Schae Harrison (born Deborah Schaeffer; April 27, 1962) is an American

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. She played Darla Einstein-Forrester on the American daytime soap opera ''

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'' from 1989–2006. She reprised the role briefly in 2007, 2014, and 2015.

Early life

Harrison was born in Anaheim Hills, Anaheim, California. She enrolled in her first dance class at age four and for many years studied all aspects of

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from ancient theories through modern movement. Her innovative dance style and choreography led to a position with the

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-dance squad. Harrison was with the troupe for more than three years performing for over 60,000 fans each game. A

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native, Harrison has worked in the fiercely competitive L.A. market as a

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, hosted her own cable aerobics workout program and is an active supporter of the National Special Olympics Organization. She was also a Northwest Airlines flight attendant.

Career

Harrison was studying acting at The Actors Workshop under R. J. Adams when she was discovered during a workshop showcase by

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Christy Dooley from ''

''. The part of Darla Einstein-Forrester became Harrison's most notable role which she played for 17 years from 1989–2006. She was a contract cast member from 1989 to 1996 and between 2003 and 2006. She returned for two episodes in July 2007. Harrison has since made periodic appearances on a recurring capacity in March, April and November 2014 and in June and July 2015. Harrison has also appeared in several feature films including '' Twice in a Lifetime'', with

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and

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as well as starring as

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's mother in the

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feature '' Magic Island''. In addition, she has appeared on ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'', ''

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'' and '' Throb''. Harrison has also appeared in the '' Circus of the Stars'' telecast, performing the high-wire act. She performed songs on ''The Bold and the Beautiful Christmas Album''.

Personal life

Harrison is engaged to former ''B&B'' co-star Mick Cain. The two have a son, Haven Jude Cain, born in December 2003; Haven played her character's daughter on ''The Bold and the Beautiful'' for a brief period. The family currently resides in

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. In February 2019, Cathy Tomas, B&B Fan Club director, said that Harrison was diagnosed with chronic

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and

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, preventing her from working.

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