Melora Hardin

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Melora Hardin
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Melora Diane Hardin Jackson in 2009
Born
Melora Diane Hardin

(1967-06-29) June 29, 1967 (age 56)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Alma mater Sarah Lawrence College (BFA)
Occupation(s)Actress, singer
Years active1976–present
Spouse
(m. 1997)
Children2
Parent
Website www.melora.com

Melora Diane Hardin Jackson (born June 29, 1967 [1] ) is an American actress and singer best known for her roles as Jan Levinson on NBC's The Office , Trudy Monk on USA Network's Monk , and Tammy Cashman on Amazon Prime Video's Transparent , for which she received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. She starred as magazine editor-in-chief Jacqueline Carlyle on the Freeform comedy-drama The Bold Type , which aired from June 2017 to June 2021.

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Early life

Hardin was born in Houston, Texas, [2] the daughter of acting manager, coach, and retired actress Diane (née Hill) and actor Jerry Hardin. [3] She is the sister of former Flock CEO Shawn Hardin. She moved to San Francisco, California at age five and later attended middle and high school in the San Fernando Valley at Patrick Henry Junior High School and Ulysses S. Grant High School, respectively. She graduated from Sarah Lawrence College. [4] [5]

Career

1976–1999

Hardin started her acting career as the young star of the television series Thunder (1977–1978), and has appeared in over 70 movies and television programs since, including episode 39 of The Love Boat in 1978, two episodes of the medical drama Quincy, M. E. (as Amanda in the 1979 episode "Never a Child" and as Abagail "Abby" Garvin in the infamous 1982 anti-punk rock episode "Next Stop, Nowhere"), two 1981 Little House on the Prairie episodes (as Belinda Stevens in "The Reincarnation of Nellie", Parts 1 and 2) as well as playing Michele Pierson in the 1983 television movie Little House: Look Back to Yesterday. Hardin appeared as Whitney Dunbar, opposite C. Thomas Howell, in the 1986 film, Soul Man . She starred as Baby in the short-lived 1988 television series Dirty Dancing (based on the 1987 film of the same name) and two 1992 episodes of Quantum Leap (as Abigail in "Trilogy", Parts 2 and 3). She co-starred in the 1990 dance movie Lambada as Sandy. She appeared in Absolute Power (1997) as Christy Sullivan and played Ross's dirty-talking love interest in the season 1 Friends episode "The One with the Stoned Guy".

She was also originally cast in Back to the Future (1985) as Jennifer Parker alongside Eric Stoltz, who starred as Marty McFly. Stoltz was fired shortly after filming began and was replaced with Michael J. Fox. Hardin was deemed too tall to star alongside Fox, and she was later replaced by Claudia Wells. [6] [7]

2000–present

Hardin starred in the 2000–2001 series Cover Me: Based on the True Life of an FBI Family , and she played the recurring role of Trudy Monk, the title character's deceased wife, on the USA Network series Monk (2004-2009). She appeared on the series NCIS as former Petty Officer Erin Toner in the episode "The Curse". [8] In 2005, Hardin portrayed Linda Evans in Dynasty: The Making of a Guilty Pleasure , a fictionalized television movie based on the creation and behind the scenes production of the 1980s primetime soap opera Dynasty . [9] [10] Hardin played Jan Levinson in The Office (2005–2013), a former corporate manager and love interest of Michael Scott.

Hardin appeared in the 2006 film Thank You for Smoking , and appears in Hannah Montana: The Movie as the love interest of Billy Ray Cyrus's character. The film premiered on April 10, 2009. [11] She played the role of Fantine in the Hollywood Bowl's concert of Les Misérables in Summer 2008. [12] Hardin appeared in several episodes of the popular web show Elevator on YouTube.

Hardin made her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in the revival of Chicago: The Musical on December 29, 2008. She stayed with the show until February 12, 2009. [13] Also in 2009, Hardin was cast as Principal Jane Masterson in the popular comedy film 17 Again. Hardin was cast as a major character in Outlaw , playing a powerful senior partner of an elite law firm, and the main love interest to the series' protagonist, played by Jimmy Smits. [14] Hardin played the role of Isabelle Palmer's mother Nancy in An American Girl: Isabelle Dances Into the Spotlight .

