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AMC Character Bios
(arranged by first name)
*These
are based on a combination of magazine articles (SID 11/2/99 and SSW '99
SOD) and personal comments. A more indepth version can be
found at abc daytime and the amc pages sites.
Adam Chandler: The manipulative mogul's ex-wives includes Erica, Brooke, and Dixie. His current wife, Liza, just found out that he switched the sperm samples which resulted in the birth of their daughter Colby. Adam's need to control everyone destroys his relationships with his family, except for his twin brother, Stuart, who manages to put up with his manipulative nature. At odds with David and Tad.
Adam Chandler Jr (Junior): Adam's son with ex-wife Dixie; conceived while she was his housekeeper and he was wed to Brooke. Close to Jamie and Amanda. Adores his stepfather Tad, who Adam jealously wants to destroy. Recently scared his family by running away after Adam suggested sending him to boarding school.
Adrian Sword:
Son of Opal and Frank Dawson, Adrian only learned who his
mother was in the last year. Dislikes his mother's ex-husband, Palmer, who blew Adrian's
undercover as a secret agent. Recently broke up with girlfriend Belinda, and enjoying his
new family relationship with brothers Tad and Petey.
Alexandra Marick: A renowned neurologist, Alex was retiring from practice when Dimitri sought her medical help. The two fell in love and married. After Dimitri's supposed "death", Alex was forced to remain in Pine Valley and was constantly at odds with his brother, Edmund. Alex is despised by Erica, who firmly believes that only she could be Dimitri's true love, and she holds a grudge against David Hayward. Alex's father, a painter who had mental problems, died while she was in school and her mother is a math/computer whiz. Alex became romantically involved with Edmund but has just recently been reunited with Dimitri, leaving poor Edmund out in the cold.
Amanda Dillion: Biological daughter of Trevor and Janet, Amanda thought Natalie was her mother until she discover Janet was really her natural mom. Left town with her parents.
Arlene: Mother to Hayley, Arlene has a drinking problem and manages to destroy everything in her path. Desperately wants to be loved by her daughter and Adam, and is now pregnant.
Becca Tyree: Dixie's pal from Pigeon Hollow, Becca was dating Scott but secretly interested in Leo.
Bianca Montgomery: Daughter of Erica and Travis, Bianca lives with her father. Adored her stepfather Dimitri and favored by Erica. Still struggling with anorexia, poor Bianca's now forced to live with her mom after dad Travis died of a stroke.
Brooke English: Editor of The Tempo magazine, Brooke has one son, Jamie, with ex-husband Tad. Once married to Adam and involved with Edmund. Often at odds with rival Erica over men. Currently interested in reverend Eliot.
Brynn Wydd: Supposedly a sanitarium, this place was the front for Charlotte's mysterious spy operations. Alex was supposed to have been a patient here after her mysterious "nervous breakdown". Dimitri was held prisoner here for several months. The place was blown up.
Chandler Estate:
Adam's elegant home, complete with secret passages to assist would-be gaslighters. Adam
recently had a fallout shelter secretly added. Inhabitants include Adam, Liza, and Colby.
Stuart also lives on the Chandler estate, in the carriage house with wife Marian.
Charlotte Devane: Alex's enigmatic mother, she apparently is the devious head of some sort of spy organization. She is currently holding Dimitri hostage while allowing her daughter to think Dimitri drowned. Charlotte is supposedly some sort of computer guru. Before being carted off by the police, Charlotte revealed that she had kidnapped Alex, who had been born a twin, and raised Alex as her own child.
Colby Martin (Chandler): Thought to be the only child of Liza and Jake Martin through artificial insemination, Colby is actually Adam and Liza's biological child.
Dr. David Hayward: A doctor at PVH, David believes that the means justifies the end, and has blackmailed or used many of PV residents. At odds with Alex, who stands in his way to be director of the Andrassy Foundation, and secretly carrying on an affair with Erica Kane. David despises his mother, who he believes is responsible for killing his father. On David's relationship to Alex- "I knew there was a reason for David and Alex's animosity, and now that it has been developed [and revealed that she blames him for the death of her med school roommate], it is much deeper than I expected- and the stakes are a lot higher. And while they have a mutual respect for one another's genius in their respective fields, she will always be a stumbling block in his pursuit of certain goals." Since his breakup with Erica, David now is attracted to kind-hearted Dixie.
Dimitri Yakov Marick:
Recently presumed dead hubby of Alex, Dimitri
is a wealthy and worldly Hungarian count. He had a long and complicated romance with Erica
for several years. Despite fighting with baby brother Edmund over the years, Dimitri is
also protective of him as well. Dimitri resurfaced as a captive
at Bryn Wydd and later managed to get back to his family. Reunited with Alex,
Dimitri is now at odds with Edmund.
