General Hospital fans adore Jane Elliot more than you can imagine. You know her as Tracy Quartermaine, the woman who can be your best friend or your worst enemy. Just ask Michael, who is currently on the receiving end of her icy demeanor. This makes us want to delve deeper into the woman behind the character. She’s stunning, fabulous, and extraordinary, and we know she’s not really Tracy in real life. But is she similar to her character, or is she just so talented that it’s impossible for us to see her any other way?
Born and Bred in the Big Apple
Jane Elliot entered the world in 1947, born and raised in New York City. Growing up in such a diverse and accepting city, it’s no wonder she developed a strong sense of confidence and a love for all things unique and beautiful. With so much creativity surrounding her, it’s easy to see why she fell in love with acting while growing up in this vibrant city.
A Teenage Acting Prodigy
At the tender age of 17, Jane took on her first acting role in a short-lived soap called “A Flame in the Wind,” which was part of the ABC family. Unfortunately, the show didn’t last long, but Jane didn’t stay unemployed for long. She went on to star in movies and another series before the 60s came to an end.
From Soaps to the Silver Screen
While Jane has been a staple in the soap opera world for as long as we can remember, did you know she also had a few movie roles under her belt? Not just any movies, either. She starred in a film called “Change of Habit,” alongside the legendary Elvis Presley. Not many people can boast about working with some of the most famous, talented, and influential people in history, but Jane can.
A Private Married Life
Jane got married at a young age, but there is very little information available about her marriage. It appears she was married in 1960, but given that she was born in 1947, that would mean she got married at 13, which seems unlikely. She and her husband were married for approximately eight years before they divorced, and they have four children – two biological and two adopted. Jane keeps her private life very private, so it’s difficult to confirm or deny these details.
A Brief Retirement
In 2017, Jane announced that she was officially retiring from acting. It was the year she turned 70, and she had been acting for more than five decades, having taken her first role at just 17. That’s a long time to act and work full time in any profession, and she did it exceptionally well. However, her retirement was short-lived, as she returned to General Hospital in 2019 to reprise her role as Tracy Quartermaine.
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