Erin Torpey Explained

Erin Torpey
Birth Name:Erin Catherine Torpey
Birth Date:February 14, 1981
Birth Place:Doylestown, Pennsylvania, US
Children:2
Occupation:Actress, singer
Years Active:1990–present

Erin Catherine Torpey (born February 14, 1981) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Jessica Buchanan on One Life to Live.

Early life

Erin Torpey was born on February 14, 1981, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.[1] [2] Her older sister is named Shannon.[3]

Career

Torpey was nominated for a Daytime Emmy in 2000.[4] Following her departure as Jessica, the role was taken over by Bree Williamson. After leaving One Life to Live, Torpey went on to appear in the movies Dirty Deeds and Fierce Friends.

She voiced the character of Princess Aurora (from Sleeping Beauty) for Disney 2007 direct-to-video DVD release . In 2008, she voiced the Greek goddess Athena in the PSP game and reprised the role in the PS3 game God of War III and in the PSP game , both released in 2010.

Torpey is now a singer, focusing specifically in the acoustic rock and folk genres.

On July 21–22, 2008, she returned to One Life to Live for two days as Megan Buchanan, Jessica's daughter who had previously died at birth. On September 8, 2011, Torpey returned to One Life to Live for one episode as Erin, Cristian Vega's new colleague.[5]

Personal life

In the October issue of Soaps In Depth, Torpey announced her engagement to actor Hamilton Von Watts. The two married on April 18, 2009. Erin and Hamilton welcomed their first son into the family on June 22, 2010.[6] On December 5, 2015, they welcomed a second son.[7]

Filmography

Stage

Notes and References

  1. News: Novakovich . Lilana . 2000-01-22 . Teen soap star really an old soul . . . 2023-06-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230604091529/https://www.newspapers.com/article/north-bay-nugget/125828869/ . 2023-06-04 .
  2. Book: Benjamin . Ruth . Rosenblatt . Arthur . 2006 . Who Sang What on Broadway, 1866–1996 . 2 . Jefferson, North Carolina . . . 747 . 0-7864-1506-1 . 2023-06-04 .
  3. News: Bailey . Diane . 1996-01-04 . Torpey kisses phone privileges goodbye . . . 2023-06-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230604092656/https://www.newspapers.com/article/red-deer-advocate/125828958/ . 2023-06-04 .
  4. News: May . Rebecca . 2000-05-17 . Nomination is just one sign of Torpey's maturity . . . 2023-06-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230604092236/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-spectrum/125828928/ . 2023-06-04 .
  5. Web site: Kerr . Luke . Erin Torpey Returns to One Life to Live . . Confidential Media, Inc . April 8, 2024 . June 27, 2011.
  6. Web site: Archived copy . 2010-05-24 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100207085436/http://www.cbs.soaps.com/onelifetolive/news/id/6303/Former_One_Life_to_Live_Actress_Erin_Torpey_Expect/ . 2010-02-07 . dead .
  7. Web site: 'One Life to Live' News: Erin Torpey - Formerly Jessica Buchanan - Welcomes Baby Boy Asher Davies von Watts. 10 December 2015.
  8. News: Clipped from News Herald. News Herald. 12 September 1990. 12.
  9. Web site: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof – Broadway Play – 1990 Revival IBDB. 2021-07-24. www.ibdb.com.
  10. Web site: The Goodbye Girl – Broadway Musical – Original IBDB. 2021-07-24. www.ibdb.com.

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