Eden Riegel
Also known as Eden Sonja Jane Riegel
Career
Active 1992 – present
Biography
About Eden Riegel
Eden Riegel is an American actress, voice actress, director, and activist who first caught the performing bug as a child. Born in Washington, DC, she grew up in a Virginia suburb with older siblings Tatiana and Sam. Her big break came when she landed the part of young Cosette in Les Misérables, which led to roles in The Will Rogers Follies on Broadway and off-Broadway. She appeared in American Pie (1999), The Prince of Egypt (1998), and Henry Hill (1999). As a vocalist, she was a member of Broadway Kids and sang backup for Jewel and Michael Jackson.
Riegel's most iconic role was Bianca Christine Montgomery on All My Children, the first openly gay main character on an American soap opera. She left the role in February 2005 and moved to Los Angeles. She studied at New York's Professional Children's School and attended Harvard University, where she aimed to become a lawyer before taking a leave of absence.
She has brown hair and brown eyes, with a slim build. She has been active since 1992 and has an Instagram following of 27k. Her career spans decades, from stage to screen to activism. She's a working actress who continues to explore new avenues in the industry. Her performance in All My Children helped make the character one of the soap's most beloved heroines. She remains a respected figure in television and theater.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1992-present (34 years active)
- Birthplace
- Washington, DC, United States
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 27k (as of April 2026)
Frequently asked
What roles did Eden Riegel play before All My Children?
Before All My Children, she played young Cosette in Les Misérables, appeared in The Will Rogers Follies, and had movie roles in American Pie (1999), The Prince of Egypt (1998), and Henry Hill (1999).
What is notable about her character Bianca on All My Children?
Bianca was the first openly gay main character on an American soap opera, and Riegel's portrayal made her one of the show's most beloved heroines.
What singing experience does she have?
She was a member of the group Broadway Kids and sang backup vocals for Jewel and Michael Jackson.
What was her educational background?
She attended New York's Professional Children's School and then Harvard University, where she originally planned to become a lawyer before taking a leave for acting.
Did you know
- Her older brother Sam Riegel is also in the entertainment industry, which inspired her early interest in performance.
- She grew up with two older siblings, Tatiana and Sam, in a Virginia suburb.
- As a child, she performed in dinner theater for $10 a week, which sparked her performing career.
- She has been active in the industry since 1992, spanning over three decades.
- Her four-spec profession list includes activist, actress, director, and voice actress.
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