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Melody Kay | |
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| Born | Melody Dolor Kay August 28, 1979 Taylor, Michigan, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1990–2004 |
Melody Dolor Kay (born August 28, 1979) is an American actress. She starred in several movies including Camp Nowhere and The NeverEnding Story III: Escape from Fantasia .
Melody was born in Michigan to Sally Kopczynski and Frank Kopczynski; the family ran the Melody Lane Motel in Riverview, Michigan, and named their daughter after the motel. [1]
Melody did local theater, starred in Life commercials and acted on and off Broadway.
Melody is married to Wesley Berry and has 4 children. She also has one half sister.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1991 | Carolina Skeletons | Sue Ellen | TV movie |
| 1994 | Camp Nowhere | Gaby Nowicki | |
| Family Album | Anne at age 13 | TV movie (uncredited) | |
| The NeverEnding Story III: Escape from Fantasia | Nicole |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | It Had to Be You | Marylou | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 1995 | The Client | Alison | Episode: "The Peach Orchard" Episode: "Happily Ever After" |
| 2003 | The District | Ruth Ann | Episode: "Last Waltz" |
| 2004 | Yes, Dear | Bridesmaid | Episode: "Shirley Cooks with Love" |
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