Age, Biography and Wiki
Mel Harris (Mary Ellen Harris) was born on 12 July, 1956 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S., is an American actress. Discover Mel Harris's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 67 years old?
Popular As |
Mary Ellen Harris |
Occupation |
Actress |
Age |
67 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
Born |
12 July 1956 |
Birthday |
12 July |
Birthplace |
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Nationality |
United States
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She is a member of famous Actress with the age 67 years old group.
Mel Harris Height, Weight & Measurements
At 67 years old, Mel Harris height is 1.73 m .
Physical Status |
Height |
1.73 m |
Weight |
Not Available |
Body Measurements |
Not Available |
Eye Color |
Not Available |
Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Mel Harris's Husband?
Her husband is David Silbergeld (m. 1978-1979)
Brian Kilcommons (m. 1980-1982)
David Hume Kennerly (m. 1983-1988)
Cotter Smith (m. 1988-1996)
Michael Toomey (m. 2001-2006)
Bob Brush (m. 2009)
Family |
Parents |
Not Available |
Husband |
David Silbergeld (m. 1978-1979)
Brian Kilcommons (m. 1980-1982)
David Hume Kennerly (m. 1983-1988)
Cotter Smith (m. 1988-1996)
Michael Toomey (m. 2001-2006)
Bob Brush (m. 2009) |
Sibling |
Not Available |
Children |
2 |
Mel Harris Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mel Harris worth at the age of 67 years old? Mel Harris’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United States. We have estimated Mel Harris's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
House |
Not Available |
Cars |
Not Available |
Source of Income |
Actress |
Mel Harris Social Network
Timeline
Mel Harris (born July 12, 1956) is an American actress best known for her role as Hope Murdoch Steadman in the ABC drama series Thirtysomething (1987–1991), for which she received a Golden Globe nomination in 1990.
Harris was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the daughter to Mary Michael "Mike", a high-school science teacher, and Warren Harris, football coach at Bethlehem High School and Princeton University.
Harris grew up in North Brunswick, New Jersey and graduated from New Brunswick High School in 1974.
She was married to David Silbergeld from 1978 to 1979; Brian Kilcommons from 1980 to 1982; photographer David Hume Kennerly from 1983 to 1988 (with whom she had son Byron); actor Cotter Smith from 1988 to 1996 (with whom she had daughter Madeline); and investment banker Michael Toomey from 2001 to 2006.
In 1985, shortly before her 1986 acting debut, Harris appeared as a regular contestant on the Dick Clark-hosted syndicated game show The $100,000 Pyramid, credited as Mel Kennerly – her third husband's surname.
Harris made her television debut in 1986, with a small role as a character's girlfriend in an episode of Alfred Hitchcock Presents.
After appearances in a single episode each of three other series over 1986–1987, Harris had her first starring role, as Hope Murdoch Steadman in the ABC drama series Thirtysomething (1987–1991).
Harris made her film debut playing a female leading role in the 1987 action film Wanted: Dead or Alive starring Rutger Hauer.
During the time that she was appearing on Thirtysomething, she also starred in the horror film Cameron's Closet (1988) and action comedy K-9 (1989).
That same year, Harper's Bazaar named her one of "America's 10 Most Beautiful Women".
In 1989, Harris played real-life victim Madge Oberholtzer in the miniseries Cross of Fire.
The series received critical acclaim during its run, with Harris was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama in 1990.
She directed one episode during the final season.
In the 1990s, Harris had many leading roles in made-for-TV movies and miniseries, include The Burden of Proof (1992), Ultimate Betrayal (1994) and The Women of Spring Break (1995).
She returned to the game show in 1991, as a celebrity on the John Davidson-hosted show, with a clip of her win in 1985 shown in a flashback.
She co-starred in the 1992 psychological horror-thriller film Raising Cain, and the following year played the leading role in the thriller film Suture.
Other film credits include The Pagemaster (1994), Hangman's Curse (2003), and The Lodger (2009).
Harris has been married six times.
From 1996 to 1998, she starred with Jere Burns in the NBC sitcom Something So Right.
The series was cancelled after two seasons.
Harris has appeared in a number of television series in 2000s, including Touched by an Angel, Stargate SG-1, The West Wing, JAG, House, and Criminal Minds.
In 2007, she was a regular cast member in the MyNetworkTV limited-run serial Saints & Sinners.
At that time, she began working as a writer.
She has been married to screenwriter and producer Bob Brush since 2009.
She was executive producer and creator of 2012 ABC drama pilot Scruples based on the 1978 novel by Judith Krantz.
After a six-year hiatus, Harris returned to television in 2013, appearing in the two episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
In 2016, Harris starred in the first season of Hulu drama series Shut Eye, and from 2017 to 2018 had a recurring role in the Bravo comedy series Imposters.
In June 2020, ABC decided not to move forward with the sequel.