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Genie Francis Biography

Birth Name:Eugenie Ann Francis

Birth Place:Englewood, New Jersey, United States

Profession Actress

Fast Facts

  • Received the 1981 Soapy award for Outstanding Actress
  • In 1981, she won the Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress in a Daytime TV Series
  • Studied acting under the tutelage of drama coach Michael Howard
  • Is best known for her role as Laura on "General Hospital․"
  • Her character's wedding on "General Hospital" in 1981 became the most-watched daytime television event in history
  • Was featured on the cover of Newsweek magazine in 1981
  • While filming "Bare Essence," she met her future husband, producer Jonathan Frakes

Awards

  • 1980Young Artist Award-Best Juvenile Actress in a Daytime Series: nominated
  • 1981Soapy-Outstanding Actress: winner
  • 1981Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress - Daytime TV Series: winner
  • 1982Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress in a Daytime Series: nominated
  • 1997Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 1997OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Daytime Serial: nominated
  • 1997Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Lead Actress: winner
  • 1999OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Daytime Serial: nominated
  • 2000OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Daytime Serial: nominated
  • 2002Special Fan Award-America's Favorite Couple: nominated
  • 2006TV Land Award-Most Wonderful Wedding: nominated
  • 2007Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2007OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Daytime Serial: nominated
  • 2012Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 20201st Annual Soap Hub Award-Soap Hub Editors' Choice Award: winner
  • 20201st Annual Soap Hub Award-Favorite General Hospital Actress: nominated
  • 2021Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 20212nd Annual Soap Hub Award-Favorite General Hospital Actress: nominated