Cristal had built a career as an actress during the 1950s in Mexico’s film industry when she was cast in an English-speaking role in 1956’s “Comanche,” directed by George Sherman and starring Dana Andrews. Psychiatric nurse. Subsequent credits include “Barnaby Jones,” “The Love Boat” and “Fantasy Island.” She joined the cast of the soap “General Hospital” for a year in 1988. "ASHLEY JONES ON GH GIG: "I'VE BEEN SCARED TO TELL ANYONE! Linda Cristal, ‘High Chaparral’ and ‘General Hospital’ actress, dies at 89 June 30, 2020 Linda Cristal, the Argentine-born actress who played Victoria Cannon, wife of Leif Erickson’s stoic, heroic rancher Big John Cannon on NBC’s popular 1967-71 Western “The High Chaparral,” died in her sleep at her Beverly Hills home Saturday. Friends with Liesl Olbrecht and Drew Cain. General Hospital (TV Series 1963– ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Artist known as Franco, currently working as an art therapist at GH. She appeared in a number of Western films during the 1950s, before winning a Golden Globe Award for her performance in the 1958 comedy film The Perfect Furlough. Married to Elizabeth Webber. Pic credit: ABC. ''I`m so busy that I don`t have a lot of time to spend with someone. ''I really wanted to work again and I would have done anything to get this job on `General Hospital.` I was so excited when I got the role that I couldn`t sleep! Linda Cristal, an Argentine-born actress who played General Hospital character Dimitra Antoinelle in the late 80s, has died. Formerly involved with Nina Reeves and Ava Jerome, long believing her daughter Kiki to be his. Jason Thompson Has Announced He's Leaving, "Jeff Donnell, 66, Dies; TV and Movie Actress", "Ashley Jones Joins GENERAL HOSPITAL in Shocking New Role!". [9], Cristal's 1950 marriage was annulled after five days. When movie and television star Linda Cristal recently made her daytime debut on ''General Hospital,'' it was touted as her big comeback. Patient and friend of Kevin Collins. Rumored to be the daughter of a French father and an Italian mother (however, documents indicate they were Spanish: Antonio Moya and Rosario P.[5]), Cristal was born in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina. She had a recurring role on the soap opera General Hospital in 1988. This is a list of characters that have appeared or been mentioned on the American ABC soap opera General Hospital. When she was five years of age, her father, a publisher, fled with his family to Montevideo, Uruguay, where they went on to live for several years in somewhat reduced circumstances. 2600 Degrees. She was 89. Cristal is survived by sons Jordan Wexler, Gregory Wexler, and two grandchildren. J.B. Pritzker gives a coronavirus update, After Twitter outcry, 5 women detail Chris D’Elia’s alleged sexual improprieties. [6] For her performance she won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama in 1970, and received two Emmy Award nominations. General Hospital is an American television soap opera, airing on ABC.Created by Frank and Doris Hursley, the serial premiered on April 1, 1963.The longest-running cast member is Leslie Charleson, who has portrayed Dr. Monica Quartermaine since August 17, 1977, also making her one of the longest-tenured actors in American soap operas. [1], Cristal appeared in films in Argentina and Mexico before taking on her first English-language role as Margarita in the 1956 Western film Comanche. Dating Michael Corinthos. [citation needed], Along with these and other film roles, Cristal appeared in episodes of network television series. "When you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have to speak up. Cristal had built a career as an actress during the 1950s in Mexico’s film industry when she was cast in an English-speaking role in 1956’s Comanche, directed by George Sherman and starring Dana Andrews. Gone with the Wind: Who Will Play Scarlett O'Hara? In 1960, she married Yale Wexler, a former actor who worked in real estate. In 1961 she had a key role in the western Two Rode Together. All Rights reserved. Biological son of Scott Baldwin and Heather Webber. Her death was reported to The New York Times by son Jordan Wexler. She was 89. Linda Cristal was a remarkable actress. General Hospital has written a storyline for Carly (Laura Wright) that has her pregnant with Sonny’s (Maurice Benard) child. 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Hall & Showrunner Clyde Phillips Return, Los Angeles Location Filming Rebounds, But FilmLA Sees No Return To Normal Until Spring “At Earliest”, Ridley Scott Eyes Another Epic: Joaquin Phoenix As Napoleon In ‘Kitbag’. Killed by Ryan Chamberlain. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. Dimitra Antoinelli was a fictional character on the ABC daytime soap opera General Hospital. For her performance in Black Edwards’ 1958 comedy “The Perfect Furlough,” she shared a New Star of the Year Golden Globe Award with Tina Louise and Susan Kohner.