Harley Cooper
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Harley Davidson Cooper is a fictional character
on the popular CBS
daytime soap opera
, Guiding Light
. She is the daughter of Frank "Buzz" Cooper Sr.
and the late Nadine Corley. Harley was named after her father's favorite motorcycle
.
She has been portrayed by Beth Ehlers
from September 1987 to September 28, 1993 and later appeared for a brief visit from January 21 to January 30, 1997. Ehlers returned on May 29, 1997 and her last appearance was June 23, 2008.
Ehlers has garnered four Daytime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Younger Actress, Outstanding Supporting Actress and Outstanding Lead Actress for portraying Harley, the last being in 2006. In 2005, Ehlers and co-star, Ricky Paull Goldin
, won an award for "Most Irresistible Combination" at the Daytime Emmy Awards for their portrayals of Harley and Gus Aitoro.
, ever since the death of their father and their mother's desertion. Since they had no parents they were forced to depend on each other.
In 1987, Harley would become pregnant with Dylan Lewis
's child. Harley eventually gave up the child, Daisy, for adoption. Harley would later marry Alan-Michael Spaulding
, but the marriage would result in divorce. In 1993, Harley was shocked to learn that her father, Buzz Cooper
, was alive. It was believed that he had died in combat during the Vietnam War
. Despite his return, Harley and her brother wanted nothing to do with their father. Harley would marry A.C. Mallet and the two would leave for Florida
later that year.
Harley divorced Mallet in 1997 and subsequently returned to Springfield. After arriving back in Springfield her life continued and she later learned that the daughter she gave up for adoption years ago was back looking for her. Daisy, now going by Susan, wanted to find her birth mother after her adoptive mother died. Later, Harley would marry Phillip Spaulding
and bare him a son, but again the marriage would end in divorce and Harley found comfort in the arms of Rick Bauer, who she also had a son with, Jude. Harley though did not stay with Rick and developed a relationship with Gus Aitoro
, who she would later marry in 2005. Together the Harley and Gus made an attempt to adopt a baby named Sydney they had been raising but their attempts failed in adoption court and Sydney was given back to her birth parents. In 2006 Harley was transformed into the superhero 'The Guiding Light' for a day. Also over these few years in the early 2000's Harley's relationship with her daughter Daisy was strained especially after Harley found out Daisy had feelings for Gus and tried to drug him in order to sleep with him. After the introduction of Gus Aitoro's former love interest and his son, Rafe, Harley and Gus's marriage would end in divorce as well in 2007. Though the end of the marriage was not solely too the discovery of his son and former girlfriend.
As of 2008, Harley is living in Greece with her two sons, Zach and Jude.
, and Harley herself. She closed the agency down in 2004, only to re-open it in 2007 with her niece Marina Cooper
and Dinah Marler
. The agency has solved many crimes over the years, but has recently faded into the background of Springfield society. Upon Harley's departure from Springfield, the detective agency has been assumed to have shut down.
Past and present members include:
Fictional character
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on the popular CBS
CBS
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daytime soap opera
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
, Guiding Light
Guiding Light
Guiding Light is an American daytime television drama that is credited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running drama in television and radio history, running from 1937 until 2009...
. She is the daughter of Frank "Buzz" Cooper Sr.
Buzz Cooper
Frank Achilles "Buzz" Cooper Sr. is a fictional character on the popular CBS daytime soap opera, Guiding Light.The character of Buzz was originated by Justin Deas in February 1993 and he has been with the show to its final airdate which was September 18, 2009...
and the late Nadine Corley. Harley was named after her father's favorite motorcycle
Harley-Davidson
Harley-Davidson , often abbreviated H-D or Harley, is an American motorcycle manufacturer. Founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, during the first decade of the 20th century, it was one of two major American motorcycle manufacturers to survive the Great Depression...
.
She has been portrayed by Beth Ehlers
Beth Ehlers
-Personal life:Born in Queens, New York, Ehlers eventually moved closer to Manhattan and attended Satellite Academy, a performing arts school, as a child. Ehlers briefly attended Syracuse University before focusing on her acting career....
from September 1987 to September 28, 1993 and later appeared for a brief visit from January 21 to January 30, 1997. Ehlers returned on May 29, 1997 and her last appearance was June 23, 2008.
Ehlers has garnered four Daytime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Younger Actress, Outstanding Supporting Actress and Outstanding Lead Actress for portraying Harley, the last being in 2006. In 2005, Ehlers and co-star, Ricky Paull Goldin
Ricky Paull Goldin
Richard "Ricky" Paull Goldin is an American actor. He is currently in the cast of All My Children as Jake Martin since April 2008...
, won an award for "Most Irresistible Combination" at the Daytime Emmy Awards for their portrayals of Harley and Gus Aitoro.
Character history
Harley Davidson Cooper, named after her father's favorite motorcycle, grew up on the wrong side of Springfield's 5th Street and was raised by her older brother, FrankFrank Cooper Jr.
Frank Achilles Cooper Jr. is a fictional character on CBS's daytime drama Guiding Light. He has been portrayed by Frank Dicopoulos from October 31, 1987 to September 18, 2009.-Frank Cooper :...
, ever since the death of their father and their mother's desertion. Since they had no parents they were forced to depend on each other.
