Melanie Shatner was born on August 1, 1964, in Los Angeles, California, USA. Her full name at birth was Melanie Ann Shatner. She is the youngest daughter of actor William Shatner, widely known for his role as Captain James T. Kirk in the original Star Trek series, and his first wife, Gloria Rand. Melanie has two older sisters—Leslie, born in 1958, and Lisabeth, born in 1960. She also has a brother named Daniel. Melanie is primarily recognized as an American actress.
Shatner is known to be close friends with actress Kristin Davis, best known for her role as Charlotte York Goldenblatt on the hit television series Sex and the City.
Encouraged by her father to pursue acting, Melanie Shatner made early appearances in the Star Trek universe. One of her minor roles was as a yeoman delivering a jacket and a malfunctioning device in Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, a film directed by her father. She also had a childhood role in the original Star Trek TV episode titled "Miri," although this credit is often debated among fans and sources.
Melanie gained greater recognition in the 1990s for her role as Becky Morgan in the Subspecies film series produced by Full Moon Features. In these cult-horror films, she played the sister of the protagonist, Michelle Morgan.
Her other screen appearances include roles in the television series TekWar—a cyberpunk-themed show based on novels written by William Shatner—as well as Madison and Perversions of Science. Her active years in film and television spanned from 1989 to 1998. Although her on-screen roles were limited to a decade, her portfolio remains accessible for viewers interested in her work.
In addition to her acting career, Melanie Shatner is also known for her entrepreneurial pursuits. She owns a women’s clothing boutique named Dari, reflecting her interest and involvement in the fashion industry.
| Birth Date: | 1 Aug, 1964 |
| Age: | 55 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Screenwriter Television actor Film actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Los Angeles County |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American actress |
| Spouse: | Joel Gretsch [M. 1999] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 50 million |
