‘General Hospital’: Happy Birthday To GH’s Delia – 10 Things To Know About Ilene Kristen

“General Hospital” actress Ilene Kristen who plays Ava Jerome’s mother, Delia Ryan on the popular ABC daytime soap is celebrating a birthday today. (July 30) Ilene is 64-years-old today and in celebration of her birthday we decided to list 10 things you need to know about Ilene!

Enjoy the list and make sure to head over to Ilene’s twitter, RIGHT HERE and wish her Happy Birthday!

1. She was born July 30,1952 in Brooklyn,New York.
2. She sings regularly at a local NYC night club called triad.
3. She was the opening act for Bruce Willis’ band.
4. She guest starred in television shows, including Law & order, The Sopranos, and Unforgettable.
5. She appeared on General Hospital as her reprising old role of Delia Ryan from Ryan’s Hope.
6. She was nominated for a daytime Emmy award for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series in 2004 and 2005 for her role on One Life To Live.
7. She made a screen debut in the female lead role in 1971 comedy film Preacher Man.
8. She has been off and on Broadway for several years.
9. In 1995, she had a role on Another World, as the alcoholic Madeline Thompson.
10. She made her television debut in the role of Delia Ryan, on ABC daytime soap opera Ryan’s Hope in 1975.

Happy Birthday Ilene!

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