| Linda Dano | |
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Full Name |
Linda Rae Wildermuth |
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Birthdate |
May 12, 1943 |
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Birthdate |
Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Occupation |
Actress |
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Years Active |
1979-2021 |
Linda Dano's daytime career began in 1979 when she was cast as Rae Cummings on One Life to Live. Dano briefly appeared on As the World Turns in 1980. Dano's most recognizable role was as Felicia Gallant on Another World which she played from 1985 until 1998 when she was let go. After Another World cancellation, Dano appeared on all four ABC daytime shows as Rae Cummings. Dano left OLTL in 2000 and the following year, Dano made an appearance on Guiding Light in 2001. Dano joined DAYS in 2021 as Vivian Alamain.
Personal Life[]
Linda Dano was married to Frank Attardi from 1982 until his death in 2004. Dano was also married to Larry Peck and Salvatore Giordano.
Soapography[]
- Rae Cummings on One Life to Live (1979-1980; 06/28/2000-03/12/2001)
- Cynthia Haines on As the World Turns (1980-1981)
- Felicia Gallant on Another World (1985-1998)
- Rae Cummings on All My Children (1999-2000)
- Rae Cummings on Port Charles (2000)
- Rae Cummings on General Hospital (2001)
- Lena Kendall on Guiding Light (2002)
- Vivian Alamain on Days of our Lives (02/03/2021-04/22/2021)
Awards and Nominations[]
Daytime Emmy Awards
| YEAR | CATEGORY | CHARACTER/SERIES | W/N |
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| 1989 | Talk Show Host | Attitudes | N |
| 1992 | Supporting Actress | Felicia Gallant, Another World | N |
| 1993 | Lead Actress | Felicia Gallant, Another World | W |
| 1994 | Lead Actress | Felicia Gallant, Another World | N |
| 1996 | Lead Actress | Felicia Gallant, Another World | N |
| 2003 | Supporting Actress | Rae Cummings, One Life to Live | N |
| 2005 | Special Class Special | The Another World Reunion | N |
Soap Opera Digest Awards
| YEAR | CATEGORY | CHARACTER/SERIES | W/N |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Outstanding Comic Actress - Daytime | Felicia Gallant, Another World | N |
| 1993 | Outstanding Supporting Actress | Felicia Gallant, Another World | N |
| 1999 | Favorite Veteran | Felicia Gallant, Another World | N |
| Preceded by Erika Slezak (1992) |
Lead Actress Winner 1993 |
Succeeded by Hillary B. Smith (1994) |