Erika Slezak (born August 5, 1946 in Hollywood, California) is an American actress of Czech and Dutch descent. She is the daughter of actor Walter Slezak and Johanna "Kaasi" Van Rijn. She is also the granddaughter of opera tenor Leo Slezak.
Slezak attended high school at the Sacred Heart High School near Greenwich, Connecticut. At age 17, she became one of the youngest individuals ever accepted into London's prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, where she graduated in 1966. Establishing a noteworthy reputation in theater, performing in Milwaukee, Chicago, and Houston, in 1971, she accepted the role of Victoria "Viki" Lord on the ABC soap opera, One Life to Live, a role she has portrayed since March 17, 1971. Slezak currently resides in a suburb of New York City with her husband Brian Davies. She has a son Michael and daughter Amanda who are both in their mid-20's.
Has two children, Michael and actress Amanda Davies (II).
Daughter of actor Walter Slezak.
Did productions with Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Attended Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, England
Despite being born and raised in Hollywood, CA., she and her siblings were raised speaking German, and did not begin learning English until she was five years old.
Was an exceptional student who skipped the Eighth Grade.
Daughter Amanda Davies (II) portrayed Erika's character, Viki, as a teenager for flashbacks on "One Life to Live" (1968).
She has won six Daytime Emmy Awards, the most wins by an actor (tied with Justin Deas) and the most wins for a single character.
She has won the coveted "Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series" award at the Daytime Emmys in '1984', '1986', '1992', '1995', '1996', and '2005' for her portrayal of Victoria Lord on 'One Life to Live' (1968).
Granddaughter of Leo Slezak.
Niece of Margarete Slezak.
Good friend of Polly Seitz since high school.
