What Is Melinda Clarke's Net Worth?
Melinda Clarke is an accomplished American actress with a net worth of $4 million. She gained widespread recognition for her roles in popular TV series such as Days of Our Lives (1989-1990), CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2001-2011), The O.C. (2003-2007), and Nikita (2010-2013). Over her career, Melinda has amassed more than 50 acting credits, showcasing her versatility in both film and television.
In 2021, Clarke co-hosted the The O.C. rewatch podcast Welcome to the OC, Bitches! with Rachel Bilson. The podcast was highlighted by Bustle as one of the top seven celebrity podcasts to subscribe to. Clarke's voice has also been featured in video games like Mission: Impossible – Operation Surma and Nikita: Codebreaker. Additionally, she appeared in Bryan Adams' music video Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman? and was ranked #5 on TV Guide's list of "TV's Top Ten Scene Stealers" in 2005.
Early Life
Melinda Patrice Clarke was born on April 24, 1969, in Dana Point, California. She is the daughter of actor John Clarke and ballet dancer Patricia Clarke. Melinda has a brother named Joshua, and tragically lost her sister Heidi to a malignant heart tumor in 1994. Following her high school graduation, Melinda moved to Los Angeles to pursue a full-time career in acting.
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Career
Melinda's early career included a notable role as Faith Taylor on Days of Our Lives from 1989 to 1990. She went on to star in films like Return of the Living Dead 3 (1993), where she earned a Fangoria Chainsaw Award. Her TV credits include appearances in Heaven Help Us (1994), Soldier of Fortune, Inc. (1997-1999), CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2001-2011), The O.C. (2003-2007), and Entourage (2005-2011).
Melinda's versatility kept her in demand, resulting in roles in shows like Star Trek: Enterprise and Charmed. Notably, she played Lady Heather in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and Helen "Amanda" Collins in the series Nikita. Clarke's film credits feature a variety of genres, and she has been immortalized with action figures for her roles in Spawn and Xena: Warrior Princess.
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Post-O.C., Melinda continued to guest star in numerous popular series including Reaper, Chuck, Eli Stone, and Ghost Whisperer. Her talent was further displayed in recurring roles on shows like Vegas, Dallas, and Gotham, showcasing her ability to bring depth to diverse characters.
Personal Life
In her personal life, Melinda married Ernie Mirich in 1997, and they have a daughter named Catherine, born in 2000. The couple divorced in 2005. She later married Adam Farmer in 2015.
Awards and Nominations
Melinda Clarke has garnered numerous accolades over her career. She won the Fangoria Chainsaw Award for Best Actress for her role in Return of the Living Dead III in 1993 and the Best Actress award for Killer Tongue at the Sitges – Catalonian International Film Festival in 1996. Additionally, she received a Young Artist Award nomination for her role in Days of Our Lives.
