Melody Thomas Scott
Melody Ann Thomas Scott (b. April 18, 1956)[1] is an American actress who acts in soap operas. She played Nikki Newman on the soap opera The Young and the Restless. She also played Darlene Jarvis in The Waltons in the 1970s. She won awards for Outstanding Actress from the 17th Soap Opera Digest Awards for her act as Nikki Newman.
Melody Thomas Scott | |
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 Scott at the 2013 Monte-Carlo Television Festival | |
| Born | Melody Ann Thomas April 18, 1956 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1963-present |
| Spouse(s) | Lindy Davis (1979) Bob Shield (1980) Edward J. Scott (1985–present, 3 children) |
Thomas Scott started her career as a child actress.[2]
Thomas Scott was born in Los Angeles, California.[3]
Acting roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Marnie | Young Marnie | Movie (uncredited) |
| 1965 | Wagon Train | Samantha | Episode: "The Katy Piper Story" (as Melody Thomas) |
| 1969 | Ironside | Leslie Richards | Episode: "Goodbye to Yesterday" (as Melody Thomas) |
| 1971 | The Beguiled | Abigail | Movie (as Melody Thomas) |
| 1975 | Posse | Laurie | Movie (as Melody Thomas) |
| 1976 | The Shootist | Girl on streetcar | Movie (as Melody Thomas) |
| 1977 | Secrets | Laura Fleming | TV Movie (as Melody Thomas) |
| 1977 | Code R | Linda | Episode: "The Firebug" (as Melody Thomas) |
| 1977 | Fish | Joanie Kellen | Episode: "The Neighbors" (as Melody Thomas) |
| 1977 | The Car | Suzie Pullbrook | Movie (as Melody Thomas) |
| 1977 | The Waltons | Darlene Jarvis | Episodes: "The Go-Getter" and "The Seashore" (as Melody Thomas) |
| 1978 | Charlie's Angels | Betsy Harper | Episodes: "The Sandcastle Murders" (as Melody Thomas) |
| 1978 | The Fury | LaRue | Movie (as Melody Thomas) |
| 1978 | Piranha | Laura Dickinson | Movie (as Melody Thomas) |
| 1979 | Makin' It | Carol / Paula | Episodes: "Stayin' Alive" and "Tony's Homecoming" (as Melody Thomas) |
| 1979 | Billy | Shirley | Episode: "Computer Dating" (as Melody Thomas) |
| 1979 | The Rockford Files | Sherry | Episode: "Lions, Tigers, Monkeys and Dogs, Part 1" (as Melody Thomas) |
| 1979–present | The Young and the Restless | Nikki Newman | Series regular |
| 1980 | The Scarlett O'Hara War | Laurie Lee | TV Movie (as Melody Thomas) |
| 1985 | Hotel | Mandy Vinning | Episode: "Sleeping Dogs" (as Melody Thomas) |
| 2001 | The King of Queens | Nikki Newman | Episode: "Inner Tube" |
| 2003 | The Paradise Virus | Linda Flemming | TV movie |
| 2005 | Freezerburn | Jill Renzie the Moviestar | Movie |
| 2007 | My Name is Earl | Pill Popping Mom | Episode: "The Birthday Party" |
| 2011 | Castle | Tonya Wellington | Episode: "Nikki Heat" |
| 2014 | The Crazy Ones | Flora | Episode: "The Monster" |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 8th Telegatto Awards | Best Actress | The Young and the Restless | Won |
| 1995 | 11th Soap Opera Digest Awards | Outstanding Actress | The Young and the Restless | Nominated |
| 1999 | 26th Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress | The Young and the Restless | Nominated |
| 2001 | 17th Soap Opera Digest Awards | Outstanding Actress | The Young and the Restless | Won |
References
- ↑ "Melody Thomas Scott". Film Reference. Retrieved Feb 4, 2016.
- ↑ "Melody Thomas Scott". Melody Thomas Scott. Retrieved Feb 4, 2016.
- ↑ "Melody Thomas Scott". The Soap Central. Retrieved Feb 4, 2016.
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