Kelly Cramer

Kelly Cramer
Gina Tognoni as Kelly Cramer
One Life to Live character
Portrayed by	Gina Tognoni (1995–2002, 2010–11) Tracy Melchior (2003) Heather Tom (2003–06)
Duration	1995–2006 2010–11
First appearance	February 17, 1995 (1995-02-17)
Last appearance	August 24, 2011 (2011-08-24)
Created by	Michael Malone
Introduced by	Susan Bedsow Horgan Frank Valentini (2003, 2010)
Crossover appearances	All My Children
Classification	Former, regular
Profile
Other names	Kelly Cramer Buchanan
Occupation	Model Journalist
Residence	Buchanan Compound Mayfair, London, England
Tracy Melchior as Kelly Cramer
Heather Tom as Kelly Cramer
Family Cramer Mother Melinda Cramer Brothers Paul Cramer Spouse Joey Buchanan (2000–01) Kevin Buchanan (2003–04) Sons Kevin Buchanan, Jr. (stillborn) Zane Buchanan Grandparents Lou Cramer Sonya Roskova Aunts Dorian Cramer Lord Addie Cramer First cousins Blair Cramer Cassie Callison Adriana Cramer Langston Wilde (adoptive)

Kelly Cramer is a fictional character on the long-running ABC soap opera, One Life to Live. The role was originated by actress Gina Tognoni, who debuted February 17, 1995 and played the character in its last appearance August 24, 2011.

The role of Kelly Cramer was originally offered to Alexandra Wilson in late 1994. When Wilson turned the role down, the role was offered to actress Gina Tognoni, who originated in the role on the episode first-run February 17, 1995. In April 2001, it was announced that Tognoni decided not to renew her contract with the series after six years with the soap. Following Tognoni's announcement, it was rumored that the actress would take over the role of Carly Corinthos on the ABC Daytime soap General Hospital; a role that later went to actress Tamara Braun. Tognoni vacated the role on-screen on August 14, 2001. Tognoni briefly reprised her role in December 2001 and January 2002. Tognoni later went on to join the CBS Daytime soap Guiding Light in 2004, portraying the role of Dinah Marler.

In June 2003, it was announced that the role of Kelly Cramer was to be brought back to the series, this time with former CBS Daytime actress Tracy Melchior, best known for her role as Kristen Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful. Melchoir debuted in the role in July 2003. In October 2003, it was announced that former The Young and the Restless actress Heather Tom would replace Melchior as Kelly. Melchior last aired on December 10, 2003 with Tom debuting a day later on December 11, 2003.