Crystal Chappell made her debut on the CBS daytime drama GUIDING LIGHT on July 5, 1999 in the role of dignified Olivia Spencer. Recently divorced from Josh Lewis, Olivia has formed a business and romantic partnership with Alan Spaulding.

Although, Chappell is probably best known to daytime audiences for her portrayal of Dr. Carly Manning on Days of our Lives, she received her first Daytime Emmy award for her Guiding Light role in 2002 in the Outstanding Supporting Actress category. She also appeared on One Life to Live as Maggie Carpenter.

Born in Silver Spring, Md., Chappell studied computer science at Coast Carolina College. Switching gears to journalism, she also attended the University of South Carolina. While on a break from her studies, Chappell won the lead in the University of Maryland's production of Beauty and the Beast, a role which required her to enroll in the university's acting program. While in the program, Chappell was cast in a production of Spring's Awakening, which made it to the finals of the National College Theatre Festival where Chappell performed at The Kennedy Center.

Upon graduation, Chappell moved to New York City to pursue an acting career. Inspired by the book Sanford Meisner on Acting, Chappell wrote the author and famed thespian who invited her to join a group of students at his home in the West Indies for intensive theatrical training.

In addition to her daytime television roles, Chappell has guest-starred on Walker, Texas Ranger, Pensacola, Wings of Gold, Burke's Law and Diagnosis Murder. She also starred in the feature films Lady in Waiting and Bigfoot: The Unforgettable Encounter. Her other theatrical endeavors include The Three Sisters, The Balcony, The Twelfth Night and The Comedy of Errors.

Chappell resides in Brooklyn, N.Y., with her husband, actor Michael Sabatino, and their son Jacob Walker (b. 5/11/00). Her birthdate is Aug. 4.