Buchanan family
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The Buchanan family are a fictional family on the American
soap opera
One Life to Live
, first introduced in the fall of 1979.
arrives in Llanview
, Pennsylvania
in 1979, soon followed by his brother Bo
and later their father Asa
in 1980. Clint marries central heroine Victoria Lord Riley
in 1982, cementing the family's prominence in the series.
Clint adopts Viki's sons Kevin
and Joey
, and in 1986 discovers he has an adult son, Cord Roberts
, with old flame Maria
. Clint and Viki have a daughter of their own, Jessica
, that same year. In 2001 it is revealed that Viki had been pregnant with twins, one fathered by Clint and the other by Viki's nemesis Mitch Laurence
; Jessica turns out to be Mitch's daughter, and Clint and Viki's child — kidnapped at birth — is a young woman named Natalie
.
In 1983, Bo and Becky Lee Abbott have a son they name Drew, who ultimately becomes a police officer and dies in the line of duty in 1998. In February 1999, Bo fathers a son (later named Matthew
) with wife Nora
, though Matthew is thought to be Sam Rappaport
's biological child until 2003.
Patriarch Asa marries multiple women during his decades in Llanview, and in 1999 Viki's husband Ben Davidson
turns out to be Asa's biological son. Ben is shot and slips into a coma in 2002; he eventually dies in 2004. Asa passes away on August 16, 2007, and it is revealed that he had believed con-man David Vickers
is his son. David is ultimately proven to be Bo's biological child in 2009.
In 2010, it is revealed that Rex Balsom
, the man who was raised with Natalie by Roxy Balsom
, is actually Clint's son with Echo DiSavoy
, who was conceived after an affair in 1983.
office of Buchanan Enterprises, and in 1998 Clint follows him. Clint returns to Llanview for good in 2005, and his adopted son Kevin later succeeds him in London in late 2006. Clint's daughter Natalie joins the company in 2007 after a failed attempt to become a police forensics investigator. Natalie's sister Jessica as well soon joins B.E. to fund her husband Nash's vineyard. Asa remained at B.E.'s helm until his death in August 2007 in which his son Clint succeed him as CEO. Asa's will forces his heirs to work together as board members for the company to earn their inheritance. The usually-upstanding Clint finds himself using the underhanded tactics of his father to fend off the multiple takeover attempts of Asa's business rivals. Fueled by a desire for personal revenge against Clint, Dr. Dorian Lord plots a secret, hostile take-over of the company, which succeeds at the Buchanan Enterprises shareholder meeting on June 3, 2008. Dorian renames the company Cramer Enterprises. In October 2008, District Attorney and Clint's love interest, Nora Hanen
, manages to finesse Dorian into signing controlling interest of the company back to the Buchanan family in exchange for dropping potential attempted murder charges. The company is re-christened Buchanan Enterprises or BE.
In December 2008, the Buchanans gather for a video message from Asa. A year prior, Asa had stipulated in his will that the family had one year to fulfill a challenge in order to receive their inheritance: work together as a family to raise the price of BE stocks. If they succeeded, they would be rich, if they failed...they would not receive a cent. Due to the takeover commandeered by Dorian and the near collapse of the US economy, BE shares have declined. As punishment, the Buchanan inheritance is left to Asa's long-lost son, David Vickers
. David learns of his true parentage, and soon claims what is his. However, a DNA test confirms that David is instead Bo's son, rendering Asa's original will null and void.
On June 28th, 2011 inorder for Clint Buchanan
to get a heart transplant and live, he was forced to give his estranged son Rex Balsom
Buchanan Enterprises. In return, Clint would get Rex's fiances, Gigi Morasco
's heart. All existing shares, funds and properties were signed over to Rex Balsom
. On October 21st, Rex Balsom
returned all of the Buchanan holdings to its rightful owner Clint Buchanan
.
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One Life to Live
One Life to Live
One Life to Live is an American soap opera which debuted on July 15, 1968 and has been broadcast on the ABC television network. Created by Agnes Nixon, the series was the first daytime drama to primarily feature racially and socioeconomically diverse characters and consistently emphasize social...
, first introduced in the fall of 1979.
History
Clint BuchananClint Buchanan
Clinton "Clint" Buchanan is a fictional character on the ABC daytime soap opera One Life to Live.-Casting:The role was originated in September 10, 1979 by actor Clint Ritchie, portraying the role nearly continuously through December 30, 1999. Ritchie reappeared in the 2003 and 2004. Actor Jerry...
arrives in Llanview
Llanview, Pennsylvania
Llanview, Pennsylvania is the fictional setting for the long-running American soap opera One Life to Live. The city exists in the same fictional universe as cities from other existing or defunct ABC daytime dramas, including Pine Valley from All My Children, Port Charles from General Hospital, and...
, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
in 1979, soon followed by his brother Bo
Bo Buchanan
Beaufort Oglethorpe "Bo" Buchanan is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live.-Casting and awards:The role was originated in 1979 by Robert S. Woods, who briefly left the series in 1986 but returned in 1988, and currently portrays the role...
and later their father Asa
Asa Buchanan
Asa Buchanan is a fictional character and patriarch of the Buchanan family on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live. The Texan industrialist father of newly-arrived characters Clint and Bo Buchanan, Asa was originated in 1980 by Philip Carey. Carey portrays the nearly continuously for nearly three...
in 1980. Clint marries central heroine Victoria Lord Riley
Victoria Lord
Victoria "Viki" Lord is the principal fictional character and matriarch of the Lord family on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live...
in 1982, cementing the family's prominence in the series.
