Melora Hardin Biography
Melora Hardin is a singer and actress from the United States. Hardin began her acting career as a young star on the television series Thunder (1977-1978), and she has since performed in over 70 films and television shows. She is best recognized for her appearances as Trudy Monk in the comedy-drama TV series “Monk” and Jan Levinson in the NBC sitcom “The Office.”
How old is Melora Hardin?- Age
She is 56 years old as of June 2023. Hardin was born Melora Diane Hardin on June 29, 1967, in Houston, Texas, United States of America.
Melora Hardin Education
She attended Patrick Henry Junior High School before moving on to Ulysses S. Grant High School. She then graduated from Sarah Lawrence College.
Melora Hardin Height
Hardin stands at a height of 5’7″ (170 cm), tall.
Melora Hardin Family
Hardin was born on June 29, 1967, in Houston, Texas, USA, to acting coach/manager Diane Hardin and actor Jerry Hardin. Shawn Hardin is her younger brother.
Melora Hardin Husband- Daughter
Since 1997, Melora Hardin has been married to actor/writer Gildart Jackson. They met at a party, clicked right away, and began dating. The couple currently has two daughters, Piper and Rory.
Melora Hardin 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 episode 39 of The Love Boat in 1978, two episodes of the medical drama Quincy, M. E. Hardin portrayed Tess Benjamin on NBC’s ‘The Family Tree’ in 1983. The next year, she appeared in a ‘Mama Malone episode. She joined the cast of ‘The Best Times’ in 1985. The show addressed topics such as pre-marital sex and drugs. She plays Katie in the American-Canadian action film ‘Iron Eagle’. She also acted in the comedy film ‘Soul Man’ the same year as Whitney Dunbar. She played Frances “Baby” Kellerman in the comedy-drama series ‘Dirty Dancing’ from 1988 to 1989. Hardin starred as Sandy Thomas in the 1990 drama ‘Lambada,’ alongside Adolfo Quinones, J. Eddie Peck, Dennis Burkley, Ricky Paull Goldin, and Keene Curtis.
In 1991, she starred in the superhero film ‘The Rocketeer as a nightclub singer. Hardin also performed the song “Begin the Beguine” in the film, which displayed her singing abilities. In the early 1990s, she took guest parts in various television programs, most notably in ‘Quantum Leap’ and ‘Friends’. The outstanding actress played Christy Sullivan in Clint Eastwood’s American political thriller ‘Absolute Power (1997). Hardin had a significant role in the 1997 television film ‘Tower of Terror,’ in which she also sang “Boy of My Dreams.” She appeared in the late 1990s films ‘Erasable You’ and ‘Seven Girlfriends.’ She was then cast in the lead role of Barbara Arno in the comedy-drama series ‘
In 2010, she appeared in NBC’s legal drama series ‘Outlaw’ as Claire Sax. After having a minor role in the love film ‘I Melt with You,’ she went on to play one of the key characters in the TV series ‘Wedding Band,’ which is about four friends who, despite their difficulties in life, spend their spare time performing in a wedding band. ‘Transparent’ featured Hardin as Tammy. Her role in the television series. During this time, she also worked on the film ‘Self/less’ and a direct-to-video picture called ‘An American Girl.’ She starred as Grace in the 2018 feature film ‘Cruel Hearts.’ She is now playing Jacqueline Carlyle in the television series ‘The Bold Type.’
Melora Hardin’s Net Worth
Hardin has an estimated net worth of 4 million dollars as of 2023.
Melora Hardin Movies
2022 Love, Classified
2021 Dancing with the Stars
2020 Celebrity Family Feud
2019 A Million Little Things
2017 The Blacklist
2017 When We Rise
2017–2021 The Bold Type
2016 The Death of Eva Sofia
2015 Falling Skies
2014 Killer Women
2014 Do It Yourself
2014–2019 Transparent
2013 Scandal
2012–2013 Wedding Band
2011 CSI: Miami
2010 Outlaw
2008 Mom, Dad and Her
2008 Yo Gabba Gabba!
2006 Without a Trace
2006 Gilmore Girls
2006 The Office: The Accountants
2005 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2005 Dynasty: The Making of a Guilty Pleasure
2005–2013 The Office
2004 The Hollywood Mom’s Mystery Summer
2004 Boston Legal
2004–2009 Monk
2003 The Division
2003 NCIS
2002 Family Guy
2002 Judging
2001 Once and Again
2000–2001 Cover Me