- Born
- Height5′ 5½″ (1.66 m)
- Melinda is an American actress, true to her Midwestern roots. Versatile and articulate, her good looks and shining personality complement her sharp wit and intelligence.
Melinda hails from a long line of down-home folks in Hamburg, Iowa. Growing up in a small town created wholesome values and a unique perspective on the world. Melinda draws upon these experiences in her work.
She is an introvert and a keen observer of human nature. She has suffered from infertility and depression. She is a survivor of malignant melanoma.
Alexander Payne's "Nebraska" is her first feature film.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Melinda Simonsen
- SpouseJim Simonsen(June 22, 1991 - present) (1 child)
- Is a licensed registered nurse.
- Holds Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Education.
- Favorite films: Gone With the Wind, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, The Best Years of Our Lives.
- High school head cheerleader.
- Discovered by John Jackson, Casting Director, for Alexander Payne's "Nebraska.".
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