Beth Toussaint
Elizabeth Toussaint (born September 25, 1962)[1] is an American former actress and model. She is best known for her television performances.
Beth Toussaint | |
|---|---|
| Born | Elizabeth Toussaint September 25, 1962 |
| Other names | Beth Toussaint Coleman |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Years active | 1987–2006 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | David Toussaint (brother) |
Life and career
Before television roles, Toussaint worked as a model, and appeared in the 1984 music video for Bon Jovi's song "She Don't Know Me", Bob Seger's 1986 song "Like a Rock", and in the 1987 music video for SAGA's song "Only Time Will Tell". Additionally she appeared in the 1987 music video for the song "Big Mistake" by Peter Cetera.
From 1988 to 1989, she was a recurring cast member in the CBS primetime soap opera Dallas as Tracey Lawton, and from 1996 to 1997 in The WB primetime soap opera Savannah. Toussaint also appeared in Cheers, Star Trek: The Next Generation (as Ishara Yar in the episode "Legacy", 1990), Melrose Place, Matlock, Babylon 5 (episode "Revelations", 1994) and Martial Law. In July 2006, she appeared on The Young and the Restless playing Hope Wilson,[2] in her final screen role to date.
Personal life
Toussaint is married to actor Jack Coleman. The couple have a daughter, born in 1999.[3] Her parents are Leona and Maynard Toussaint, and she is the elder sister of writer David Toussaint.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Berserker | Shelly | film |
| 1988 | Dead Heat | Lab Technician | film |
| 1988 | Monsters | Lisa | Episode: "Sleeping Dragon" |
| 1988–1989 | Dallas | Tracey Lawton | Recurring role, seasons 12-13 |
| 1989 | Growing Pains | Morgan Chase | Episode: "Coughing Boy" |
| 1989 | Booker | Jessica Barber | Episode: "Wheels and Deals – Part 1" |
| 1990 | Star Trek: The Next Generation | Ishara Yar | Episode: "Legacy" |
| 1990 | Matlock | Andrea Todd | Episode: "The Mother" |
| 1990 | MacGyver | Dawn Rigel | Episode: "The Visitor" |
| 1991 | 21 Jump Street | Samantha Billings | Episode: "In the Name of Love" |
| 1991 | Cheers | Paula | Episode: "Rat Girl" |
| 1991 | Blackmail | Charlene | TV movie |
| 1992 | Nightmare Cafe | Angela | Episode: "Dying Well Is the Best Revenge" |
| 1992 | Mann & Machine | Anna Ruggiero | Episode: "Truth or Consequences" |
| 1992 | Danger Island | Karen | TV movie |
| 1992 | Lady Boss | Venus Maria | TV movie |
| 1992 | Matlock | Yolanda Bergstrom | Episode: "The Legacy" |
| 1992 | Melrose Place | Colleen Patterson | Episode: "Jake vs. Jake" |
| 1993 | The Commish | Karen Welsh | Episode: "The Heart Is a Lonely Sucker" |
| 1994 | Project Shadowchaser II | Laurie Webber | film |
| 1994 | Green Dolphin Beat | Nicole | TV movie |
| 1994 | Fortune Hunter | Maggie Ford | Episode: "Triple Cross" |
| 1994 | Babylon 5 | Anna Sheridan | Episode: "Revelations" |
| 1994 | Breach of Conduct | Paula Waite | TV movie |
| 1995 | The Return of Hunter | Vicki Morgan Sherry | TV movie |
| 1995 | Marker | Risa | Episode: “Spanish Laughter” |
| 1995 | Legend | Beth McMillan | Episode: "Bone of Contention" |
| 1996–1997 | Savannah | Veronica Koslowski | Series regular |
| 1997 | Deadly Games | Belinda | Episode: "The Ex-Girlfriend" |
| 1998 | Martial Law | Gabriella Zane | Episode: "Dead Ringers" |
| 1999 | Any Day Now | Attorney | Episode: "I'm Not Emotional" |
| 1999 | Hijack | Valerie Miller | film |
| 2000 | Scream 3 | Female Caller (voice) | film |
| 2000 | Fortress 2: Re-Entry | Karen Brennick | film |
| 2005 | Red Eye | Lydia Keefe | film |
| 2006 | The Young and the Restless | Hope Adams Wilson | Recurring role, 9 episodes |
References
- "Toussaint, Beth 1962–". Encyclopedia.com. Cengage.
- "Beth Toussaint Playing Hope Adams Wilson on The Young and the Restless - Soaps.com". Soaps.sheknows.com. 1962-09-25. Archived from the original on 2013-03-06. Retrieved 2013-12-12.
- "'Dallas' Star Beth Toussaint Described Her Other Talents". 27 January 2022.