Merrin Melissa Dungey was born on August 6,1971 and is an American film and television actress, known for her roles on the television series The King of Queens, Alias, Malcolm in the Middle, Summerland, Conviction, The Resident and The Fix.
19 Facts About Merrin Dungey
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Merrin Dungey appeared as Ursula on Once Upon a Time.
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From 2022 to 2023, Dungey played series regular Kam in Shining Vale.
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Merrin Dungey graduated in 1989 from Rio Americano High School in Sacramento, California.
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Merrin Dungey has a sister, Channing Merrin Dungey who was president of ABC Entertainment and is the CEO of Warner Bros.
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Merrin Dungey had small roles in Hollywood films such as EDtv and Deep Impact and on television series such as Martin, before landing the recurring role of Kelly Palmer on the CBS television series The King of Queens, in which she starred from 1999 to 2007.
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Merrin Dungey is well known for her role as Francie Calfo on the drama series Alias from 2001 to 2003, as well as making an appearance on the 2006 series finale episode All the Time in the World.
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Merrin Dungey had a recurring role on the FOX sitcom Malcolm in the Middle as Stevie's mother, Kitty Kenarban.
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At one point in 2001, Merrin Dungey was appearing in all three shows at the same time.
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Merrin Dungey portrayed Susannah in the WB drama series Summerland from 2004 to 2005.
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Merrin Dungey has guest-starred on various TV series including Living Single, ER, Murphy Brown, Seinfeld, Friends, The West Wing, Babylon 5, and Curb Your Enthusiasm.
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Merrin Dungey appeared in two episodes of Grey's Anatomy that served as a backdoor pilot for Private Practice, but was replaced by actress Audra McDonald for the series.
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Merrin Dungey guest-starred on the ABC sitcoms Surviving Suburbia starring Bob Saget, Better Off Ted starring Portia de Rossi, Castle starring Nathan Fillion, and HBO's Hung starring Thomas Jane.
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Merrin Dungey portrayed Ellie on the Nick at Nite television series Hollywood Heights in 2012 and had a recurring role as Alissa Barnes on ABC's Betrayal in 2013.
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Merrin Dungey played investigator Maxine Bohen on the ABC legal drama Conviction from October 2016 to May 2017.
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In February 2021, Merrin Dungey was cast in the series regular role of Kam in the Starz series Shining Vale.
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In May 2007, Merrin Dungey married Matthew Drake in a mariachi-style wedding ceremony in Cancun, Mexico.
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Merrin Dungey gave birth to their first daughter in June 2008, and a second daughter in 2011.
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In 2023, Merrin Dungey announced her engagement to Kevin Ryder, a member of the Radio Hall of Fame and NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame for his work on Kevin and Bean.