Melrose Place
FOX (ended 1999)
Cast & Crew
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Thomas Calabro
Michael Mancini
Went to Fordham University in New York. Got his "big break" as Denzel Washington (also attending Fordham) had to drop out of school production of "A Midsummer's Night Dream" and Thomas took over the lead role of Oberon. Only original member of cast of "Melrose Place" (1992) never to have left.moreless -
Heather Locklear
Amanda Woodward (seasons 2-7, recurring previously)
Heather Locklear was born on September 25th, 1961 to Bill and Diane Locklear. She was born the youngest of four children, her siblings being Laurie, Colleen, and Mark. Heather went to Newbury Park High School in Newbury Park, then moved on to attend UCLA, majoring in psychology. During her first year at college, she caught the eye of a casting director and was persuaded to take a commercial acting class. She started to model for the school store, then got her first role in a TV movie in 1979. In 1980, Heather got her first TV role, on a show called CHiPs. When Aaron Spelling cast her in the show Dynasty in 1982, her fame skyrocketed. Heather had her first movie role in Firestarter, a 1984 film starring Drew Barrymore. On May 10th, 1986, Heather married Tommy Lee of the rock group Mtley Cre, divorcing him seven years later on August 16th, 1993. Also in 1993, Heather began her role in Melrose Place, another Aaron Spelling TV show. Heather re-married on December 17th, 1994, this time to Richie Sambora of the rock group Bon Jovi. Heather gave birth to her only child, Ava Elizabeth, on October 4th, 1997. In 1999 after Melrose Place had ended its run, Heather went on to star in the popular sitcom Spin City until its cancellation in 2002. In 2004, she starred in the short-lived NBC series LAX. Heather filed for divorce from her second husband Richie Sambora in February 2006, although the two had officially been separated since December 2005. The divorce became final in April of 2007.moreless -
Josie Bissett
Jane Andrews Mancini (episodes 1-146, 200-227, recurring otherwise)
Josie Bissett grew up with a close-knit family in the suburbs of Seattle. In high school, Josie appeared in print ads and teen magazines. At 18, when Josie decided to try acting, her family fully supported her. She moved to L.A. to further her acting career. She started landing extra roles and walk on parts. She was cast in several commercials and music videos.
With credits that include TV guest shots, B-movies, and one soft-core title (Desire [1989]), Josie Bissett was perhaps ideally prepared for the outrageous fictional world of Fox's 1990s primetime soap opera Melrose Place. Though she played a bit part as one of the bandmember's girlfriends in Oliver Stone's biopic The Doors (1991), she mainly worked in B-films as well as TV, including 1950s teen comedy Book of Love (1991), the Playboy model tale Posing: Inspired by Three Real Stories (1991), and the Danielle Steel adaptation Secrets (1992). Josie became a TV star, though, when she was cast as put-upon wife Jane Mancini in Melrose Place in 1992. With its roundelay of affairs and no-holds-barred theatrics (often involving Jane's vile husband Michael and nefarious sister Sydney), Melrose Place attracted a devoted following for most of its seven-year run.
Josie left the series in 1997 and starred as an alluring nanny in the thriller Baby Monitor: Sound of Fear (1997) before returning for Melrose Place's final season in 1998-1999. Josie has been married to actor and Melrose Place co-star Rob Estes since 1 May 1992 (the couple divorced in Feb 2006) and they have two children (Mason and Maya Rose) with whom she currently resides at home with.moreless -
Andrew Shue
Billy Campbell (episodes 1-199)
Andrew Shue, best known for his role of Billy Campbell in the hit tv drama "Melrose Place (1992)", is a soccer fanatic who has played for Glasgow, Scotland and the Major League Soccer (1996). Landing uncredited roles in "The Karate Kid (1984)", "Vision Quest (1985)", "Adventures in Babysitting (1987)" and "Cocktail (1988)", Andrew later acted in more movies, all minor roles, until his big break came when he was offered the part of Billy Campbell in "Melrose Place". He was recently seen in "Gracie (2007)" where he plays Coach Owen Clark.moreless -
Doug Savant
Matt Fielding (episodes 1-166)
Doug Savant is probably most recognized as playing Matt Fielding, the only regular gay character on Melrose Place.
