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Date of Birth

26 May 1962, Englewood, New Jersey, USA

Birth Name

Eugenie Ann Francis

Height

5' 5" (1.65 m)

Mini Biography

The attractive, blonde Ms. Francis got her start in television on "General Hospital" (1963) as a teenager (following a guest appearance on ABC's prime-time series, "Family" (1976) and literally grew up in the enormously popular role of Laura. As portrayed by Genie Francis, Laura has become one of the most beloved characters in daytime television. In 1981, after five years on "General Hospital" (1963), Ms. Francis left the show, and returned briefly two years later and again in 1984 and finally on October 29, 1993. The wedding of Laura to Luke Spencer (played by Anthony Geary) in November 1981, remains the most-watched daytime drama event in the history of television. The fictional couple's romance even garnered a cover story in Newsweek magazine. Genie's extensive television work also included recurring appearances on "Murder, She Wrote" (1984). Ms. Francis created the role of Ceara Connor on ABC's daytime drama, "All My Children" (1970) in 1990. Her portrayal of an adult incest survivor earned her critical and viewer plaudits. On the stage, she has appeared in "Crimes of the Heart" and "See How They Run". In 1991, Ms. Francis appeared in the Williamstown Festival Theater Production of "Defying Gravity". That same year, Genie made her New York City debut in "The Baby Dance" at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in Greenwich Village. She also appeared in a Comedic Curtain Raiser at Manhattan Class Company for their festival of One Acts, called "The Group". Genie is married to actor/director Jonathan Frakes, who starred in the popular syndicated television series, "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987). They maintain residences in both Los Angeles and Manhattan. Their first child, Jameson Ivor Frakes, was born August 20, 1994.

IMDb Mini Biography By: Gisele Herbert < gisele@ptd.net>

Spouse

Jonathan Frakes

(28 May 1988 - present) 2 children

Trivia

Daughter of actor Ivor Francis.

Two children Jameson Ivor (b. August 20, 1994) and Elizabeth Francis (b. May 30, 1997).

Has an older half-sister Shelley, an older brother Ivor, and a younger brother Kenny.

Met her husband during the filming of "Bare Essence" (1983).

Was on the cover of Newsweek with Anthony Geary in 1981.

Loves to knit.

Her first on-screen kiss was her first kiss in real life, on _"General Hospital" (1963)_, to Kin Shriner.

Godmother of son Jameson is Elizabeth Berman (wife of Rick Berman- Star Trek producer/writer/creator).

Runs a cottage furnishings and home accessories store called "The Cherished Home" in Belfast, Maine.

Admitted in an interview that she had been addicted to heavy drugs during the early 1980s (2001).

Used to keep a picture of Mr. Spock from Star Trek on her refrigerator. Her husband Jonathan Frakes said when he picked her up at her home, he saw it when he was in her kitchen. He later went on to star in Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Personal Quotes

"I can't really say a permanent goodbye to "General Hospital" (1963), because it's just too painful. I don't really know. There would have to be some kind of clarity about equality. There would have to be some resolution for me." - TV Guide, September 2002.

"I think my career would have gone further had I not reacquainted myself with Laura. But I'm sure there's some reason why I needed to be here. This is like a huge family to me. It's been a great place to be, lots of love and support in this building. I'm very grateful for that." - SOD, May 2001

"That's what it's about for me now: my children and my husband, you know? That's the dream. And I got it." - Intimate Portrait, November 2001

"Gloria [Monty] put sex and romance into Laura's life and it bowled me over. Here I was doing things in front of 20 million people that I had never done in my own life. It certainly speeded up my growth process." TV Guide August 26th 1980.

It was great. We always work well together and we enjoy working together. Just the fact that we are together raises the bar in both of our minds. We both want to be on top of our game because we've got a lot to live up to. I know Tony feels that way and I feel that way. Fortunately for us, that chemistry was still there - which was a terrific relief to me! Apparently it's still very much alive for both of us. We're a good team.

We hadn't worked together in four years. Soon as we looked into each other's eyes, it was right back there. So I've had a wonderful time. There's nothing I like better than doing a love story, and there's nothing better than doing a love story with Tony Geary.

Where Are They Now

(July 2004) Living in London with hubby Jonathan Frakes and their children.

(June 2006) Is in negotiations with "General Hospital" (1963) in returning to her legendary role of "Laura Spencer".

(July 2006) Living in Belfast, Maine and operating an on-line, interior design/home store call "The Cherished Home"

(October 2006) Genie is returning to General Hospital as Laura Spencer.

(May 2006) She attended the Motor City Comic Convention in Michigan with her hubby, Jonathan Frakes.

(December 2008) Just finished filming the sequel to Hallmark Channel's 'The Note' with Ted McGinley - 'Taking a Chance on Love'

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