Melinda Clarke

Birth Name:

Melinda Patrice Clarke

Birth Place:

Dana Point, California, United States

Profession

Actress

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

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