Robyn Bernard was born May 26, 1959, in Gladewater, Texas. (Wikipédia) From her youth, she and her sisters performed gospel music, hinting at a creative impulse early on. (Legacy) Over time she transitioned to acting. Her first screen credit is in the 1981 French film Diva, billed under the name Bernard Robin. (EW.com)
In the early 1980s she took small roles on TV series such as Simon & Simon, Whiz Kids, and The Facts of Life, gradually building experience. (EW.com) But the breakthrough would come in 1984 when she was cast as Terry Brock on General Hospital. (People.com)
Terry Brock: The Role That Defined Her
Robyn Bernard assumed the role of Terry Brock (also known as Terry O’Connor) on September 3, 1984. (Wikipédia) Over the span of six years, she appeared in 145 episodes of General Hospital until her departure on March 7, 1990. (Wikipédia)
Within the storyline, Terry Brock was a complex character—an aspiring singer haunted by alcoholism and personal challenges. (The Independent) At one point, she marries Kevin O’Connor, and ultimately the character exits Port Charles after securing a recording contract, leaving the show’s fictional setting to pursue her music. (Wikipédia) Her arc resonated with viewers for embodying both ambition and vulnerability.
During her General Hospital years, Bernard established her name among soap fans, and the character of Terry Brock remained, for many, a defining presence of that era. (EW.com)
Later Career & Retreat from the Spotlight
After General Hospital, Bernard’s on-screen work became more sporadic. She appeared in French productions (sometimes credited as Bernard Robin), including the miniseries Maigret (1992) and the film Kings for a Day (1997). (The Independent) She also had a bit role in the celebrated French film Betty Blue (1986). (The Independent)
Her final known acting credit came in 2002, in the film Voices from High School, where she played a psychologist. (People.com) After that, she largely withdrew from public view. (EW.com)
Reports suggest that, in the years before her death, Bernard faced personal challenges. Some accounts say she lost her mobile home in a fire and may have experienced periods of homelessness in San Jacinto, California. (AOL) She was living in or near San Jacinto, and news outlets noted she kept a low profile in her later years. (Entertainment Tonight)
