Known for movies
Days of Our Lives (1986-2016)
as Kayla Johnson / Kayla Brady / Kayla Brady Johnson
The Bay (2010-2017)
as Sara Garrett
Lovelines (1984)
as Piper
General Hospital (1993-1998)
as Katherine Bell / Katherine Bell Ashton
Short Info
| Spouse | Michael Schwartz |
| Fact | The youngest of four children, Mary Beth has one older brother and two older sisters. |
Mary Beth Evans is an American actress best known for her role as Kayla Brady on the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives. She has also appeared on General Hospital, As the World Turns, and The Young and the Restless.
Born in Pasadena, California, Evans was raised in Connecticut. She is the youngest of four children. Her father was an aerospace engineer and her mother was a homemaker. Evans began acting in high school and appeared in community theater productions. She studied acting at the University of Southern California.
Evans made her television debut in 1984 on the soap opera General Hospital. She played the role of Ashley Abbott on The Young and the Restless from 1986 to 1987. In 1988, she began playing Kayla Brady on Days of Our Lives. She has appeared on the show continuously since then.
In addition to her work on soap operas, Evans has appeared in made-for-television movies and primetime dramas. She has also guest-starred on episodes of Magnum, P.I., Matlock, and Diagnosis Murder.
Evans has been married to actor Steve Johnson since 1991. They have two children together.
I miss you! ?
— Mary Beth Evans (@marybeth_evans1) November 29, 2020
Throughout her career, Evans has won several awards, including a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2014.
General Info
| Full Name | Mary Beth Evans |
| Height | 1.62 m |
| Profession | Actor, Television producer |
| Education | Huntington Beach High School |
| Nationality | American |
Family
| Spouse | Michael Schwartz |
| Children | Katherine Elizabeth Schwartz, Daniel Luke Schwartz, Matthew Joseph Schwartz |
Accomplishments
| Awards | Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Digital Daytime Drama Series |
| Nominations | Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actress in a Digital Daytime Drama Series |
| Movies | Lovelines, Toy Soldiers |
| TV Shows | As the World Turns, I Wanna Be a Soap Star, Rituals, Days of Our Lives, The Bay |
Social profile links
Facts
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Evans was voted Best Actress by her 4th-grade classmates in Orange County, California. From there the self-described "beach girl" set her sights on a performing career. |
| 2 | At 14 she got a job in a fast-food restaurant and had her older sister drive her to acting classes. |
| 3 | Following graduation from Huntington Beach High School, Evans spent five months in Europe before joining the prestigious South Coast Repertory Conservatory. |
| 4 | In addition to being an actress, producer, entrepreneur and blogger, Mary Beth is a fantastic cook, an avid gardener and enjoys interior decorating. |
| 5 | In 2013, Mary Beth became a volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for children in foster care. |
| 6 | In 2005, Mary Beth became an entrepreneur when she started Mary Beth's Apple Pie Company using her modified version of an old family recipe. The company went on to sell more than 3,000 pies on QVC, as well as mini pie versions on WilliamsSonoma.com. |
| 7 | The youngest of four children, Mary Beth has one older brother and two older sisters. |
| 8 | After blogging for several years on HybridMom.com, Mary Beth launched her own lifestyle blog, Plank, in January 2015. |
| 9 | Agreed to play the recurring role of "Paige Miller" on One Life to Live (1968), but decided against it at the last moment when she was offered a contract with As the World Turns (1956). The role of "Paige Miller" then went to Kimberlin Brown. |
| 10 | Graduated from Huntington Beach High School |
| 11 | Three children: Danny (b.1987), Katie (b.1990), Matthew (b.1993). |
Pictures
Movies
Actress
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bay | 2010-2017 | TV Series | Sara Garrett |
| Days of Our Lives | 1986-2016 | TV Series | Kayla Johnson Kayla Brady Kayla Brady Johnson ... |
| Chasing Life | 2014-2015 | TV Series | Catherine / Catherine Hendrie |
| Pretty the Series | 2011 | TV Series | Sara Garrett |
| Body of Proof | 2011 | TV Series | Lawyer |
| Criminal Minds | 2010 | TV Series | Candice DeLilly |
| As the World Turns | 2000-2010 | TV Series | Sierra Esteban Drake Sierra Esteban Sierra Esteban Reyes ... |
| Nip/Tuck | 2010 | TV Series | Blonde in Waiting Room |
| Monk | 2009 | TV Series | Mrs. Rickover |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | 2008 | TV Series | Dr. Eichenberry |
| American Coffee | 2001 | Short | Receptionist |
| General Hospital | 1993-1998 | TV Series | Katherine Bell Katherine Bell Ashton |
| Port Charles | 1997 | TV Series | Katherine Bell (1997-1999) |
| Crime & Punishment | 1993 | TV Series | |
| Murder, She Wrote | 1993 | TV Series | Julie Knight |
| Knight Rider | 1984-1986 | TV Series | Nancy Marsden / Cindy Mattheson |
| Remington Steele | 1985 | TV Series | Cindy Dirks |
| Lovelines | 1984 | Piper | |
| Toy Soldiers | 1984 | Buffy | |
| Rituals | 1984 | TV Series | Dakota "Koty" Lane #2 (1984-1985) |
| Riptide | 1984 | TV Series | Ellie Thompkins |
| Masquerade | 1983 | TV Series | Linda / Arlene |
| Secrets of a Mother and Daughter | 1983 | TV Movie | Kitty Beaumont |
| Father Murphy | 1982 | TV Series | Josephine |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bay | 2011-2017 | TV Series producer - 51 episodes | |
| Alec Mapa: Baby Daddy | 2014 | Documentary associate producer |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Scoop Now | 2016 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| The 43rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards | 2016 | TV Movie | Herself - Winner: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series / Winner: Outstanding Actress in a Digital Drama Series |
| AfterBuzz TV's Spotlight On | 2016 | TV Series | Herself |
| The 83rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade | 2014 | TV Movie | Herself |
| SoapBox with Lilly and Martha | 2013 | TV Series | Guest |
| I Wanna Be a Soap Star | 2007 | TV Series | Herself |
| The 34th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards | 2007 | TV Special | Herself |
| SoapTalk | 2005-2006 | TV Series | Herself |
| 5th Annual Soap Opera Awards | 1989 | TV Special | Herself |
| The New Hollywood Squares | 1987 | TV Series | Herself - Panelist |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southside | 2015 | Sara Garrett on television screen | |
| The 38th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards | 2011 | TV Special | Herself (segment "Daytime Gives Back") |
Awards
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Best Short | Burbank International Film Festival | New Media | The Bay (2010) |
| 2016 | Daytime Emmy | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Digital Daytime Drama Series | The Bay (2010) |
| 2016 | Daytime Emmy | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Actress in a Digital Daytime Drama Series | The Bay (2010) |
| 2016 | Daytime Emmy | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Days of Our Lives (1965) |
| 2016 | Festival Award | HollyWeb Festival | Best Online Soap | The Bay (2010) |
| 2015 | Daytime Emmy | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding New Approaches - Drama Series | The Bay (2010) |
| 1989 | Soap Opera Digest Award | Soap Opera Digest Awards | Favorite Super Couple: Daytime | Days of Our Lives (1965) |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | ISA | Indie Series Awards | Best Crossover (All Shows) | The Bay (2010) |
| 1990 | Soap Opera Digest Award | Soap Opera Digest Awards | Outstanding Super Couple: Daytime | Days of Our Lives (1965) |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia
