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Then/Now: The Original Cast of 'Melrose Place'
"Melrose Place" is coming back to television this fall. But how is the cast of the original prime time soap doing?
- The series began as an episodic drama but quickly evolved into a soap-opera with ongoing, outrageous, and interwoven stories. Two of the main characters, aerobics instructor Rhonda Blair (Vanessa A. Williams) and struggling actress Sandy Harling (Amy Locane) were written out after the first season and replaced with Jo Reynolds (Daphne Zuniga) and Amanda Woodward (Heather Locklear). (Photo: FOX)read more
- Thomas Calabro, 33, played womanizer Michael Mancini and was the only cast member to star on the show for all seven seasons. Michael started off as a devoted husband, a role which changed quickly as he became a manipulative villain, sleeping with pretty much every female character on the show. (Photo: AP)read more
- Following "Melrose Place," Calabro had recurring roles on "Without a Trace,""Touched By an Angel," and "Nip/Tuck." Most recently, he had a recurring role on the ABC Family series "Greek." But for those who can never picture him as anyone besides Dr. Mancini - good luck! Calabro will be reprising the role of Michael Mancini in the new "Melrose Place" series. (Photo: AP)read more
- Josie, now 39, left the series in the middle of season 5 and appeared in a string of TV movies. She has also made guest appearances on TV shows such as "Law and Order: SVU" and "The Secret Life of the American Teenager." It has been reported that she will appear as a guest star in the 2009 "Melrose Place," reprising her original role. Yay. (Photo: ABC Family)read more
- In 2007, Andrew, 43, along with his sister Elizabeth, co-produced the feature film"Gracie." Aside from that, he has pretty much retired from acting and is currently on the Board of Directors for Do Something (which he co-founded) and runs the social networking website, Cafemom.com. (Photo: AP)read more
- Grant Show, 30, was the catalyst behind the spin-off and first appeared as Jake Hansen - a struggling carpenter and bad-boy biker - on “Beverly Hills, 90210” as Kelly’s love interest. Grant became one of the hottest and best known stars of the show and also appeared as Jake in “Models, Inc.,” a Melrose spin-off. (Photo: AP)read more
- Grant, now 47, left “Melrose Place” at the end of season 5 in 1997. After leaving the show, he went the guest-star route, appearing on “Six Feet Under,” “Private Practice,” “Dirt,” and “Point Pleasant.” He will star opposite Jenna Elfman in the upcoming 2009-2010 season of the sitcom “Accidentally on Purpose.” (Photo: AP)read more
- Heather Locklear, 31, was brought in as a guest star after the first season in an attempt to raise ratings and revamp the show having already starred in two of Aaron Spelling’s hit shows - “Dynasty,” and “TJ Hooker.” Heather’s character, the ruthless Amanda Woodward, was so popular she became a regular cast member from the second season onwards, even though she was credited as a “special guest star” through the duration. (Photo: AP)read more
- After "Melrose," Heather, 47, starred on the TV sitcom "Spin City" with Michael J. Fox and later Charlie Sheen. She has appeared as a guest star on countless shows, but recently has made the news more for personal problems, such as a 2008 DUI arrest and her divorce from Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora, who then shacked up with her former BFF, Denise Richards. Ouch. (Photo: AP)read more
- Daphne Zuniga, 30, joined the cast at the end of the first season playing Jo Reynolds, a photographer running away from her abusive, alcoholic husband. Before joining the series, Daphne starred in a string of films including “The Sure Thing” with John Cusack, “Spaceballs,” “Gross Anatomy,” and more. (Photo: AP)read more
- Daphne, now 46, left the series at the end of the fourth season. After her departure, she worked as one of many voice actors for the animated TV series, “Stories From My Childhood.” She starred in the short-lives series “Beautiful People” from 2005-2006 and starred in the fifth season premiere of “Nip/Tuck” in 2007. She has had a recurring role on “One Tree Hill” since 2007, playing Brooke’s callous mother Victoria Davis. She will also be reprising her role in the new “Melrose Place” series.read more
- After leaving “Melrose,” Laura, 41, guest starred on “Beverly Hills 90210” and appeared in several small films. She has also guest starred on several other shows including “Law and Order: SVU,” “CSI: Miami,” and “Boston Legal.” It has also been confirmed that her character, Sydney, faked her death and will reprise her role in the 2009 revival of “Melrose Place.” (Photo: AP)read more
- Marcia Cross, 30, was cast as Dr. Kimberly Shaw soon after a guest-stint on “Knot’s Landing.” Her character was by far the most unbalanced and her acts of insanity made for some of the show’s most memorable moments (faking her own death, blowing things up, trying to kill people, stealing babies, and so much more). (Photo: AP)read more
- Jack Wagner, 35, was introduced in Season 3 as charming, charismatic, and totally corrupt Dr. Peter Burns, who had a very steamy on/off relationship with Amanda Woodward (Heather Locklear). Before Melrose, Jack became famous for his role as Frisco Jones on the soap “General Hospital.”read more
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Then/Now: The Original Cast of 'Melrose Place'
"Melrose Place" is coming back to television this fall. But how is the cast of the original prime time soap doing?
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