Marilyn Alex is an American actress. She is best known for playing the role of Molly Carter on the CBS soap operas '' The Young and the Restless'' (1991 to 1993, 2005) and '' The Bold and the Beautiful'' (1992 to 1993, 1994, 1997 to 1998).

Early life

Alex was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Her family ran an electrical appliance store.

Career

Alex had a small role on the NBC soap opera ''

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'' in 1972. She then moved to New York, where she was an understudy for Broadway productions of '' Deathtrap'' and ''

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''. Alex replaced the leads and joined national tours of both productions. She also played the title role in a production of ''

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'' in New Jersey. Alex appeared as Mrs. Dawson on the ABC soap opera ''

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.'' As Nurse Doris on the CBS soap opera '' As the World Turns'' in 1990, she had a recurring role. She was then cast as Molly Carter on the CBS soap opera '' The Young and the Restless''. The character was the mother of Sheila Carter ( Kimberlin Brown). In 1992, Sheila crossed over to '' The Bold and the Beautiful'' and Molly eventually joined her, with Alex making recurring appearances. Alex has continued to appear on ''The Young and the Restless'', most recently in 2020. Alex guest starred on '' Sex and the City'' in 2000. She appeared in the film ''Deep Blood'' (also titled ''Homecoming'') in 2005. Her most recent role was in the 2011 film ''

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''.

Personal life

As of 1992, Alex was divorced. She has two children, a son and a daughter.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Alex, Marilyn Living people Year of birth missing (living people) American television actresses American film actresses American stage actresses Actresses from Los Angeles People from Los Angeles American soap opera actresses