Emma Samms Height, Weight, Age, Family, Boyfriends, Biography

Publish date: 2024-05-19
Emma Samms Quick Info
Height5 ft 4 in
Weight55 kg
Date of BirthAugust 28, 1960
Zodiac SignVirgo
BoyfriendSimon McCoy

Emma Samms is a British actress and TV host who is best known for bringing to life the character of Holly Sutton in the longest-running American daytime soap opera, General Hospital, from 1983 to 2015. She also gained popularity with her role as Fallon Carrington Colby in Dynasty, The Colbys, and Dynasty: The Reunion. Moreover, she co-founded a nonprofit organization named the Starlight Children’s Foundation in 1982 and it aims at providing hospital wear, games, and deliveries to hospitalized children.

Born Name

Emma Elizabeth Wylie Samuelson

Nick Name

Emma Samms

Sun Sign

Virgo

Born Place

London, England, United Kingdom

Residence

England, United Kingdom

Nationality

British

Education

Emma Samms attended the Royal Ballet School.

Occupation

Actress, TV Host

Family

Manager

She is represented by Diamond Management, Talent Agency, London, England, United Kingdom.

Build

Slim

Height

5 ft 4 in or 162.5 cm

Weight

55 kg or 121 lbs

Boyfriend / Spouse

Emma Samms has dated –

  • Prince – RUMOR
  • Marvin Hamlisch (1980-1981) – She was in a relationship with American composer and conductor Marvin Hamlisch from 1980 to 1981 and during that period, the duo even got engaged.
  • Arsenio Hall (1983-1984)
  • John Stamos (1983-1984)
  • Jon-Erik Hexum (1984)
  • Tristan Rogers (1984-1985)
  • David Corwin (1986)
  • Marcus Allen (1986-1987)
  • Jonathan Prince (1987)
  • Bansi Nagji (1991⁠-⁠1992)​ – She was married to Bansi Nagji from 1991 to 1992.
  • Tim Dillon (1994⁠-⁠1995)​ – In the year 1994, Emma got married to Tim Dillon but the duo separated the following year.
  • John Holloway (1996⁠-⁠2003) – She was married to John Holloway from 1996 to 2003 and they parent 2 children – Cameron (b. 1997) and Beatrice (b. March 30, 1998).
  • Simon McCoy – She is in a relationship with journalist and newsreader Simon McCoy.
  • Race / Ethnicity

    White

    Hair Color

    Dark Brown

    Eye Color

    Hazel

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    Brand Endorsements

    Emma Samms has appeared in the TV commercials for Revlon (1989), Pantene Pro-V shampoo (1993), and Breathsavers (1988).

    Religion

    She grew up in a Jewish household.

    Emma Samms Facts

  • Her ballet lessons came to a halt when she suffered a hip injury and then she shifted her interest to acting.
  • She changed her name to “Emma Samms” when she started pursuing a career in acting.
  • She became a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) during the 2016 Birthday Honours for services to seriously and terminally ill children.
  • Emma Samms revealed in April 2018 that she has been diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy.
  • In March 2020, she was tested positive for COVID-19.
  • Featured Image by Alan Light / Flickr / CC BY 2.0

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