Tina Sloan

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Tina Sloan
Born (1943-02-01) February 1, 1943 (age 81)
Bronxville, New York, U.S.
Alma materManhattanville College
Years active1974 - present
SpouseSteve McPherson (m.1975)
Children1
Websitetinasloan.com

Tina Sloan (born February 1, 1943)[1] is an American actress and author. She is best known for playing the role of Lillian Raines on the CBS soap opera Guiding Light from 1983 until the show's final broadcast in 2009.

She has also published three books, "Changing Shoes," a nonfiction book about aging gracefully, and two novels in a romantic thriller series, "Chasing Cleopatra," and "Chasing Othello."

Early life[edit]

Sloan was born and raised in Bronxville, New York.[1] She attended The Ursuline School and Manhattanville College.[2] After college, she attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts.[1] She studied acting with Bob McAndrew and Warren Robertson.[2]

Career[edit]

Sloan played Kate Thornton Cannell on the NBC soap opera Somerset from 1974-1976. She then joined the cast of the CBS soap opera Search for Tomorrow, playing Patti Barron Tate McCleary from 1976-1977. Her next role was on the NBC soap opera Another World as Dr. Olivia Delaney, from 1980–1981.[2]

In 1983, Sloan was cast as Lillian Raines on the CBS soap opera Guiding Light, playing the role until the show's cancellation in 2009.[2]

During her time on Guiding Light, she made guest appearances on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Third Watch.[3][2][4] She also had roles in the films Celebrity, The Curse of the Jade Scorpion, Changing Lanes, The Guru, People I Know, and The Brave One.[5][4]

Since the cancellation of Guiding Light, Sloan has appeared in the films Black Swan and Happy New Year.[5][4] She played the role of Katherine Pierce on the web series Venice: The Series from 2009-2019.[6] From 2014-2020, she played Louise Cassell on the web series Beacon Hill.[7][8]

In 2010, Sloan wrote a nonfiction book, Changing Shoes. She also wrote a one-woman show to go along with the book, touring the U.S. with several stops in Florida. She then wrote two novels, Chasing Cleopatra (2020) and Chasing Othello (2022).[9]

Personal life[edit]

Sloan's first marriage was to a writer who had predeceased her by the time she was twenty-eight. She met businessman Steve McPherson at a dinner party five years later and they were married in 1975. She had eight miscarriages before giving birth to their son in 1980.[1] Their son is now a Harvard graduate who served as a captain in the Marine Corps.[5] They have three grandchildren.[9]

She has run eight marathons. She has climbed to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa and the Annapurna Refuge in Nepal.[9][3]

Filmography[edit]

Film[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
1998 Celebrity Waiting Room Patient
2001 The Curse of the Jade Scorpion Kensington Guest
2002 Changing Lanes Mrs. Delano
The Guru Kitty
People I Know Dr. Napier's Receptionist
2006 Well Fed and Comfortable Mrs. Barnes Short film
2007 The Brave One Stationary Saleswoman
2010 Black Swan Mrs. Fithian/Patron
2011 Happy New Year Grace
The Evil Eyes Ruth Hollingsworth Short film
2017 The Post Woman Uncredited

Television[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
1974-1976 Somerset Kate Thornton Cannell
1975 The Wide World of Mystery Donna Episode: "Too Easy to Kill"
1976-1977 Search for Tomorrow Patti Barron Tate
1980-1981 Another World Dr. Olivia Delaney
1981-1982 Texas Aunt Hildy
1983-2009 Guiding Light Lillian Raines Contract role
2001 Third Watch Celeste Malcolm-Queeg Episode: "Man Enough"
2003 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Mrs. Hartnell Episode: "Privilege"

Web series[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
2009-2019 Venice: The Series Katherine Pierce 52 episodes
2014-2020 Beacon Hill Louise Casell 7 episodes

Written works[edit]

Books[edit]

  • Sloan, Tina (2010). Changing Shoes: Getting Older--NOT OLD--with Style, Humor, and Grace. Gotham Books/Penguin Group in hardcover. ISBN 978-1-59240-568-8. Also released in e-book format. ISBN 9781101439333
  • Sloan, Tina (2020). Chasing Cleopatra: A novel of love, betrayal, and suspense. Tati Khan Publishing. ISBN 978-1733057721
  • Sloan, Tina (2022). Chasing Othello: Book 2 of the Cleopatra Chronicles. Tati Khan Publishing. ISBN 978-1733057769

Articles[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Bonderoff, Jason (May 12, 1992). "A Storybook Princess Grows Up". Soap Opera Digest. 17 (10): 22–27.
  2. ^ a b c d e "About the Actors of GL". Soap Central. Archived from the original on November 28, 2023. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Featuring You - Meet Tina Sloan". Best Ever You. April 15, 2020. Archived from the original on December 4, 2023. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c "Credits: Tina Sloan". TV Guide. Archived from the original on May 27, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  5. ^ a b c Dargan, Michele (February 27, 2011). "'Guiding Light' actress Tina Sloan reflects upon life in 'Changing Shoes'". Palm Beach Daily News. Archived from the original on June 3, 2023. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  6. ^ "Tina Sloan newest addition to Venice!". Michael Fairman TV. September 30, 2009. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  7. ^ "A Who's Who Guide For Beacon Hill!". ABC Soaps In Depth. February 28, 2014. Archived from the original on September 5, 2015. Retrieved September 26, 2015.
  8. ^ "The Characters". Beacon Hill the Series. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
  9. ^ a b c Feigenbaum, Paige (May 12, 2023). "Tina Sloan is a Page Turner". Stuart Magazine. Archived from the original on February 24, 2024. Retrieved April 15, 2024.

External links[edit]

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