Schae Harrison
Encyclopedia
Schae Harrison is an American
actress. She is most notable for her role on American daytime soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful
, where she played the part of Darla Einstein-Forrester
from 1989-2006.
from ancient theories through modern movement. Her innovative dance style and choreography led to a position with the NFL Seattle Seahawks
' cheerleading
-dance squad. Schae was with the troupe for more than three years performing for over 60,000 fans each game. A California
native, Schae has worked in the fiercely competitive L.A. market as a fashion model, hosted her own cable aerobics workout program and is an active supporter of the National Special Olympics Organization.
under R.J. Adams when she was discovered during a workshop showcase by CBS
Casting Director Chrstie Dooley of the hit TV soap opera
, The Bold and the Beautiful
. The part of Darla Einstein-Forrester became Harrison's most notable role which she played for 17 years from 1989–2006. She returned for two-episodes in July 2007.
Schae has also appeared in several the feature films including Twice in a Lifetime, with Gene Hackman
and Ann-Margret
as well as starring as Zachary Ty Bryan's mother in the Disney feature Magic Island
. In addition, Schae has appeared on Night Court
, General Hospital
, Who's The Boss?
, Star Trek: The Next Generation
, Freddy's Nightmares
and Throb
. She has also appeared in the Circus of the Stars
telecast, performing the high-wire act
. Schae has worked in the recording studio on a demo tape of pop ballads and performed songs on The Bold and the Beautiful Christmas Album, which was a smash success in Europe.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
actress. She is most notable for her role on American daytime soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful
The Bold and the Beautiful
The Bold and the Beautiful is an American television soap opera created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell for CBS Daytime. It premiered on March 23, 1987....
, where she played the part of Darla Einstein-Forrester
Darla Forrester
Darla Forrester was a fictional character in the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, played by actress Schae Harrison from 1989 to July 18, 2006...
from 1989-2006.
Mini Biography
Schae Harrison enrolled in her first dance class at age four and for many years studied all aspects of danceDance
Dance is an art form that generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting....
from ancient theories through modern movement. Her innovative dance style and choreography led to a position with the NFL Seattle Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle, Washington. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team joined the NFL in 1976 as an expansion team...
' cheerleading
Cheerleading
Cheerleading is a physical activity, sometimes a competitive sport, based on organized routines, usually ranging from one to three minutes, which contain the components of tumbling, dance, jumps, cheers, and stunting to direct spectators of events to cheer on sports teams at games or to participate...
-dance squad. Schae was with the troupe for more than three years performing for over 60,000 fans each game. A California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
native, Schae has worked in the fiercely competitive L.A. market as a fashion model, hosted her own cable aerobics workout program and is an active supporter of the National Special Olympics Organization.
Film/TV Career
Schae was studying acting at The Actors WorkshopThe Actors Workshop
The Actors Workshop is one of southern California's oldest film acting programs and is generally associated with the Sanford Meisner and Charles Conrad techniques.-Overview:...
under R.J. Adams when she was discovered during a workshop showcase by CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
Casting Director Chrstie Dooley of the hit TV soap opera
Soap 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 Bold and the Beautiful
The Bold and the Beautiful
The Bold and the Beautiful is an American television soap opera created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell for CBS Daytime. It premiered on March 23, 1987....
. The part of Darla Einstein-Forrester became Harrison's most notable role which she played for 17 years from 1989–2006. She returned for two-episodes in July 2007.
Schae has also appeared in several the feature films including Twice in a Lifetime, with Gene Hackman
Gene Hackman
Eugene Allen "Gene" Hackman is an American actor and novelist.Nominated for five Academy Awards, winning two, Hackman has also won three Golden Globes and two BAFTAs in a career that spanned five decades. He first came to fame in 1967 with his performance as Buck Barrow in Bonnie and Clyde...
and Ann-Margret
Ann-Margret
Ann-Margret Olsson is a Swedish-American actress, singer and dancer whose professional name is Ann-Margret. She became famous for her starring roles in Bye Bye Birdie, Viva Las Vegas, The Cincinnati Kid, Carnal Knowledge, and Tommy...
as well as starring as Zachary Ty Bryan's mother in the Disney feature Magic Island
Magic Island (film)
Magic Island is a 1995 DTV film released by Moonbeam Entertainment, the kidvid division of Full Moon Entertainment.-Overview:Jack Carlisle is a disillusioned 13-year old boy. His mother is always away at work since his father left. He decides to run away, as he feels his mom won't miss him. As he...
