Patrika Darbo
Patrika Darbo | |
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Born | |
Education | Georgia Southern University |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1983–present |
Spouse |
Rolf Darbo (m.1973) |
Patrika Darbo(born April 6, 1948)[1]is an American actress. She made her big screen debut appearing in the 1988 romantic comedy filmIt Takes Twoand later appeared inThe 'Burbs(1989),Daddy's Dyin': Who's Got the Will?(1990),Spaced Invaders(1990),Leaving Normal(1992),In the Line of Fire(1993) andMidnight in the Garden of Good and Evil(1997). Darbo playedRoseanne Barrin the 1994 biographical television filmRoseanne & Tom: Behind the Scenes.[2][3]
Darbo is known for her roles asNancy WesleyandShirley Spectrain the televisionsoap operasDays of Our LivesandThe Bold and the Beautiful,respectively. In 2016, Darbo won aPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Seriesfor her role in the online comedy seriesActing Dead,becoming the first winner in that category.
Early life
[edit]Darbo was born inJacksonville, Florida,the daughter of Patricia, a restaurant hostess, and "Chubby," a nightclub manager. At age six her parents divorced; her mother then remarried Donald Davidson when Darbo was 11.[4][5]She grew up inAtlanta, Georgia.She studied theater atGeorgia Southern UniversityinStatesboro, Georgia,graduating in 1970,[6]and later attended the Atlanta School of Drama.[6]She worked as a credit manager until 1984, when she began a professional acting career.[7]
Career
[edit]Darbo began her career with guest-starring roles in the television shows includingThe Optimist,Bay City Blues,RiptideandSt. Elsewhere.She made her big screen debut, appearing in the comedy filmThe Night Beforeand the romantic comedyIt Takes Two.The following year, Darbo appeared in the comedy filmsTroop Beverly HillsandThe 'Burbs.In 1990, she appeared in a five feature films and guest-starred onRoseanneas a Roseanne lookalike/Dan's crush. By 1991, Darbo was contracted to theABCnetwork.[7]In 1991, theLos Angeles Timesreported that Darbo was undertaking a personal campaign to seek nomination for anAcademy Award for Best Supporting Actressfor her role in the comedy-drama filmDaddy's Dyin': Who's Got the Will?,written byDel Shores.[7]
From 1991 to 1992, Darbo was a regular cast member in the ABC sitcomStep by Stepplaying the role of Penny Baker, the sister ofSuzanne Somers.In 1992, she appeared in the comedy-drama filmLeaving Normalplaying the character named 66.[8]Later that year she appeared in the horror-comedyThe Vagrantdirected byChris Walas.In 1993, she played Pam Magnus, a banking employee killed byJohn Malkovich's character in theClint Eastwoodaction thriller filmIn the Line of Fire.In 1994, she had a supporting role in the comedy-drama filmCorrina, Corrina.On television, Darbo guest-starred onSeinfeld(Darbo was a guest star in two episodes; "The Revenge"(1991) and"The Sniffing Accountant"(1993)),Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanandMarried... with Children.In 1994, Darbo starred asRoseanne Barrin an NBC biographical television film,Roseanne and Tom: Behind the Scenes.[9][10]After her first leading role, Darbo returned to playing supporting parts on both film and television. In 1997, she appeared in the action filmSpeed 2: Cruise Controland the mystery thriller filmMidnight in the Garden of Good and Evilworking again with Clint Eastwood. In 1998, she starred as Miss Spencer in the biographical television filmRuby Bridges.[11]
In 1998, Darbo was cast asNancy Wesleyon theNBCdaytime soap opera,Days of Our Lives.In May 1998. The serial's casting director, Fran Bascom told Carol Bidwell ofLos Angeles Daily Newsthat their producer, Tom Langan wanted "a real woman, not one of these super-skinny actresses" to join the cast. Bascom said that she immediately thought of accredited actress Darbo. Langan approved Darbo's hiring and decided that she did not need to audition for the role.[12]In 1999, Darbo receivedSoap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Female Newcomer.[13]In 2000, she receivedDaytime Emmy Awardnomination forOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.[14]She left the series in 2005. Darbo returned to the role in 2013, 2016, 2017 and as of 2022 appears on the recurring basic.[15]
Darbo appeared in the horror filmsMadhouse(2004) andHatchet(2006). She playedMrs. Clausin the Christmas adventure filmThe Search for Santa Paws(2010). Later, in 2010, she also guest starred inShowtime'sDexter.[16]In 2009 and 2012, Darbo guest-starred onDesperate Housewives.Between 2010 and 2012, she portrayed the recurring role of Dr Freed in theteen dramaweb seriesMiss Behave.She also guest-starred onThe Middle,Devious Maids,The Big Bang Theoryand9-1-1: Lone Star.In 2012, Darbo played Grams in the adventure-comedy film,Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Conspiracy.[17]
In 2016, Darbo won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series for her work in the seriesActing Dead.She is the first winner of this category.[18]From February 2017 to March 2018, Darbo starred asShirley Spectra,the sister ofSally Spectra(Darlene Conley) on the CBS soap opera,The Bold and the Beautiful.She briefly returned in November 2018.
