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Eileen Fulton

Meet Eileen Fulton, a super-star actress who played one character for 50 whole years!

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Damien Leith and his wife Eileen and children

Damien Leith and his wife Eileen and children

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Key Facts

Known For
Playing Lisa Grimaldi on 'As the World Turns' for almost 50 years.
Born
September 13, 1933.
Died
July 14, 2025.
Fun Fact
She co-authored two autobiographies about her life and career.

Your New Favorite TV Friend!

Imagine playing the same game with your best friend for 50 years! That's kind of what Eileen Fulton did, but on TV! She played a character named Lisa Grimaldi on a show called 'As the World Turns.' She was so good, she stayed on the show from when you were a tiny baby until you were in middle school, and even longer! That's a super long time to be on TV!

A Star Who Wrote Stories Too!

Eileen Fulton wasn't just an actress; she was also a writer! She wrote books about her life and even wrote fun mystery stories. Think of it like this: she was like a superhero who could act AND write amazing adventures. She even wrote a book called 'How My World Turns,' which is like a diary of her amazing TV show life!

Super Star Awards!

When you do a really, really good job, sometimes you get a special prize. Eileen Fulton got some amazing prizes for her acting! She won an award called an Editor's Award and another super special one called a Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award. That's like getting a gold medal for being the best at something for a very, very long time!

More Than Just TV!

Did you know Eileen Fulton also performed on a famous stage called Broadway? That's where big, exciting plays happen! She was also a singer and had her own special shows where she sang songs. So, she wasn't just on TV; she was a real-life performer who could do many amazing things on stage and on screen!

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