In 1987, Harley would become pregnant with Dylan Lewis
Dylan Lewis (Guiding Light)
Dylan Shayne Lewis is a fictional character on CBS's daytime drama Guiding Light. He was most recently portrayed by Morgan Englund. From March 2, 2007 to June, 2008 he was portrayed by Brian Gaskill. Englund portrayed him from May 1989 to January 3, 1995...
's child. Harley eventually gave up the child, Daisy, for adoption. Harley would later marry Alan-Michael Spaulding
Alan-Michael Spaulding
Alan-Michael Spaulding is a fictional character on the CBS soap opera Guiding Light. The character is the son of wealthy businessman, Alan Spaulding, and his former wife, Hope Bauer...
, but the marriage would result in divorce. In 1993, Harley was shocked to learn that her father, Buzz Cooper
Buzz Cooper
Frank Achilles "Buzz" Cooper Sr. is a fictional character on the popular CBS daytime soap opera, Guiding Light.The character of Buzz was originated by Justin Deas in February 1993 and he has been with the show to its final airdate which was September 18, 2009...
, was alive. It was believed that he had died in combat during the Vietnam War
Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was a Cold War-era military conflict that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1 November 1955 to the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975. This war followed the First Indochina War and was fought between North Vietnam, supported by its communist allies, and the government of...
. Despite his return, Harley and her brother wanted nothing to do with their father. Harley would marry A.C. Mallet and the two would leave for Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
later that year.
Harley divorced Mallet in 1997 and subsequently returned to Springfield. After arriving back in Springfield her life continued and she later learned that the daughter she gave up for adoption years ago was back looking for her. Daisy, now going by Susan, wanted to find her birth mother after her adoptive mother died. Later, Harley would marry Phillip Spaulding
Phillip Spaulding
Phillip Granville Spaulding is a fictional character on the popular CBS daytime soap opera, Guiding Light. The character is the adopted son of business mogul, Alan Spaulding, and his first ex-wife, Elizabeth. Phillip has been portrayed by three different actors with Grant Aleksander the most recent...
and bare him a son, but again the marriage would end in divorce and Harley found comfort in the arms of Rick Bauer, who she also had a son with, Jude. Harley though did not stay with Rick and developed a relationship with Gus Aitoro
Gus Aitoro
Augustus "Gus" Aitoro is a fictional character on the popular CBS daytime soap opera, Guiding Light...
, who she would later marry in 2005. Together the Harley and Gus made an attempt to adopt a baby named Sydney they had been raising but their attempts failed in adoption court and Sydney was given back to her birth parents. In 2006 Harley was transformed into the superhero 'The Guiding Light' for a day. Also over these few years in the early 2000's Harley's relationship with her daughter Daisy was strained especially after Harley found out Daisy had feelings for Gus and tried to drug him in order to sleep with him. After the introduction of Gus Aitoro's former love interest and his son, Rafe, Harley and Gus's marriage would end in divorce as well in 2007. Though the end of the marriage was not solely too the discovery of his son and former girlfriend.
As of 2008, Harley is living in Greece with her two sons, Zach and Jude.
Harley's Angels
Harley's Angels is a detective agency started by Harley in 2002. The original angels where Mel Boudreau Bauer, Blake MarlerBlake Marler
Christina Blake Marler is a fictional character on CBS's daytime drama Guiding Light. She was portrayed by Elizabeth Keifer from August 19, 1992 to September 18, 2009...
, and Harley herself. She closed the agency down in 2004, only to re-open it in 2007 with her niece Marina Cooper
Marina Cooper
Marina Nadine Lewis is a fictional character on the popular CBS daytime soap opera, Guiding Light. The character is the only child of police chief, Frank Cooper, and ex-wife, Eleni Andros and was born on-screen on May 8, 1993. In December 2001, her birth year was SORASed to the early 1980s...
and Dinah Marler
Dinah Marler
Dinah Marler is a fictional character on the popular CBS daytime soap opera, Guiding Light.The character is the daughter of the late lawyer and mayor...
. The agency has solved many crimes over the years, but has recently faded into the background of Springfield society. Upon Harley's departure from Springfield, the detective agency has been assumed to have shut down.
Past and present members include:
- Harley Cooper (2002-2004) (2007-2008)
- Mel Boudreau Bauer (2002-2004)
- Blake MarlerBlake MarlerChristina Blake Marler is a fictional character on CBS's daytime drama Guiding Light. She was portrayed by Elizabeth Keifer from August 19, 1992 to September 18, 2009...
(2002-2004) - Marina CooperMarina CooperMarina Nadine Lewis is a fictional character on the popular CBS daytime soap opera, Guiding Light. The character is the only child of police chief, Frank Cooper, and ex-wife, Eleni Andros and was born on-screen on May 8, 1993. In December 2001, her birth year was SORASed to the early 1980s...
(2007-2008) - Dinah MarlerDinah MarlerDinah Marler is a fictional character on the popular CBS daytime soap opera, Guiding Light.The character is the daughter of the late lawyer and mayor...
(2007) - Cyrus FoleyCyrus FoleyCyrus Foley is a fictional character on CBS's daytime drama Guiding Light. He has been portrayed by Murray Bartlett from March 9, 2007 until the final episode on September 18, 2009...
(2007-2008)