Dixie Cooney Martin: Tad's wife... for the third (and hopefully last) time! Recently suffering a miscarriage, Dixie desperately wants another child with hubby Tad. Dixie is mother of Adam Chandler (Junior).
Edmund Grey:
Younger half-brother of Dimitri, Edmund is the
illegitimate son of the late Hugo Marick and servant Flora. A journalist by trade, he's
claim to fame includes winning a Pulitizer Prize. He's spent the last three years mourning
his deceased wife, Maria. Recently has fallen in love with his brother's
widow, Alex, and is now furious that Dimitri's reclaimed his wife.
Erica Kane: The much-married model & Enchantment Cosmetics guru is PV's resident diva. Her latest lover is dangerous David. She has two daughters, Kendall and Bianca, and her close friends include Palmer and Opal. Claims Dimitri to be the love of her life, so Erica naturally resents his widow, Alex. Erica's exes include Jackson, Dimitri, Mike Roy, and Adam.
Eugenia
Von Voynavitch: Matriarch of the Marick family, the kindly Eugenia's
had a
hard time dealing with Dimitri's "death".
Front Street: A sleazy strip in Pine Valley's seedy Waterfront district, where the less-desirables live. Insidious little detail: Erica once bought her drugs there.
The Gallery: Where Stuart displays his artwork and occassionally showcases other artists' paintings. Located within walking distance of Holidays and the Boutique. Has a back room where affluent ner-er-do-wells occassionally reside.
The Glamarama: Opal's hair salon, bought with the money she suddenly acquired upon marrying Palmer. Insidious little detail: Tad used to work there as a towel boy during his gigolo days.
Gillian Andrassy: The once spoiled princess has matured into a lovely lady. Gillian is married to Jake after mistakenly thinking her ex-hubby Ryan was in love with Greenlee. She once had a torrid affair with the smarmy David. Gillian and Alex hit it off right away. Now torn between love Ryan and Jake.
Greenlee Smythe: Spoiled granddaughter of Milicent, Greenlee is a terrible flirt. Once a girlfriend of Scott's, she went after Ryan with full gusto and has only recently realized that Leo might be the one for her. Just got disinherited by her grandparents.
Guy Donahue:
Pretending to be a horse trainer, Guy was
actually keeping tabs on Alex (Anna?) and had apparently been involved in her
missing years. Realizing Alex was starting to get her memory back, he tried
electrocuting her by rigging the power box to the hunting lodge. That failing,
he confronted her and Alex managed to shoot him after he tried kissing her.
Holidays: Mateo and Hayley's TGIF-style bistro. Used to be Hal's Roadhouse, a seedy dive. Mateo is currently trying to buy out his estanged wife's part of the business.
Jackson Montgomery: A former District Attorney, Jackson was once involved with Erica, who chose to marry his brother instead, and Brooke.
Jake Martin: A doctor at PVH, Jake is Joe and Ruth's unlucky-in-love son. Married Gillian, who's still in love with ex-hubby Ryan, to gain custody to Colby's, whom he mistakenly thought was his biological child. Now trying to hold onto a guilt-ridden Gillian.
Jamie Martin: Biological son of Tad and Brooke. Close friends with Tad's step-son, Junior.
Janet Green Dillion: An ex-sociopath, Janet reformed to marry Trevor and raise their daughter Amanda. Left town with her family.
Joe Martin: Chief-of staff at Pine Valley Hospital and the voice of reason for his impetuous sons.
Leo: Younger half-brother of David, Leo was interested in Becca and now is in love with good friend Greenlee.
Linden House: Erica's remodeled home. Insidious little detail: Erica, Janet, and Skye once buried Jonathon Kinder in the Linden rose garden- alive.
Liza Colby Chandler: The reformed bad girl, was married to Adam, helms TV station WRCW; dotes on her only child, baby daughter Colby. Liza was once involved with David Hayward and Tad Martin. Her reconciliation with Adam is now hampered by Arlene's pregnancy.
Maddie Grey: Daughter of Edmund and Maria, Maddie was the object of a nasty custody battle when Dimtri and Edmund both though he was her father.
Maria Grey: A doctor, Maria is Edmund's wife and was presumed dead in a plane crash.
Marian Colby Chandler: Alcohol-fuel flings earned Marian quite a reputation, but hubby Stuart's love transformed her into a blushing schoolgirl. Now she wants the world to see Stuart through her eyes. Leary of her daughter, Liza's, attraction to Adam.
Mateo Santos: Owner of the SOS restaurant, Mateo's marriage to Hayley fell apart after his childhood sweetheart, Raquel, showed up with their son, Max. His siblings include the deceased Maria, Julia, and Anita. Remarried Hayley this year.
