Outside of her work on “Guiding Light”, Beth has also appeared in the films “The Big Picture”, “The Right Way” and “Best Shots” and starred in the plays “The Taming of the Shrew”, “Miss Julie”, “Crimes of the Heart” and “The Heidi Chronicles”.

Beth was born in Danville, Vermont and graduated from Danville High School. In June of 2002, Beth gave the commencement speech for the graduating class of Danville High. Beth attended New York University as a dance and theater major. Beth also studied ballet at the American Ballet Theater in New York and continued her drama studies with acclaimed acting teachers William Esper, William Hickey and Tim Phillips.

Beth is also the spokesperson for the “Guiding Light” Humanity Bracelet. Thousands of “Guiding Light” fans have purchased the bracelet and Beth has appeared numerous times on QVC representing this bracelet for “Guiding Light”.

When Beth is not playing Beth Raines, she keeps herself busy with volunteer work. Beth is especially active in raising money and awareness for ALS. Beth is a board member of the Curtis R. Vance Foundation, an organization who raises money for research and helps support ALS sufferers and their families.

In her spare time, Beth is a certified PSIA ski instructor. She also enjoys hosting parties for friends, writing and decorating. Beth and her husband, Peter Roy, share a 1904 colonial which they have recently completed renovating. Look for complete before and after pictures of Beth’s home in the fall issue of “Better Homes and Gardens” special interest publication, “Do It Yourself”.

Beth also substitutes for vacationing talk show hosts in the New York and Connecticut area.