Clint adopts Viki's sons Kevin
Kevin Buchanan
Kevin Lord Riley Buchanan is a fictional character on the soap opera One Life to Live. The character is the first child born to original characters Victoria Lord and Joe Riley.-Casting:...
and Joey
Joey Buchanan
Joseph "Joey" Riley Buchanan is a fictional character on the ABC daytime serial One Life to Live. The character is the son of original characters Victoria Lord and Joe Riley, Sr.-Casting:...
, and in 1986 discovers he has an adult son, Cord Roberts
Cord Roberts
Cordero "Cord" Roberts is a fictional character from the ABC soap opera One Life to Live. The role was originated in 1986 by John Loprieno, who left the series in 1992 and then returned from 1993 through 1997...
, with old flame Maria
Maria Roberts
Maria Roberts is a fictional character on the long running ABC soap One Life to Live. Maria was portrayed by BarBara Luna from 1986 to the character's death in 1988. Melissa Archer AKA Natalie Buchanan took over the role during a 2008 story line that took Natalie and Jared Banks back in time...
. Clint and Viki have a daughter of their own, Jessica
Jessica Buchanan
Jessica Eugenia Buchanan is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live...
, that same year. In 2001 it is revealed that Viki had been pregnant with twins, one fathered by Clint and the other by Viki's nemesis Mitch Laurence
Mitch Laurence
Mitchell "Mitch" Laurence is a fictional character, portrayed by Roscoe Born, on the ABC daytime soap opera One Life to Live, from 1985 to 1987 and again from 2002 to 2003...
; Jessica turns out to be Mitch's daughter, and Clint and Viki's child — kidnapped at birth — is a young woman named Natalie
Natalie Buchanan
Natalie Buchanan Banks is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera, One Life to Live and daughter of former supercouple Victoria Lord and Clint Buchanan...
.
In 1983, Bo and Becky Lee Abbott have a son they name Drew, who ultimately becomes a police officer and dies in the line of duty in 1998. In February 1999, Bo fathers a son (later named Matthew
Matthew Buchanan
Matthew Buchanan is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live.-Casting:The role was portrayed by child actors Steven and Nicholas Towler from 1999 to June 2000 and Ian Chandler Sheaffer from July 2000 to May 2001...
) with wife Nora
Nora Hanen
Nora Hanen Buchanan is a fictional character on the long-running American soap opera One Life to Live. The role was originated by Hillary B. Smith in September 1992.-Casting:...
, though Matthew is thought to be Sam Rappaport
Sam Rappaport (One Life to Live)
Samuel "Sam" Rappaport is a fictional character on the long running ABC soap opera One Life to Live. He was originally portrayed by Kale Browne from March 5, 1998 to April 11, 2001. The role was taken over on May 8, 2001 by veteran All My Children actor Laurence Lau, who was made famous for...
's biological child until 2003.
Patriarch Asa marries multiple women during his decades in Llanview, and in 1999 Viki's husband Ben Davidson
Ben Davidson (One Life to Live)
Dr. Ben Davidson is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live, portrayed by actor Mark Derwin from February 1999 to August 2002, and briefly in February 2004 and July 2008...
turns out to be Asa's biological son. Ben is shot and slips into a coma in 2002; he eventually dies in 2004. Asa passes away on August 16, 2007, and it is revealed that he had believed con-man David Vickers
David Vickers
David Vickers Buchanan is a fictional character from the daytime soap opera One Life to Live, portrayed by Tuc Watkins.-Appearances:...
is his son. David is ultimately proven to be Bo's biological child in 2009.
In 2010, it is revealed that Rex Balsom
Rex Balsom
Rex Balsom is a fictional character on the American daytime drama One Life to Live, portrayed by John-Paul Lavoisier since May 9, 2002.With the character initially named "Jamie" prior to production, then-Executive Producer Gary Tomlin "toyed with the idea" of putting Rex in a gay storyline;...
, the man who was raised with Natalie by Roxy Balsom
Roxy Balsom
Roxanne Louise "Roxy" Balsom is a fictional character on ABC's daytime drama One Life to Live...
, is actually Clint's son with Echo DiSavoy
Echo DiSavoy
Echo DiSavoy is a fictional character on the ABC daytime soap opera One Life to Live. She was portrayed by Kim Zimmer from March to October 1983...
, who was conceived after an affair in 1983.
First generation
- Asa BuchananAsa BuchananAsa Buchanan is a fictional character and patriarch of the Buchanan family on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live. The Texan industrialist father of newly-arrived characters Clint and Bo Buchanan, Asa was originated in 1980 by Philip Carey. Carey portrays the nearly continuously for nearly three...
(born October 31, 1924; died August 16, 2007) - Pike Buchanan (deceased)
- Jeannie Buchanan Garretson (deceased)
- Miguel Garretson (deceased)
Second generation
- Clint BuchananClint BuchananClinton "Clint" Buchanan is a fictional character on the ABC daytime soap opera One Life to Live.-Casting:The role was originated in September 10, 1979 by actor Clint Ritchie, portraying the role nearly continuously through December 30, 1999. Ritchie reappeared in the 2003 and 2004. Actor Jerry...
