Rebecca Budig

Rebecca Budig

51 · Born: Jun 26, 1973

Personal Details

BornJun 26, 1973 Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Spouse
  • Mike Benson

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to May 10, 2025 )
  • Bob Guiney

    ( Jul 3, 2004 to Jul 23, 2010 )
  • Daniel Geller

    ( Jun 1, 2000 to Oct 1, 2000 )

Biography

Rebecca Jo Budig, a talented American actress and television presenter, first took her first breath on June 26, 1973, marking the beginning of a remarkable journey that would see her leave an indelible mark on the world of entertainment.

Her most iconic and enduring role to date is undoubtedly that of Greenlee Smythe Lavery on the long-running and beloved ABC soap opera All My Children.

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Budig's early life was shaped by her loving family, consisting of her mother, Mary Jo, a devoted homemaker, and her father, George Budig, a thriving entrepreneur. Growing up in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Budig's formative years were characterized by a strong sense of community and a nurturing environment that laid the foundation for her future endeavors.

Rebecca's academic trajectory was characterized by her enrollment in the elite Cincinnati Public Schools School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA),a renowned institution that provided her with a unique opportunity to refine her artistic abilities and cultivate her passion for the performing arts.

Throughout her time at SCPA, Rebecca was able to develop her skills in a variety of artistic disciplines, including music, theater, and dance, laying the foundation for a lifelong appreciation and involvement in the creative arts.

After completing her secondary education at SCPA, Rebecca went on to pursue higher education at Miami University in Ohio, where she chose to major in zoology, a field that allowed her to combine her interest in science and the natural world with her passion for learning and exploration.

At Miami University, Rebecca was able to further develop her knowledge and skills in the field of zoology, engaging in rigorous academic coursework and research projects that challenged her to think critically and creatively about the natural world and our place within it.

Through her educational experiences at both SCPA and Miami University, Rebecca was able to cultivate a strong foundation in both the arts and sciences, preparing her for a wide range of career paths and personal endeavors.

In the year 1993, a pivotal moment in the life of this remarkable individual, Budig, was marked by a daring and forward-thinking decision, as she courageously relocated to the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California, with the ambitious goal of embarking on a career in acting.

Throughout her time in Los Angeles, Budig immersed herself in a comprehensive training program, under the expert tutelage of renowned acting coaches Howard Fine and Jay Goldenberg, at the prestigious Howard Fine Acting Studio and the esteemed Young Actors Space, respectively.

Through this rigorous and intensive training regimen, Budig honed her craft, refining her skills and techniques, and laying the groundwork for a successful and enduring career in the world of acting.

Career

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2024
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2022
{"id":2853,"title":"General Hospital","year":2016,"character":"Hayden Barnes","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/general-hospital","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_2853.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_2853.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
General Hospital
General Hospital as Hayden Barnes
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2013
Getaway
Getaway as Leanne Magna
{"id":14713,"title":"Bad Parents","year":"2012","character":"Allison","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bad-parents","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14713.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14713.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
Bad Parents
Bad Parents as Allison
{"id":7808,"title":"Please Give","year":"2010","character":"Big Back","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/please-give","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7808.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7808.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
Please Give
Please Give as Big Back
{"id":864,"title":"Castle","year":2010,"character":"Mandy Bronson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/castle","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/78c2a69oc170.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/78c2a69oc170.jpg"},"released":1}
Castle
Castle as Mandy Bronson
{"id":849,"title":"How I Met Your Mother","year":2008,"character":"Holli","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/how-i-met-your-mother","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/34idgoiuh260.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/34idgoiuh260.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
{"id":48289,"title":"Perfect Child","year":"2007","character":"Sarah Daniels","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/perfect-child","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_48289.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_48289.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Perfect Child
Perfect Child as Sarah Daniels
{"id":9236,"title":"Hope & Faith","year":2003,"character":"Brooke Spencer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/hope-faith","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9236.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9236.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
Hope & Faith
Hope & Faith as Brooke Spencer
{"id":103852561,"title":"WWF Sunday Night Heat","year":1999,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/wwf-sunday-night-heat","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103852561.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103852561.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
{"id":56705,"title":"James Dean: Live Fast, Die Young","year":"1997","character":"Natalie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/james-dean-live-fast-die-young","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_56705.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_56705.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
{"id":57043,"title":"Star Hunter","year":"1996","character":"Carrie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/star-hunter","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_57043.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_57043.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Star Hunter
Star Hunter as Carrie
{"id":79646,"title":"God's Lonely Man","year":"1996","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gods-lonely-man-1996","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_79646.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_79646.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":917,"title":"Batman Forever","year":"1995","character":"Teenage Girl","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/batman-forever","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/sijdme451lg0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/sijdme451lg0.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Batman Forever
Batman Forever as Teenage Girl
{"id":158402,"title":"Murder or Memory: A Moment of Truth Movie","year":"1994","character":"Kathy Hansen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/murder-or-memory-a-moment-of-truth-movie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158402.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158402.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
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1970
All My Children
All My Children as Greenlee Smythe