He met and married Laura Leighton, who also starred with him playing Sydney Andrews. The couple married in 1997 and have two children, Jack Douglas, who was born on Oct. 10, 2000 and Lucy Jane, who was born June 9th, 2005.
He has joined his fellow Melrose Place cast mate Marcia Cross on Desperate Housewives playing Tom Scavo the husband of Lynette Scavo (Felicity Huffman).moreless -
Grant Show
Jake Hanson (seasons 1-5)
Grant Alan Show was born on Feb. 27, 1962 in Detroit, MI, where his father worked as a local police officer. His parents packed up the family and headed for San Jose, CA when he entered his teens. Show was used to being bullied in junior high, but by the time he attended high school, he was nurturing his wrestling and basketball skills. Despite his athleticism, he never felt part of the popular set and soon found his strongest kinship with the theater kids, alongside whom he took to the stage in productions of "Romeo and Juliet" and "Barefoot in the Park." He studied theater at the University of California, Los Angeles, and upon graduation, was hired onto the then popular ABC soap, Ryan's Hope, which shot in New York City, NY. From 1984-87, he lived in the city while he taped his role as Officer Rick Hyde. During that time, he also made his first Broadway appearance in 1985's The Boys of Winter and cruised onto a two-episode part in ABC's starry-eyed series, The Love Boat.
Show realized Ryan's Hope was not what he was looking for, so he studied acting in England at the London Academy of Dramatic Arts for a year. When he returned and settled in Los Angeles, he went through a frustrating year and a half without an acting job. By 1989, things were picking up. After appearing in series of made-for-television projects such as the sprawling NBC miniseries Lucky (1990), Show found something of a rarity a character that would seep into three different television series. In 1992, he was cast in a multi-episode arc on Fox's long-running teen drama Beverly Hills 90210. Show tantalized audiences and Jennie Garth's character Kelli as Jake Hanson, the mysterious, somewhat older bad boy biker. It was a brief gig, but it landed him a leading role in Coopersmith, CBS' backdoor pilot about a biker-claims investigator. The 90-minute movie did not develop into a series, but Show's 90210 alter-ego Jake rode off into another of Fox's Aaron Spelling nighttime sizzlers, Melrose Place.
In June 1994, Jake put made an appearance on a third series, the pilot for Fox's, Models, Inc, but the show failed to take hold of an audience and was cancelled during its first season. While doing duty on Melrose Place, Show began dating series co-star Laura Leighton (Sydney). Oddly enough, as the show became darker in tone, his character became less of a brooder. Leaving behind the leather jacket, in April 1995, Show got the chance to flex his acting muscles a bit further as William Barret Travis in ABC's western epic miniseries Texas. As Dennis Pitt, Show next toplined Fox's television remake of the romance/thriller Pretty Poison.
Jake Hanson moved out of Melrose Pace for good in 1997, sending Show back to Broadway, appearing alongside Judith Light in the 1999 production of Wit and as the Jim, the Gentleman Caller, in a 2001 revival of The Glass Menagerie. Show then bounced back into television roles, often ones that allowed him to come back more than once including one episode on NBC's Ed in 2000; two on NBC's UC: Undercover, whose pilot he starred on before it was picked up, in 2001; and three on HBO's Six Feet Under in 2002. In 2003, Show had a minor cable hit with Lifetime's Sex & the Single Mom. He quickly switched gears and took a plum part in NBC's Homeland Security, a movie-of-the-week about the impact of the September 11th events on America's national security agencies.
Show's appeal with women was utilized once again in Lifetime's Strong Medicine, in which he portrayed a hospital administrator from 2003-05. Offscreen, one particular lady who found him appealing, model Pollyanna McIntosh, his girlfriend of two years, became his wife. A sure hit with Lifetime's core female audience Grant was cast in More Sex & the Single Guy in December 2004, which aired shortly after in February 2005. Ever the busy actor, a month earlier, Show had been back as a regular on yet another new Fox series, the supernatural chiller Point Pleasant. Instead of charming audiences, he got to frighten them as a sinister stranger who drifts into a seaside New Jersey town. In 2006, Show softened in a guest spot on ABC Family's Beautiful People, acting opposite his old Melrose Place love interest, Daphne Zuniga (Jo).