(born 1945) - Bo BuchananBo BuchananBeaufort Oglethorpe "Bo" Buchanan is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live.-Casting and awards:The role was originated in 1979 by Robert S. Woods, who briefly left the series in 1986 but returned in 1988, and currently portrays the role...
(born April 18, 1948)- Nora Hanen BuchananNora HanenNora Hanen Buchanan is a fictional character on the long-running American soap opera One Life to Live. The role was originated by Hillary B. Smith in September 1992.-Casting:...
- Nora Hanen Buchanan
- Ben DavidsonBen Davidson (One Life to Live)Dr. Ben Davidson is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live, portrayed by actor Mark Derwin from February 1999 to August 2002, and briefly in February 2004 and July 2008...
(born March 27, 1961; died May 27, 2004) - Austin Buchanan (deceased)
- Rafe Garretson (is the son of Miguel Garretson and unnamed 1st wife and was raised by Jeannie Buchanan)
Third generation
- Cord RobertsCord RobertsCordero "Cord" Roberts is a fictional character from the ABC soap opera One Life to Live. The role was originated in 1986 by John Loprieno, who left the series in 1992 and then returned from 1993 through 1997...
(born November 1, 1961) - Kevin BuchananKevin BuchananKevin Lord Riley Buchanan is a fictional character on the soap opera One Life to Live. The character is the first child born to original characters Victoria Lord and Joe Riley.-Casting:...
(born September 12, 1976; changed to 1970) - Joey BuchananJoey BuchananJoseph "Joey" Riley Buchanan is a fictional character on the ABC daytime serial One Life to Live. The character is the son of original characters Victoria Lord and Joe Riley, Sr.-Casting:...
(born January 8, 1980; changed to 1976) - David Vickers BuchananDavid VickersDavid Vickers Buchanan is a fictional character from the daytime soap opera One Life to Live, portrayed by Tuc Watkins.-Appearances:...
(born 1965; changed to 1969)- Dorian Lord Buchanan
- Rex BalsomRex BalsomRex Balsom is a fictional character on the American daytime drama One Life to Live, portrayed by John-Paul Lavoisier since May 9, 2002.With the character initially named "Jamie" prior to production, then-Executive Producer Gary Tomlin "toyed with the idea" of putting Rex in a gay storyline;...
(born 1983; changed to 1979) - Jessica BuchananJessica BuchananJessica Eugenia Buchanan is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live...
(born September 23, 1986; changed to 1978) - Natalie BuchananNatalie BuchananNatalie Buchanan Banks is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera, One Life to Live and daughter of former supercouple Victoria Lord and Clint Buchanan...
(born September 23, 1986; changed to 1978) - Drew Buchanan (born September 23, 1983; changed to 1976; died September 16, 1998)
- Matthew BuchananMatthew BuchananMatthew Buchanan is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live.-Casting:The role was portrayed by child actors Steven and Nicholas Towler from 1999 to June 2000 and Ian Chandler Sheaffer from July 2000 to May 2001...
(born February 22, 1999; changed to 1994)
Fourth generation
- Clinton "C.J." Roberts (born April 3, 1987; changed to 1981)
- Sarah RobertsSarah RobertsSarah Victoria Roberts is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live. She is the daughter of Tina Lord and Cord Roberts.-Casting:...
(born February 6, 1991; changed to 1985) - Duke Buchanan (born June 29, 1992; changed to 1986; died May 12, 2006)
- Kevin Buchanan, Jr. (stillborn; March 23, 2004)
- Megan Buchanan (stillborn; June 1, 1999)
- Bree Brennan (born May 1, 2006)
- Chloe Brennan (stillborn; November 6, 2008)
- Shane Morasco (born March 25, 1998; changed to 1996)
- Liam McBain (born January 11, 2011)
- Ryder Ford (born January 11, 2011)
Fifth generation
- Sammi Garretson (Sammi and her father Rafe were not biologically part of the Buchanan family) (born May 16, 1985; changed to 1979)
- Zane Buchanan (born October 31, 2006)
Buchanan Enterprises
Buchanan Enterprises, founded by billionaire Asa Buchanan, is a multinational, family-owned corporation with offices worldwide. After visiting in Llanview in 1979, Texas-born Asa moves the headquarters of his company to Llanview in 1980 to stay close to sons Clint and Bo. As ruthless in business as he is devoted to his family, Asa's machinations (and attempts to both protect and control his family members) drive much of the drama in the series over the next two decades.In 1997, Clint's son Cord Roberts leaves Llanview for the LondonLondon
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
office of Buchanan Enterprises, and in 1998 Clint follows him. Clint returns to Llanview for good in 2005, and his adopted son Kevin later succeeds him in London in late 2006. Clint's daughter Natalie joins the company in 2007 after a failed attempt to become a police forensics investigator. Natalie's sister Jessica as well soon joins B.E. to fund her husband Nash's vineyard. Asa remained at B.E.'s helm until his death in August 2007 in which his son Clint succeed him as CEO. Asa's will forces his heirs to work together as board members for the company to earn their inheritance. The usually-upstanding Clint finds himself using the underhanded tactics of his father to fend off the multiple takeover attempts of Asa's business rivals. Fueled by a desire for personal revenge against Clint, Dr. Dorian Lord plots a secret, hostile take-over of the company, which succeeds at the Buchanan Enterprises shareholder meeting on June 3, 2008. Dorian renames the company Cramer Enterprises. In October 2008, District Attorney and Clint's love interest, Nora Hanen
Nora Hanen
Nora Hanen Buchanan is a fictional character on the long-running American soap opera One Life to Live. The role was originated by Hillary B. Smith in September 1992.-Casting:...
