Date of Birth
15 December 1989, Dallas, Texas, USA
Birth Name
Courtney Ann Hope
Height
5' 7" (1.7 m)
Mini Biography
Courtney Hope has been seen as Sally Spectra on the Bold and The Beautiful for the past 3 years and as of late 2020 she was requested to bring the same character to The Young And Restless. Her character is the great-niece of the famous original Sally Spectra played by the late Darlene Conley for 19 years on B&B. Courtney was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for "Outstanding Performance By A Supporting Actress" for the portrayal of Sally Spectra this year, 2021.
Courtney is also well known for her character in the hit-video game, "Control" by Remedy Entertainment. Her portrayal of Jesse Faden in Control earned her a video game nomination for "Best Performance" for a BAFTA Award (2020), as well, nominated for "Best Performer" at The Game Awards and won Courtney a "Best Performance" Award at the New York Video Game Awards. The game itself has won numerous awards as well as Game Of The Year by Game Informer, IGN and several other outlets.
Courtney is also known as 'Beth Wilder' in the hit video game and embedded TV show "Quantum Break", by Microsoft Studios (Xbox One) and Remedy Entertainment. Seen in several films, Courtney filmed "Allegiant" (the Divergent Series) in Atlanta, is a lead in the Indie Film, "Displacement", which won the Best Sci-Fi Movie at the Hollywood Film Festival (along with Golden Globe Winners Bruce Davison, Susan Blakely and Superman actress lead, Sarah Douglas). She also filmed Swelter, alongside Jean Claude Van Damme and Prowl, as the movie's lead, filmed in Bulgaria. She has also been seen in Life Time and Hallmark movies, as well as, several TV shows such as, "Transparent", (recurring role), Criminal Minds, CSI Miami, NCIS, Grey's Anatomy, Bones and other TV shows.
Courtney Ann Hope was raised in Plano, Texas. From a very young age, she competitively danced and traveled with a dance troupe, as well as, pursued acting, modeling and gymnastics.
She graduated from a performing arts school at 15 years old and moved to LA, started college on her 16th birthday, and completed her Associates Degree by the age of 18 with a major in Psychology.
To date, aside from TV and film Courtney has filmed over 40+ commercials, voice-overs, and shot many ads, as well as, modeled for many companies such as Guess, BEBE (runway), JC Penney, Domyos Fitness, Stairmaster and Nike.
Courtney is also a fitness instructor and continues to dance on a weekly basis. She also loves kick-boxing and yoga and does both often.
In her off time, she loves to write, edit photography, (her brother James is a sports car photographer whose company is DaJoker Photography), paint, hangout with her family, friends and her fiance, Chad Duell (aka Michael Corinthos on General Hospital) listen to music, hike with her dogs Stevie (named after Stevie Nicks), Bella and Bentley and continues to study Psychology and motivational speaking. She is an Ambassador for "Breaking The Chains" Organization, focused on Eating Disorders and Mental Health.
Trivia
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During 2021 and 2020, Courtney has been nominated for a Daytime Emmy, a BAFTA Game Award, A Game Award and won the New York Game Awards ALL for "Best Performance."Courtney graduated high school at 15 years old. Started college on her 16th birthday and completed her Associates Degree by the age of 18. She's working on completing her Psychology degree, around filming projects.
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Has a younger brother, Jamie, who has acted in some TV and movies and is an avid athlete. He has a sports car photography company, "DaJoker Photography", and takes some of Courtney's action shots, as well as, photos for many auto racing companies and magazines.
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Though Courtney's main focus is acting, she is an avid athlete and exercise instructor, an accomplished dancer, model and singer.
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Courtney enjoyed filming her first TV pilot (Series Regular), called, Born in the USA (2007) for FOX. Simon Fuller, and Mal Young, writer, were the creators and producers of this show. It was a pleasure to work with this talented cast and crew.
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She is a certified personal trainer, teaching both beginners and advanced classes at a popular fitness chain. Kick-boxing, Pilates and dance are a part of her weekly regimen, as well.Courtney is engaged to Chad Duell who plays Michael Corinthos on General Hospital.
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