Suiting up for duty as the hunk once more, Show added more projects to the pipeline. He played the secretly gay actor in a relationship with the brother of editor-in-chief Lucy Spiller on FX's Dirt. In 2007 he was cast in the CBS pilot, Swingtown, a sexy period series revolving around couple-swapping in the 1970's, while awaiting the release of his most terrifying project yet the film adaptation of novelist Jack Ketchum's harrowing domestic drama, The Girl Next Door.moreless -
Courtney Thorne-Smith
Alison Parker (seasons 1-5)
Courtney Thorne-Smith has become one of Hollywood's most sought-after actresses. After first gaining international attention on the phenomenal primetime soap opera, Melrose Place, she catapulted to further acclaim playing Georgia in Fox Television's Emmy-winning series, Ally McBeal. This fall, she returns to ABC's According to Jim, co-starring Jim Belushi and Kimberly Williams-Paisley, and Larry Joe Campbell.
Born in Mill Valley, California, Thorne-Smith first realized her love of acting while performing in her kindergarten production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. She was discovered in high school when 20th Century Fox was searching for a new face to play Charlie Sheen's girlfriend in their feature film, Lucas. Soon after, she was officially bitten by the acting bug; she canceled her plans to attend Allegheny College in Pennsylvania, moved to L.A. and has not looked back since.
Her combination of talent and beauty has enabled Thorne-Smith to build a long acting resume. Other film credits include featured roles in Summer School, Revenge of the Nerds II, Side Out, and Chairman of the Board. She has also starred in several theatrical productions, including Masking, Rainbow, Don't Be Cruel, and Sincerely Confused. But it is her substantial work on television that has produced her most notable recognition. She played Alison Parker for five seasons on Melrose Place, starred in the NBC series Day By Day and had a recurring role as Harry Hamlin's Laker Girl girlfriend on the hit series L.A. Law. She has also appeared in the series Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Anything But Love, and the television films Beauty's Revenge, Tour of Duty, First Flight -- with Beau Bridges -- "Infidelity," and made a guest appearance as the object of Norm Macdonald's desire on Norm.
When Thorne-Smith auditioned with Aaron Spelling for a series pilot about young doctors, Spelling was so impressed that he had six more projects sent to her doorstep the next day. The one that caught her eye was Melrose Place. For her portrayal as the constantly put-upon Alison, TV Guide praised her as "one of the standout stars of (the) glossy ensemble cast -- and the hottest cat ever to scratch and snarl on the sun-scorched roof of Melrose Place."
Thorne-Smith has also donned the hat of professional writer. Having started with a feature article in Self magazine, she has been a contributing editor for that publication and has also written for In and Allure magazines. Last year she was a spokesperson for the Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation, Race for the Cure. In support of the foundation, she appeared on the cover of "Special K," "Special K Red Berries," and "Smart Start" cereals.
Thorne-Smith currently resides in Los Angeles where she enjoys relaxing with her dogs, Norman and Ed. George. She spends her free time reading, working out and hanging out with friends.
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Daphne Zuniga
Jo Reynolds (episodes 15-131)
Daphne Zuniga was born in Berkeley, CA in 1962. She later grew up in Woodstock, Vermont. Zuniga found a love for acting and moved to LA where she took on small roles in the entertainment industry, finally landing a role in a Rob Reiner film.moreless -
Marcia Cross
Kimberly Shaw (episodes 98-158, recurring previously)
Marcia as had a varied career in many colorful television series, including "The Edge of Night," "Knots Landing," "One Life to Live." In 1992, she joined the cast of "MelrosePlace." Her mentally unbalanced character assured her a memorable place in the pop-culture pantheon. She left "Melrose Place" after six seasons to get her Master's Degree. In 2002, Marcia returned to TV in "Everwood." She left "Everwood" after one season to star in the pilot of "Desperate Housewives." This proved to be a wise career decision, as the show became the number one new show of the network television 2004-2005 season. For her role of Bree Van De Kamp, Marcia received critical accolades and several awards and nominations.