, manages to finesse Dorian into signing controlling interest of the company back to the Buchanan family in exchange for dropping potential attempted murder charges. The company is re-christened Buchanan Enterprises or BE.
In December 2008, the Buchanans gather for a video message from Asa. A year prior, Asa had stipulated in his will that the family had one year to fulfill a challenge in order to receive their inheritance: work together as a family to raise the price of BE stocks. If they succeeded, they would be rich, if they failed...they would not receive a cent. Due to the takeover commandeered by Dorian and the near collapse of the US economy, BE shares have declined. As punishment, the Buchanan inheritance is left to Asa's long-lost son, David Vickers
David Vickers
David Vickers Buchanan is a fictional character from the daytime soap opera One Life to Live, portrayed by Tuc Watkins.-Appearances:...
. David learns of his true parentage, and soon claims what is his. However, a DNA test confirms that David is instead Bo's son, rendering Asa's original will null and void.
On June 28th, 2011 inorder for Clint Buchanan
Clint Buchanan
Clinton "Clint" Buchanan is a fictional character on the ABC daytime soap opera One Life to Live.-Casting:The role was originated in September 10, 1979 by actor Clint Ritchie, portraying the role nearly continuously through December 30, 1999. Ritchie reappeared in the 2003 and 2004. Actor Jerry...
to get a heart transplant and live, he was forced to give his estranged son Rex Balsom
Rex Balsom
Rex Balsom is a fictional character on the American daytime drama One Life to Live, portrayed by John-Paul Lavoisier since May 9, 2002.With the character initially named "Jamie" prior to production, then-Executive Producer Gary Tomlin "toyed with the idea" of putting Rex in a gay storyline;...
Buchanan Enterprises. In return, Clint would get Rex's fiances, Gigi Morasco
Gigi Morasco
Gigi Morasco is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live. She was portrayed by Farah Fath since October 24, 2007 to June 29, 2011 and October 2011 to present . She returned as a ghost on August 1, 2011 .-Background and Arrival:Gigi was born in 1979 and was briefly presumed dead...
's heart. All existing shares, funds and properties were signed over to Rex Balsom
Rex Balsom
Rex Balsom is a fictional character on the American daytime drama One Life to Live, portrayed by John-Paul Lavoisier since May 9, 2002.With the character initially named "Jamie" prior to production, then-Executive Producer Gary Tomlin "toyed with the idea" of putting Rex in a gay storyline;...
. On October 21st, Rex Balsom
Rex Balsom
Rex Balsom is a fictional character on the American daytime drama One Life to Live, portrayed by John-Paul Lavoisier since May 9, 2002.With the character initially named "Jamie" prior to production, then-Executive Producer Gary Tomlin "toyed with the idea" of putting Rex in a gay storyline;...
returned all of the Buchanan holdings to its rightful owner Clint Buchanan
Clint Buchanan
Clinton "Clint" Buchanan is a fictional character on the ABC daytime soap opera One Life to Live.-Casting:The role was originated in September 10, 1979 by actor Clint Ritchie, portraying the role nearly continuously through December 30, 1999. Ritchie reappeared in the 2003 and 2004. Actor Jerry...
.
Subsidiaries
- Lone Star Records
- Cobb Industries
- Webster International
- Brennan Winery and Vineyard
Employees
- Clint BuchananClint BuchananClinton "Clint" Buchanan is a fictional character on the ABC daytime soap opera One Life to Live.-Casting:The role was originated in September 10, 1979 by actor Clint Ritchie, portraying the role nearly continuously through December 30, 1999. Ritchie reappeared in the 2003 and 2004. Actor Jerry...
- (Majority Shareholder; Chairman of the BoardChairman of the BoardThe Chairman of the Board is a seat of office in an organization, especially of corporations.Chairman of the Board may also refer to:*Chairman of the Board , a 1998 film*Chairmen of the Board , a 1970s American soul music group...
and CEO) - Bo BuchananBo BuchananBeaufort Oglethorpe "Bo" Buchanan is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live.-Casting and awards:The role was originated in 1979 by Robert S. Woods, who briefly left the series in 1986 but returned in 1988, and currently portrays the role...
- (Senior member of the Board of Directors; former Head of Security; Member of the Board of Directors) - Cord RobertsCord RobertsCordero "Cord" Roberts is a fictional character from the ABC soap opera One Life to Live. The role was originated in 1986 by John Loprieno, who left the series in 1992 and then returned from 1993 through 1997...
