Melinda Clarke Biography

Fast Facts

• Regularly volunteers with the Young Storytellers Foundation
• Her father John Clarke was one of the original cast members of "Days of Our Lives"
• Quote: "I am getting a lot of roles as women who are very powerful․ I think that is a reflection of me as a person․"
• Debuted on "Days of Our Lives" before landing recurring spots on such series including "Xena: Warrior Princess" and "Nikita", both of which she plays a villain of the titular character
• Is a trained soprano singer
• Her breakout role on "The O․C․" was originally supposed to be a guest spot, but she gained such a loyal fan base, she was quickly offered a contract for the duration of the series