Jill Larson
Jill Larson joined the cast of All My Children in November 1989.
Born and raised in Minnesota, Larson earned a degree in communications from Hunter College. Early in her career, Larson focused her attention on stage performances, appearing in
The Glass Menagerie,
Gypsy,
Agnes of God, and other productions.
Upon turning her efforts towards television, Larson quickly found guest-starring roles on
Kate & Allie and
The Equalizer. Eventually, she landed the long-term role of Ursula Blackwell on
One Life to Live.
Larson completed her acting portfolio by appearing in several motion pictures, including White Squall and 28 Days.
Larson is a founding member and president of GLM Productions, a theatrical production company. Through that company, Ms. Larson produced the off-Broadway comedy revue,
Serious Bizness, and co-produced the documentary film,
Gibbs Garden -- a cinematic portrait of a painter stricken with AIDS, which was nominated for a student Academy Award. Ms. Larson later co-curated an exhibit of that painter's work.
Larson, a single mom, divides her time between her New York City apartment and a weekend home in Pennsylvania.
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Clara Holland
2007
All My Children
Opal Cortlandt
November 1989 to
September 23, 2011
One Life to Live
Ursulla Blackwell
1988 to 1989
As the World Turns
Judith Clayton
1986
Santa Barbara
Garnette
Shutter Island
Manacled Woman
2010
Manhattanites
Mrs. Grimm
2008
Were the World Mine
Nora Bellinger
2008
The Living Wake
Alma
2007
Barry Dingle
2005
White Squall
Peggy Beaumont
1996
Wise Guys
Mrs. Fixer
1986
Chère Louise
1972
La Maison sous les arbres
1971
Daytime Emmys, Nominee Outstanding Supporting Actress (1991, 1993)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Minneapolis, Minnesota
DATE OF BIRTH: October 7, 1949
HEIGHT: 5'8-1/2"
HAIR: Strawberry blonde
EYES: Blue/green
News Archive: "Luke Duke" to appear as Opal's new love interest. [Nov 12, 2001]
News Archive: 17-tear vet Larson dropped to recurring status. [Jun 27, 2006]
News Archive: Larson speaks out on whether or not she will move to LA with AMC. [Sep 24, 2009]
News Archive: ABC offers Jill Larson a contract to keep her on AMC. [Dec 13, 2009]
News Archive: Prospect Park confirms Larson, others for AMC reboot. [Jan 22, 2013]