Hardin sang the U.S. national anthem at the Anaheim Ducks’ season opening hockey game on October 13, 2010, [15] and for the Phoenix Coyotes three days later. [16]

In September 2021, she was announced as one of the celebrities competing on season 30 of Dancing with the Stars . [17] She and her professional dance partner, Artem Chigvintsev, made it to the semifinals and ultimately finished in 6th place. [18]

Personal life

Hardin has been married to actor Gildart Jackson since 1997. [19] They have two daughters, Rory and Piper. [20]

Filmography

Film

YearFilmRoleNotes
1978 Something Queer is Happening at the Library JillShort film
1979 The North Avenue Irregulars Carmel
1985 Papa Was a Preacher Janette
1986 Iron Eagle Katie
1986 Soul Man Whitney Dunbar
1989 Big Man on Campus Cathy
1989 The Jeweler's Shop Monica
1990 Lambada Sandy Thomas
1991 The Rocketeer South Seas singer
1993 Reckless Kelly Robin Banks
1994The PornographerSasha Leon Hoffner
1995 Chameleon Jill Hallman
1996The Undercover KidClyde
1997 Absolute Power Christy Sullivan
1998Erasable YouCalamity
1999 Seven Girlfriends Laura
2000Certain GuysMary Beth
2002 The Hot Chick Carol
2004El padrinoJane
2005 Thank You For Smoking Interviewer
2007 Drive Thru Marcia Carpenter
2007 The Dukes Diane
2007 Boxboarders! Ruth Keene
2007 The Comebacks Barb Fields
2007The ViolinGertrude BlochShort film
2008 27 Dresses Maureen
2009 17 Again Principal Jane Masterson
2009 Hannah Montana: The Movie Lorelai
2009 You MirandaAlso director and producer
2010 Knucklehead Mary
2011 I Melt with You Jane
2012Zombie HamletPam
2012Beauty and the Least: The Misadventures of Ben BanksMary Andrews
2012Taking the Edge OffShort film
2014 An American Girl: Isabelle Dances Into the Spotlight Nancy PalmerDirect-to-video
2015 Self/less Judy O'Neill
2017AnythingRita
2017Golden VanityMabel Montgomery-Mayflower
2018Cruel Hearts Grace
2021 Caged Officer Sacks
2023 Clock Dr. Elizabeth Simmons

