
Melissa Claire Egan
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Birth Name:Melissa Claire Egan
Birth Place: Pound Ridge, New York, USA
Profession:Actress
Biography
Born in Pound Ridge, New York, Melissa knew at a very young age what she wanted to do. As a child, she was very active in musical theater, singing, dancing, taking classes in New York City. She landed national commercials and a spot at the Ford Modeling Agency.
Egan was serious about her craft, graduating with a BA in Dramatic Arts from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She quickly landed a recurring role on Dawson’s Creek and One Tree Hill, both filmed in North Carolina, before heading to the Big Apple.
In 2006, Melissa scored the role of Annie Lavery on All My Children. She left the role in 2011 and headed out to Los Angeles for the role of Chelsea Lawson on The Young and the Restless.
Melissa managed to juggle other roles in television and film, such as Men at Work, Bones, Somewhere Slow, We Are Men, and Misguided, while tackling the role on Y&R.
Egan resides in Los Angeles with her husband Matt. They are very active in sports and love hanging out with friends and family. She stays in shape with regular yoga, dancing and playing tennis.
Fast Facts
- September 28, 1981 — Birthdate
- Graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BA in Dramatic Arts.
- Appeared on the cover of the board game “Girl Talk” when she was 13.
- Is a spokesperson for skin care product Proactiv Solution.
- Appeared in a skit on Late Night with Conan O’Brien (1993) at the age of 11 (uncredited). In the skit, she’s competing in a spelling bee with a then 8-year-old Scarlett Johansson.
- Billy Miller portrayed her brother on All My Children
Relationships
- Dennis Egan — Father
- Mary Egan — Mother
- Scott Egan — Brother
- Ryan Egan — Brother
- Matt Katrosar — Spouse
Summary
Melissa Claire Egan got her break on Dawson’s Creek, and moved on to roles on One Tree Hill, Criminal Minds, Bones, and All My Children.
Melissa’s role as Annie Lavery on AMC garnered a lot of press and praise, including “Hottest Newcomer” by Soap Opera Digest. Egan took over the role of Chelsea Lawson on The Young and the Restless in 2011.
Melissa Claire Egan Photos
Actor (4 Credits)
The Young and the Restless (TV Show)
10-27-2017 — 2017
10-26-2017 — 2017
10-25-2017 — 2017
Bones (TV Show)
The Partners in the Divorce — 2012
Pamela Bartlett 2012All My Children (TV Show)
All My Children — 2011
All My Children — 2011
All My Children — 2011
Criminal Minds (TV Show)
Middle Man — 2010
Tara Dice 2010Host (1 Credit)
The View (TV Show)
The View — 2007
2007Appearing (1 Credit)
"The Young and the Restless" On-Set (TV Show)
Guest (1 Credit)
Home & Family (TV Show)
5159 — 2017
2017