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Jack Wagner
Peter Burns (seasons 4-7, recurring previously)
Jack was born Peter John Wagner was born and bred in the small town of Washington, Missouri. Jack gained his independent, free spirit at an early age. A direct result was his early passion for the game of golf. There weren't many ten-year-olds out on the greens, but Jack excelled at the game becoming the Missouri Junior Champion as a teen. Though golf was his true love, Jack had a knack for all sports as a member of his high school's football and basketball teams. Jack's outgoing nature prompted one of his instructors to ask him to play Mr. Bumble in the school's production of "Oliver". Despite his new passion for the theater, Jack's heart was on the golf circuit. He got into the University of Missouri with the hopes of capturing a golf scholarship. It wasn't to be. However, Jack found another way to pay for college - the stage. Jack received a full acting scholarship at the university and so began a career. After completing his studies at the University of Missouri and the University of Arizona, Jack packed up and moved to Los Angeles. Within a few days, he was working as a tour guide at Universal Studios. From there, he lived the life of most young actors in Hollywood waiting tables and doing the retail thing. In 1982, Jack won his first professional gig as Brent Masterson on the soap "A New Day in Eden". Soon after, he had a limited run on the "Dallas" spin-off "Knots Landing". Jack's big break came in 1983 when he auditioned for mega producer Gloria Monty to play the supporting role of rocker Frisco Jones on "General Hospital". A star was born. Portraying rocker Frisco Jones not only thrust Jack into the spotlight as an actor, but opened the doors of the music industry for the self-taught guitarist. Jack soon had a record deal with Qwest Records and a #1 AC hit with "All I Need". Jack remained with GH for three and a half years before deciding to return to the theater including national tours of "Westside Story" and "Grease". After a two-year hiatus, he returned to television as GH's Frisco Jones. In 1991, he shook the soap industry by dumping the glitzy world of GH for the role of Warren Lockridge on the critically acclaimed "Santa Barbara". When SB ended, Jack dabbled in theater, television guest shots, and movies before landing the plumb role of Dr. Peter Burns on "Melrose Place", where he remained for five seasons. In January 2000, Jack once again returned to his roots - the stage. Jack landed his first starring Broadway role as the title characters in "Jekyll & Hyde". Jacks' other professional credits include the movies "Moving Target", "Swimsuit", "Play Murder for Me", "Trapped in Space", "Ladykiller", "Frequent Flyer", "Echo", "Dirty Little Secret", "Artificial Lies", "Nowhere to Land", "Trapped : Buried Alive", "Cupid's Prey" and "Ghost Dog". In 2002, Jack took on a new career challenge: interviewer. Jack developed the series "Off Course" for ESPN in which he interviewed athletes, actors and other notable figures during a round of golf. In 2003, Jack again surprised the industry by returning to daytime. Bradley Bell offered Jack the opportunity to develop the character of Dominick Payne on his internationally beloved series "The Bold & the Beautiful". Craving the opportunity to delve into the creative process, while staying close to home, Jack accepted. In 2005, Jack garnered an Emmy nomination for his role on the series. The role on "The Bold & the Beautiful" was also the vehicle to propel Jack back to the music business. Series Executive Producer Bradley Bell saw an opportunity and asked Jack to consider incorporating music into his character. Being that his character was a sea captain and probably had lots of idle time, Jack placed pen to paper and returned to the recording studio. 2005's "Dancing in the Moonlight" marked the release of Jack's first collection of new music in twelve years. When Jack isn't on the set, one can still find him indulging in his favorite pastime - golf. As a member of the Celebrity Players Tour, Jack has gained respect as one of the country's top celebrity golfers. On a more humanitarian front, Jack is also an avid supporter of AIDS research charities and the American Cancer Society. He's served as the chairperson for two AMFAR Boathouse Rock events in New York's Central Park.moreless -
Vanessa Williams (I)
Rhonda Blair (season 1)
Vanessa Williams, AKA Vanessa A. Williams, has been acting professionally since she was 15 years old. She is highly trained in theatre, she dances, and she sings as well. She is sometimes confused with Vanessa L. (Lynne) Williams, the other famous African-American singer, dancer, actress, and first African-American Miss America. Vanessa is New York born and raised. She grew up in Brooklyn, in the Bedford-Stuyvesant area. Some sites list the year of her birth as 1962 and others list it as 1963. Her birth date is May 12. In addition, Vanessa, draws, paints, writes songs and poetry. She is also very involved in work with The March of Dimes. Vanessa has a vast array of performances encompassing Television, Stage, & Screen. Some of these include: The Cosby Show, NYPD Blue, and the series Soul Food, and movies such as "New Jack City" and "Punks."