In 2017, Darbo appeared in the comedy-drama film,The Hero.In 2018, Darbo played Rosie in the Christian drama filmGod Bless The Broken Road.[19]In 2023, she appeared in the Christmas comedy filmLadies of the '80s: A Divas Christmas.[20]In 2024, Patrika Darbo has announced that she would be returning to Days Of Our Lives to reprise her role of Nancy Miller.[21]
Personal life
[edit]Darbo has been married to director Rolf Peter Darbo since 1973.[22]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1988 | The Night Before | Bimbo | |
1988 | It Takes Two | Dee Dee | |
1989 | Troop Beverly Hills | Marvista | |
1989 | The 'Burbs | Suzette Weingartner | |
1990 | Daddy's Dyin': Who's Got the Will? | Marlene Turnover | |
1990 | Spaced Invaders | Mrs Vanderspool | |
1990 | Gremlins 2: The New Batch | Yogurt Customer | |
1990 | Ghost Dad | Nurse | |
1990 | The Willies | Mrs. Walters | |
1991 | Dutch | Greasy Spoon Waitress | |
1992 | Leaving Normal | 66 | |
1992 | The Vagrant | Doattie | |
1993 | In the Line of Fire | Pam Magnus | |
1994 | Corrina, Corrina | Wilma | |
1995 | Babe | Sheep | Voice |
1996 | Fast Money | Teebou | |
1996 | House Arrest | Cafeteria Cashier | |
1997 | Speed 2: Cruise Control | Ruby Fisher | |
1997 | Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil | Sara Warren | |
1999 | Durango Kids | Mrs. Grey | |
2004 | Madhouse | Betty | |
2005 | Mr. & Mrs. Smith | 50's Woman | |
2005 | Carpool Guy | Patty | |
2006 | Hatchet | Shannon Permatteo | |
2007 | Moving McAllister | Debbie | |
2007 | Charlie Wilson's War | Auctioneer | |
2010 | The Search for Santa Paws | Mrs. Claus | |
2011 | Rango | Delilah and Maybelle | Voices |
2011 | Life at the Resort | Penny | |
2012 | Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Conspiracy | Grams | |
2014 | My Trip Back to the Dark Side | Nosey Nelly | |
2014 | Pirate's Code: The Adventures of Mickey Matson | Grams | |
2016 | The Remake | Eileen OConnor | |
2016 | Boonville Redemption | Thelma | |
2017 | The Hero | Diane | |
2018 | Spinning Man | Kelly | |
2018 | God Bless the Broken Road | Rosie | |
2019 | Emmett | Dot | |
2022 | Kimi | Southern Woman | Voice |
2023 | Loulou | Sister Beatrice | Also producer |
Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1983 | The Optimist | The Mother | Episode: "Kid's Stuff" |
1989 | Mama’s Family | Florence | Episode: “Reading The Riot Act” |
1990 | Roseanne | Marge Dolman | Episode: "Dream Lover" |
1991 | Seinfeld | Glenda | Episode: "The Revenge" |
1991–1992 | Step by Step | Penny Baker | 22 episodes |
1993 | Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman | Helene Morris | Episode: "I'm Looking Through You" |
1998 | Ruby Bridges | Miss Spencer | Television movie |
1998–2005 2013, 2016–2017 2022– |
Days of Our Lives | Nancy Wesley | 458 episodes |
2002 | Gilmore Girls | Waitress | 1 episode |
2005 | Rodney | Irene | Episode: "Charity Ball" |
2009, 2012 | Desperate Housewives | Jean | Episodes: "Mama Spent the Money When She Had None" and "Finishing the Hat" |
