Robyn Bernard, an actress most recognized for her work on General Hospital, has passed away at the age of 64. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department announced her death on March 13 and reported that she was discovered in an empty field near a business.
According to Variety, the reason for her death has not yet been disclosed. She was born on May 26, 1959, in Gladewater, Texas, and made her debut in Hollywood with her performance in Diva in 1981. She also starred in Whiz Kids in 1983 and The Facts of Life in 1984.
Here’s taking a look back at Robyn Bernard’s illustrious acting career-
Top Robyn Bernard Movies & TV Shows
General Hospital (TV Show)
Robyn Bernard joined the cast of General Hospital in September 1984. Throughout her tenure on the show, which holds the title of being the longest-running American soap opera.
She portrayed the fiery Terry Brock, also known as Terry O’Connor. Her role involved the depiction of a character with an alcohol addiction that hindered her success in the music industry.
In March 1990, she departed from the show after Terry secured a recording contract and departed from Port Charles.
Betty Blue (Movie)
In 1986, Jean-Jacques Beineix directed Betty Blue, a French film that combines elements of eroticism and psychological drama.
It is an adaptation of Philippe Djian’s 1985 novel, 37°2 le matin, and features, Robyn Bernard, Béatrice Dalle, and Jean-Hugues Anglade in the lead roles.
The film was a commercial success in France, ranking as the eighth top-grossing film of the year. In 1986, the movie was nominated for both a BAFTA and an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.
Kings for a Day (Movie)
François Velle directed the 1997 French comedy film, Kings for a Day. The movie was submitted for consideration at the 20th Moscow International Film Festival.
It follows the story of two Polish brothers who move to France in search of a more prosperous life, and their humorous journey to live like kings.
Roselyne and the Lions (Movie)
Thierry (Gérard Sandoz) drops out of school to apprentice as a lion tamer at the zoo when he meets Roselyne (Isabelle Pasco), who shares his passion. They fall in love and when he loses his job, the young lovers journey across France finding odd jobs at several circuses.
The 1989 movie was directed by Jean-Jacques Beineix. It featured Isabelle Pasco, Gérard Sandoz, Gabriel Monnet, and Robyn Bernard, among others.
Whiz Kids (TV Show)
Whiz Kids was a popular sci-fi adventure show that was first broadcast on CBS from October 5, 1983, to June 2, 1984. The plot follows a team of young adults who utilize their computer skills to solve various mysteries as amateur sleuths.
Robyn Bernard appeared alongside the main characters, Matthew Laborteaux, Todd Porter, Jeffrey Jacquet, and Andrea Elson. The series also featured Max Gail as an investigative journalist and A. Martinez as the leader of the detective unit at the nearby police station.
Diva (Movie)
Jean-Jacques Beineix’s 1981 French thriller film, Diva, was based on Daniel Odier’s novel of the same name. It deviated from the realistic tone of French cinema in the 1970s.
It embraced a vibrant, musical approach, later referred to as cinéma du look. Diva was Robyn Bernard’s first role as a Hollywood actress but she didn’t gain recognition until 1984.