Vanessa A. Williams is a very versatile, multi-faceted, and excellent talent.moreless -
Jamie Luner
Lexi Sterling (episodes 169-227)
Jamie Luner was born on May 12th 1971 in Palo Alto, CA. She grew up in L.A with her mom and her brother, David. Jamie attended Beverly Hills high school and then went on to culinary school, which lead to the job as a chef in a French restaurant. She appeared in her first commercial at age four and studied acting at the Professional Children's School in New York City. Jamie enjoys hiking in her free time.moreless -
Kelly Rutherford
Megan Lewis McBride (episodes 147-227, recurring previously)
Kelly Rutherford, born on November 6, 1968 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, is an American TV actress most known for her roles as Megan Lewis in Melrose Place, Sam Whitmore in Generations, and Lily van der Woodsen in Gossip Girl. When she was 17, Kelly moved to New York by herself and eventually made her way to California, where she began a career as a TV actress, appearing as a guest star in several TV shows. Soon after, Kelly was discovered by the late TV producer Aaron Spelling and was cast in his shows including the FOX soap Melrose Place. Prior to her work with the Spelling teen drama hit, she made an impact in Turkey playing the role of Sam in Generations. She also did various commercials for the Turkish market. Though she has been in several movies in the '90s, Kelly has never gotten the big roles in Hollywood blockbuster-type movies and remained primarily a television star. In 2008, she was cast in the CW teen drama Gossip Girl. Kelly was married to banker Carlos Tarajano from June 30, 2001 until January 2002 when she filed for divorce. During their marriage, Carlos suffered a cardiac arrest which left him dependent on her. Kelly, in turn, grew distant until she finally left him. Shortly after, her wedding to Carlos was featured in a TV special on Celebrity Weddings. In August of 2006, Kelly married her second husband, German businessman Daniel Giersch. They welcomed their first child, a boy named Hermes Gustaf Daniel Giersch, into the family on Wednesday October 18, 2006. Hermes was born at Cedar-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and weighed 8.5 lbs. Kelly filed for divorce on December 30, 2008, just a few weeks after announcing that she was pregnant with their second child.moreless -
Alyssa Milano
Jennifer Mancini (episodes 166-199, recurring previously)
Alyssa Milano is the daughter of Italian-American parents Lin, a fashion designer, and Tom, a film music editor. Alyssa was born in a working class neighborhood in Brooklyn and grew up in a modest house on Staten Island.
One day, her babysitter, who was an aspiring dancer, dragged Alyssa along to a an open audition for the first national tour of Annie. But it was Alyssa, not the sitter, who beat out 1,500 other wanna be stage actresses to snag a role. So at the tender age of seven, with her mother in tow, Alyssa joined the tour as July, one of the orphans.
After 18 months on the road, Alyssa, who had begun to garner a reputation as an energetic and charismatic young actress, left Annie to be featured in off-Broadway productions and television commercials.
Then in 1983, at age 10, she landed her breakthrough role on the new sitcom Who's the Boss? as Tony Danza's saccharine sweet daughter, Samantha Micelli, a kid whose native Brooklyn accent rivaled her TV dad's. In order for Alyssa to accept the gig, the Milano family had to uproot and move 3,000 miles to Hollywood.moreless -
Laura Leighton
Sydney Andrews Field (seasons 3-5, recurring previously)
Laura Leighton's on-screen persona as Sydney on FOX's Melrose Place earned her a genuine place in America's heart. As viewers wrestled with their love/hate relationship with Sydney, the success of this nighttime drama became enormous.
