Carolyn Hennesy facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Carolyn Hennesy
Hennesy at the 2010 Daytime Emmy Awards
Born	(1962-06-10) June 10, 1962 (age 63) Encino, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actress writer marine park and zoo advocate
Years active	1992–present
Spouse(s)	Donald Agnelli ​ ​ (m. 2007; div. 2013)​
Parent(s)	Dale Hennesy (father)
Relatives	Barbara Rush (aunt) Claudia Cowan (cousin)

Carolyn Hennesy (born June 10, 1962) is an American actress, writer, and a strong supporter of animals. She became well-known for her role as Diane Miller on the TV show General Hospital. For this role, she was nominated for two Daytime Emmy Awards.

Carolyn also had important roles in other popular shows. These include Dawson's Creek, Cougar Town, Revenge, and Jessie. She even won her first Daytime Emmy Award for her work in the web series The Bay.

Besides acting, Carolyn Hennesy is also a writer. Her novel, The Secret Life of Damian Spinelli, was a best-seller. She is also famous for helping animals. She supports zoos and aquariums that are approved by the AZA. She also promotes marine parks like SeaWorld.

Early Life and Family

Carolyn Hennesy was born on June 10, 1962, in Encino, California. Her father was Dale Hennesy, a talented production designer. He won an Academy Award for his work on the movie Fantastic Voyage.

Acting Career Highlights

Carolyn Hennesy has appeared in many TV shows and movies. She played Mrs. Valentine on the teen drama Dawson's Creek from 2000 to 2001. She also had roles in movies like Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003) and Click (2006).

She made guest appearances on shows such as That '70s Show, Reba, and Drake & Josh. In Drake & Josh, she played Mrs. Abernathy. She also appeared in What I Like About You.

Since 2006, Carolyn has played Diane Miller on the daytime soap opera General Hospital. This is one of her most famous roles. She was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for this part in 2010 and again in 2021.

From 2011 to 2015, she played Mrs. Rhoda Chesterfield in the Disney Channel show Jessie. She also appeared in Once Upon a Time and Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures. In 2016, she joined the cast of Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.

Writing and Animal Advocacy

Carolyn Hennesy is also a successful author. Her 2011 novel, The Secret Life of Damian Spinelli, was based on characters from General Hospital. This book became a best-seller on the New York Times list.

She has also written a series of children's books about a character named Pandora. The first book, Pandora Gets Jealous, was released in 2008. She continued the series with Pandora Gets Vain, Pandora Gets Lazy, Pandora Gets Heart, Pandora Gets Angry, Pandora Gets Greedy, and Pandora Gets Frightened.

In 2016, Carolyn won a Daytime Emmy Award for her role as Karen Blackwell in the web series The Bay. That same year, she became a celebrity ambassador for the American Humane Association. She spoke to a group of lawmakers about protecting animals. Carolyn also hosts a radio show called Animal Magnetism. This show talks about wildlife and pets, focusing on animal welfare and how humans and animals interact.

Personal Life and Hobbies

Carolyn Hennesy is the niece of actress Barbara Rush. Her cousin is Fox News reporter Claudia Cowan. Carolyn lives in Los Angeles. She is also a skilled trapeze artist. She even showed off this talent in an episode of Jessie in 2015.

Film Roles

Television Roles

Awards and Recognitions

See also

In Spanish: Carolyn Hennesy para niños