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1976 Police Story SheilaEpisodes: "The Jar: Parts 1 & 2"
1977 Thunder Cindy PrescottMain role (12 episodes)
1977The Cliffwood Avenue KidsMeloraTV series
1978 The Love Boat Courtney Chenault1 episode
1979 Quincy, M.E. AmandaEpisode: "Never a Child"
1980 Diff'rent Strokes Emily MorehouseEpisode: "Skin Deep or True Blue"
1980 ABC Afterschool Special Amy WarnerEpisode: "What Are Friends For?"
1980HaywireBrooke Hayward, age 11TV film
1980–1981 Secrets of Midland Heights Micki CarrollRegular role (10 episodes)
1981 Little House on the Prairie Belinda StevensEpisodes: "The Reincarnation of Nellie: Parts 1 & 2"
1982 Quincy, M.E. Abigail "Abby" GarvinEpisode: "Next Stop, Nowhere"
1983 The Family Tree Tess BenjaminTV series
1983 Little House: Look Back to Yesterday Michele PiersonTV movie
1983 Magnum, P.I. Nancy Perkins GillisEpisode: "Luther Gillis: File #521"
1984 Mama Malone KathleenEpisode: "The Education of Frankie"
1985The Best TimesJoy VillafrancoRegular role (6 episodes)
1986 Hotel BethEpisode: "Heroes"
1988–1989 Dirty Dancing Frances "Baby" KellermanMain role (11 episodes)
1989 Tour of Duty Christine PiersonEpisodes: "Sins of the Father", "Sealed with a Kiss"
1990 Shangri-La Plaza AmyTV film
1991 Equal Justice Doris WalshEpisode: "Who Speaks for the Children?"
1992Miles from NowhereTeresaTV film
1992 Mann & Machine Louise TrotskyEpisode: "Torch Song"
1992 Quantum Leap Abigail FullerEpisodes: "For Your Love", "The Last Door"
1993 Moon Over Miami Emily BookerEpisode: "My Old Flame"
1994 Murder, She Wrote Cindy WarrickEpisode: "Roadkill"
1994 Golden Gate Susan CarlinoTV film
1994 Renegade Laura McMillanEpisode: "Carrick O'Quinn"
1994 Matlock Lisa SwiftEpisode: "The Scandal"
1994 Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman Molly FlynnEpisode: "Operation Blackout"
1995 Friends CeliaEpisode: "The One with the Stoned Guy"
1995 Touched by an Angel LizbethEpisode: "The Big Bang"
1995 Diagnosis: Murder Savannah BellowsEpisode: "The New Healers"
1996 Renegade Kelly AndersonEpisode: "Paradise Lost"
1996 Caroline in the City BethEpisode: "Caroline and the Bridesmaids"
1997Things That Go BumpChloe GarrettTV film
1997 Orleans Gina VitelliEpisodes: "Luther's Temptation", "When the Saints Go Marching In"
1997 Tower of Terror Claire PouletTV film
1997–1998 The Tom Show LorraineEpisodes: "Tom's First Date", "The Centerfold"
1998 Timecop Edith ThomasEpisode: "Lost Voyage"
1998 The Pretender Wendy DawsonEpisode: "Homefront"
1999 Payne Danielle HarrisEpisode: "Gossip Checks In and a Cat Checks Out"
1999 Diagnosis: Murder Melanie CooperEpisode: "Trash TV: Part 1"
2000–2001 Cover Me Barbara ArnoMain role (24 episodes)
2001 Once and Again Samantha AldrichEpisode: "Moving On"
2002 Family Guy Patsy Ramsey (voice)Episode: "Brian Wallows and Peter's Swallows"
2002 Judging Amy Rosalie LeavittEpisode: "Roses and Truth"
2003 The Division Cheryl Lynn BrinkmeyerEpisode: "Rush to Judgment"
2003 NCIS Former Petty Officer Erin TonerEpisode: "The Curse"
2004The Hollywood Mom's MysterySummer RossnerTV film
2004 Boston Legal Sharon BrantEpisode: "Head Cases"
2005 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Sports Book ManagerEpisode: "Big Middle"
2004–2009 Monk Trudy Monk Recurring role (10 episodes)
2005 Dynasty: The Making of a Guilty Pleasure Linda Evans TV film
2005–2013 The Office Jan Levinson Regular role; 46 episodes
2006 Without a Trace Pamela SeaverEpisode: "Rage"
2006 Gilmore Girls Carolyn BatesEpisode: "Partings"
2006 The Office: The Accountants Jan Levinson-GouldEpisode: "The Books Don't Balance"
2008 Mom, Dad and Her EmmaTV film
2008 Yo Gabba Gabba! HerselfEpisode: "Birthday"
2010 Outlaw Claire SaxRecurring role (4 episodes)
2011 CSI: Miami Wendy ColtonEpisode: "G.O."
2012–2013 Wedding Band Roxie RutherfordMain role (10 episodes)
2013 Scandal Shelley MeyersEpisode: "Say Hello to My Little Friend"
2014 Killer Women Nan ReedEpisode: "Some Men Need Killing"
2014Do It YourselfKayeTV film
2014–2019 Transparent Tammy CashmanRecurring role (14 episodes)
Nominated—Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series (2016)
2015 Falling Skies Captain Katie MarshallEpisodes: "Everybody Has Their Reasons", "Stalag 14th Virginia"
2016The Death of Eva Sofia Valdez Courtney MonroeTV film
2017 The Blacklist Isabella Stone2 episodes
2017 When We Rise Carole MidgenEpisode: "Night III: Parts IV and V"
2017–2021 The Bold Type Jacqueline CarlyleMain role
2019,2022 A Million Little Things Patricia Bloom5 episodes
2020 Celebrity Family Feud HerselfEpisode: "The Bold Type vs. RuPaul's Drag Race"
2021 Dancing with the Stars HerselfContestant, Season 30
2022 Love, Classified Emelia Hallmark Channel movie
2023 Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie Trudy Monk TV movie
Director
YearTitleNotes
2009 You
2020 The Bold Type Episode: "Snow Day"
2022 The Bold Type Episode: "Snow Day"

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