Melinda Mullins (born April 20, 1958) is an American former film, television and theatre actress.

Melinda Mullins
Mullins c. 1995
Born (1958-04-20) April 20, 1958 (age 66)
OccupationActress
Years active1979−1998
Spouse
(m. 2005)

Early life and education

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She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in the Romance languages from Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts, in 1979. She also studied at the Juilliard School in New York City, New York, and the Conservatoire National Supérieur d'Art Dramatique in Paris. She also took the Alan Weiss Broadcasting Course and Michael Shurtleff's Scene Study and Audition Class.

Career

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Mullins has appeared in numerous roles in film, television and on the Broadway stage. While appearing in several TV series, such as M*A*S*H or Law & Order, Mullins may be best known for her role as former Broadway leading lady Hilary Booth in Rupert Holmes' Remember WENN. Mullins, who also writes screenplays and short stories, has been married to actor/author Joshua Bryant, who appeared as Jack Scully on M*A*S*H, since 2005; the couple currently resides in France.

Filmography

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Film
Year Title Role Notes
1989 Prisoners of Inertia Charlotte
1991 What About Bob? Marie Grady
1993 Best Offer Older Kyle (voice) Short
1993 Dennis the Menace Andrea
1996 Rescuing Desire Toni
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1982 M*A*S*H Martine LeClerc Episode: "Foreign Affairs"
1987 Crossbow Blade Season 1 (recurring, 6 episodes)
1990 As the World Turns Rita Donley Episode 8958
1992 Law & Order Forensics Technician Episode: "Vengeance"
1993 Ghostwriter Fannie Mae Banner Episodes: "Over a Barrel" (Parts 2 & 4)
1995 Law & Order Chris Chappel Episode: "Act of God"
1996–98 Remember WENN Hilary Booth Seasons 1–4 (regular, 56 episodes)
1997 The City Pamela Episodes 296 & 333
1998 American Experience Jane Fisher (voice) Episode: "Mr. Miami Beach"

Broadway

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  • Mastergate (Merry Chase)
  • Serious Money (Scilla)
  • Sherlock's Last Case (Liza/Damion)

Off-Broadway and Regional

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  • Escape from Happiness (Elizabeth)
  • Titus Andronicus (Tamora)
  • Macbeth (Lady Macbeth)
  • Adjoining Trances (C. McCullers)
  • Measure for Measure (Isabella)
  • Midsummer Night's Dream (Titania/Hippolyta)
  • Twelfth Night (Olivia)
  • The Play's the Thing (Mona)
  • Wild Oats (Honest Bob)
  • Amerika (Chorus)

Awards and nominations

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  • 1986 - B.H. Barry Stagefighting Prize
  • 1996 - Screen Actors Guild Award Nomination
  • 1999 - New York Festival Award: Outstanding Performance in a Comedy Series
  • 1999 - Chicago International Television Festival Outstanding Achievement in Acting
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