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Alley Mills Biography

Birth Name:Alley Mills

Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, United States

ProfessionActress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Participated in Habitat For Humanity's first Women Empowerment Build in 2010
Her father was a television executive, her mother was an editor for "American Heritage Magazine" and her stepfather was the director of Yale University Press
Before her recurring role on "Dr․ Quinn, Medicine Woman," she appeared on the series as a saloon girl
Was cast against type in her breakthrough role in "The Wonder Years" as a prim and proper suburban mother
After marrying Orson Bean, she co-starred with him in a number of stage plays at the Los Angeles Pacific Resident Theatre including "Candida," "There's One Every Marriage" and "Hogan's Goat․"
Though she was under contract with "The Bold and the Beautiful" beginning in 2006, after just a few episodes her character disappeared from the show for several years before coming back as a regular cast member
Was the second to be eliminated on an episode of the Anne Robinson version of "The Weakest Link" featuring celebrity TV moms

1989Q Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series:nominated
1990American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a TV Series:nominated
1992CableACE-Actress in a Comedy Series:nominated
1993Q Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series:nominated
2008Anniversary Award-:winner
2015Impact Award-:winner
20201st Annual Soap Hub Award-Favorite The Bold And The Beautiful Actress:nominated
20212nd Annual Soap Hub Award-Favorite The Bold And The Beautiful Actress:nominated
2023Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series:winner
2024Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series:nominated
2025Daytime Emmy-Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series:winner