- (In charge of Buchanan Enterprises offices in London; Member of the Board of Directors) - Kevin BuchananKevin BuchananKevin Lord Riley Buchanan is a fictional character on the soap opera One Life to Live. The character is the first child born to original characters Victoria Lord and Joe Riley.-Casting:...
- (In charge of Buchanan Enterprises offices in London; Member of the Board of Directors) - Joey BuchananJoey BuchananJoseph "Joey" Riley Buchanan is a fictional character on the ABC daytime serial One Life to Live. The character is the son of original characters Victoria Lord and Joe Riley, Sr.-Casting:...
- (In charge of Buchanan Enterprises offices in London; Member of the Board of Directors) - Natalie Buchanan BanksNatalie BuchananNatalie Buchanan Banks is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera, One Life to Live and daughter of former supercouple Victoria Lord and Clint Buchanan...
- (Member of the Board of Directors) - Jessica Buchanan BrennanJessica BuchananJessica Eugenia Buchanan is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live...
- (Member of the Board of Directors) - Sarah RobertsSarah RobertsSarah Victoria Roberts is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live. She is the daughter of Tina Lord and Cord Roberts.-Casting:...
- (Member of the Board of Directors)
Former employees
- Asa BuchananAsa BuchananAsa Buchanan is a fictional character and patriarch of the Buchanan family on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live. The Texan industrialist father of newly-arrived characters Clint and Bo Buchanan, Asa was originated in 1980 by Philip Carey. Carey portrays the nearly continuously for nearly three...
- Founder, Former Owner, Chairman of the Board and CEO - Cameron Wallace - Personal assistant to Cord Roberts
- Duke Buchanan - Intern
- Margaret CochranMargaret CochranMargaret Cochran is a fictional character on the soap opera, One Life to Live. The character was played by Rebecca Mader from March 26 to June 8, 2004...
- Accountant - Dorian Cramer LordDorian Cramer LordDr. Dorian Lord Buchanan is a fictional character and matriarch of the Cramer family on the American daytime drama One Life to Live, most notably portrayed for nearly three decades by Robin Strasser...
- Former Owner, Chairwoman of the Board and CEO (Cramer Enterprises) - David Vickers BuchananDavid VickersDavid Vickers Buchanan is a fictional character from the daytime soap opera One Life to Live, portrayed by Tuc Watkins.-Appearances:...
- Former CEO of Buchanan Enterprises - Kelly CramerKelly CramerKelly Cramer is a fictional character on the long-running daytime soap opera One Life to Live, most notably portrayed by Gina Tognoni, who first appeared in the role February 17, 1995 and left on August 24, 2011.-Casting:...
- Public Relations - Pamela Stuart - former board member of Buchanan Enterprises
- Alex OlanovAlex OlanovAlexandra "Alex" Olanov is a fictional character from the long-running ABC soap opera One Life to Live...
- former board member of Buchanan Enterprises - Ben DavidsonBen DavidsonBenjamin Earl Davidson is a former collegiate and professional American football player between 1961 and 1972, most notably in the American Football League with the Oakland Raiders from 1964 through 1969, and for the NFL Raiders from 1970 through 1972. He had also played in the NFL for the league...
- former board member of Buchanan Enterprises - Jared BanksJared BanksJared Banks is a fictional character on the American daytime drama One Life to Live. Originally slated to debut on August 17, 2007, the character, as portrayed by John Brotherton, first appeared a week earlier on August 10, 2007. Chris Bones played a young Jared in flashbacks on January 17, 2008...
- former Executive Vice-President of Buchanan Enterprises - Kimberly Andrews - former Executive Assistant to Clint BuchananClint BuchananClinton "Clint" Buchanan is a fictional character on the ABC daytime soap opera One Life to Live.-Casting:The role was originated in September 10, 1979 by actor Clint Ritchie, portraying the role nearly continuously through December 30, 1999. Ritchie reappeared in the 2003 and 2004. Actor Jerry...
- Rex BalsomRex BalsomRex Balsom is a fictional character on the American daytime drama One Life to Live, portrayed by John-Paul Lavoisier since May 9, 2002.With the character initially named "Jamie" prior to production, then-Executive Producer Gary Tomlin "toyed with the idea" of putting Rex in a gay storyline;...
- Former Owner, Chairman of the Board and CEO
Family tree
Buchanan
Jasper Buchanan [Deceased]- m. Unnamed Woman [Deceased]
- c. Buck Buchanan [Deceased]
- m. Dorothy "Blaize" Pardee (married; 1888) [Deceased]
- c. Pike Buchanan [Deceased]
- m. Rebecca (unknown last name) [Deceased]
- c. Austin Buchanan [Deceased]
- m. Rebecca (unknown last name) [Deceased]
- c. Pike Buchanan [Deceased]
- c. Asa BuchananAsa BuchananAsa Buchanan is a fictional character and patriarch of the Buchanan family on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live. The Texan industrialist father of newly-arrived characters Clint and Bo Buchanan, Asa was originated in 1980 by Philip Carey. Carey portrays the nearly continuously for nearly three...
[Deceased]- m. Olympia Bonard (married-her death 1980) [Deceased]
- c. Clint BuchananClint BuchananClinton "Clint" Buchanan is a fictional character on the ABC daytime soap opera One Life to Live.-Casting:The role was originated in September 10, 1979 by actor Clint Ritchie, portraying the role nearly continuously through December 30, 1999. Ritchie reappeared in the 2003 and 2004. Actor Jerry...
