American Television Hot Actresses: Melody Anderson

Melody Anderson Biography

Date of Birth

3 December 1955, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Height

5' 7" (1.70 m)

Trivia

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Has a masters degree in social work.

Best remembered for her role as Dale Arden in Flash Gordon (1980).

Where Are They Now

(August 2002) Retired from acting in the mid 1990s. Resides in New York City as a substance abuse counselor.

(November 2004) Appeared at London Film & Comic Con

(April 2008) Appeared at the New York Comic Con 2008 selling autographs and photos.

(October 2009) Appeared at Big Apple Comic Con sighing autographs.

Melody Anderson has been the Coordinator of Family Services at Hazelden New York since 1997. Anderson's reputation for successfully treating family and friends of substance abusers at the internationally recognized center has made her a popular spokesperson for the media. Academy award-winning director Robert Zemeckis asked Anderson to appear in his documentary for Showtime on substance abuse. She has shared her expertise on CBS Morning and The Leon Charney Report on television and is regularly heard on New York City radio.

Anderson has combined her knowledge of treating substance abusers with her successful 15-year career as an actress and writer in Hollywood. Because of her experience and understanding of the specific needs of the film community, she was recently invited to consult on a television movie about women and addiction.

Anderson has lectured locally and internationally on her treatment methods. In 1998, she spoke at the International Council on Alcoholism and Addictions in Malta, sharing with doctors and other health care professionals her epidemiological views of addiction. This point of view holds that addiction stems from biochemical imbalances rather than conscious choice. She has addressed teachers and counselors as well as church and parent's groups. Her topics not only cover substance abuse, but address family issues including "Surviving Your Teenager without Serving Time."

Melody has been wowing audiences since her first public radio performance at the age of five. She is a wonderfully talented vivacious entertainer who holds her audience captive. She has worked with such artists as The 4 Tops, Aretha Franklin, Paul Rodgers of "Bad Company", Ashford & Simpson and many more.

This year Melody undertook a major recording project utilizing some of the best Jazz musicians in the region. These original songs were penned by her father over 50 years ago. She has taken these timeless classics and breathed new life into them. This wonderful collection will stand the test of time. Be moved and taken to another realm by this extraordinary artist!

Melody Anderson