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Sam Rappaport on the ABC Television Network's "One Life To Live"
Laurence Lau began playing the role of Sam Rappaport in May 2001. Sam is a high-powered defense attorney whose challenging legal cases are never quite as complicated as his relationships with his manipulative ex-wife, Lindsay (Catherine Hickland), or former love, Nora (Hillary B. Smith). Now that Sam and Nora have parted ways, will Sam be all work and no play, or will he discover love with someone else?
Daytime fans remember Mr. Lau from his popular roles as "All My Children's" Greg Nelson, which he played from 1981-86, and "Another World's" Jamie Frame, which he left in 1990. In addition to his Daytime success, Mr. Lau has guest starred on numerous television series such as "Frasier," "Martial Law," "Diagnosis Murder" and "Jag." He also starred in the films "Penny Promise," "Dare," "Return to the Secret Garden" and the upcoming independent film, ""Jumping for Joy."
Mr. Lau was born in Long Beach, California, and raised in Lake Oswego, Oregon. He began his college years at Columbia University and then transferred to Utah's Brigham Young University, where he decided on a career in theater. A move to Hollywood resulted in many television series guest appearances before Mr. Lau landed his "All My Children" role. Mr. Lau enjoys jogging, skiing and horseback riding. He also holds a first-degree black belt in karate. He resides in New York City.
• Soap Opera Digest's Interview with Larry Lau
Related websites:
The Official Laurence Lau Web site and Fan Club
Here's a site completely dedicated to Laurence Lau which includes an exclusive interview with the actor, chat room, forum, guestbook, and fan club information.Filmography:
Return to the Secret Garden (2000) - Tom Carter
"Another World" (1964) (TV Series) - Dr. James 'Jamie' Frame (aka Jamie Matthews) #9 (1986-1990)
Fantasies (1982/I) (TV) - Delivery boy
"All My Children" (1970) (TV Series) -Greggory 'Greg' Nelson (I) (1981-1986)
"One Life to Live" (1968) (TV Series) - Samuel 'Sam' Rappaport #2 (2001-present)
Notable TV guest appearances:
"JAG" (1995) playing "Dr. Lawrence Gettis" in episode: "Family Secrets" (episode # 6.9) 12/12/2000
"JAG" (1995) playing "Dr. Lawrence Gettis" in episode: "Princess and the Petty Officer, The" (episode # 6.6) 11/14/2000
"JAG" (1995) playing "Dr. Lawrence Gettis" in episode: "Legacy (Part 1)" (episode # 6.1) 10/3/2000
"Martial Law" (1998/I) in episode: "Scorpio Rising" (episode # 2.12) 1/15/2000
"Brimstone" (1998) playing "Brad Armstrong" in episode: "Lovers" (episode # 1.9) 1/8/1999
"Diagnosis Murder" (1993) playing "Greg Hutchens" in episode: "Dead in the Water" (episode # 6.11) 12/17/1998
"Frasier" (1993) playing "Steven" in episode: "Where Every Bloke Knows Your Name" (episode # 5.10) 1/6/1998
"Love Boat, The" (1977) in episode: "Victims, The/The Man in The Iron Shorts/Heavens to Betsy" 11/27/1982
"Happy Days" (1974) playing "Phil" in episode: "Bride and Gloom" (episode # 8.13) 2/17/1981
"Waltons, The" (1972) playing "Young G.I." in episode: "Pledge, The" (episode # 9.3) 12/4/1980
- "Eight Is Enough" (1977) playing "Larry" in episode: "Generations" (episode # 5.5) 11/19/1980
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Copyright by Katherine Thurston, About One Life to Live Fans Guide,
October, 2002.
Biography used
with permission from ABC MediaNet
