Michelle Stafford
Encyclopedia
Michelle Stafford is an American
actress, best known for her role as Phyllis Summers on The Young and the Restless
.
The Young and the Restless
. First joining the cast in 1994, she was introduced as an obsessed fangirl stalking rock star Danny Romalotti
(Michael Damian
). Stafford left the show in 1997 at which time the role was taken over by Sandra Nelson
until Stafford returned in 2000.
Stafford's role as Phyllis earned her a Daytime Emmy
award nomination for Outstanding Leading Actress in a Drama Series
in 2003. She won the award also in 2004 and was again nominated in 2007 and 2008.
From December 2006 to February 2007, Stafford played dual roles on Y&R, having taken over the role of Sheila Carter
from Kimberlin Brown
(Sheila had plastic surgery
to look like Phyllis).
In 2004, Stafford was a hockey
correspondent for The Best Damn Sports Show Period
. In 2007, Stafford appeared on Tyra Banks
' talk show to help Tyra through "soap opera school."
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actress, best known for her role as Phyllis Summers on The Young and the Restless
The Young and the Restless
The Young and the Restless is an American television soap opera created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell for CBS. The show is set in a fictional Wisconsin town called Genoa City, which is unlike and unrelated to the real life village of the same name, Genoa City, Wisconsin...
.
Career
Of her many film and television roles, she is known for her scheming persona as Phyllis Summers on the soap operaSoap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
The Young and the Restless
The Young and the Restless
The Young and the Restless is an American television soap opera created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell for CBS. The show is set in a fictional Wisconsin town called Genoa City, which is unlike and unrelated to the real life village of the same name, Genoa City, Wisconsin...
. First joining the cast in 1994, she was introduced as an obsessed fangirl stalking rock star Danny Romalotti
Danny Romalotti
Daniel "Danny" Romalotti, Sr. is a fictional character on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless. He was played by Michael Damian from June 1981 to October 1993, and again from August 1994 to June 1998, returning briefly in December 11, 2002 and on recurring status from November 14, 2003 to...
(Michael Damian
Michael Damian
Michael Damian Weir is a long-time American actor, Billboard #1 recording artist and producer, known mainly for his role as singer Danny Romalotti on the soap opera The Young and the Restless, which he played from 1980 to 1998.-Career:Damian made his feature film debut as an actor in the Garry...
). Stafford left the show in 1997 at which time the role was taken over by Sandra Nelson
Sandra Nelson
Sandra Nelson Winkler is an American actress. She is best known as the second actress to play the role of Phyllis Romalotti on The Young and the Restless from 1997 to early 1999.Nelson's other credits include guest roles:*Monk as Dr Jackman*Without a Trace as Stephanie...
until Stafford returned in 2000.
Stafford's role as Phyllis earned her a Daytime Emmy
Daytime Emmy Award
The Daytime Emmy Awards are awards presented by the New York-based National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and the Los Angeles-based Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in recognition of excellence in American daytime television programming...
award nomination for Outstanding Leading Actress in a Drama Series
Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
The Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series is an award which has been given every year at the Daytime Emmys ceremony since 1974...
in 2003. She won the award also in 2004 and was again nominated in 2007 and 2008.
From December 2006 to February 2007, Stafford played dual roles on Y&R, having taken over the role of Sheila Carter
Sheila Carter
Sheila Carter is a fictional character who appeared on both The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful...
from Kimberlin Brown
Kimberlin Brown
Kimberlin Ann Brown is an American actress, best known for her iconic role as Sheila Carter on The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful Kimberlin Ann Brown (born June 29, 1961 in Hayward, California) is an American actress, best known for her iconic role as Sheila Carter on The...
(Sheila had plastic surgery
Plastic surgery
Plastic surgery is a medical specialty concerned with the correction or restoration of form and function. Though cosmetic or aesthetic surgery is the best-known kind of plastic surgery, most plastic surgery is not cosmetic: plastic surgery includes many types of reconstructive surgery, hand...
to look like Phyllis).
In 2004, Stafford was a hockey
Hockey
Hockey is a family of sports in which two teams play against each other by trying to maneuver a ball or a puck into the opponent's goal using a hockey stick.-Etymology:...
correspondent for The Best Damn Sports Show Period
The Best Damn Sports Show Period
The Best Damn Sports Show Period is an American sports television show on Fox Sports Net and Comcast SportsNet. The show regularly featured irreverent and opinionated interviews with top athletes, coaches, celebrities, and entertainers. It also aired Top 50 countdown shows and other sports...
. In 2007, Stafford appeared on Tyra Banks
Tyra Banks
Tyra Lynne Banks is an American model, media personality, actress, occasional singer, author and businesswoman. She first became famous as a model, but television appearances were her commercial breakthrough...
' talk show to help Tyra through "soap opera school."
