Miles Laurence
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Miles Laurence is a fictional character
on ABC
's daytime drama One Life to Live
. He was portrayed by David Chisum
from February 12, 2007 to April 22, 2008.
leaves his estate to the mysterious Miles Laurence in 2007. Miles is a former patient of Spencer's whose face had been horribly disfigured. As an infant, Miles had been given up to a local hospital by his "fire and brimstone" preacher father upon seeing the extent of his deformities. Years later, Spencer restored Miles' face and gained Miles' friendship and loyalty. The soft-spoken Miles defends Spencer, the only friend he has ever had, to the many residents of Llanview
who rightfully hate the villainous doctor. Miles' loyalty to Spencer makes him an enemy of Spencer's nemesis Todd Manning
.
Miles soon reveals to Jessica Buchanan
that he is the brother of deceased Llanview villain Mitch Laurence
— Jessica's biological father — and Walker Laurence. To help integrate himself into society, Miles sees psychiatrist Marty Saybrooke
; he soon falls for her. Marty relinquishes him as a patient so that they can be friends, but makes it clear to Miles that she has no romantic interest in him.
Intensely sheltered with a skewed view of the world and morality, Miles is determined to "make" Marty love him. Miles has three men attack Marty so that he can come to her rescue, and later blackmails her into marrying him with her taped "confession" to Spencer's murder. After Todd is stabbed and kidnapped, it is revealed that Miles had paid a young man named Hunter Atwood to do the deed, both to protect his benefactor Spencer's secret (that Todd's son with Margaret Cochran
was adopted by Michael
and Marcie McBain) and to make Todd pay for his vicious rape of Marty years before. When Hunter leaves an unconscious Todd on his doorstep, Miles hides Todd in a storage room and then dumps him outside, but not before Marty's son Cole Thornhart
discovers him. Miles compels Cole to keep his secret to protect Marty from arrest for Spencer's murder. But Cole and Marty soon admit all they know to the police; Miles is arrested, and Todd is found alive.
Miles gains an unlikely friend in Natalie Buchanan
, who sympathizes with his outcast status and his naivete, angering her family. Natalie stays by Miles' side as he faces charges for his blackmail and coercion of Marty. In an attempt to atone, Miles publicly address the court and admits his wrongdoing, apologizing to Marty. Todd, however, is outraged that Miles is not charged for his assault and abduction. When Miles learns that Tommy McBain is Todd's missing son, he eventually tells Todd, inciting a fierce custody battle between Todd and the McBains.
Miles becomes good friends with Roxy Balsom
as the two perform community service together. When Marty and Cole go missing in November 2007, Miles is initially a suspect but is quickly cleared. Miles is devastated to hear that Marty has been killed in an explosion in Ireland
; on the docks, Miles stumbles upon a distraught Cole holding a gun to FBI agent Lee Ramsey, whom Cole blames for his mother's death. Cole accidentally shoots Miles, who falls into the water. Cole and Ramsey panic and flee the scene as Detective John McBain
, also present at the scene, dives into the water and pulls Miles out.
Miles is rushed to the hospital. Natalie is notified and arrives to see Miles off as he is rushed into surgery. While in recovery, Roxy declares her love to a sedated Miles. After the surgery, Miles was soon dropped off the canvas and hasn't been seen or heard from since.
Fictional character
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on ABC
American Broadcasting Company
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's daytime drama 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...
. He was portrayed by David Chisum
David Chisum
David Chisum is an American actor. He portrayed Miles Laurence on the ABC Daytime serial One Life to Live from February 9, 2007 to April 22, 2008....
from February 12, 2007 to April 22, 2008.
Storylines
The late Dr. Spencer TrumanSpencer Truman
Dr. Spencer Truman was a fictional character on the soap opera One Life to Live. He was played by Paul Satterfield from May 25, 2005 to January 30, 2007. Satterfield has reprised the role, in the form of Ghost by characters Miles Laurence and John McBain, several times in 2007...
leaves his estate to the mysterious Miles Laurence in 2007. Miles is a former patient of Spencer's whose face had been horribly disfigured. As an infant, Miles had been given up to a local hospital by his "fire and brimstone" preacher father upon seeing the extent of his deformities. Years later, Spencer restored Miles' face and gained Miles' friendship and loyalty. The soft-spoken Miles defends Spencer, the only friend he has ever had, to the many residents of 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...
who rightfully hate the villainous doctor. Miles' loyalty to Spencer makes him an enemy of Spencer's nemesis Todd Manning
Todd Manning
Thomas Todd Manning is a fictional character from the ABC daytime drama One Life to Live. Created by writer Michael Malone, the role was originated in 1992 by actor Roger Howarth. In 2003, Howarth departed from the series and the role was recast with actor Trevor St. John as Todd, initially written...