Milicent Smythe: Snobbish socialite who was using Marian's connection to Scott to appease her bratty granddaughter's attempt to get Scott. Just booted said granddaughter from the house.
Myrtle Fargate: Kind-hearted mother hen, Myrtle dispenses advice and runs a board house. Erica goes to her for advice.
Martin House: Joe and Ruth's domicile, redone because it was partially destroyed by a tornado. Kelsey used to crash there every now and then when dorm life got too stressful.
Myrle's Boarding House: Where just-starting-out-twenty-somethings usually wind up. Occupants included Jake and Allie.
Myrtle's Boutique: The town emporium. Why do to New York City when you can get Prada right here in Pine Valley?
Natalie Dillion: Deceased sister of Janet, Natalie was involved with Palmer, Jeremy, and Dimitri, and was married to Trevor.
Opal Gardner: Outlandish ex-wife of Palmer and owner of the Glamorama, Opal is mother of Tad, Petey, and Adian. Opal is best friends with Erica and Marian, and all despise Vanessa.
Palmer Cortlandt: Born as Pete Cooney in Pigeon Hollow, West Virginia, Palmer rose up from his poor background to become a electronics mogul. His exes include Daisy, with who he had a daughter, Nina, and Opal, with whom he has a son, Petey. Currently married to Vanessa, who he is having followed by a detective as Palmer suspects she is being unfaithful to him. Good friends with Erica.
Petey Cortlandt: Young son of Palmer and Opal.
Pine Valley Hospital: All-purpose treatment facility. Insidious little detail: The emergency room seems to be on the fifth floor. Jake, Alex, and David work here, and Joe is chief-of-staff.
Dr. Rae Cummings: Nosy counselor who's wandering through Pine Valley in search of her missing hubby and child.
Ruth Martin:
Joe's wife and a nurse at PVH.
Ryan Lavery: WRCW's hunky ad man, Ryan is in love with his ex-wife from Gillian.
Sam Grey: Adopted son of Maria and Edmund.
Scott Chandler: Stuart's adopted son from his marriage to the late Cindy Parker. Scott was dating Becca, but she dumped him after discovering him in bed with Greenlee. They made up, though Becca is interested in Leo.
Seaview Hospital: Hospital near the Wildwind estate where Dimitri was being secretly treated before disappearing and assumed drowned in the ocean.
The Serving Spoon: Upscale deli/take-out place popular back in the 80s.
Skye Chandler: Adam's deceitful daughter currently on residing in Llanview and claiming to be married to Ben. Currently no longer on the show.
Stuart Chandler: Adam's simple but sweet twin who runs an art gallery. Married to Marian and a painter by profession. Stuart adopted stepson Scott, who's mom Cindy died, and has a strong relationship with him. He was very kind to Alex after Dimitri's death.
Tad Martin: Adopted son of Joe and Ruth Matin, biological son of Opal and thug Ray Gardner. Tad "the Cad" was quite a handful in his youth, but has relaxed in his role as dad and husband. Detests his wife ex-husband, Adam.
Tim Dillion: Adopted son of Trevor, Tim is currently studying in Paris.
Travis Montgomery: Brother of Jackson, Travis is divorced from Erica and has custody of their daughter, Bianca. He just passed away from a stroke.
Trevor Dillion: An ex-mercenary, Trevor's other occupations include cop and lawyer. Currenly married to Janet, father of Amanda and Tim, and uncle of Hayley. Trevor can't stand Hayley's father, Adam. Left town with his family.
Vadzel: The Marick ancestral home in Budapest which belonged to Dimitri. Insidious little detail: Erica was locked in a crypt there.
Valley Inn: Where the rich and famous go to see and be seen. Moneyed folk like Palmer and David currently reside there. Insidious little detail: Was the site of Erica's infamous "Woman of the Year" meltdown in 1996. Alex likes the cheesecake there.
Vanessa Bennett Cortlandt: Gold-digging wife of Palmer and mother from hell to David, Vanessa tried to destroy Erica's reputation. Currently scheming with Arlene.
Wildwind: Edmund's estate. A mansion, stables, hunting lodge and mausoleum can all be found on the grounds, along with numerous abondoned wells and mine shafts just waiting to trap a lost pedestrian. Current occupants include Edmund, Sam, Maddie, Gillian, and Eugenia. Alex resides in the hunting lodge with hubby Dimitri. Insidious little detail: Dimitri slept with Maria in the hunting lodge. Also, the estate is now located next to a mysterious "beach" whose coast runs near the Chandler estate and Seaview Hospital.
WRWC: Adam's TV station, where Liza is the station manager and Tad hosts The Cutting Edge. Adam recently staged a coup of the station and had Tad fired. Insidious little detail: Trevor's wife, Laurel, was shot and killed there in 1996.