In 2003 Leighton made her return to series television in Jerry Bruckheimer's series, Skin, on FOX. Her other credits include Showtime's Naked City, the independent features The Clean and Narrow, directed by William Katt and co-starring Jack Noseworthy, and Seven Girlfriends, with Tim Daly, Olivia D'Abo, Jami Gertz and Mimi Rogers.
Born in Iowa City, Iowa to a midwestern family, Leighton found a passion early on for the arts. Shortly after high school, she left Iowa to tour the country with the song and dance troupe, Young Americans.
Leighton eventually moved on to study acting, and soon after began landing television commercials and was cast in a guest spot on Melrose Place. Her appearance turned into a permanent gig, which has since earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress, as well as an US Magazine Entertainer of The Year Award.moreless -
John Haymes Newton
Ryan McBride (episodes 200-227)
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Amy Locane
Sandy Harling (episodes 1-13)
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David Charvet
Craig Field (episodes 159-182, recurring previously)
Born David Franck Guez on May 15, 1972 in Lyon, France is an actor and a singer. His father (Paul Guez) is a Jewish businessman and Tunisian-born. Mother, Christiane Charvet is a French ancestry, was born in France, David and his siblings grew up also speaking French as their first language. When he was nine years old, David's parents split and he left with his father to the United States.moreless -
Linden Ashby
Brett Cooper (episodes 166-199)
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Lisa Rinna
Taylor Davis McBride (episodes 132-199)
From daytime bombshell to prime-time vixen, Lisa Rinna is no stranger to television. She received national recognition while starring as the beautiful yet deplorable Billie Reed on NBC's "Days of Our Lives." She soon segued into the prime-time spotlight when she portrayed Taylor McBride on Aaron Spelling's international hit show "Melrose Place, " on which she starred for two seasons. Rinna was also seen in a fearless exhibition of motherhood when she posed nude and pregnant for the September 1998 issue of Playboy. The multipage spread was a beautiful embodiment of Rinna's sex appeal and genuine versatility. Rinna has consistently been recognized for her keen fashion sense. It is not uncommon for her name to appear at the top of a best-dressed list. She has graced the pages of such magazines as InStyle, People and Entertainment Weekly, all of which have applauded Rinna for her unique and glamorous style. In 1997, Lisa Rinna wed actor Harry Hamlin. The two, who had been introduced by a mutual friend, were told by a waiter on their first date that they were soul mates. In June of 1998, their daughter, Delilah Belle, was born. Rinna and her family currently reside in Los Angeles.moreless -
Kristin Davis
Brooke Armstrong Campbell (episodes 98-119, recurring previously)
Born on February the 24th, 1965 in Boulder, Colorado, Kristin Davis' fascination with acting started at a very young age when she took part in several drama productions and television commericals. She went on to star in the critically acclaimed and award winning TV comedy Sex and The City playing Charlotte York. When Kristin was a young child, her parent's divorced, she was later adopted by her step-father in 1968. As a child Kristin's hero was Gloria Steinem, a woman she admired greatly.moreless -
Rob Estes
Kyle McBride (seasons 5-7)
Rob Estes is probably best known for his starring role as Chris Lorenzo in Silk Stalkings. More recently, he had recurring roles on Providence, Suddenly Susan and Gilmore Girls. His first big break in television was on Days of Our Lives. Estes recently starred in such telefilms as Sweet Temptation and the 2004 ABC Family romantic comedy I Do, They Don't. In 2000, he produced and starred in the independent feature How to Go on a Date in Queens. After graduating from USC, Estes took a utilitarian approach to entering Hollywood and made plans for a career as a stuntman. However, it was quickly apparent his talents deserved a wider berth. Following several years on the hit show Melrose Place, he starred in several well-received but ultimately unsuccessful television pilots. Frustrated with being limited to his work on screen, Estes made the decision to rediscover his craft on stage. He received excellent reviews in his starring role in The Rose Tattoo at the Hudson Theatre in Los Angeles. When he moved with his family to Seattle in early 2003, he sought out opportunities in that city's thriving theatre scene. He had co-starring roles in productions in Seattle and at the nationally recognized Coeur D'Alene Rep in Idaho. This experience culminated in his co-starring performance as Solyony in Chekhov's Three Sisters (adapted by Craig Lucas) at the Intiman Theatre, under the tutelage of Bartlett Sheer. His current role is Det. Sean Cole in ABC's The Evidence. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Estes resides in Bellevue, Washington. He has two children, Mason and Maya.moreless -
