstanding Younger Leading Actress Ally Rescott, Loving N
1994 Hottest Female Star Ally Rescott, Loving N
1998 Favorite New Character Cassie Layne, Guiding Light W


Sometimes Credited As: Laura Sisk

Preceded by
Maura West (2010)
Lead Actress Winner
2011
Succeeded by
Heather Tom (2012)
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