
Deidre Hall Biography
Deidre Hall is an American actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Dr. Marlena Evans on NBC’s daytime drama Days of Our Lives, which she has played for over 40 years.
For her portrayal of Marlena, Deidre has won many awards. In 1982 and 1983 she won two Best Actress Soapy Awards. In 1984, 1985, and 1995 Deidre has won three Soap Opera Digest Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress. She was the first recipient of the Outstanding Contribution by an Actress/Actor Award in 1986.
Deidre in 2005 received an award with Drake Hogestyn for Favorite Couple: John and Marlena. She was also voted Best Actress twice by the Soap Opera Update Awards in 1994 and 1995. Deidre has been nominated for a Daytime Emmy three times, but hasn’t won.
Age |How Old Is Deidre Hall
Deidre was born on October 31, 1947 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is 75 years old as of 2023.
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Deidre Hall Family | Siblings | Twin | Sister
Deidre and her twin sister, Andrea Hall, were born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and raised in Lake Worth, Florida. They are third of five children.
When they were 12 years old, Deidre was elected Junior Orange Bowl Queen. She is a graduate of Lake Worth High School, Class of 1965, and studied psychology before sidetracking into acting.
Deidre Hall Spouse | William Hudson
Deidre has been married four times . Her first marriage was to William Hudson from May 6, 1966 to 1970. Her second marriage was to Keith Barbour from 1972 to 1977 , a singer.
The third marriage was to Michael Dubelko from 1987 to 1989 , a producer and writer. Deidre’s fourth marriage was to Steve Sohmer from December 31, 1991 to 2006, an author and screenwriter.
Deidre and Sohmer have two sons, David Atticus Sohmer (born August 23, 1992) and Tully Chapin Sohmer (born January 19, 1995). Her two children were born via a surrogate mother known as “Robin B”.
Deidre Hall Married Drake Hogestyn
Deidre and Drake are not married in real life. The pair appeared on Days of Our Lives. Deidre received an award with Drake Hogestyn in 2005 for Favorite Couple: John and Marlena. Deidre and Drake Hogestyn reprised their roles as Marlena Evans and John Black on September 26, 2011.
Hall Sons
Hall has two sons with Sohmer David Atticus Sohmer who was born August 23, 1992 and Tully Chapin Sohmer who was born January 19, 1995. Her two children were born via a surrogate mother known as “Robin B”.
Deidre Hall Leaving Days
Deidre joined Days of Our Lives in 1976 as Dr. Marlena Evans. During an interview, Deidre said that she thought that she would have no chance to land the role of Marlena, considering that she was unsure about a career in soap operas, as well as having to compete against established soap opera veterans for the role. She was cast, though, and the role made her rose to fame.
It was was proved by fan protests when a 1979 NBC promo hinted that Deidre’s character would be killed off. Two separate daytime television magazines named Deidre the best soap actress of 1983.
Never Say Never The Deidre Hall Story
Story of a soap celeb Deidre Hall’s attempt to have a baby; based on the actress’ story of how she conquered childlessness in which the beauteous Hall plays herself.
Net Worth
Deidre has an estimated net worth of $12 million dollars.
Deidre Hall Filmography
Year |
Title |
Role |
2016
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My Christmas Dream
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Victoria
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2014
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Lucky in Love
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Erin Billings
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2013
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Dating in the Middle Ages
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Fiona Fleming
|
2011
|
Drop Dead Diva
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Deidre Hall
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1995
|
OP Center
|
Kate Michaels
|
Women of the House
|
Deidre Hall
|
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Never Say Never: The Deidre Hall Story
|
Deidre Hall
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1993
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Night Sins
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Dr. Marlena Evans
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Woman on the Ledge
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Quinn
|
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1991
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And the Sea Will Tell
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Muff Graham
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For the Very First Time
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Mrs. O’Neil
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1990
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Columbo
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Diane Hunter
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Murder, She Wrote
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Claudia Carboni / Jennifer Paige
|
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1989
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Wiseguy
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Claudia Newquay
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Perry Mason: The Case of the All-Star Assassin
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Linda Horton
|
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1988
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Take My Daughters, Please
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Nell
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1986-1988
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Our House
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Jessica ‘Jessie’ Witherspoon
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1985
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A Reason to Live
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Delores Stewart
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1984
|
Hot Pursuit
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Stephanie Wyler
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Hotel
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Maggie Dawson
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1981
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The Million Dollar Face
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Barbara Sanderson
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1980
|
Pray TV
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Sarah of Nazareth
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1976–present
|
Days of Our Lives
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Dr. Marlena Evans
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1976
|
The Krofft Supershow
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Lori / Electra Woman
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Joe Forrester
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Special Delivery
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Gloria
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Electra Woman and Dyna Girl
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Lori / Electra Woman
|
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1975
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Kung Fu
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Luisa
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Karen
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Janet Bartel
|
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S.W.A.T.
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Diane
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1974
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Columbo
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Receptionist
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1973–1975
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The Young and the Restless
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Barbara Anderson
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1972
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Adventures of Nick Carter
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Ivy Duncan
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Adam-12
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Nurse
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The Streets of San Francisco
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Bank Teller
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1972–1973
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Emergency!
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Nurse Sally Lewis
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1971
|
Night Gallery
|
Night Gallery
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1970
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San Francisco International Airport
|
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Deidre Hall Nominations
.Daytime Emmy Awards
Year |
Award |
Work |
Result |
1980 | Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Days of Our Lives | Nominated |
1984 | Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated | |
1985 | Nominated |
Soapy Awards
Year |
Award |
Work |
Result |
1982 | Soapy Award for Best Actress | Days of Our Lives | Won |
1983 | Won |
Soap Opera Digest Awards
Year |
Award |
Work |
Result |
1984 | Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama | Days of Our Lives | Won |
1985 | Won | ||
1986 | Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Contribution by an Actor/Actress to the Form of Continuing Drama who is currently on a Daytime Serial | Won | |
1995 | Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama | Won | |
1996 | Nominated | ||
1998 | Soap Opera Digest Award for Hottest Romance shared with Drake Hogestyn | Nominated | |
1999 | Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama | Nominated | |
2005 | Nominated | ||
Soap Opera Digest Award for Favorite Couple shared with Drake Hogestyn | Won |
TV Land Awards
Year |
Award |
Work |
Result |
2005 | TV Land Award for Superest Super Hero shared with Judy Strangis | Electra Woman and Dyna Girl | Nominated |