Darlene Conley is a talented actress who has garnered two Emmy Award nominations for her outstanding portrayal of Sally Spectra on The Bold and the Beautiful, a role she has been playing since December 1988.
Born to Irish-German parents, Darlene grew up on Chicago's south side and began her acting career at the tender age of 16 when she went on tour with the Chicago Uptown Circuit Players and the Playwrights Company.
Darlene's early experiences included working alongside legendary actors such as Basil Rathbone, who was her first leading man, and Alfred Hitchcock, with whom she appeared in the iconic film The Birds in 1963.
In addition to her work in film, Darlene has also appeared in numerous prime-time television series, including Gunsmoke, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and Robert Kennedy and His Times, a mini-series.
Her impressive feature film credits include Faces and Tough Guys, while her stage credits include notable productions such as "Cyrano de Bergerac" and "Night Of The Iguana".
Before taking on the role of Sally Spectra, Darlene made her mark in daytime drama, playing the role of bad girl Rose DeVille in The Young and the Restless, followed by appearances in Capitol, General Hospital, and Days of Our Lives.
In her personal life, Darlene is a devoted mother to her son and stepsons.
