Melody Thomas Scott is one of the famous TV Actress, who was born on the memorable day of April 18 in the year 1956. Hailing from the vibrant city of California, Melody Thomas Scott is a proud citizen of United States.
Most notable or portraying Nikki Newman on the soap opera The Young and the Restless.
Over the years, not only have skills been honed, but a significant impact has also been made in the professional field. Whether it's through work, public appearances, or contributions to the community, Melody Thomas Scott continues to be an inspiration for many.
Personal Information
Details about Melody Thomas Scott
Popular As:
Melody Thomas Scott
First Name:
Melody
Last Name:
Scott
Gender:
Female
Birthday:
April 18
Birth Year:
1956
Age:
67-years
Career
Her first film credit was in Alfred Hitchcock‘s 1964 film Marnie as a young child.
She was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress for her role on The Young and the Restless in 1999.
Family
She married her third husband, Edward J. Scott, in 1985. She has three daughters. She appeared on The Young and the Restless with Eric Braeden.
Melody Thomas Scott Timeline
1964
Her first film credit was as a child actress in the 1964 Alfred Hitchcock movie Marnie.
1970
After parts in television and movies in the mid-1970s (most notably in John Wayne's final film, The Shootist in 1976, in which she becomes the last actress to exchange lines with Wayne), she was offered parts on nighttime series such as, The Rockford Files, Charlie's Angels, and a recurring role on The Waltons.
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1979
In 1979, at the age of 23, she left The Waltons to take over the role of Nikki Reed, a poor girl from the wrong side of the tracks, on the daytime serial The Young and the Restless, choosing the part over a sitcom pilot that in the end was not picked up.
1985
She was a celebrity guest on The $25,000 Pyramid for a week in June 1985.
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2011
Jennifer gave birth to twins on May 25, 2011, a boy named James and a girl named Charlotte.
2019
On February 19, 2019 The Young and the Restless featured a stand-alone episode to honor Scott's 40-year history with the serial.
2023
She is also the longest tenured actress on the show because as of 2023, Melody has played the role of Nikki for 44 years.