Tamblyn is best known for her portrayal of Emily Quartermaine in the daytime drama "General Hospital." The role, which she originated in 1995, was set to last for only a few months but it turned into a seven-year stint as she won viewers' hearts, critics' acclaim, and two consecutive Hollywood Reporter Young Star Awards as Best Young Actress in a Daytime Series.
Her primetime television credits include guest-starring roles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "The New Twilight Zone" and "Boston Public," as well as "CSI: Miami" and "Without a Trace" on CBS. She also appeared in the short Showtime film "Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet."
Tamblyn's most recent film credit is the thriller "The Ring."
Her father is veteran actor Russ Tamblyn ("West Side Story," "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," "Tom Thumb" and "Twin Peaks"). She was born and raised in Los Angeles, where she lives. Her birth date is May 14.
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