Marci Miller (born August 2, 1988[1]) is an American model and actress.[2] She portrayed the role of Abigail Deveraux on the NBC/Peacock soap opera Days of Our Lives from 2016 to 2018 and from 2020 to 2022.[3] Miller's performance of Abigail has been met with critical acclaim, earning three Daytime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2018, 2019 and 2022.
Marci Miller | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 2, 1988 North Liberty, Indiana, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Bethel College |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
| Spouse |
Ryan Matteson (m. 2013) |
| Children | 1 |
Early life
editMiller was born and raised in the small farming town of North Liberty, Indiana (pop 1,900), and attended the local John Glenn High School. Where she excelled in Basketball and Theatre.[4] She studied Vocal Performance at nearby Bethel College.[5] After graduating college, she moved to Louisville, Kentucky, to pursue theatrical opportunities followed by moving to Los Angeles where she studied Film Master Class at Baron Brown Studio, in Santa Monica, California. Miller has a younger sister who is named after the iconic Days of Our Lives character, Kayla Brady.[6]
Career
editIn late 2015, Miller joined the cast of American Fable as Gavin MacIntosh's mother, in the lead role of Sarah.[7][8] In June 2016, it was announced that Miller had joined the cast of Days of Our Lives, in the role of Abigail Deveraux, making her first appearance on November 10.[9][10] In addition to her aforementioned roles, she has starred in a number of movies, including: Most Likely to Die, J Plus C, Children of the Corn: Runaway and Death Race 2050, as well as a number of short films.[11][12][13][14] In May 2018, Soap Opera Digest announced Miller had opted not to renew her deal with Days of Our Lives and would exit the role.[15] In June 2020, it was announced that Miller would return to the role.[16] In February 2021, Miller and husband Ryan were featured as a rollerskating couple in a music video for disco pop duo JUICYPEAR’s single “Keep Your Love On.”[17]
Personal life
editMiller is married to Ryan Matteson. She also helps with her husband's organic farm-to-table business, KaleCart.[18]
Marci gave birth to their daughter in March 2021.
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | The Perfect Gift | Brandi | Film |
| 2014 | The Aspect Ratio | Nicole | Film |
| 2014 | The Amateur | Jessica | Film |
| 2015 | Most Likely to Die | Simone | Film |
| 2016 | American Fable | Sarah | Film |
| 2016 | Parallel Worlds: A New Rock Music Experience | Ella | Film |
| 2016 | XOXO | Alien Girl | Film |
| 2016 | J plus C | Eve Summers | Film |
| 2016–18, 2020–22 | Days of Our Lives | Abigail Deveraux | Series regular; role held from: November 10, 2016, to November 19, 2018 |
| 2017 | Death Race 2050 | Annie Sullivan | Direct-to-video film |
| 2017 | End of Fall | Molly Nelson | Film |
| 2018 | Gods of Medicine | Kendall Bryant | Episode: Pilot |
| 2018 | Children of the Corn: Runaway | Ruth / Sandy | Direct-to-video film |
| 2019 | F.E.A.R | Josephine 'Joe' Allister | Filming |
| 2020 | Sinister Stalker | Karen | Television film |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Days of Our Lives | Nominated | [19] |
| 2019 | Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Days of Our Lives | Nominated | [20] |
| Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Days of Our Lives | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "Marcia Nikole Matteson current public records". FastPeopleSearch.com. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ^ Miller, Marci. "Marci Miller". www.marcimiller.com. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
- ^ Mason, Charlie (June 1, 2016). "Days of Our Lives: Kate Mansi Replaced as Abigail by Soap Rookie Marci Miller". Penske Media Corporation. TVLine.
- ^ Miltko, Caelin. "'We knew that she had this potential'". South Bend Tribune. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ "Marci Miller Biography". www.marcimiller.com. Retrieved September 26, 2016.
- ^ "Miller Time". Late-breaking News. Soap Opera Digest. 41 (50). American Media, Inc.: 54–57. December 12, 2016.
- ^ Ford, Rebecca (September 2, 2016). "'Remember the Titans,' 'The Fosters' Actors Join 'American Fable' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media.
- ^ Pederson, Eric (March 8, 2016). "'American Fable' SXSW Clip: Sibling Trust Is Tested In The Rural Midwest". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation.
- ^ Rice, Lynette (June 1, 2016). "Days Of Our Lives scoop: Meet the new Abigail Deveraux". Entertainment Weekly. United States: Time Inc. Archived from the original on June 2, 2016. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
- ^ "Comings and Goings". Soap Opera Digest. 41 (46). United States: American Media, Inc.: 12. November 14, 2016.
- ^ Mason, Charlie (June 1, 2016). "Days of Our Lives: Kate Mansi Replaced as Abigail by Soap Rookie Marci Miller". Yahoo.
- ^ Poppe, Nathan (June 8, 2016). "Field of screams: 'Children of the Corn' sequel brings new production possibilities to Oklahoma City - Article Photos". The Oklahoman. The Oklahoman Media Company.
- ^ "Who's the new Abigail?". Press Reader. August 1, 2016.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (February 18, 2016). "Roger Corman Revs Up 'Death Race 2050' With Malcolm McDowell Starring". The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media.
- ^ SOD (May 9, 2018). "DAYS Casting News: Marci Miller Quits; Kate Mansi Back". Soap Opera Digest. United States: American Media, Inc. Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group Inc. Archived from the original on May 9, 2018. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
- ^ Jubinville, Mike (June 19, 2020). "Marci Miller Returns to DAYS as Abigail DiMera". Daytime Confidential. United States: Confidential Media, Inc. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
- ^ JUICYPEAR - Keep Your Love On (Official Music Video), retrieved September 9, 2021
- ^ "KaleCart". www.kalecart.com. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
- ^ Various citations concerning the nominations for the 45th Daytime Emmy Awards:
- NATAS (March 21, 2018). "THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES ANNOUNCES NOMINATIONS FOR THE 45th ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY® AWARDS | The Emmy Awards - The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences". Daytime Emmy Award. United States: National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Archived from the original on March 22, 2018. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
- SOD (March 21, 2018). "Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced". Soap Opera Digest. United States: American Media, Inc. Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group Inc. Archived from the original on March 22, 2018. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
- Eades, Chris (March 21, 2018). "Daytime Emmy Awards 2018 Nominations Announced!". CBS Soaps In Depth. United States: Bauer Media Group. Archived from the original on March 22, 2018. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
- Carr, Mary Kate (March 21, 2018). "Daytime Emmys announce nominations, Mario Lopez and Sheryl Underwood to host". Entertainment Weekly. United States: Time Inc. Archived from the original on March 22, 2018. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
- Pedersen, Erik (March 21, 2018). "Daytime Emmy Nominations: General Hospital Leads Programs & CBS Tops Networks". Deadline Hollywood. United States: Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on March 22, 2018. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
- Schwartz, Ryan (March 21, 2018). "Daytime Emmy Nominations: General Hospital Leads Programs & CBS Tops Networks". TVLine. United States: Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on March 22, 2018. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik (March 20, 2019). "Daytime Emmy Nominations: Days of Our Lives Leads Programs & CBS Tops Networks". Deadline Hollywood. United States: Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
- ^ "The 49th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Nominations" (PDF). New York: emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. 2022. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
External links
edit- Marci Miller on Twitter
- Marci Miller at IMDb