Darlene Vogel
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Darlene Vogel | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 25, 1962 |
| Education | Fashion Institute of Technology |
| Occupation | Model/Actress |
| Spouse | Mark Howard |
| Children | Owen Timothy (21) Audrey Caroline (16) |
Darlene Vogel (born October 25, 1962 in Modesto, California), is an American actress who was a model and did commercials before getting into acting.
Career
Vogel's first feature film was the 1989 science fiction film, Back to the Future Part II and as the IFT intern in the pre-show segment for 1991 film ride, Back to the Future: The Ride for the Universal movie parks.
Acting roles
Vogel has appeared in numerous TV roles, with probably best known role being a part on the USA Network TV series, Pacific Blue as Officer Chris Kelly from 1996 to 1999. She is also known for her role on the soap opera One Life to Live as Dr. Melanie Farrell McIver from January 2000 to October 2001. Vogel's other films include are Ski School, Angel 4: Undercover, and Ring of Steel. She has made guest appearances on TV shows, including Full House, Farscape, Northern Exposure, Boy Meets World and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
Infomercials
Presently, Vogel appears regularly on the TV infomercial circuit as a pitchperson for such prouducts as the "Youtholoy" wrinkle remover, and the "DogPedic" dog sleep system with Montel Williams.
Personal life
On May 9, 2003 Vogel, with fiance Mark Howard, gave birth to a son, Owen Timothy Howard. They also had a baby daughter, Audrey Caroline Vogel Howard, born March 22, 2008. An avid animal activist, Vogel and fiancee Howard provide a home for three dogs.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Back to the Future Part II | Spike | |
| 1990 | Ski School | Lori | |
| 1991 | Back to the Future: The Ride | Heather | Short film |
| 1994 | Ring of Steel | Elena Carter | |
| 1994 | Angel 4: Undercover | Molly Stewart | |
| 1995 | Decoy | Diana | |
| 1999 | Morella | Andrea | |
| 2012 | Walking the Halls | Maggie | |
| 2012 | It Could Change Everything | Roddi | Short film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | The Equalizer | Gina | Episode: "Video Games" |
| 1990 | Charles in Charge | Valerie | Episode: "Judge Not Lest Ye Beheaded" |
| 1990 | Doctor Doctor | Laurel | Episode: "Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes" |
| 1992 | Full House | Wendy Tanner | 2 episodes |
| 1992 | The Hat Squad | Gloria | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 1993 | The Return of Ironside | Judy Bernardo | TV film |
| 1993 | Coach | Shannon | Episode: "About Face" |
| 1994 | Northern Exposure | Meredith Swanson | Episode: "Lovers and Madmen" |
| 1994 | Blue Skies | Sarah Johnson | Episode: "The Girl, Bull and the Amenite Hat" |
| 1994-1995 | Boy Meets World | Katherine 'Kat' Tompkins | 4 episodes |
| 1995 | Silk Stalkings | Stacy | Episode: "Kill Shot" |
| 1996-2000 | Pacific Blue | Off. Chris Kelly | Main role (83 episodes) |
| 1999 | Farscape | Alexandra / Lorana | Episode: "Rhapsody in Blue" |
| 2000-2001 | One Life to Live | Melanie McIver | Contract role |
| 2002 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Mina Rittle | Episode: "Cross-Jurisdictions" |
| 2006 | Capitol Law | Sally | TV film |
| 2006, 2008-2009 | General Hospital | Claire Lindquist | Recurring role (3 episodes) |
| 2006-2009 | Beyond the Break | Patty Farmer | Recurring role (8 episodes) |
| 2007 | The Cure | Lynn Carter | TV film |
| 2009 | The Forgotten | Sally Benedict | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2012 | House | Ellen Rogers | Episode: "Runaways" |
| 2013 | Dirty Teacher | Lauren Hall | TV film |