Personal life
Michelle had a daughter, Natalia Scout Lee Stafford, via surrogate on Monday, December 21, 2009.Roles
- RingerRinger (TV series)Ringer is an American television series that premiered on The CW on September 13, 2011. The series stars Sarah Michelle Gellar, who plays twin sisters Bridget Kelly and Siobhan Martin...
- Peggy Louis (2011) - 3 Days Gone - Detective Holloway (2008)
- Totally Baked: A Pot-U-Mentary - Jessica (2007)
- Like Mother Like Daughter - Dawna Willki (2007)
- The Young and the RestlessThe Young and the RestlessThe Young and the Restless is an American television soap opera created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell for CBS. The show is set in a fictional Wisconsin town called Genoa City, which is unlike and unrelated to the real life village of the same name, Genoa City, Wisconsin...
- Phyllis Summers NewmanPhyllis Summers NewmanPhyllis Summers Newman is a fictional character in the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless. Phyllis has been portrayed by actress Michelle Stafford from the week of October 17–21, 1994 to February 17, 1997 and from July 13, 2000 to the present. From March 21, 1997 to February 22, 1999, the...
(1994–1997; 2000–Present) - The Young and the RestlessThe Young and the RestlessThe Young and the Restless is an American television soap opera created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell for CBS. The show is set in a fictional Wisconsin town called Genoa City, which is unlike and unrelated to the real life village of the same name, Genoa City, Wisconsin...
- Sheila CarterSheila CarterSheila Carter is a fictional character who appeared on both The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful...
(2006–2007) - CharmedCharmedCharmed is an American television series that originally aired from October 7, 1998, until May 21, 2006, on the now defunct The WB Television Network. The series was created in 1998 by writer Constance M...
- Mandy (2005) - Pacific PalisadesPacific Palisades (TV series)Pacific Palisades is an American soap opera that aired on Fox during prime time from April to July 1997. Produced by Aaron Spelling, the show was cancelled after just thirteen episodes despite a last-minute attempt to increase ratings by casting Joan Collins.-Plot summary:Set in the Los Angeles...
- Joanna Hadley (1997) - Another Midnight RunAnother Midnight RunAnother Midnight Run is the first in a series of made-for-TV movies for Universal Television's Action Pack based on the popular feature film Midnight Run put together by MCA TV to resurrect Los Angeles bounty-hunter Jack Walsh, who tasted box office success in 1988...
- Hotel Guest (1994) - TribesTribes (TV series)Tribes is a daily half-hour soap opera geared at a teen audience that aired briefly on the Fox network in 1990. Created by veteran soap writer Leah Laiman, the cast included Michelle Stafford, who later went on to star on The Young and the Restless. It is the only daily soap opera Fox has ever...
- Frankie (1990) - Attraction - Suzanne (2000)
- Double JeopardyDouble Jeopardy (film)Double Jeopardy is a 1999 thriller film directed by Bruce Beresford and starring Tommy Lee Jones and Ashley Judd. The film is about a woman who is framed for the murder of her husband.-Plot:...
- Suzanne Monroe (1999) - Clubhouse - Sydney (2004)
- Judging AmyJudging AmyJudging Amy is an American television drama that was telecast from September 19, 1999, through May 3, 2005, on CBS-TV. This TV series starred Amy Brenneman and Tyne Daly...
- Linda (2002) - FrasierFrasierFrasier is an American sitcom that was broadcast on NBC for eleven seasons, from September 16, 1993, to May 13, 2004. The program was created and produced by David Angell, Peter Casey, and David Lee in association with Grammnet and Paramount Network Television.A spin-off of Cheers, Frasier stars...
- Heather (2001) - V.I.P.V.I.P. (TV series)V.I.P. is an American action/comedy-drama series starring Pamela Anderson. Created by J. F...
- Nancy (2000) - JAGJAG (TV series)JAG is an American adventure/legal drama television show that was produced by Belisarius Productions, in association with Paramount Network Television and, for the first season only, NBC Productions...
- Suzanne (1999) - Diagnosis: MurderDiagnosis: MurderDiagnosis: Murder is a mystery/medical/crime drama television series starring Dick Van Dyke as Dr. Mark Sloan, a medical doctor who solves crimes with the help of his son, a homicide detective played by his real-life son Barry Van Dyke. The series began as a spin-off of Jake and the Fatman...
- Trish (1999) - Two Guys, A Girl and a Pizza Place - (1998)
Awards and nominations
- Daytime Emmy Winner, Outstanding Lead Actress (2004)
- Daytime Emmy Winner, Outstanding Supporting Actress (1997)
- Daytime Emmy Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actress (2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011)
- Daytime Emmy Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (1996, 1997)
External links
- Michelle Stafford Exclusive with Soaps.com Online (Soap Portal)