Melinda Clarke

Biography

Date of Birth 24 April 1969, Dana Point, California, USA Birth Name Melinda Patrice Clarke Height 5' 6" (1.68 m) Mini Biography Born in Dana Point, California, Mindy Clarke was raised by her ballet dancer mother Patricia and actor father John. At the age of 18 she moved to L.A. and launched her career in acting and modeling. IMDb Mini Biography By: lilkim2077077@yahoo.com Spouse Ernie Mirich (28 June 1997 - present) 1 child Trivia She had no desire to be in horror films after Return of the Living Dead III (1993) but did not turn down the role of "Tatum Riley" in Scream (1996/I). The part would eventually go to Rose McGowan and they both worked together when she guest-starred on "Charmed" (1998). Is a trained Soprano Auditioned for a small Bond girl role in Die Another Day (2002). Daughter of actor John Clarke. She has a brother named Joshua and a sister named Heidi (who died in 1994 of a malignant heart tumor). Was offered the role of Maggie in The Hitcher II: I've Been Waiting (2003) (V) , but decided against taking the part. Appeared with "The O.C." (2003) co-star Kelly Rowan in a "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" (2000) Season 2 episode: "Slaves of Las Vegas". She and her husband, Ernie Mirich, have a daughter named Catherine Grace; born early 2000. Has had two mass-marketed toy action figures made of her. The first was for her role as Jessica Priest in Spawn (1997), and her second was for her role as the Amazon Velasca from the television series "Xena: Warrior Princess" (1995). She's good friends with Hudson Leick. They also worked together on an episode of "Xena: Warrior Princess" (1995). Is only 10 years older than former co-star Adam Brody from "The O.C." (2003) and is only 9 years older than former co-star Benjamin McKenzie. She graduated from Dana Hills High School in Dana Point, California with the Class of 1987. Was in the Drama Club and took part in school productions. Married Ernie Mirich in Dana Point, California on June 28, 1997. One of her bridesmaids was Charlotte Ross. Resides in Beverly Hills, California with her husband and daughter [2009]. Has volunteered as an actress with the Young Storytellers Foundation. She is a cigar aficionado.