What were Margaret Colin's early acting roles?

Margaret Colin began her acting career on soap operas such as 'The Edge of Night' and 'As the World Turns.'

What major films did Margaret Colin star in?

Margaret Colin starred in major films including 'Independence Day' and 'The Devil's Own,' and also appeared in 'First Daughter'.

What role did Margaret Colin play in Gossip Girl?

Margaret Colin played Eleanor Waldorf, the mother of Blair Waldorf, on 'Gossip Girl' for five seasons.

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From Soaps to Stardom: Margaret Colin's Iconic Roles

3 Feb

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Summary

Starred opposite Will Smith in Independence Day, playing Constance Spano.
Portrayed Eleanor Waldorf on Gossip Girl for five seasons.
Began career on 'As the World Turns' and 'The Edge of Night'.

From Soaps to Stardom: Margaret Colin's Iconic Roles

Margaret Colin, a 67-year-old actress, has built a remarkable career in Hollywood, gracing both television and film. She first gained recognition playing Margo Montgomery on the soap opera 'As the World Turns' from 1980 to 1983, following an earlier role on 'The Edge of Night'.

Her transition to primetime television included roles in 'Magnum PI' and 'Chicago Hope'. Colin achieved widespread fame with her role as White House Communications Director Constance Spano in the 1996 blockbuster 'Independence Day,' starring alongside Will Smith. She also appeared in 'The Devil's Own' with Brad Pitt and Harrison Ford in 1997.