Patti D'Arbanville

Patti D'Arbanville originated the role of Selena Davis on Guiding Light in April 1998.

Born on May 25, 1951, Patti grew up in Greenwich Village, New York. She has two brothers. Her mother was an artist and her father was a bartender. She was "discovered" at age 14 by Andy Warhol, her offered her a role in the movie Flesh. Within two years she was in Paris modeling.

Fluent in French, Patti spent seven years living in Europe. While there she married and divorced actor Roger Mirmont. She dated singer Cat Stevens, who wrote a song, "Lady D'Arbanville," about her.

After moving back to the United States she married and divorced actor Steve Curry. She dated actor Don Johnson from 1981 to 1986 and had her first child with him. His name is Jesse and he was born in December 1982. Her third husband was Terry Quinn. They are separated. They have three children together, Emmelyn, Alexandra, and Liam.

Patti has had many film and television roles. Her varied resume include television roles on Another World, Wiseguy, New York Undercover, and My So-Called Life. Just some of the movies Patti appeared in include The Fan, Wired, Real Genius, The Main Event, and Fresh Horses. Patti was a Guiding Light fan before she won the recurring role of Selena (she is now a contract player). Patti lives in Long Island and is currently dating Tom Landi, a lighting technician.

Fun Quote:

"I call it Guiding Lights because it's freezing in the studio and nobody wears a bra."
--Patti D'Arbanville, 9/15/98 issue of Soap Opera Digest

Fun Facts:

  • Patti has seven tattoos. They are a tiger, roses, flowers, dagger, fleur-de-lis, and two angels.
  • She taught Andy Warhol how to crochet.

    Honors:

  • Best Actress Dramalogue Award for a role in Italian American Reconciliation.
  • Soap Opera Digest's performer of the week (1/19/99 issue)

    Related Links:

  • Soap Opera Online Directory: GL : Cast : Patti D'Arbanville
  • Patti D'Arbanville Filmography from Reel.com
  • Patti D'Arbanville (Selena) Interview
  • Patti D'Arbanville's Internet Movie Database Filmography
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    This page last updated 5/19/99.