Judith Chapman plays 'Gloria Fisher Abbott'

Judith Chapman joined the cast of The Young and the Restless in 205, in the role of Gloria Fisher Abbott, the scheming mother of troubled Kevin Fisher and Michael Baldwin.

Chapman, the daughter of a retired Air Force General, was born in Greenville, S.C., but spent most of her childhood living outside of the United States.

She began her acting career at the age of 14, working in commercials and "Spaghetti Westerns" while living in Spain. After graduating from college she headed to New York, where she began working in commercials and theatre.

She also joined the prestigious Actors' Studio, and landed the role of Natalie Hughes on the daytime drama As the World Turns.

She went on to enjoy a long career in the world of daytime drama, appearing on Ryan's Hope, General Hospital, One Life to Live and Days of Our Lives.

Chapman's other television credits include appearances on Murder, She Wrote, The Fall Guy, Magnum, P.I., Silk Stalkings, plus TV movies Mortal Fear, Farrel for the People and Five of Me.

Chapman also appeared in several feature films, including 28 Days, The Sweetest Thing, Night of the Running Man and Scorpio One.

Taught acting at the College of the Desert in Palm Springs and directed and acted there in local theatre.

In 2007, she was recognised by The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences with a Silver Circle Award, which honours members of the television community who have contributed 25 years to the industry.

Trivia

• Chapman lives with her life partner James in Palm Springs, Calif., where he owns St. James Restaurant.
• Chapman teaches Yoga.

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