Brooke Langton
Samantha Reilly Campbell (episodes 132-199, recurring previously)
Brooke Langton was born November 17, 1970 in Texas. Her role in Television series are, "Extreme," "Melrose Place, and her guest apperances roles includes in "Chicago Hope," "Party of Five," "Sliders", and "Single Guy, The." Her first feature film debut is the Miramax film "Swingers," she has also starred in an independent films "Ink" and "Reach the Rock." She currently resides in Los Angeles, current boyfriend is David Chokachi, and stars on a new television series, The Net.moreless -
Zitto Kazann
Henry (Kimberly's Demon)
Zitto Kazann is most known as the scary devil Henry in Kimberly Shaw's (Marcia Cross) mind on Melrose Place. He did not only scare Kimberly with his threatening, frightening voice but also a lot of the viewers. This was so spectacular, no one had even seen before. Brilliant acting too, so why hasn't Zitto got any bigger roles? He only plays gypsies, but I can see he looks very exotic! Anyway, our devil Henry made Kimberly try to kill several of our beloved Melrose friends by making her make a bomb - KABANG!moreless -
Perry King
Hayley Armstrong
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Jack Wagner
Dr. Peter Burns
Jack was born Peter John Wagner was born and bred in the small town of Washington, Missouri. Jack gained his independent, free spirit at an early age. A direct result was his early passion for the game of golf. There weren't many ten-year-olds out on the greens, but Jack excelled at the game becoming the Missouri Junior Champion as a teen. Though golf was his true love, Jack had a knack for all sports as a member of his high school's football and basketball teams. Jack's outgoing nature prompted one of his instructors to ask him to play Mr. Bumble in the school's production of "Oliver". Despite his new passion for the theater, Jack's heart was on the golf circuit. He got into the University of Missouri with the hopes of capturing a golf scholarship. It wasn't to be. However, Jack found another way to pay for college - the stage. Jack received a full acting scholarship at the university and so began a career. After completing his studies at the University of Missouri and the University of Arizona, Jack packed up and moved to Los Angeles. Within a few days, he was working as a tour guide at Universal Studios. From there, he lived the life of most young actors in Hollywood waiting tables and doing the retail thing. In 1982, Jack won his first professional gig as Brent Masterson on the soap "A New Day in Eden". Soon after, he had a limited run on the "Dallas" spin-off "Knots Landing". Jack's big break came in 1983 when he auditioned for mega producer Gloria Monty to play the supporting role of rocker Frisco Jones on "General Hospital". A star was born. Portraying rocker Frisco Jones not only thrust Jack into the spotlight as an actor, but opened the doors of the music industry for the self-taught guitarist. Jack soon had a record deal with Qwest Records and a #1 AC hit with "All I Need". Jack remained with GH for three and a half years before deciding to return to the theater including national tours of "Westside Story" and "Grease". After a two-year hiatus, he returned to television as GH's Frisco Jones. In 1991, he shook the soap industry by dumping the glitzy world of GH for the role of Warren Lockridge on the critically acclaimed "Santa Barbara". When SB ended, Jack dabbled in theater, television guest shots, and movies before landing the plumb role of Dr. Peter Burns on "Melrose Place", where he remained for five seasons. In January 2000, Jack once again returned to his roots - the stage. Jack landed his first starring Broadway role as the title characters in "Jekyll & Hyde". Jacks' other professional credits include