(born 1945)- a. Maria VasquezMaria RobertsMaria Roberts is a fictional character on the long running ABC soap One Life to Live. Maria was portrayed by BarBara Luna from 1986 to the character's death in 1988. Melissa Archer AKA Natalie Buchanan took over the role during a 2008 story line that took Natalie and Jared Banks back in time...
[deceased]- c. Cord RobertsCord RobertsCordero "Cord" Roberts is a fictional character from the ABC soap opera One Life to Live. The role was originated in 1986 by John Loprieno, who left the series in 1992 and then returned from 1993 through 1997...
(born 1961)- m. Tina LordTina LordTina Lord Roberts is a fictional character on the ABC daytime drama One Life to Live, originated and most notably portrayed by Andrea Evans...
(divorced; 1986–1987)- c. Clinton James Roberts (born 1987)
- m. Kate Sanders (invalid; 1987)
- m. Tina LordTina LordTina Lord Roberts is a fictional character on the ABC daytime drama One Life to Live, originated and most notably portrayed by Andrea Evans...
(divorced; 1988–1990) - m. Tina LordTina LordTina Lord Roberts is a fictional character on the ABC daytime drama One Life to Live, originated and most notably portrayed by Andrea Evans...
(divorced; 1991–1993)- c. Sarah RobertsSarah RobertsSarah Victoria Roberts is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live. She is the daughter of Tina Lord and Cord Roberts.-Casting:...
(born 1991)
- c. Sarah Roberts
- m. Tina Lord
- c. Cord Roberts
- a. Echo DiSavoyEcho DiSavoyEcho DiSavoy is a fictional character on the ABC daytime soap opera One Life to Live. She was portrayed by Kim Zimmer from March to October 1983...
- c. Rex BalsomRex BalsomRex Balsom is a fictional character on the American daytime drama One Life to Live, portrayed by John-Paul Lavoisier since May 9, 2002.With the character initially named "Jamie" prior to production, then-Executive Producer Gary Tomlin "toyed with the idea" of putting Rex in a gay storyline;...
(born 1979)- a. Gigi MorascoGigi MorascoGigi Morasco is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live. She was portrayed by Farah Fath since October 24, 2007 to June 29, 2011 and October 2011 to present . She returned as a ghost on August 1, 2011 .-Background and Arrival:Gigi was born in 1979 and was briefly presumed dead...
[deceased]- c. Shane Morasco (born 1998)
- m. Jennifer RappaportJennifer RappaportJennifer Rappaport is a fictional character on the American daytime drama One Life to Live, portrayed by Jessica Morris from January 2001 to May 2005. Morris reappeared as Jennifer in a dream sequence on October 1, 2008.-Storylines:Jennifer arrives in Llanview in January 2001 as a student at...
(divorced: 2003) [deceased] - m. Adriana CramerAdriana CramerAdriana Cramer is a fictional character on the American daytime drama One Life to Live, portrayed most notably by Melissa Fumero.-Casting:...
(divorced; 2008)
- a. Gigi Morasco
- c. Rex Balsom
- m. Victoria Lord RileyVictoria LordVictoria "Viki" Lord is the principal fictional character and matriarch of the Lord family on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live...
(divorced; 1982–1985)- c. Kevin BuchananKevin BuchananKevin Lord Riley Buchanan is a fictional character on the soap opera One Life to Live. The character is the first child born to original characters Victoria Lord and Joe Riley.-Casting:...
(adopted)- m. Lee Ann Demerest (divorced; 1992–1993)
- c. Duke Buchanan (born 1992; died 2006)
- a. Kelly CramerKelly CramerKelly Cramer is a fictional character on the long-running daytime soap opera One Life to Live, most notably portrayed by Gina Tognoni, who first appeared in the role February 17, 1995 and left on August 24, 2011.-Casting:...
- c. Zane Buchanan (born 2006)
- a. Kelly Cramer
- c. Duke Buchanan (born 1992; died 2006)
- m. Cassie Callison (annulled; 1998)
- m. Kelly CramerKelly CramerKelly Cramer is a fictional character on the long-running daytime soap opera One Life to Live, most notably portrayed by Gina Tognoni, who first appeared in the role February 17, 1995 and left on August 24, 2011.-Casting:...
(divorced; 2003–2004)- c. Kevin Buchanan, Jr. [deceased/stillborn 2004]
- m. Lee Ann Demerest (divorced; 1992–1993)
- c. Joey BuchananJoey BuchananJoseph "Joey" Riley Buchanan is a fictional character on the ABC daytime serial One Life to Live. The character is the son of original characters Victoria Lord and Joe Riley, Sr.-Casting:...
(adopted)- m. Kelly CramerKelly CramerKelly Cramer is a fictional character on the long-running daytime soap opera One Life to Live, most notably portrayed by Gina Tognoni, who first appeared in the role February 17, 1995 and left on August 24, 2011.-Casting:...
(divorced; 2000–2001) - m. Jennifer RappaportJennifer RappaportJennifer Rappaport is a fictional character on the American daytime drama One Life to Live, portrayed by Jessica Morris from January 2001 to May 2005. Morris reappeared as Jennifer in a dream sequence on October 1, 2008.-Storylines:Jennifer arrives in Llanview in January 2001 as a student at...
