Rachel Ames

'Rachel Ames' (qv) has the distinction of being the longest-running performer on ABC Daytime's longest-running daytime drama, _General Hospital (1963)_ (qv), which she joined on February 23, 1964, less than a year after the program's first air date. She has been nominated three times for an Emmy Award as Best Actress in a Daytime Drama. Ms. Ames was introduced to the performing arts by her parents, 'Dorothy Adams' (qv) and the late 'Byron Foulger' (qv), both well-known motion picture and television actors. A native of Portland, Oregon, Ms. Ames moved with her family to Los Angeles where she attended University High School and UCLA. Rachel made her acting debut in the annual Pilgrimage play in 1949. She then performed with her parents in a production of "One Foot in Heaven" at the renowned Pasadena Playhouse. There, she also did "Broadway Jones", "The Circle" and "King of Hearts". Her other West Coast theater credits included "Cradle Song" with her father, "The Immortalist", "Chanticleer", "Mary Rose", "Golden Boy" and "The Human Voice. A few years ago, she co-produced and co-starred in "Pieces of Time" with fellow _General Hospital (1963)_ (qv) actors 'Peter Hansen' (qv) and 'Susan Brown' (qv). Early in her career, Ms. Ames was under contract to Paramount Pictures for three years where she was a member of the "Golden Circle" of talented young performers. The actress made her motion picture debut in _When Worlds Collide (1951)_ (qv). Her other feature films include _Daddy's Gone A-Hunting (1969)_ (qv). Of her television career, Rachel guested in the legendary series _Ben Casey (1961)_ (qv), _Wagon Train (1957)_ (qv), _General Electric Theater (1953)_ (qv) and _Der Chef (1967)_ (qv), among others. The actress' avocational interests include gardening, tennis and cooking. She and her husband, 'Barry Cahill' (qv), are also looking for a play to perform together.::Lori <LNumber1@aol.com>