Melora Hardin is an American actress and singer, born on June 29, 1967, in Houston, Texas. She is the daughter of Jerry Hardin, a character actor, and Diane Hardin, a retired actress and acting coach. Her brother, Shawn Hardin, is the former CEO of Flock, a web browser company. The family later relocated to San Francisco, California, where Melora and her brother were raised.
Hardin attended Patrick Henry Junior High School in the San Fernando Valley and later graduated from Ulysses S. Grant High School. She continued her education at Sarah Lawrence College, where she fine-tuned her creative and performing arts skills before fully committing to her acting career.
Melora Hardin began her acting career as a child in the late 1970s. One of her earliest roles was in the television series Thunder, which aired from 1977 to 1978. She gained further recognition with guest appearances in popular shows such as Little House on the Prairie, where she portrayed the character Belinda Stevens in two episodes.
Over the years, Hardin has built a diverse portfolio, appearing in more than 70 film and television projects. Notably, she played the role of Trudy Monk, the deceased wife of the title character, in the Emmy Award-winning series Monk. This role remains one of her most memorable, showcasing her talent for both drama and emotional depth.
| Birth Date: | 29 Jun, 1967 |
| Age: | 52 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Houston |
| residence: | San Francisco |
| Education: | Sarah Lawrence College |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American actress and director |
| Spouse: | Gildart Jackson [M. 1997] |
| Net Worth 2020: | 5 million |
| Net Worth 2021: | 4 million |