(divorced; 2003) - m. Aubrey WentworthAubrey WentworthAubrey Wentworth is a fictional character on the ABC daytime soap opera One Life to Live. She has been portrayed by Terri Conn since her debut on November 29, 2010...
(divorced; 2011)
- m. Kelly Cramer
- c. Jessica BuchananJessica BuchananJessica Eugenia Buchanan is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live...
(born 1986) [twin 1]
(Jessica is the biological daughter of Mitch LaurenceMitch LaurenceMitchell "Mitch" Laurence is a fictional character, portrayed by Roscoe Born, on the ABC daytime soap opera One Life to Live, from 1985 to 1987 and again from 2002 to 2003...
)- a. Will Rappaport
- c. Megan Buchanan (stillborn 1999)
- m. Augustico Santi (married/his death; 2004)
- a. Nash BrennanNash BrennanNash Brennan is a fictional character on the American daytime drama One Life to Live, played by Forbes March from July 7, 2005 to June 5, 2008, and then briefly from June 6, 2008 to July 16, 2008.-Tess and Jessica:...
- c. Bree Brennan (born 2006)
- m. Antonio VegaAntonio VegaAntonio Vega is a fictional character on the long-running American soap opera One Life to Live. The role was originated on July 10, 1995 by Kamar de los Reyes, who left in August 1997 and made an appearance in 1998. De los Reyes returned in February 2000 and portrayed the character until March 25,...
(divorced; 2006–2007) - m. Nash BrennanNash BrennanNash Brennan is a fictional character on the American daytime drama One Life to Live, played by Forbes March from July 7, 2005 to June 5, 2008, and then briefly from June 6, 2008 to July 16, 2008.-Tess and Jessica:...
(dissolved by his death; 2007–2008)- c. Chloe Brennan (stillborn 2008)
- a. Robert FordRobert Ford (One Life to Live)Robert "Bobby" Ford is a fictional character from the ABC original soap opera One Life to Live. The role was originated by David A. Gregory on August 10, 2009 on a recurring basis. Gregory was upgraded to contract status in December 2009....
- c. Ryder Ford (born 2011)
- m. Robert FordRobert Ford (One Life to Live)Robert "Bobby" Ford is a fictional character from the ABC original soap opera One Life to Live. The role was originated by David A. Gregory on August 10, 2009 on a recurring basis. Gregory was upgraded to contract status in December 2009....
(2011, annulled) - m. Cutter WentworthCutter WentworthCutter Wentworth is a fictional character on the ABC daytime soap opera One Life to Live. He has been portrayed by Josh Kelly since his debut on December 29, 2010.-Casting:...
(2011, divorced)
- a. Will Rappaport
- c. Natalie BuchananNatalie BuchananNatalie Buchanan Banks is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera, One Life to Live and daughter of former supercouple Victoria Lord and Clint Buchanan...
(born 1986) [twin 2]- m. Mitch LaurenceMitch LaurenceMitchell "Mitch" Laurence is a fictional character, portrayed by Roscoe Born, on the ABC daytime soap opera One Life to Live, from 1985 to 1987 and again from 2002 to 2003...
(annulled; 2002–2003) - m. Cristian VegaCristian VegaCristian Vega is a fictional character on the American daytime drama One Life to Live. The character was most notably portrayed by David Fumero, who played Cristian from June 26, 1998 to September 8, 2011.-Casting:...
(divorced; 2003–2005) - m. Jared BanksJared BanksJared Banks is a fictional character on the American daytime drama One Life to Live. Originally slated to debut on August 17, 2007, the character, as portrayed by John Brotherton, first appeared a week earlier on August 10, 2007. Chris Bones played a young Jared in flashbacks on January 17, 2008...
(dissolved by his death; 2009) - d. John McBainJohn McBain (One Life to Live)John McBain is a fictional character on the American daytime drama One Life to Live, portrayed by Michael Easton since October 1, 2003.-Natalie and Evangeline:...
- c. Liam McBain (born 2011)
- m. Mitch Laurence
- c. Kevin Buchanan
- m. Victoria LordVictoria LordVictoria "Viki" Lord is the principal fictional character and matriarch of the Lord family on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live...
(divorced; 1986–1994) - m. Lindsay RappaportLindsay RappaportLindsay Rappaport is a fictional character from the American daytime drama One Life to Live, portrayed by Catherine Hickland from May 1998 to October 2008. Hickland briefly reprised the role in July 2009. Hickland is set to reprise her role as Lindsay in late 2011...
(divorced; 1998) - m. Nora HanenNora HanenNora Hanen Buchanan is a fictional character on the long-running American soap opera One Life to Live. The role was originated by Hillary B. Smith in September 1992.-Casting:...
(divorced; 2009-2010) - m. Kimberly Andrews (annulled; 2010)
- a. Maria Vasquez
- c. Bo BuchananBo BuchananBeaufort Oglethorpe "Bo" Buchanan is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live.-Casting and awards:The role was originated in 1979 by Robert S. Woods, who briefly left the series in 1986 but returned in 1988, and currently portrays the role...
