What is Mindy Cohn's Net Worth?
Mindy Cohn is an acclaimed American actress with a net worth of $4 million. Her path to stardom wasn't initially planned; it began unexpectedly when the producers of the show 'The Facts of Life' visited her high school for research. They cast her as Natalie Green, a role she portrayed with much acclaim from 1979 to 1988. After 'The Facts of Life,' she made guest appearances on popular shows like 'Charles in Charge' and '21 Jump Street.'
In 2002, Cohn began voicing Velma Dinkley for the 'Scooby Doo' franchise, continuing until 2015. She won a Daytime Emmy Award for her work on 'What's New Scooby Doo?' in 2002. Her tenure as Velma spanned dozens of animated movies, video games, and TV projects. Other notable credits include 'The Boy Who Could Fly,' 'Swing,' and 'Violet Tendencies.'
Early Life and Education
Mindy Cohn was born on May 20, 1966, in Los Angeles, California, to Jewish parents. She attended Westlake School and later earned a degree in cultural anthropology from Loyola Marymount University.
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The Facts of Life
In the late 70s, while researching for the upcoming sitcom 'The Facts of Life,' actress Charlotte Rae discovered Cohn at Westlake School. Cohn landed the part of Natalie Green, a student at a private all-girls school in New York. Rae played the housemother, while other primary roles were taken by Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, and Nancy McKeon. 'The Facts of Life' was hugely popular, running for nine seasons from 1979 to 1988 and spawning three television films.
Further Television Career
As 'The Facts of Life' neared its end, Cohn guest-starred on '21 Jump Street' and 'Charles in Charge.' In 1993, she took on the main role of Maureen Tucker on 'The Second Half,' which was canceled after one season. She returned to acting in 1999 with 'Suddenly Susan' and ventured into voice-acting with 'The Kids from Room 402.' More notable roles include 'The Help' in 2004, 'The Secret Life of the American Teenager' in 2012, and appearances in 'The Middle,' 'Bones,' and holiday films like 'A Cinderella Christmas.'
Scooby Doo
From 2002 to 2015, Mindy voiced Velma Dinkley in various 'Scooby Doo' projects. She started with 'What's New, Scooby-Doo?' and continued with 'Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated' as well as multiple movies and video games.
Speaking to the Huffington Post about her work as Velma in 2012, Mindy Cohn had this to say:
I stepped into a billion dollar-industry that includes not only the weekly-animated series but also DVD movies and video games. I am now going on my 12th year as the voice of Velma. What a rarity. – Mindy Cohn
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Film Career
Cohn debuted in the 1986 fantasy drama 'The Boy Who Could Fly.' She returned to films in 2001 with 'Alone with a Stranger' and later appeared in 'Under the Gun' and 'Swing.' Most of her film work since 2004 has been in 'Scooby-Doo' direct-to-video releases, with her final franchise film being 'Scooby-Doo! and Kiss: Rock and Roll Mystery' in 2015.
Outside of 'Scooby-Doo,' she starred in the 2007 sci-fi comedy 'Sex and Death 101,' the romantic comedy 'Violet Tendencies,' 'You're Killing Me,' 'Hollywood Dirt,' and 'A Nice Girl Like You.'
Video Games
From 2002 to 2015, Cohn's voice brought Velma Dinkley to life in ten 'Scooby-Doo' video games, including various platformers and 'Lego Dimensions.'
Personal Life
Mindy Cohn has remained unmarried and keeps her private life discreet. She is a strong supporter of the LGBTQ community. In 2012, she was diagnosed with breast cancer, but by 2017, she was declared cancer-free. Her experience led her to help found the weSpark cancer support center.
