Melora Hardin

Birth Name:

Melora Diane Hardin

Birth Place:

Houston, Texas, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack, Director, Producer

Signed a Teddy Bear to be sold at a charity auction benefitting the Children's Aid Foundation
Earned a degree from Sarah Lawrence College in 1989
Was born to actors Jerry and Diane Hardin
Made her Broadway debut with a role in "Chicago: The Musical" in 2008
Wrote her first song while staring out the window at the Pacific Ocean when she was 2 years old and called it "Coughing Genie․"
Quote: "You learn so much as you go, and you can't really regret stuff․ You have to be in the moment and do it as it comes and try to be as present for everything as you can․"
Achieved fame with her role on "The Office" as the show's corporate head turned neurotic candle maker
Known as a singer for her original songs with jazz and pop influences
Appeared in the YouTube web series "Elevator․"
Sang in front of 1,500 fans at a convention for "The Office․"
Sang the song "Begin the Beguine" for the film "The Rocketeer․"
Stated that she uses dance to relieve stress and stay in shape

1984Young Artist Award - Best Young Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
1985Young Artist Award - Best Young Supporting Actress in a Daytime or Nightime Drama:Winner
1987Young Artist Award - Exceptional Performance by a Young Actress Starring in a Feature Film - Comedy or Drama:Nominated
2007Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Winner
2007Gold Derby TV Award - Ensemble of the Year:Winner
2008Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Winner
2008Gold Derby TV Award - Ensemble of the Year:Nominated
2009Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2015OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2016Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2020WIN Award - Outstanding Film/Show Directed by a Woman:Nominated

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