Jill Larson

Birth Name:

Jill Larson

Birth Place:

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack

Nominated for a Student Academy Award for her work on a documentary she produced in college
Began her college education at the University of Minnesota, but eventually graduated from Hunter College
Best known for portraying the role of Opal Cortlandt on "All My Children" which she landed in 1988
Made her Broadway debut in 1987's "Death and the King's Horseman"
Started her career in entertainment as a singer that would provide background vocals for Hollywood films before eventually turning to on-screen opportunities herself after modeling for a short period in Europe in the '60s
Attended high school with Dorothy Lyman who would portray Opal on "All My Children" before Larson took over in 1988

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