Jacklyn Zeman
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Jacklyn Zeman is an American actress. She is known for her role as Barbara "Bobbie" Spencer
on General Hospital
. She is sometimes credited as Jackie Zeman.
aspirin and currently works with the Home Shopping Network
, designing and presenting a signature line of jewelry.
On Wendy Riche
, Zeman has been quoted as saying, "God love her, I think she was an awesome producer. I would like to go on record as saying that when Wendy Riche was producing General Hospital, it had heart, and soul, and storylines that will resonate for the rest of my life. I just think she has so much to offer. That woman is amazing."
Born in Englewood, New Jersey
, she completed her high school studies at age 15 in Bergenfield, New Jersey
where she was raised, and studied dance on a scholarship at New York University
. She was a Playboy Bunny
at the New York Playboy Club in 1972.
Zeman has been married three times. Her first marriage, to Murray Kaufman, a popular DJ known as Murray the K
, lasted from September 16, 1979, to 1981. Her second marriage, to Steve Gribbin, lasted from 1985 to 1986. Zeman and her third husband, Glenn Gorden, were married from February 14, 1988, to June 21, 2007. Zeman and Gorden have two daughters, Cassidy Zee Gorden (born September 16, 1990) and Lacey Rose Gorden (born July 15, 1992).
She was close friends with her late GH co-star Shell Kepler
and delivered a eulogy at her funeral.
Zeman currently resides in Malibu, California.
Soap Opera Digest Award
Bobbie Spencer
Barbara Jean "Bobbie" Spencer is a fictional character and popular long running character on the popular ABC soap opera, General Hospital. She made her first appearance in 1978 and is the mother of popular character Carly Corinthos Jacks...
on General Hospital
General Hospital
General Hospital is an American daytime television drama that is credited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-running American soap opera currently in production and the third longest running drama in television in American history after Guiding Light and As the World Turns....
. She is sometimes credited as Jackie Zeman.
Personal life
In the 1990s, Zeman was the spokeswoman for ExcedrinExcedrin
Excedrin is an over-the-counter headache pain reliever, typically in the form of tablets or caplets. It contains acetaminophen , aspirin, and caffeine. Until late 2005 it was manufactured by Bristol-Myers Squibb, but in July 2005 it was purchased by Novartis, along with other products from BMS's...
aspirin and currently works with the Home Shopping Network
Home Shopping Network
Home Shopping Network or HSN began in 1977 as a 24-hour/7 day a week home shopping television network televised via cable, satellite, and some terrestrial channels in the Philippines. HSN can also be shopped online at hsn.com...
, designing and presenting a signature line of jewelry.
On Wendy Riche
Wendy Riche
Wendy Riche is an American television producer. She has been executive producer of ABC Daytime's General Hospital and the co-creator and executive producer of its spinoff show Port Charles....
, Zeman has been quoted as saying, "God love her, I think she was an awesome producer. I would like to go on record as saying that when Wendy Riche was producing General Hospital, it had heart, and soul, and storylines that will resonate for the rest of my life. I just think she has so much to offer. That woman is amazing."
Born in Englewood, New Jersey
Englewood, New Jersey
Englewood is a city located in Bergen County, New Jersey. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city had a total population of 27,147.Englewood was incorporated as a city by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 17, 1899, from portions of Ridgefield Township and the remaining portions of...
, she completed her high school studies at age 15 in Bergenfield, New Jersey
Bergenfield, New Jersey
Bergenfield is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 26,764.Bergenfield was formed on the basis of a referendum held on June 25, 1894, from portions of Englewood Township and Palisades Township at the height of the...
where she was raised, and studied dance on a scholarship at New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
. She was a Playboy Bunny
Playboy Bunny
A Playboy Bunny is a waitress at the Playboy Club. The Playboy Clubs were originally open from 1960 to 1988. The Club re-opened in one location in The Palms Hotel in Las Vegas in 2006...
at the New York Playboy Club in 1972.
Zeman has been married three times. Her first marriage, to Murray Kaufman, a popular DJ known as Murray the K
Murray the K
Murray Kaufman , professionally known as Murray the K, was an influential rock and roll impresario and disc jockey of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s...
, lasted from September 16, 1979, to 1981. Her second marriage, to Steve Gribbin, lasted from 1985 to 1986. Zeman and her third husband, Glenn Gorden, were married from February 14, 1988, to June 21, 2007. Zeman and Gorden have two daughters, Cassidy Zee Gorden (born September 16, 1990) and Lacey Rose Gorden (born July 15, 1992).
She was close friends with her late GH co-star Shell Kepler
Shell Kepler
Michelle Alaine Kepler, known professionally as Shell Kepler was an American television actress best known for her work on General Hospital as "Nurse Amy Vining" from 1979 until 2002.-Career:...
and delivered a eulogy at her funeral.
Zeman currently resides in Malibu, California.
Filmography
- (1974): Deep Throat Part II as Office Girl as Jackie Zeman
- (1976 - 77): One Life to LiveOne Life to LiveOne Life to Live is an American soap opera which debuted on July 15, 1968 and has been broadcast on the ABC television network. Created by Agnes Nixon, the series was the first daytime drama to primarily feature racially and socioeconomically diverse characters and consistently emphasize social...
as Lana McClain as Jackie Zeman - (1976): The Edge of NightThe Edge of NightThe Edge of Night is an American television mystery series/soap opera produced by Procter & Gamble. It debuted on CBS on April 2, 1956, and ran as a live broadcast on that network until November 28, 1975; the series then moved to ABC, where it aired from December 1, 1975, until December 28, 1984...
as Bobbi - (1977 +): General HospitalGeneral HospitalGeneral Hospital is an American daytime television drama that is credited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-running American soap opera currently in production and the third longest running drama in television in American history after Guiding Light and As the World Turns....
as Bobbie SpencerBobbie SpencerBarbara Jean "Bobbie" Spencer is a fictional character and popular long running character on the popular ABC soap opera, General Hospital. She made her first appearance in 1978 and is the mother of popular character Carly Corinthos Jacks... - (1977): The Day the Music Died as Samantha as Jackie Zeman
- (1982): National Lampoon's Class ReunionNational Lampoon's Class ReunionNational Lampoon's Class Reunion is a 1982 comedy film, directed by Michael Miller and written by John Hughes...
as Jane Washbur
Awards and nominations
Daytime Emmys nominations- Outstanding Supporting ActressDaytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama SeriesThe Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series has been given every year at the Daytime Emmys since the 6th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards ceremony in 1979....
(1981) for General HospitalGeneral HospitalGeneral Hospital is an American daytime television drama that is credited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-running American soap opera currently in production and the third longest running drama in television in American history after Guiding Light and As the World Turns.... - Outstanding Supporting Actress (1995) for General Hospital
- Outstanding Supporting Actress (1997) for General Hospital
- Outstanding Lead ActressDaytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama SeriesThe Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series is an award which has been given every year at the Daytime Emmys ceremony since 1974...
(1998) for General Hospital
Soap Opera Digest Award
- Favorite Villainess (1979)