Melinda Clarke's Main TV Roles Show Character(s) Nikita Amanda The O.C. Julie Cooper Xena: Warrior Princess Velasca Iron Chef America: Battle of the Masters Judge (2) Heaven Help Us Lexy Monroe

Main Movie Roles 2003 - Matriculated 2003 - The Animatrix 2002 - .com for Murder 1997 - Spawn 1996 - La lengua asesina 1996 - Mulholland Falls 1993 - Return of the Living Dead III

BIOGRAPHY:

Born in Dana Point, California, Mindy Clarke was raised by her ballet dancer mother Patricia and actor father John. At the age of 18 she moved to L.A. and launched her career in acting and modeling.


TRIVIA:

• She graduated from Dana Hills High School in Dana Point, California with the Class of 1987. Was in the Drama Club and took part in school productions.
• Appeared with _"The O.C." (2003)_ (qv) co-star 'Kelly Rowan' (qv) in a _"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" (2000)_ (qv) Season 2 episode: "Slaves of Las Vegas".
• Is a trained Soprano
• Resides in Beverly Hills, California with her husband and daughter [2009].
• Daughter of actor 'John Clarke (I)' (qv).
• Is only 10 years older than former co-star 'Adam Brody (I)' (qv) from _"The O.C." (2003)_ (qv) and is only 9 years older than former co-star 'Benjamin McKenzie' (qv).
• Has volunteered as an actress with the Young Storytellers Foundation.
• Auditioned for a small Bond girl role in _Die Another Day (2002)_ (qv).