Marie Masters
Encyclopedia
Marie Masters is an American
actress.
, Masters attended Marian College in Indiana. After graduation worked at the city desk of the publication Women's Wear Daily
.
and One Life to Live
, her most famous role has been Dr. Susan Stewart
on As the World Turns
, a role she played from 1968 to 1979 and from 1986 to 2010. The character of Susan was an alcoholic "homewrecker" during the show's heyday in the 1970s. The character again was featured as the troublemaker in 1990 when the show featured a storyline with Susan having an affair with the show's cornerstone male character, Dr. Bob Hughes. The storyline was unusual in that all of the actors were over 50, yet the affair became a popular, attention-grabbing storyline for nearly a year. Masters was reduced to recurring basis in 2002 but was still seen often during ATWT's final years. She was prominently featured in the 50th anniversary episode of the show in April 2006 and participated in the serial's final episode September 2010.
, and Our Group. Masters has been involved with the New York City
theater group New Group since its inception in 1993, and has been a director or assistant director for many productions.
She is also an accomplished writer, having co-written the films Mad Money
, "The Special", "Played Out" and "Loveland". For several years, Masters was a member of the writing team at As the World Turns
.
and Jenny Harris, Executive Producer of Lou Dobbs Tonight
and wife of CNBC market analyst David Faber
United States
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actress.
Early years
Born Marie Mastruserio in Cincinnati, OhioCincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio. Cincinnati is the county seat of Hamilton County. Settled in 1788, the city is located to north of the Ohio River at the Ohio-Kentucky border, near Indiana. The population within city limits is 296,943 according to the 2010 census, making it Ohio's...
, Masters attended Marian College in Indiana. After graduation worked at the city desk of the publication Women's Wear Daily
Women's Wear Daily
Women's Wear Daily is a fashion-industry trade journal sometimes called "the bible of fashion." WWD delivers information and intelligence on changing trends and breaking news in the fashion, beauty and retail industries with a readership composed largely of retailers, designers, manufacturers,...
.
As the World Turns
Although she has played roles on Love of LifeLove of Life
Love of Life is an American soap opera which aired on CBS Daytime from September 24, 1951 to February 1, 1980. It was created by Roy Winsor, whose previous creation Search for Tomorrow had premiered three weeks before Love of Life, and who would go on to create The Secret Storm two and a half years...
and 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...
, her most famous role has been Dr. Susan Stewart
Dr. Susan Stewart
Dr. Susan Stewart is a fictional character on the American soap opera As the World Turns. She was first played by Connie Scott in 1966, but the actress who has played her longest is Marie Masters. Masters stepped into the role in September 1968. In 1978, Judith Barcroft temporarily replaced...
on As the World Turns
As the World Turns
As the World Turns is an American television soap opera that aired on CBS from April 2, 1956 to September 17, 2010. Irna Phillips created As the World Turns as a sister show to her other soap opera Guiding Light...
, a role she played from 1968 to 1979 and from 1986 to 2010. The character of Susan was an alcoholic "homewrecker" during the show's heyday in the 1970s. The character again was featured as the troublemaker in 1990 when the show featured a storyline with Susan having an affair with the show's cornerstone male character, Dr. Bob Hughes. The storyline was unusual in that all of the actors were over 50, yet the affair became a popular, attention-grabbing storyline for nearly a year. Masters was reduced to recurring basis in 2002 but was still seen often during ATWT's final years. She was prominently featured in the 50th anniversary episode of the show in April 2006 and participated in the serial's final episode September 2010.
Other roles
Masters has been featured on several primetime programs, including Kate and Allie, Law & OrderLaw & Order
Law & Order is an American police procedural and legal drama television series, created by Dick Wolf and part of the Law & Order franchise. It aired on NBC, and in syndication on various cable networks. Law & Order premiered on September 13, 1990, and completed its 20th and final season on May 24,...
, and Our Group. Masters has been involved with the New York City
New York City
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theater group New Group since its inception in 1993, and has been a director or assistant director for many productions.
She is also an accomplished writer, having co-written the films Mad Money
Mad Money (film)
Mad Money is a 2008 comedy-crime film starring Diane Keaton, Queen Latifah and Katie Holmes, and directed by Callie Khouri. It is loosely based on the 2001 British film Hot Money.-Plot:...
, "The Special", "Played Out" and "Loveland". For several years, Masters was a member of the writing team at As the World Turns
As the World Turns
As the World Turns is an American television soap opera that aired on CBS from April 2, 1956 to September 17, 2010. Irna Phillips created As the World Turns as a sister show to her other soap opera Guiding Light...
.
Personal life
Masters is the mother of Grammy award-winning musician Jesse HarrisJesse Harris
Jesse Harris is a Grammy Award winning American singer-songwriter. He has collaborated with several musical artists including Norah Jones, Melody Gardot, Madeleine Peyroux, Nikki Yanofsky, and Lizz Wright.-Early life and education:...
and Jenny Harris, Executive Producer of Lou Dobbs Tonight
Lou Dobbs Tonight
Lou Dobbs Tonight is an American editorial commentary and discussion program hosted by Lou Dobbs, previously broadcast on CNN and currently on Fox Business Network. The hour-long show aired live on evenings every weekday, and was replayed in the overnight/early morning hours. It covered the major...
and wife of CNBC market analyst David Faber
David Faber (CNBC)
David H. Faber is a financial journalist and market news analyst for the television cable network CNBC. He is currently the co-host of CNBC's The Strategy Session, and appears on the show Squawk on the Street.-Career:...