16 Facts About Melinda Clarke

Melinda Patrice "Mindy" Clarke was born on April 24,1969 and is an American actress.

Melinda Clarke is known for portraying Faith Taylor on the soap opera Days of Our Lives, Julie Cooper on Fox's teen drama series The OC.

Melinda Clarke appeared on the daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives as Faith Taylor, and starred in the television series Soldier of Fortune, Inc.

Melinda Clarke guest-starred on Xena: Warrior Princess as the Amazon chieftain Velasca, Firefly the brothel madam Nandi, Charmed as the Siren, and has had six appearances on CSI where she played dominatrix Lady Heather.

Melinda Clarke appeared in the Seinfeld episode "The Muffin Tops", playing Jerry's girlfriend who likes anything hairless.

Melinda Clarke portrayed Julie Cooper in the teen drama series The OC.

Melinda Clarke was originally billed as a guest star in the first few episodes in which she appeared, but due to fan response was offered a series regular contract; Melinda Clarke accepted the role and her character became an integral part of the show's storylines.

Melinda Clarke has appeared on HBO's comedy-drama series Entourage as a fictionalized version of herself, married to Malcolm McDowell's character Terrance McQuewick.

Melinda Clarke portrayed Blithe Meacham in the television film She Drives Me Crazy, which was produced by Kelly Rowan.

Melinda Clarke had guest roles in several television shows, including Chuck, Reaper and Ghost Whisperer.

Melinda Clarke's character was the main antagonist in the show's third and fourth season.

Melinda Clarke has lent her voice to several voice acting projects, voicing Alexa in The Animatrix: Matriculated, Sofia Ivanescu in the video game Mission Impossible: Operation Surma, Madame Macmu-Ling in Avatar: The Last Airbender, and Charlene in King of the Hill.

In December 2023, Melinda Clarke announced that she is launching a new podcast, Beyond the OC, hosted by Melinda Clarke and her daughter.

Melinda Clarke has often portrayed characters that are tough, manipulative and villains.

Melinda Clarke was married to Ernie Mirich from 1997 to 2005, and they have a daughter born in 2000.

In September 2015, Melinda Clarke married Adam Farmer in a ceremony held in Dana Point, California.