Kathleen McClellan
Born
Kathleen McClellan

(1970-04-28) April 28, 1970
Bloomington, Illinois, US
Years active1990–present

Kathleen McClellan is an American actress, model, television host, and former Miss Illinois Teen USA.

She is perhaps first recognized for her role on Seinfeld as Melissa, Jerry's naked girlfriend,[1] most recently noted for her starring role in the award-winning film, Rattlesnakes,[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 dramatic and comedic actor, fashion model, commercial actress, television personality, spokesperson, and television host. Notable modeling campaigns include Skyy vodka, L'Oréal Paris, Cherokee Jeans, Maui Jim Sunglasses, 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 international spokesperson for and face of Sense Skincare.

She has guest starred on many comedic television shows such as Seinfeld,[4] 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. In 1996, McClellean guest starred as an android on an episode of Sliders alongside Eddie Mills and Robert Englund during its third season.

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.

Her 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".

In 2019, McClellan made her comeback in the award winning film Rattlesnakes. McClellan executive produced and starred in it alongside actors Jimmy Jean-Louis and Jack Coleman. McClellan took the film from initial concept to creation with Jimmy Jean-Louis (producer), and collaborated with Julius Amedume (writer/director) to adapt the original stage play set in London in the 1990s, to a modern-day film set in Southern California. Much of the film was shot in McClellan's own Montecito home.[5] Rattlesnakes enjoyed a limited theatrical release starting in April 2019 and played at over 20 international film festivals, winning 8 awards.

Awards

Credits

Year Title Role Notes
1990 Grand Misty The Return of Yale Pinhaus
1991 Seinfeld young Sherry Becker Episode: The Library
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[13][14][15][16][17][18] E.R.I.C.A. / Shauna Aldohn Episode: State of the A.R.T.
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[19] 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
2019 Rattlesnakes Lizzy Hansen Starring / Executive Producer

References

  1. ↑ "Studio M: Pillow Talk". Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  2. ↑ Rattlesnakes (2019) - IMDb, retrieved August 1, 2021
  3. ↑ "Local listings, news, recaps, photos, clips and more – MSN TV". Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  4. ↑ Flick, Bill (March 21, 2016). "Flick: B-N's 'Seinfeld' star not tired of the exposure". The Pantagraph.
  5. ↑ "Adversity enhanced my creativity - Award winning director, Julius Amedume". Vanguard News. December 11, 2019. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  6. ↑ Rampell, Ed (March 4, 2019). "Wrap-up of the 27th annual Pan African Film Festival". People's World. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  7. ↑ Ianforrester, Author (July 3, 2019). "Julius Amedume's award winning Rattlesnakes". Cubicgarden.com... Retrieved August 4, 2021. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  8. ↑ "Photos of CaribbeanTales International Film Festival". FilmFreeway. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  9. ↑ "2019 URBAN FILM FESTIVAL WINNERS". Urban Film Festival. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  10. ↑ "AMAA 2019 Full List Of Winners". www.ama-awards.com. Archived from the original on October 10, 2020. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  11. ↑ "AFRIFF". AFRIFF. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  12. ↑ "AFRIFF". AFRIFF. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  13. ↑ "Sliders - Season 3 Episode Production Order (1996-1997)" (PDF). www.slidecage.com.
  14. ↑ Izsak, Martin. "State of the A.R.T." LYRATEK.COM.
  15. ↑ Peron, Nick (March 30, 2018). "MIDLIFE CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS RETURNS!: SLIDERS". Trouble City.
  16. ↑ "Gate Haven - Hall of Obscurity - Assorted Tidbits - Star Trek References". slidersweb.net. February 20, 2004.
  17. ↑ Hutaff, Matt (December 7, 1996). "STATE OF THE ART". Earth Prime.
  18. ↑ "Gallery/Sliders". FembotWiki. November 5, 2012.
  19. ↑ TV.com. "Surprise Wedding". Archived from the original on October 14, 2014. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
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