Blond hair, green eyes

Attended Macomb Community College in Macomb County, Michigan and then the Boston University School for the Arts (graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts). She enjoys skiing and dancing.

Cynthia's parents divorced when she was age 7. Her father, Bruce, is an electrical engineer. Her mother, Nancy, is a legal secretary. She has an older brother, Steven, who is also an electrical engineer.

Throughout the latter part of season two of "Titus" (2000) she was pregnant with twins, her character Erin was not meant to be pregnant, so the fact was often disguised by having her standing behind objects, holding things in front of her (flowers, pillows, wedding dresses in garment bags, etc.), being filmed from above the waist, wearing dark clothes, as well as a plot line that involved her character being in a wheelchair.

When a teenager, she was diagnosed with immune thrombocytopenia, an autoimmune disease of the blood. For two years she required chemotherapy and a splenectomy. It appears to be in remission today.

Graduated from Boston University.

Pleaded guilty to drunken driving in Hawaii [January 12, 2006].

Her husband, Curt, whom she married in 1996 is a Los Angeles restaurateur.

Is probably best known for her role as the patient and sensible girlfriend of Christopher Titus, Erin Fitzpatrick in the sitcom "Titus" (2000).

Met her "The Guiding Light" (1952) co-star Kim Zimmer while they co-starred in the off-Broadway play "Four Dogs and a Bone".

She mentioned that when she joined "The Drew Carey Show" (1995), the cast of the show embraced her, especially Mr Carey. He sends flowers every week.

Twins, Emma Rose Marie and Sadie Anna Marie Gilliland, were born July 14, 2001 in L.A.

Won a 1998 Daytime Emmy for her portrayal of "Annie Dutton" on the daytime serial "The Guiding Light" (1952).