Melora Hardin
Melora Hardin | |
|---|---|
 Hardin at the premiere of 27 Dresses, January 2008 | |
| Born | Melora Diane Hardin |
| Occupation(s) | actor, film director |
| Years active | Template:Fy–Present |
| Spouse | Gildart Jackson (1997–present) |
Melora Diane Hardin (born June 29, 1967) is an American actress, best known for her role as "Jan" on NBC's The Office.
Biography
Early life
Hardin was born in Houston, Texas, the daughter of acting manager/coach and retired actress Diane (née Hill) and actor Jerry Hardin.[1] She is the sister of Flock CEO Shawn Hardin.[2] She was raised in San Francisco, California, right after her family moved there when she was 4 years old.
Acting career
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 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. 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 also starred in the 1990 dancing movie Lambada. She appeared in Absolute Power (1997) as Christy Sullivan and played Ross's dirty talking love interest in episode 115 of Friends.
Hardin starred in the 2000-2001 series Cover Me: Based on the True Life of an FBI Family, and since 2004 she has played the recurring role of Trudy Monk, the title character's deceased wife, on the USA Network series Monk. In 2005 Hardin also 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 prime time soap opera Dynasty.[3][4] Hardin has also played former corporate manager Jan Levinson on The Office since the show's debut in 2005.
Hardin later appeared in the 2006 film Thank You for Smoking, and appears in Hannah Montana: The Movie as Robby Ray's love interest. The film premiered on April 10, 2009.[5]
She played the role of Fantine in the Hollywood Bowl's concert of Les Miserables in Summer 2008.[6]
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.[7]
Filmography
| Actress | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
| 2009 | Hannah Montana: The Movie | Lorelai | |
| 17 Again | Principal Jane Masterson | ||
| 2008 | You | Miranda | |
| The Office | Jan Levinson | 37 episodes, 2005-2008 | |
| Monk (TV series) | Trudy Monk | ||
| Me, Mom, Dad and Her | Emma | ||
| 27 Dresses | Maureen | ||
| 2007 | The Comebacks | Barb Fields | |
| The Violin | Gertrude Bloch | ||
| Boxboarders! | Ruth Keene | ||
| The Dukes | Diane | ||
| Drive Thru | Marcia Carpenter | ||
| 2006 | Gilmore Girls | Carolyn Bates | 1 episode: Partings |
| Without a Trace | Pamela Seaver | 1 episode: Rage | |
| The Office: The Accountants | Jan Levinson-Gould | 1 episode: The Books Don't Balance | |
| 2005 | Thank You for Smoking | Interviewer | |
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Sports Book Manager | 1 episode: Big Middle | |
| Dynasty: The Making of a Guilty Pleasure | Linda Evans | TV movie | |
| 2004 | Boston Legal | Sharon Brant | 1 episode: Head Cases |
| El padrino | Jane | ||
| The Hollywood Mom's Mystery | Summer Rossner | TV movie | |
| 2003 | Navy NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service | Erin Toner | 1 episode: The Curse |
| The Division | Cheryl Lynn Brinkmeyer | 1 episode: Rush to Judgment | |
| 2002 | The Hot Chick | Carol | |
| Judging Amy | Rosalie Leavitt | 1 episode: Roses and Truth | |
| Family Guy | 1 episode: Brian Wallows and Peter's Swallows | ||
| 2001 | Once and Again | Samantha Aldrich | 1 episode: Moving On |
| Cover Me: Based on the True Life of an FBI Family | Barbara Arno | 25 episodes, 2000-2001 | |
| 2000 | Certain Guys | Mary Beth | |
References
- ^ "OFFICE AFFAIR". PressDisplay.com. 2007-02-22. Retrieved 2007-12-10.
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- ^ Heffernan, Virginia (January 1, 2005). "Dynasty: The Making of a Guilty Pleasure: If You've Got It, Flaunt It: ABC Trumpets an 80's Hit". The New York Times. NYTimes.com. Retrieved February 26, 2009.
- ^ "Dynasty: The Making of a Guilty Pleasure: Credits". Der-denver-clan.de. Retrieved February 27, 2009.
- ^ Production On Hannah Montana: The Movie Is Underway - Entertainment Tonight News Story - WJXT Jacksonville
- ^ Playbill News: Stokes Mitchell, McVey, O'Donnell, Michele and More Set for Les Miz at the Bowl
- ^ Office Star Hardin to Make Broadway Debut in Chicago
External links
- Official site
- Melora Hardin on MySpace
- One on One with Melora Hardin
- Melora Hardin at IMDb
- Template:Tv.com person
- Melora Hardin at AllMovie
- Melora Hardin at the TCM Movie Database
- BroadwayWorld.com interview with Melora Hardin, January 23, 2009
- BroadwayWorld.com interview with Melora Hardin, January 3, 2008