the movies "Moving Target", "Swimsuit", "Play Murder for Me", "Trapped in Space", "Ladykiller", "Frequent Flyer", "Echo", "Dirty Little Secret", "Artificial Lies", "Nowhere to Land", "Trapped : Buried Alive", "Cupid's Prey" and "Ghost Dog". In 2002, Jack took on a new career challenge: interviewer. Jack developed the series "Off Course" for ESPN in which he interviewed athletes, actors and other notable figures during a round of golf. In 2003, Jack again surprised the industry by returning to daytime. Bradley Bell offered Jack the opportunity to develop the character of Dominick Payne on his internationally beloved series "The Bold & the Beautiful". Craving the opportunity to delve into the creative process, while staying close to home, Jack accepted. In 2005, Jack garnered an Emmy nomination for his role on the series. The role on "The Bold & the Beautiful" was also the vehicle to propel Jack back to the music business. Series Executive Producer Bradley Bell saw an opportunity and asked Jack to consider incorporating music into his character. Being that his character was a sea captain and probably had lots of idle time, Jack placed pen to paper and returned to the recording studio. 2005's "Dancing in the Moonlight" marked the release of Jack's first collection of new music in twelve years. When Jack isn't on the set, one can still find him indulging in his favorite pastime - golf. As a member of the Celebrity Players Tour, Jack has gained respect as one of the country's top celebrity golfers. On a more humanitarian front, Jack is also an avid supporter of AIDS research charities and the American Cancer Society. He's served as the chairperson for two AMFAR Boathouse Rock events in New York's Central Park.moreless -
Heather Locklear
Amanda Woodward
Heather Locklear was born on September 25th, 1961 to Bill and Diane Locklear. She was born the youngest of four children, her siblings being Laurie, Colleen, and Mark. Heather went to Newbury Park High School in Newbury Park, then moved on to attend UCLA, majoring in psychology. During her first year at college, she caught the eye of a casting director and was persuaded to take a commercial acting class. She started to model for the school store, then got her first role in a TV movie in 1979. In 1980, Heather got her first TV role, on a show called CHiPs. When Aaron Spelling cast her in the show Dynasty in 1982, her fame skyrocketed. Heather had her first movie role in Firestarter, a 1984 film starring Drew Barrymore. On May 10th, 1986, Heather married Tommy Lee of the rock group Mtley Cre, divorcing him seven years later on August 16th, 1993. Also in 1993, Heather began her role in Melrose Place, another Aaron Spelling TV show. Heather re-married on December 17th, 1994, this time to Richie Sambora of the rock group Bon Jovi. Heather gave birth to her only child, Ava Elizabeth, on October 4th, 1997. In 1999 after Melrose Place had ended its run, Heather went on to star in the popular sitcom Spin City until its cancellation in 2002. In 2004, she starred in the short-lived NBC series LAX. Heather filed for divorce from her second husband Richie Sambora in February 2006, although the two had officially been separated since December 2005. The divorce became final in April of 2007.moreless -
Alyssa Milano
Jennifer Mancini
Alyssa Milano is the daughter of Italian-American parents Lin, a fashion designer, and Tom, a film music editor. Alyssa was born in a working class neighborhood in Brooklyn and grew up in a modest house on Staten Island.
One day, her babysitter, who was an aspiring dancer, dragged Alyssa along to a an open audition for the first national tour of Annie. But it was Alyssa, not the sitter, who beat out 1,500 other wanna be stage actresses to snag a role. So at the tender age of seven, with her mother in tow, Alyssa joined the tour as July, one of the orphans.
After 18 months on the road, Alyssa, who had begun to garner a reputation as an energetic and charismatic young actress, left Annie to be featured in off-Broadway productions and television commercials.
Then in 1983, at age 10, she landed her breakthrough role on the new sitcom Who's the Boss? as Tony Danza's saccharine sweet daughter, Samantha Micelli, a kid whose native Brooklyn accent rivaled her TV dad's. In order for Alyssa to accept the gig, the Milano family had to uproot and move 3,000 miles to Hollywood.moreless -
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