Annie is calm center of the storm that is the Camden household, always provideing the nurturing and support her family needs. She is the glue that holds the family together. She is also a whiz at electronics and is in charge of many of the household repairs.
An intelligent and educated woman, Annie chose motherhood over a high-powered career in business. Though some women might not understand her choice, Annie has never looked back or experienced any regrets. In her heart, she knew that she was making the right decision for everyone.
Annie was extremely close to her own mother and suffered terribly when she passed away. To make matters worse, she felt very uncomfortable when her father remarried a few years later. Both of these traumatic events happened not long before the birth of her twin boys, David and Samuel. Annnie will always regret that her mother never had the chance to get to know the newest additions to her family. However, Annie's faith, determination, and love for her husband and children enable her to vercome even the greatest obstacles.
Because she is a minister's wife, Annie is often in the public eye. While some people might enjoy this attention, Annie doesn't like it at all. However, she views being in the spotlight as an unavoidable part of her husband's profession. Whe is even-tempered and readily accepts her postion.
Annie is a strict but loving parent. She has a deep understaning of each of her children and is often very protective of them. She is calm during crises and freely dispenses wise advice.
The character of Annie Camden is played by actress CATHERINE HICKS.
Catherine Hicks was born in Scottsdale, Arizona, and is graduated of Cornell University. She celebrates her birthday on August 6.
She began her career on daytime television in the critically acclaimed soap opera Ryan's Hope. She has also appeared as a regular on several other television series, including in a co-starring role in another Aaron Spelling production, Winnetka Road.
In 1981, Hicks was nominated for an Emmy Award for her role as Marilyn Monroe in Marilyn: The Untold Story. And, like her 7th Heaven co-star Stephen Collins, Hicks has a Star Trek connection. She played a pivotal role as a scientist in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, opposite William Shatner's Captain Kirk.
More recently, Hicks appeared with Lauren Holly and Ray Liotta in the action film Turbulence.