2010–2012 | Miss Behave | Dr Freed | 5 episodes |
2011 | The Middle | Ms. Jacobs | Episode: "Back to Summer" |
2015 | The Big Bang Theory | Grace | Episode: "The Perspiration Implementation" |
2016 | Lab Rats: Elite Force | Mrs. Ramsey | Episode: "Power Play" |
2017–2018 | The Bold and the Beautiful | Shirley Spectra | 74 episodes |
2019–2020 | Days of our Lives' Last Blast Reunion | Nancy Wesley | 3 episodes Television miniseries |
2020 | 9-1-1: Lone Star | Ellen | Episode: "Yee-Haw" |
2021 | The Young and the Restless | Shirley Spectra | 5 episodes (April 6, 2021; May 14, 2021; May 26, 2021; May 31, 2021; June 4, 2021) |
2023 | Ladies of the '80s: A Divas Christmas | Julie | Television film |
Awards and nominations
[edit]Year | Award | Work | Result | Ref |
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1999 | Soap Opera Digest Awardfor Outstanding Female Newcomer | Days of Our Lives | Won | [23] |
2000 | Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated | [14] | |
2016 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series | Acting Dead | Won | [24] |
2020 | Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Digital Drama Series | Studio City | Nominated | [25] |
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- ^abcBroeske, Pat H.; Wilson, John M. (January 15, 1991)."Her Oscar campaign is personal".St. Petersburg Times.St. Petersburg, Florida. p. 30.RetrievedJuly 26,2010.
- ^"Leaving Normal - Rotten Tomatoes".rottentomatoes.October 8, 2020.
- ^Richmond, Ray (October 31, 1994)."'Behind the Scenes' reveals Roseanne at her very worst ".Ocala Star-Banner.Ocala, Florida. p. 30.RetrievedJuly 26,2010.
- ^Gray, Tim (October 31, 1994)."Roseanne and Tom: Behind the Scenes".
- ^"Ruby Bridges - Rotten Tomatoes".rottentomatoes.April 13, 2017.
- ^Bidwell, Carol (August 16, 1999)."Sexy, sassy and sure of herself; Patrika Darbo turning heads in soap world".Los Angeles Daily News.(MediaNews Group).RetrievedMarch 14,2012.
- ^Parker, Alison (27 February 1999)."Newsmakers".Austin American-Statesman.(Cox Enterprises).RetrievedMarch 14,2012.
- ^abHavens, Candace (May 12, 2000)."Lead actress Emmy race too close to call".The Union Democrat.Western Communications.p. 55.RetrievedMay 6,2013.
- ^"Patrika Darbo Returns to Days of Our Lives".about.RetrievedNovember 15,2012.
- ^Branden (4 October 2010)."'Dexter' Season 5, Episode 2 review: Getting back to normal ".RetrievedJanuary 9,2012.
- ^"Mickey Matson: Cast".Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Conspiracy.MickeyMatson.RetrievedSeptember 1,2012.
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- ^God Bless the Broken Road (2018),retrieved2019-05-14
- ^Rice, Lynette (October 3, 2023)."Lifetime To Air '80s Themed Holiday Movie With Loni Anderson, Morgan Fairchild, Linda Gray, Donna Mills & Nicollette Sheridan".
- ^"Patrika Darbo Announces Nancy Miller's Shocking October Comeback".soapoperadaily.July 6, 2024.RetrievedJuly 10,2024.
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