Amy Gibson | |
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 Gibson interviewed by Princess Halliday in 2016 | |
| Born | November 25, 1960 |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, businesswoman |
| Relatives | Jody Gibson (sister) Georgia Gibbs (aunt) |
Amy Gibson (born November 25, 1960) is an American daytime television Emmy-nominated actress and businesswoman.
Gibson's credits include Love of Life (Lynn Henderson), Young and the Restless (Alana Anthony Jackson), and General Hospital (Colette Francoise) in the 1980s.
Gibson is the younger sister of Jody Gibson and the niece of singer Georgia Gibbs, a recording artist with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Her mother Tobe Gibson is the talent agent who discovered Tom Cruise. [1]
Secretly bald for over 20 years due to the medical condition alopecia areata, Gibson built a post-acting career in wig manufacturing and consulting services to those in need of guidance and support who are dealing with hair loss. [2] [3] [4]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Airplane! | Soldier's Girl | |
| 1981 | King of the Mountain | Roger's Girl | |
| 2013 | A Split Personality | Dancer | |
| 2013 | Baby Let Your Hair Hang Down | Amy | Documentary |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Friendships, Secrets and Lies | Marie | Television film |
| 1980 | One Day at a Time | Claudia Faraday | Episode: "Girl with a Past" |
| 1980 | The Love Boat | Harriet Bryce | 1 episode |
| 1980 | The Facts of Life | Margo | Episode: "The New Girl: Part 2" |
| 1981 | Vegas | Angie Wilson | Episode: "Backlash" |
| 1982 | Happy Days | Alice | Episode: "Great Expectations" |
| 1988 | General Hospital | Collette Francois | Episode dated 9 August 1988 |
| 2000 | The Street | Cheryl | Episode: "Closet Cases" |
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