Rena Sofer
A powerhouse of daytime drama, she commanded attention with characters who were fiercely loyal, fabulously dressed, and never to be underestimated.
Born 1968 (age 58)·American actress·Birthday: December 2·Generation X
Biography
Rena Sofer built a television career on the strength of her compelling presence and sharp talent for playing complicated women. She didn't just appear on soap operas; she became a defining part of their modern eras. Her portrayal of Lois Cerullo on 'General Hospital' was a masterclass in blending street-smart toughness with vulnerable heart, a performance that won her a Daytime Emmy in 1995. After conquering one network, she moved to another to shape a new legacy as Quinn Fuller on 'The Bold and the Beautiful.' For nearly a decade, Quinn was a force of nature—a scheming, passionate, and ultimately redemptive jewelry magnate whose storylines often drove the show's central drama. Sofer's ability to imbue even the most outlandish plots with genuine emotion made her a fan favorite and a cornerstone of the genre. Her career is a testament to the enduring power and artistic depth found in the world of daytime television.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Rena was born in 1968, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Rena Was Born
The biggest hits of 1968
#1 Movie
2001: A Space Odyssey
Best Picture
Oliver!
#1 TV Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Rena's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1968Born
Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy assassinated
Gas: $0.34/galHome: $14,950Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Lyndon B. Johnson"Hey Jude" — The BeatlesBest Picture: Oliver!
1973Started school
US withdraws from Vietnam; Roe v. Wade decided
Gas: $0.39/galHome: $22,100Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Richard Nixon"Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree" — Tony Orlando & DawnBest Picture: The Sting
1981Became a teenager
MTV launches; first Space Shuttle flight; AIDS identified
Gas: $1.31/galHome: $52,300Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Bette Davis Eyes" — Kim CarnesBest Picture: Chariots of Fire
1984Could drive
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1986Could vote
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1989Turned 21
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1998Turned 30
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2008Turned 40
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2018Turned 50
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 58 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- She won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in 1995 for her role as Lois Cerullo on 'General Hospital.'
- She played the pivotal role of Quinn Fuller on 'The Bold and the Beautiful' from 2013 to 2022, becoming a central figure in the show's narrative.
- She successfully reprised her iconic role of Lois Cerullo on 'General Hospital' in 2023, nearly three decades after her award-winning run.
- She has had notable recurring roles on prime-time series including '24,' 'Heroes,' and 'Just Shoot Me!'
Did You Know?
She is of Russian Jewish descent.
She was once married to actor and director Sanford Bookstaver.
She is an avid knitter and has been photographed knitting between takes on set.
She appeared in the music video for the 1993 Aerosmith song 'Cryin'.'
“A character isn't just lines on a page; she's a whole person with a history.”