. In addition, Schae has appeared on Night Court
Night Court
Night Court is an American television situation comedy that aired on NBC from January 4, 1984, to May 20, 1992. The setting was the night shift of a Manhattan court, presided over by the young, unorthodox Judge Harold T. "Harry" Stone...
, General Hospital
General Hospital
General Hospital is an American daytime television drama that is credited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-running American soap opera currently in production and the third longest running drama in television in American history after Guiding Light and As the World Turns....
, Who's The Boss?
Who's the Boss?
Who's the Boss? is an American sitcom created by Martin Cohan and Blake Hunter, which aired on ABC from September 20, 1984 to April 25, 1992...
, Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation is an American science fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry as part of the Star Trek franchise. Roddenberry, Rick Berman, and Michael Piller served as executive producers at different times throughout the production...
, Freddy's Nightmares
Freddy's Nightmares
Freddy's Nightmares is an American horror anthology series, which aired in syndication from October 1988 until March 1990. A spin-off from the Nightmare on Elm Street series, each story was introduced by Freddy Krueger...
and Throb
Throb
Throb was an American television sitcom broadcast in syndication from 1986 to 1988. It revolved around thirty-something divorcee Sandy Beatty who gets a job at a small New Wave record label, Throb. Beatty's boss is Zach Armstrong , who looks like Michael J. Fox but dresses like Don Johnson...
. She has also appeared in the Circus of the Stars
Circus of the Stars
Circus of the Stars was an annual television special, broadcast by the CBS network in the United States, in which celebrities performed circus-type acts. There were 19 shows in total, the first being broadcast in 1977 and the last in 1994. Over the years the series featured many leading movie and...
telecast, performing the high-wire act
Tightrope walking
Tightrope walking is the art of walking along a thin wire or rope, usually at a great height. One or more artists performs in front of an audience or as a publicity stunt...
. Schae has worked in the recording studio on a demo tape of pop ballads and performed songs on The Bold and the Beautiful Christmas Album, which was a smash success in Europe.
Trivia
- Prior to joining The Bold and the Beautiful, Harrison was a Seattle SeahawksSeattle SeahawksThe Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle, Washington. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team joined the NFL in 1976 as an expansion team...
cheerleader from 1983 to 1984. And a Northwest AirlinesNorthwest AirlinesNorthwest Airlines, Inc. was a major United States airline founded in 1926 and absorbed into Delta Air Lines by a merger approved on October 29, 2008, making Delta the largest airline in the world...
flight attendantFlight attendantFlight attendants or cabin crew are members of an aircrew employed by airlines primarily to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers aboard commercial flights, on select business jet aircraft, and on some military aircraft.-History:The role of a flight attendant derives from that of similar...
.
- She is engaged to former B&B co-star Mick CainMick CainMick Cain is an American actor. He is most notable for his roles on American daytime soap operas. He played the part of C. J. Garrison, on the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful from 1998–2001, 2002–2003 and 1997–1998, 2004, 2007 and 2010 .-Mini Trivia:*He has played the role of C. J...
and has a son, Haven Jude Cain, born in December 2003.
- Currently residing in Southern CaliforniaSouthern CaliforniaSouthern California is a megaregion, or megapolitan area, in the southern area of the U.S. state of California. Large urban areas include Greater Los Angeles and Greater San Diego. The urban area stretches along the coast from Ventura through the Southland and Inland Empire to San Diego...
.
- Her son Haven played her daughter on Bold and the Beautiful for a short time.