Mel Harris
Biography
Mel Harris is an American actress. Born on July 12, 1956, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, she has been active in the entertainment industry. Harris is known for her portrayal of Hope Steadman in the series Thirtysomething. She has also appeared in the NBC comedy Something So Right and the My Network drama series Saints and Sinners. Additionally, Harris has played the role of Nadine Davies on Hulu's series Shut Eye. With 66 known credits, Harris has established herself as a versatile actress in the film and television industry.
Career overview
Mel Harris is an American actress known for her work in television and film. She has appeared in numerous roles throughout her career, with a total of 66 known credits. Harris has been active in the entertainment industry for several decades, with her earliest known work dating back to the late 1980s.
One of her most notable roles was as Hope Steadman on the critically acclaimed series Thirtysomething. Harris received a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in this series. She has also appeared in other notable television shows, including Something So Right and Saints and Sinners. In addition to her work in television, Harris has also appeared in various film and television projects.
Harris's career spans multiple decades, with a wide range of roles in both television and film. Her work has been recognized through various credits and nominations, although the specifics of these are not detailed in the available information. Harris continues to be active in the entertainment industry, with her most recent known role being as Nadine Davies on the series Shut Eye.
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- Arthur's Whisky (2024) as Dr. Deborah Wingard
- Queen of Knives (2023) as Kathy
- King of Knives (2020) as Kathy
- Imposters (2017) as Margaret Jonson
- Shut Eye (2016) as Nadine Davies
- Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015) as Shawna
- Imagine That (2009) as Maggie Johnson (uncredited)
- The Lodger (2009) as Margaret
- Saints & Sinners (2007)
- Cane (2007) as Constance Hughes
- Criminal Minds (2005)
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Congressman Steyer
- Close to Home (2005) as Beth Murphy
- E-Ring (2005)
- Out of the Woods (2005) as Beth Fleming
- The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie (2005) as Mel Harris
- Purple Heart (2005) as Dr. Harrison
- House (2004) as Barbara Bardach
- CSI: NY (2004) as Julie Rollins
- If... (2004)
- Dynamite (2004) as Faye Baxter
- Cold Case (2003) as Grace Anderson
- Hangman's Curse (2003) as Sarah Springfield
- Another pretty face (2002)
- The Retrievers (2001) as Karen Lowry
- Firetrap (2001) as Cordella Calloway
- Strong Medicine (2000) as Biddy Hightower
- Madigan Men (2000)
- Sonic Impact (2000) as Co-Pilot Jennifer Blake
- Out of Time (2000) as Annie Epson
- The Mumbo Jumbo (2000) as Dolly Bird
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Eileen Switzer
- The West Wing (1999) as Ricky Rafferty
- Dawson's Creek (1998) as Helen Lindley
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Oma Desala
- Murder, She Wrote: South by Southwest (1997) as Sarah McLeish
- Something So Right (1996) as Carly Davis
- A Case for Life (1996) as LIz Hemmitt
- What Kind of Mother Are You? (1996) as Laura Hyler
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Dr. Christina Markham
- The Secretary (1995) as Ellen Bradford
- Welcome to Paradise (1995) as Claire
- Sharon's Secret (1995) as Laurel O'Connor
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Kelly Rockhill
- The Pagemaster (1994) as Claire Tyler
- The Spider and the Fly (1994) as Dianna Taylor
- Broken Lullaby (1994) as Jordan Kirkland
- Ultimate Betrayal (1994) as Susan Rodgers
- Suture (1993) as Dr. Renee Descartes
- Wind Dancer (1993) as Susan Allen
- Distant Cousins (1993) as Katherine June Sullivan
- With Hostile Intent (1993) as Kathy Arnold
- Desperate Journey: The Allison Wilcox Story (1993) as Allison Wilcox
- Raising Cain (1992) as Sarah
- Child of Rage (1992) as Jill Tyler
- The Burden of Proof (1992) as Sonia Klonsky
- Grass Roots (1992) as Kate Rule
- K-9 (1989) as Tracy
- My Brother's Wife (1989) as Eleanor Goldberg-Rusher
- Cross of Fire (1989) as Madge Oberholtzer
- Cameron's Closet (1988) as Dr. Nora Haley
- thirtysomething (1987) as Hope Steadman
- thirtysomething (1987) Director
- Harry's Hong Kong (1987) as Fay Salerno
- Wanted: Dead or Alive (1987) as Terry
- Heart of the City (1986) as Anne
- M*A*S*H (1972)
- Bitches in Britches Creator