- Born
- Birth nameErika Alma Hermina Slezak
- Nickname
- Ricci
- Erika Slezak was born on August 5, 1946 in Hollywood, California, USA. She is an actress, known for One Life to Live (1968), One Life to Live (2013) and Next Stop, Christmas (2021). She has been married to Brian Davies since August 4, 1978. They have two children. She was previously married to R. Daniel Mooney.
- SpousesBrian Davies(August 4, 1978 - present) (2 children)R. Daniel Mooney(May 1968 - ?)
- Parents
- RelativesIngrid(Sibling)Leo(Sibling)Tobias Slezak(Niece or Nephew)
- The second of three daytime performers (preceded by Justin Deas, succeeded by Heather Tom) to have won six Daytime Emmys for acting. Whereas Deas and Tom won for multiple soaps and roles across multiple categories, Slezak won all six of her Emmys in Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Viki on "One Life to Live.".
- Daughter of actor Walter Slezak.
- Despite being born and raised in Hollywood, CA., she and her siblings were raised speaking German, and did not begin learning English until she was five years old.
- Her father, who was born in Vienna, was of Czech, Austrian, and Jewish ancestry. Her mother was Dutch.
- Daughter Amanda Davies portrayed Erika's character, Viki, as a teenager for flashbacks on One Life to Live (1968).
- (describing her 5th Emmy win) "Your heart is pounding and you're holding this wonderful trophy and you're thinking how great this is and they rush you off to a press room, and the first thing that a reporter asks is 'So how does it feel, you beat Susan Lucci again, is she ever going to win this Emmy do you think?"
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