Deidre Hall is an American actress best known for her role as Marlena Evans on the long-running soap opera Days of Our Lives. She was born on October 31, 1947, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and began her acting career in the early 1970s. Hall has received several awards for her performances, including multiple Daytime Emmy nominations. In addition to her work on soap operas, Hall has appeared in various television shows and movies. She is also an author and has written books on topics such as health and wellness. Hall remains a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, with a dedicated fan base.