Melanie Mayron

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BIRTHDAY

October 20, 1952

Philadelphia, PA

RECENT CREDITS

Tell Me You Love Me (TV) Nov. 11, 2007

Itty Bitty Titty Committee (FILM) Sep. 28, 2007

She Gets What She Wants (FILM) Jun. 7, 2002

State of Grace (TV) Mar. 29, 2002

East of A (FILM) Jan. 1, 2000

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Best known among TV-lovers for her Emmy-winning portrayal of Melissa on the popular television drama thirtysomething (1987-1991), red-haired actress Melanie Mayron has played leading and supporting roles in features films, on-stage, and on television. After studying at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Mayron worked with drama coaches Sandra Seacat and John Lehne. She made her stage debut in a touring production of Godspell, working with that for three years before appearing in her first film, Paul Mazursky's Harry and Tonto (1974). She subsequently appeared in several low-budget movies while also maintaining a stage career and occasionally guest starring on such television series as Rhoda (1974-1978). Mayron won the Best Actress Award at the 1979 Locarno Film Festival for her starring role in the movie Girlfriends. Mayron became a screenwriter and producer in the late '80s after teaming up with director Catlin Adams. Their first co-production was Sticky Fingers (1988). In 1995, Mayron made her own directorial debut with The Baby-Sitters Club and a television movie remake of Freaky Friday.

~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

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