Ms. Jeanne Cooper

We are proud to announce that Ms. Jeanne Cooper, the Emmy Award winning star of the long running CBS daytime drama The Young and the Restless has volunteered to fill the role of national spokesperson for the Springboard Center.

Ms. Cooper brings not only her charm and huge international popularity, but also a wealth of knowledge on recovery from substance abuse to the Springboard Center. We welcome "Mrs. Chancellor" and cannot thank her enough for her efforts in our behalf!

"The Springboard Center and Midland Texas can be models for the nation of what community based treatment for alcohol and drug abuse should be and can achieve. This is our chance to make a statement about dealing with the drug and alcohol problems that face people from all income levels and walks of life....."

About Ms. Cooper

Jeanne Cooper began her career in the 1950s. Her first starring role was as Myra in 1953's western The Redhead from Wyoming. She also appeared as a player in films with stars like Maureen O'Hara, Glenn Ford, Tony Curtis, and Henry Fonda. Cooper was a fixture on episodic TV throughout the 60's and 70's appearing in such legendary shows as Perry Mason, Gunsmoke and Bonanza.

Ms. Cooper joined CBS' The Young and the Restless in 1973 starring as "Mrs. Katherine Chancellor". Cooper's character has broken ground in the daytime medium; Katherine has been involved in what was strongly insinuated to be a lesbian relationship, endured several bouts with alcoholism, and the loss of many men in her life (two husbands, a child, and a grandchild). She is currently the longest-tenured actor on The Young and the Restless.

Ms. Cooper won the 2008 Emmy Award as "best leading actress" in a daytime drama. She has received 7 Daytime Emmy nominations and 2 Primetime Emmy nominations. She received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Daytime Emmys in 2004. Review Ms. Cooper's entire body of work.