Eileen Davidson Biography
Eileen Davidson is an accomplished American actress, writer, TV personality, and former model. She is best known for her roles in soap operas as Ashley Abbott on CBS’s The Young and the Restless and Susan Banks on NBC’s Days of Our Lives.
How old is Eileen Davidson? – Age
Davidson is 64 years old as of 2023. She was born on June 15, 1959, in Artesia, California, United States, where she also grew up.
Eileen Davidson? – Height
She stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches.
Eileen Davidson Mother, Father, Siblings – Family
Eileen was born to her loving parents Richard Davidson and Charlotte Davidson in Artesia, California, United States. Her mother was a homemaker while her father was a manufacturer of airplane parts. In addition, she grew up with her six siblings Connie, Thomas, Ruth, Patricia, John, and Mary Davidson.
Eileen Davidson Education
Davidson enrolled at St Paul High School in Santa Springs, California. Upon completion of her high school studies, she never joined any college instead landed an Shady job in California.
Is Eileen Davidson Married? – Husband
Eileen has been married to her loving husband, Vincent Van Patten, since 2003. Together, the couple has been blessed with a son Jesse Thomas Van Patten. Likewise, she has previously been married twice, to actors Jon Lindstrom and Christopher Mayor.
Eileen’s Career
Davidson is a famous actress known for her portrayal of Ashley Abbott on CBS’s The Young and the Restless. She portrayed “Ashley” in more than 1,500 episodes of the show From 1984 till 2018. In addition, she developed as a key member of the cast and emerged as a prominent character.
Additionally, she made an appearance on primetime television, but her program “Broken Badges,” was later canceled. She then starred in “Santa Barbara” as Kelly Capwell, a position she held until the show’s demise in January 1993. Notably, In May 1993, she made her next appearance on “Days of Our Lives” as Kristen Blake.
Moreover, she took a year off before returning to “The Young and the Restless” in March 1999. She made a comeback as Ashley Abbott, which earned her a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress at the Daytime Emmy Awards. It is known that she was later fired from the show due to a lack of storyline.
Furthermore, she later signed a three-year deal to reprise her role as Ashley Abbott on “Y&R”‘s sister soap opera “The Bold and the Beautiful”. She also co-wrote a mystery set in the realm of soap operas “Death in Daytime,” which was published in October 2008. Currently, She is now working on “Dial Emmy for Murder,” her upcoming mystery book.
TV Shows
- The Phoenix
- The Young and the Restless
- Broken Badges
- Santa Barbar
- Days of Our Lives
- The Bold and the Beautiful
- The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
- Going All the Way
- Hell and Mr, Fudge
- Easy Wheels
- Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem
You can find and follow Davidson on Instagram using the account name: @eileendavidsonofficial