Hayley Barr
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Hayley Barr | |
|---|---|
 Hayley Barr in New York, 2011 | |
| Born | April 27, 1971 |
| Other names | Hayley Sparks |
| Occupation(s) | Actress and Photographer |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Spouse | Jon Simmons |
Hayley Barr (born April 27, 1971)[1] is an Austrian-Australian actress and photographer. She is best known for playing the role of Courtney Baxter Dixon on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns from 1990 to 1993. She received three Soap Opera Digest Award nominations for her role on As the World Turns.
Early life[edit]
Barr was born in Salzburg, Austria to Australian parents who were stationed at a nearby military base. Her father was a doctor and her mother was a teacher. She is the second of four children. As of 1992, she maintained dual citizenship.[1]
When she was four years old, Barr's family settled in Portland, Oregon. She studied ballet for twelve years, but began to land roles in community theater and commercials while she was in high school.[1][2] She attended New York University.[1][2]
Career[edit]
After unsuccessfully auditioning for the role of Lily Walsh on As the World Turns, Barr won the role of Courtney Baxter.[1][2] She received critical acclaim for the storyline of Courtney's bulimia. She was nominated for Soap Opera Digest Awards in 1991, 1992, and 1993.[3] Barr stayed with the show from 1990 - 1993.
She appeared as herself in the 1996 film Looking for Richard.[4]
In 1999 and 2002, Barr temporarily played the role of Harley Cooper on Guiding Light, filling in for Beth Ehlers.[5]
She played Sarah Fisher in the 2005 film Sum of Existence.[6]
After interning for Annie Leibovitz, she now works as a professional photographer. Her clients have included Marie Claire, The New York Times, Sunday Life, Camilla, Cotton On, and Westfield.[5]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Looking For Richard | Herself | |
| 2005 | Sum of Existence | Sarah Fisher |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-1993 | As the World Turns | Courtney Baxter Dixon | Contract role |
| 1998 | Soul Man | Alex Watson | Episode: "Play Ball" |
| 1999-2002 | Guiding Light | Harley Cooper | Temporary replacement |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e Henderson, Kathy (September 15, 1992). "Barr None". Soap Opera Digest. 17 (19): 114–118.
- ^ a b c Sammons, Mary Beth (August 7, 1990). "Soaps' Hottest Newcomers". Soap Opera Digest. 15 (17): 118–119.
- ^ "The Soap Opera Awards Nominations". Soap Opera Digest. 17 (20): 66–79. September 29, 1992.
- ^ Willis, John (2000). Screen World 1997 Film Annual: Volume 48 Expanded Format. Applause Theatre & Cinema Books. p. 122. ISBN 978-1557833204.
- ^ a b Eades, Chris (March 26, 2023). "Catch up With AS THE WORLD TURNS Alum Hayley Barr Sparks". Soaps in Depth. Archived from the original on May 1, 2024. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
- ^ "The AV Club: Sum of Existence". The AV Club. Archived from the original on May 1, 2024. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
External links[edit]
- 1971 births
- Living people
- 21st-century Australian women
- Australian soap opera actresses
- Australian photographers
- 20th-century Australian actresses
- 20th-century Australian women
- Actresses from Austria-Hungary
- Austrian actresses
- 20th-century Austrian actresses
- 20th-century Austrian women
- 21st-century Austrian women
- Australian film actresses
- Australian television actresses
- New York University alumni