Melody Thomas Scott, who stars as Nikki Landers Newman on The Young and the Restlss, joined the cast of the CBS daytime drama in February 1979. In 1999, Melody received her first Emmy nomination in the category of Outstanding Actress In a Daytime Drama Series.
Scott has co-starred in films with some of Hollywood's most popular leading men, including "The Shootist" with John Wayne and "Dirty Harry" with Clint Eastwood. She appeared twice with the legendary Kirk Douglas in the films "Posse" and "The Fury."
Scott's prior television credits have included a recurring role on the CBS series "The Waltons." She has also appeared in the series "My Three Sons" and "Ironside." Additional television credits include the miniseries "Studs Lonigan" and the made for television films "Moviola" and "Secrets."
Scott attended the University of Southern California, where she majored in music. She began her show business career at the age of three under the tutelage of renowned coach Ethel Meglin, who helped launch the career of Shirley Temple. Scott studied singing, tap, dancing, ballet, and jazz and became one of the 'Meglin Kiddies,' performing at U.S.O. shows in Southern California. Scott made her motion picture debut at age eight in the Alfred Hitchcock film "Marnie."
Scott is married to Edward Scott, Executive Producer of The Young and the Restless. In 1989, they co-founded the Save the Earth Foundation, an organization that endeavors to create awareness about environmental issues. The couple has three daughters, Alexandra, Jennifer and Elizabeth.
Scott's birthday is April 18. She stands 5'6' and has blonde hair and blue eyes. |