.
Miles soon reveals to Jessica Buchanan
Jessica Buchanan
Jessica Eugenia Buchanan is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live...
that he is the brother of deceased Llanview villain 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's biological father — and Walker Laurence. To help integrate himself into society, Miles sees psychiatrist Marty Saybrooke
Marty Saybrooke
Dr. Margaret "Marty" Saybrooke is a fictional character on the American daytime drama One Life to Live. The role was originated by Susan Haskell, who portrayed Marty from January 24, 1992 through September 16, 1997 and made brief appearances on February 16, 2004 and February 2005...
; he soon falls for her. Marty relinquishes him as a patient so that they can be friends, but makes it clear to Miles that she has no romantic interest in him.
Intensely sheltered with a skewed view of the world and morality, Miles is determined to "make" Marty love him. Miles has three men attack Marty so that he can come to her rescue, and later blackmails her into marrying him with her taped "confession" to Spencer's murder. After Todd is stabbed and kidnapped, it is revealed that Miles had paid a young man named Hunter Atwood to do the deed, both to protect his benefactor Spencer's secret (that Todd's son with Margaret Cochran
Margaret Cochran
Margaret 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...
was adopted by Michael
Michael McBain
Dr. Michael McBain is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live.-Casting:The role was originated by R. Brandon Johnson in November 2003, with Nathaniel Marston stepping in on February 16, 2004 and ultimately leaving on November 29, 2007. On January 9, and January 10, 2007, Robert...
and Marcie McBain) and to make Todd pay for his vicious rape of Marty years before. When Hunter leaves an unconscious Todd on his doorstep, Miles hides Todd in a storage room and then dumps him outside, but not before Marty's son Cole Thornhart
Cole Thornhart
Cole Patrick Thornhart is a fictional character on ABC's daytime drama One Life to Live. He was played by Brandon Buddy from October 10, 2006 to November 10, 2010. He is also the nephew of Ian Thornhart, Patrick's identical twin brother from the now-defunct series Port Charles...
discovers him. Miles compels Cole to keep his secret to protect Marty from arrest for Spencer's murder. But Cole and Marty soon admit all they know to the police; Miles is arrested, and Todd is found alive.
Miles gains an unlikely friend in Natalie Buchanan
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...
, who sympathizes with his outcast status and his naivete, angering her family. Natalie stays by Miles' side as he faces charges for his blackmail and coercion of Marty. In an attempt to atone, Miles publicly address the court and admits his wrongdoing, apologizing to Marty. Todd, however, is outraged that Miles is not charged for his assault and abduction. When Miles learns that Tommy McBain is Todd's missing son, he eventually tells Todd, inciting a fierce custody battle between Todd and the McBains.
Miles becomes good friends with Roxy Balsom
Roxy Balsom
Roxanne Louise "Roxy" Balsom is a fictional character on ABC's daytime drama One Life to Live...
as the two perform community service together. When Marty and Cole go missing in November 2007, Miles is initially a suspect but is quickly cleared. Miles is devastated to hear that Marty has been killed in an explosion in Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
; on the docks, Miles stumbles upon a distraught Cole holding a gun to FBI agent Lee Ramsey, whom Cole blames for his mother's death. Cole accidentally shoots Miles, who falls into the water. Cole and Ramsey panic and flee the scene as Detective John McBain
John 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:...
, also present at the scene, dives into the water and pulls Miles out.
Miles is rushed to the hospital. Natalie is notified and arrives to see Miles off as he is rushed into surgery. While in recovery, Roxy declares her love to a sedated Miles. After the surgery, Miles was soon dropped off the canvas and hasn't been seen or heard from since.