Melissa Newman
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Melissa Newman | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 27, 1961 Hollywood, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Lissy Newman |
| Occupation(s) | Artist, singer |
| Years active | 1969–1990 |
| Parent(s) | Paul Newman Joanne Woodward |
| Relatives | Nell Newman (sister) Scott Newman (half-brother) |
| Awards | 0.2 |
Melissa Newman (born September 27, 1961), also known as Lissy Newman, is an American artist, singer[1] and former actress who appeared in the 1990 film Mr. & Mrs. Bridge, and at the 30th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.[2]
Personal life
Melissa Newman was born in Hollywood, California, the daughter of American actors Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman, and the sister of Nell Newman. She was born on the same day her parents' film Paris Blues was released in the U.S.
She grew up shuttling back and forth with her well-known actor parents between Westport, Connecticut and Hollywood.[1] She graduated from Sarah Lawrence College in 1988.[3]
Newman is married to Raphael "Raphe" Elkind, a middle-school teacher. They reside in Westport, Connecticut, in the 19th-century home previously owned by her parents.[1] They have two sons, Peter and Henry Elkind.
Filmography
- Mr. & Mrs. Bridge (1990) as Young India Bridge at the pool
- See How She Runs (1978)[4] (TV movie) as Janey Quinn (credited as Lissy Newman)
- The New Perry Mason (1973) (TV series), "The Case of the Cagey Cager" episode, as Nita More
- Hawkins (1973) (TV series), "Die, Darling, Die" episode, as Karen Guilfoyle
- Bonanza (1971) (TV series), "A Time to Die" episode, as Lori (uncredited)[5]
- Sometimes a Great Notion (1970) as Lissy Stamper (uncredited)[2]
As herself
- Entertainment Tonight (TV series) – Episode dated September 30, 2008
- Entertainment Tonight (TV series) – Episode dated September 29, 2008
- The 30th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special) (1978)[2]
References
- ^ a b c Alexandria Styron – "Pop's Stars: Paul Newman's Daughters Now", Town & Country, December 31, 2012. Retrieved 11 December 2015
- ^ a b c Melissa Newman at IMDb
- ^ Teltsch, Kathleen (March 27, 1991). "Newman To Endow New Chair". The New York Times. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
Two of the daughters of Ms. Woodward and Mr. Newman are also Sarah Lawrence graduates. Melissa Newman graduated in 1988.
- ^ "See How She Runs" at IMDb Retrieved 11 December 2015
- ^ Melissa Newman at IMDb
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