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''. Boyd's passion for acting led her to New York City and after several years of studying, she moved to Los Angeles, to pursue her dreams. Her early acting career included roles in the hit TV miniseries ''

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'' (1977), and

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films such as ''

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'' (1976) and ''

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'' (1976). Boyd performed by traveling the world as a back-up vocalist with such well-known artists as

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, replacing Pat Bass. Boyd's passion was acting, and she soon realized how much she missed it, so she returned to Los Angeles to continue her acting career. Since then, she has acted in various theatre productions, and has directed festival productions and comedies. She would like to become a film director someday. Boyd was married to

from 1994 to 1997.

Acting Roles

*''

'' as Celeste Perrault (1994–1999 main, 1999–2007 recurring) *''For da Love of Money'' as Ms. Anderson (2002) *'' The Good News'' as Joanne (two episodes, 1997) *'' Under One Roof'' as Ava (1995) *''The Disappearance of Christina'' as Banker (1993) *''Tricks of the Trade'' (TV movie) as Beverly (1988) *''

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'' (1986) as Alicia (1986) *''

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'' as Melissa Parker (one episode, 1987) *''

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'' as Princess (1980) *'' The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood'' as Sylvie (1980) *'' Murder Can Hurt You'' as Stunner (1980) *''Walking Through the Fire'' as Nurse Gales (1979) *'' The Ted Knight Show'' as Philadelphia Phil Brown (six episodes, 1978) *''

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'' as Valerie Johnson (one episode, 1978) * ''Roots'' as Genelva (1977) *''

'' as Stephanie (1976) *''

'' as Brenda St. John (1976) *'' Ilsa, Harem Keeper of the Oil Sheiks'' as Satin (1976)

Awards

*Drama-Logue Critics Award for Best Performance (Indigo Blues - 1993)

References

External links

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