Melody Thomas Scott
Biography
Melody Thomas Scott is an American actress born on April 18, 1956, in Los Angeles, California. Also known as Melody Ann Thomas, she is best known for playing the role of Nikki Newman in the soap opera The Young and the Restless. In addition to her television work, her film appearances include roles in The Beguiled in 1971, Posse in 1975, The Shootist in 1976, The Car in 1977, The Fury in 1978, and Piranha in 1978. Across her career, she has accumulated thirty-three known acting credits as recorded on the Movie Database.
Career overview
Melody Thomas Scott is an American actress born on April 18, 1956, in Los Angeles, California. She is best known for playing the long-running role of Nikki Newman on the popular American soap opera The Young and the Restless. Throughout her career, she has accumulated numerous acting credits in both television and film.
In addition to her television work, Scott has appeared in a variety of feature films across the 1970s. Her film credits include roles in The Beguiled in 1971, Posse in 1975, and The Shootist in 1976. She continued her film career with appearances in The Car in 1977, as well as The Fury and Piranha, both released in 1978.
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Full Filmography
34 titles- The Story of Soaps (2020) as Self
- The Crazy Ones (2013) as Flora
- Castle (2009) as Tonya Wellington
- My Name Is Earl (2005) as Pill Popping Mom
- Freezerburn (2005) as Jill Renzie
- The Paradise Virus (2003) as Linda Fleming
- The Early Show (1999) as Self
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
- The King of Queens (1998) as Nikki Newman
- The Nanny (1993) as Melody Thomas Scott
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Melody Thomas Scott
- Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self
- The Bold and the Beautiful (1987) as Nikki Newman
- Jeopardy! (1984) as Self
- Body Language (1984) as Self
- Hotel (1982) as Mandy Vinning
- The Scarlett O'Hara War (1980) as Laurie Lee
- Billy (1979)
- The Fury (1978) as LaRue
- Piranha (1978) as Laura Dickinson
- Eight Is Enough (1977)
- The Car (1977) as Suzie Pullbrook
- Code R (1977) as Linda
- Secrets (1977) as Laura Fleming
- Charlie's Angels (1976) as Betsy
- The Shootist (1976) as Girl on Streetcar
- Posse (1975) as Laurie
- The Daytime Emmy Awards (1974)
- The Young and the Restless (1973) as Nikki Newman
- The Young and the Restless (1973) as Phyllis Summers Newman
- The Waltons (1972)
- The Beguiled (1971) as Abigail
- Ironside (1967)
- Marnie (1964) as Young Marnie (uncredited)
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What movies or TV shows is Melody Thomas Scott best known for?
Melody Thomas Scott is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Crazy Ones (2013), Castle (2009), My Name Is Earl (2005), The Early Show (1999).
When and where was Melody Thomas Scott born?
Melody Thomas Scott was born on April 18, 1956 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does Melody Thomas Scott have?
Melody Thomas Scott has accumulated over 34 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2020.
What is Melody Thomas Scott's background in cinema and television?
Melody Thomas Scott is an American actress born on April 18, 1956, in Los Angeles, California. Also known as Melody Ann Thomas, she is best known for playing the role of Nikki Newman in the soap opera The Young and the Restless. In addition to her television work, her film appearances include roles in The Beguiled in 1...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Nanny (1993) as Melody Thomas Scott — aged about 37
- Castle (2009) as Tonya Wellington — aged about 53
- Body Language (1984) as Self — aged about 28
- My Name Is Earl (2005) as Pill Popping Mom — aged about 49
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist — aged about 42
- The Waltons (1972) — aged about 16
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