Biography
Roberta Leighton is an American actress. She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and studied acting at the Guthrie Theater before earning two Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees from Stephens College.
Leighton is known for her role as Anita in the 1981 film Stripes. On television she played Dr. Casey Reed on The Young and the Restless (1978–1981, with later appearances), Shirley Pickett on General Hospital (1983), and Ginger Dawson on Days of Our Lives (1991–1992). She also appeared in guest roles on series including Baretta and The Dukes of Hazzard, and in the films Barracuda (1978) and Covergirl (1983).
She has been married to actor Corey Young since 1988.
