Genie Francis

Date of Birth: May 26, 1962

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Date of Death: (Leave blank as Genie Francis is alive)

Biography

Genie Francis is an American actress best known for her portrayal of Laura Spencer on the long-running ABC daytime soap opera “General Hospital.” Born Eugenie Ann Francis in Englewood, New Jersey, she grew up in an environment rich in the arts; her father, Ivor Francis, was a prominent actor. Genie made her television debut in 1976, but it was her role as Laura Spencer, which she began portraying in 1977, that catapulted her to fame. Her on-screen romance and subsequent marriage to Luke Spencer, played by Anthony Geary, became one of the most iconic storylines in soap opera history. Aside from “General Hospital,” Genie has appeared in various other TV shows and movies, including “Days of Our Lives,” “All My Children,” and “The Young and the Restless.” Married to actor/director Jonathan Frakes since 1988, she balances her professional career with her family life.

5 Interesting Facts about Genie Francis

1. Genie Francis won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2007 for her work on “General Hospital.”

2. Her iconic wedding scene on “General Hospital” in 1981 drew 30 million viewers and remains one of the highest-rated episodes in daytime television history.

3. Genie has a passion for home decor and once owned a home furnishings store called “The Cherished Home” in Maine.

4. She has guest-starred in various prime-time shows, including “Murder, She Wrote,” “Roswell,” and “3rd Rock from the Sun.”

5. Genie took occasional breaks from “General Hospital” to explore other acting opportunities and to focus on her family.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Genie Francis

1. “I think that being a mom has been the greatest job I’ve ever had.”

2. “I’ve had a very long and wonderful career, and I’m grateful for every part of it.”

3. “The audience has always been incredibly supportive, and that means the world to me.”

4. “Laura’s journey has been my journey; we’ve grown up together.”

5. “It’s been a joy to be part of something that has touched so many people.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Genie Francis’ highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $25 million.

Children

Genie Francis and her husband Jonathan Frakes have two children: a son named Jameson Ivor Frakes, born in 1994, and a daughter named Elizabeth Francis Frakes, born in 1997.