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Biography Laurence Lau began playing the role of Sam Rappaport in May 2001. Sam is a high-powered defense attorney whose challenging legal cases are never quite as complicated as his relationships with his manipulative ex-wife, Lindsay (Catherine Hickland), or former love, Nora (Hillary B. Smith). Now that Sam and Nora have parted ways, will Sam be all work and no play, or will he discover love with someone else?
Daytime fans remember Mr. Lau from his popular roles as All My Children's Greg Nelson, which he played from 1981-86, and Another World's Jamie Frame, which he left in 1990. In addition to his Daytime success, Mr. Lau has guest starred on numerous television series such as Frasier, Martial Law, Diagnosis Murder and Jag. He also starred in the films Penny Promise, Dare, Return to the Secret Garden and the upcoming independent film, Jumping for Joy.
Mr. Lau was born in Long Beach, California, and raised in Lake Oswego, Oregon. He began his college years at Columbia University and then transferred to Utah's Brigham Young University, where he decided on a career in theater. A move to Hollywood resulted in many television series guest appearances before Mr. Lau landed his All My Children role.
Mr. Lau enjoys jogging, skiing and horseback riding. He also holds a first-degree black belt in karate. He resides in New York City.
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