Kathleen McClellan
| Kathleen McClellan | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Kathleen McClellan 1970 (age 44–45) Bloomington, Illinois |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Spouse(s) | Greg Sain[1] |
| Children | 2 |
Kathleen McClellan is an American actress, model, television host and former Miss Illinois Teen USA. She is perhaps best known for her role on Seinfeld as Melissa, Jerry's naked girlfriend,[2] and for her 2002-2004 role as the host of TLC's For Better or For Worse.[3]
Early life
McClellan grew up in Bloomington, Illinois. In 1988, she was crowned Miss Illinois Teen USA, was named Most Photogenic in the National Miss Teen USA Pageant, and was signed to Elite Model Management which began her modeling career in Paris.
Miss Teen USA
The 1988 Miss Teen USA Pageant was hosted by Dick Clark in San Bernardino, California, where McClellan earned the top score in interview, and held the second highest scores in Swimsuit, Evening gown and overall average score second only to Jessica Collins.
Career
McClellan is known for her work as a television host, comedic and dramatic actor, fashion model, commercial actress, and television personality, and spokesperson. Notable modeling campaigns include Skyy vodka, Cherokee Jeans, Maui Jim Sunglasses, L'Oréal Paris, and Hanes. McClellan has starred in countless commercial campaigns including Coors, Budweiser, Chrysler, Visa, and Toyota.
She has been featured in Muscle and Fitness Magazine, InStyle, Mademoiselle, People, TV Guide, Maxim, and Stuff. She was the spokesperson for Sense Skincare.
She has guest starred on many comedic television shows such as Seinfeld, Murphy Brown, Suddenly Susan, Herman's Head, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Recurring roles include Ladies Man, and The Bold and the Beautiful.
McClellan was the host of TLC's For Better or For Worse (2003-2005). She was the sideline correspondent for Battle Dome (1999-2001) and host of Surprise Weddings (FOX), and Warner Brothers' Live From the Red Carpet. She has appeared as herself as a guest host on shows such as Wild On E!, MTV Spring Break, and as herself as a TV personality on Run Away With the Rich and Famous, Search Party and The X Show. She and her home were featured on E! Celebrity Homes.
Film work includes a role in the film The Set Effect. She is also featured in Charlie Robison's country music video "El Cerrito Place".
Credits
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Grand | Misty | The Return of Yale Pinhaus |
| 1992 | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Nurse Bonnie | Episode: Ill Will |
| 1992 | Married with Children | Girl | Episode: Frat Chance |
| 1992 | In Living Color | guest star | |
| 1993 | Herman's Head | Ellen Crawford | Episode: When Hermy Met Crawford's Daughter |
| 1993 | Basic Values: Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's | ||
| 1994 | Murphy Brown | Inge Sorenson | Episode: Fjord Eyes Only |
| 1994 | Attack of the 5 Ft. 2 Women | Connie | TV Movie |
| 1994 | The Bold and the Beautiful | Coco | 12 episodes |
| 1995 | Blossom | Sorel | Episode: You Say Tomato |
| 1995 | New York Daze | Laura | Episode: Pretend You Know Me |
| 1995 | Misery Loves Company | Hildy | Episode: The Witches of East 6t |
| 1996 | Local Heroes | Melissa | Episode: Mester Meister |
| 1996 | NewsRadio | Valeri | Episode: Presence |
| 1996 | Pacific Blue | Leslie | Episode: All Jammed Up |
| 1996 | The Associate | Frank's Girlfriend | |
| 1996 | The Sentinel | Francine Berry | Episode: Spare Parts |
| 1996 | Sliders | E.R.I.C.A. / Shauna Aldohn | Episode: State of the A.R.T. |
| 1996 | The Associate | ||
| 1996 | Mulholland Falls | ||
| 1997 | Seinfeld | Melissa | Episode: The Apology |
| 1998 | Arli$$ | Susie | Episode: Behind Every Great Client... |
| 1999 | Suddenly Susan | Mia | Episode: One Man's Intervention Is Another Man's Tupperware Party |
| 1999 | The Set Effect | Amanda | |
| 1999-2001 | Battle Dome | sideline correspondent | 26 episodes |
| 2000 | Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place | Tina, the body double | Episode: The Monitor Story |
| 2000 | Surprise Wedding[4] | host | |
| 2001 | Ladies Man | Terry | 3 Episodes |
| 2001 | Zigs | Jennifer | |
| 2001-2002 | The Bold and the Beautiful | Heidi | 4 episodes |
| 2003-2005 | For Better or for Worse | Host | 49 episodes |
| 2003 | Fastlane | Bunny | Episode: Strap On |
| 2003 | Haunted Mansion | Ghost | |
| 2004 | L.A. Twister | Bambi | |
| 2004 | We the People | juror | short |
External links
- Kathleen McClellan at the Internet Movie Database
- Kathleen McClellan on Twitter
- Kathleen McClellan on Facebook