- 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).
- Her surname means "coming from Silesia". Silesia is a historical region in Central Europe, mostly in Poland.
- Attended Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, England
- Was an exceptional student who skipped the Eighth Grade.
- Has two children, Michael and actress Amanda Davies.
- Granddaughter of Leo Slezak.
- Good friend of Polly Seitz since high school.
- Did productions with Milwaukee Repertory Theater
- The presenters of the Lead Actress in a Drama Series category at the Daytime Emmys when Slezak won were: Stuart Damon in 1984; Leslie Charleson and John Reilly in 1986; Katherine Kelly Lang and John McCook in 1992; Phil Donahue in 1995; Wendy Moniz and Michael Zaslow in 1996; and Vivica A. Fox and Anthony Geary in 2005.
- Niece of Margarete Slezak.
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