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Deidre Hall
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A Family Touched by Alzheimers: My Father's StorySpeaker Information
Award-Winning TV Actress
Deidre Hall has reigned as one of America's most beloved actresses since her debut as Dr. Marlena Evans on NBC's Days of our Lives. Since then, she has enjoyed a successful career that spans both daytime and nighttime television, film & theatre, the likes of which few can match.
Deidre has compiled an impressive list of awards and nominations. She was named Best Television Role Model; won the prestigious American Women in Radio and Television (AWRT) award in 1994; garnered 6 Best Actress nominations from Soap Opera Digest, with 5 wins, and recently added a win as half of one of daytime's Favorite Couples. She has also received 3 Emmy Award nominations as well as 2 nominations as Best Actress in the People's Choice Awards.
She also appeared in Our House" with Wilford Brimley and Shannen Doherty. It was on this series that she became the first performer ever to star in both daytime and primetime simultaneously. Deidre and her television family created characters of such value and believability that "Our House" was the first television series to win the Viewers for Quality Television "Seal Of Approval". The same organization also nominated her for Best Actress two years running.
Deidre once again made television history, when she starred in, as well as executive produced, ABC-TV's "Never Say Never: The Deidre Hall Story". The telefilm, which chronicled the birth of Hall's first child via the surrogacy process, proved to be a ratings winner amongst the highly sought after 18 to 49 female demographic.
Most recently, Deidre was honored with an Intimate Portrait by Lifetime Television, which saluted her personal and professional achievements. This special garnered a ratings share 44% higher than their average celebrity profile.
Alzheimer's Awareness Advocate
Having watched her father suffer from Alzheimer's, Deidre began speaking to groups around the country, particularly to caretakers who were struggling with family members, just like she had done. She became a spokesperson for the ALA (American Alzheimer's Association) to bring into focus the need for research on the disease.
Child Nutrition Advocate
Being a woman of action, Deidre is compelled to respond to serious social issues. Since becoming a mother, she has been a tireless advocate for children's issues. With childhood diabetes on the rise and childhood obesity close to epidemic proportions, she is appeaering before Congress with her son to advocate for the Child Nutrition Act.
Deidre resides in Los Angeles with her two sons.
Testimonials
Deidre did a fantastic job as the keynote speaker. Her connection to Alzheimer's disease was appreciated by many of our caregivers and her candid, and sometimes humorous, discussion was a great way to end an already fantastic conference. Her willingness to leave the stage to speak face to face with guests was a very special touch that only added to her great presentation.