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Mel Harris (born July 12, 1956) is an American actress best known for her role as Hope Murdoch Steadman in the ABC drama series Thirtysomething (1987–1991), for which she received a Golden Globe nomination in 1990.
Mel Harris is known for her role as Hope Steadman on Thirtysomething, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination. She has also appeared in K-9, Stargate SG-1, The West Wing and other films and TV shows.
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- Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
Feb 10, 2017 · The actress, known for thirtysomething, talks about her marital history and her current husband in an exclusive preview for the show. She says she believes in marriage and has a great life with her children and stepdaughters.
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Mel Harris is an American actress, writer and director, best known for her role as Hope Steadman on Thirtysomething. She has also appeared in numerous films, miniseries and TV shows, and is married to Bob Brush.
- July 12, 1956
- Mel Harris (Hope Murdoch Steadman) Mel Harris was a relative newcomer when she was cast as Hope Murdoch Steadman, a dissatisfied stay-at-home mom with dreams of being a writer.
- Ken Olin (Michael Steadman) Before thirtysomething, Ken Olin made memorable impressions with his swarthy good looks in single-season stints on Hill Street Blues and Falcon Crest.
- Timothy Busfield (Elliot Weston) Timothy Busfield had already had major recurring roles on Reggie and Trapper John, M.D. when he took on the role of Elliot Weston, a graphic designer who works with and is friends with Michael and Hope Steadman.
- Polly Draper (Ellyn Warren) Polly Draper first caught Hollywood's eye with her portrayal of thirtysomething's Ellyn Warren, Hope Steadman's childhood friend and a career politician with a rocky love life.
Dec 6, 2016 · Mel Harris, star of the new Hulu drama 'Shut Eye,' says she and her 'thirtysomething' co-stars bonded while making the show about yuppie baby boomers and remain 'close' friends nearly 30 years after it went off the air.
General plot and characters. An ensemble drama, the series revolves around husband and wife Michael Steadman and Hope Murdoch and their baby Janie. Michael's cousin is photographer Melissa Steadman, who used to date his college friend Gary Shepherd. Gary eventually marries Susannah.