(born 1948)- a. Emma Bradley [Deceased]
- c. David VickersDavid VickersDavid Vickers Buchanan is a fictional character from the daytime soap opera One Life to Live, portrayed by Tuc Watkins.-Appearances:...
(born 1969)- m. Tina LordTina LordTina Lord Roberts is a fictional character on the ABC daytime drama One Life to Live, originated and most notably portrayed by Andrea Evans...
(divorced; 1995) - m. Dorian Cramer LordDorian Cramer LordDr. Dorian Lord Buchanan is a fictional character and matriarch of the Cramer family on the American daytime drama One Life to Live, most notably portrayed for nearly three decades by Robin Strasser...
(divorced; 1995–1996; first time) - m. Alex OlanovAlex OlanovAlexandra "Alex" Olanov is a fictional character from the long-running ABC soap opera One Life to Live...
(annulled; 2007) - m. Addie Cramer (annulled; 2008)
- m. Dorian Cramer LordDorian Cramer LordDr. Dorian Lord Buchanan is a fictional character and matriarch of the Cramer family on the American daytime drama One Life to Live, most notably portrayed for nearly three decades by Robin Strasser...
(2009; annulled; second time) - m. Dorian Cramer LordDorian Cramer LordDr. Dorian Lord Buchanan is a fictional character and matriarch of the Cramer family on the American daytime drama One Life to Live, most notably portrayed for nearly three decades by Robin Strasser...
(March 29th 2010-present; third time)
- m. Tina Lord
- c. David Vickers
- a. Becky Lee Hunt
- c. Drew Buchanan (born 1983; died 1998)
- m. Delila Ralston (divorced; 1983–1984)
- m. Didi O'Neill (dissolved by her death; 1986–1988)
- m. Sarah Gordon (dissolved by her death; 1990–1992)
- m. Cassie Callison (invalid; 1991)
- m. Nora HanenNora HanenNora Hanen Buchanan is a fictional character on the long-running American soap opera One Life to Live. The role was originated by Hillary B. Smith in September 1992.-Casting:...
(divorced; 1995–1999)- c. Matthew BuchananMatthew BuchananMatthew Buchanan is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live.-Casting:The role was portrayed by child actors Steven and Nicholas Towler from 1999 to June 2000 and Ian Chandler Sheaffer from July 2000 to May 2001...
(born 1999)
- c. Matthew Buchanan
- m. Nora HanenNora HanenNora Hanen Buchanan is a fictional character on the long-running American soap opera One Life to Live. The role was originated by Hillary B. Smith in September 1992.-Casting:...
(married: 2010)
- a. Emma Bradley [Deceased]
- c. Clint Buchanan
- a. Renee Divine
- c. Ben DavidsonBen Davidson (One Life to Live)Dr. Ben Davidson is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live, portrayed by actor Mark Derwin from February 1999 to August 2002, and briefly in February 2004 and July 2008...
(born 1961; died 2004)- m. Skye Chandler Quartermaine (divorced; 1999)
- m. Victoria Lord Carpenter (married; 2000 - his death; 2004)
- c. Ben Davidson
- m. Pamela Stuart (invalid; 1979–1980)
- m. Samantha Vernon (divorced; 1981–1982) [Deceased]
- m. Delila Ralston (divorced; 1983)
- m. Becky Lee Hunt (divorced; 1983–1985)
- m. Pamela Stuart (divorced; 1986–1987)
- m. Renee Divine (divorced; 1988–1992)
- m. Blair CramerBlair CramerBlair Cramer is a fictional character on the American daytime drama One Life to Live...
(divorced; 1992) - m. Alex OlanovAlex OlanovAlexandra "Alex" Olanov is a fictional character from the long-running ABC soap opera One Life to Live...
(invalid; 1994) - m. Alex OlanovAlex OlanovAlexandra "Alex" Olanov is a fictional character from the long-running ABC soap opera One Life to Live...
(divorced; 1996) - m. Renee Divine (divorced; 1999–2001)
- m. Gabrielle MedinaGabrielle MedinaGabrielle Medina is a fictional character from the ABC soap opera One Life to Live. She has been portrayed by Fiona Hutchison from 1987-1991 and again from 2001-2004. She is set to return in 2011.-Arrival and Max Holden:...
(divorced; 2001–2002) [Deceased] - m. Greta Rae CummingsRae CummingsDr. Gretel Rae Cummings, PhD is a fictional character on the ABC daytime soap opera One Life to Live.-Casting and awards:Gretel was originated by Linda Dano from 1978 to 1980...
(divorced; 2003) - m. Renee Divine (married; 2004 - his death; 2007)
- m. Olympia Bonard (married-her death 1980) [Deceased]
- c. Jeannie Buchanan [Deceased]
- m. Miguel Garretson [Deceased]
- c. Rafe Garretson
(adopted by Jeannie as a child)-
- m. Samantha Vernon (married/her death; 1984)
- c. Sammi Garretson (born 1985)
- m. Delila Ralston (married; 1987–present)
- m. Samantha Vernon (married/her death; 1984)
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- c. Rafe Garretson
- m. Miguel Garretson [Deceased]
- m. Dorothy "Blaize" Pardee (married; 1888) [Deceased]
- c. Buck Buchanan [Deceased]