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Megyn Price
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Price and Patrick Warburton in 2008
Born
Alma mater Stanford University
Occupation Actress
Years active 1993–present
Spouse(s) Edward Cotner
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Megyn Price is an American actress. She is well-known for her roles in popular TV shows. These include playing Claudia Finnerty in Grounded for Life (2001–2005) and Audrey Bingham in Rules of Engagement (2007–2013). She also played Mary Roth in the Netflix show The Ranch from 2016 to 2020.

Early Life and Education

Megyn Price was born in Seattle, Washington. She grew up as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. When she was in high school at Norman High School in Norman, Oklahoma, she wrote and produced a play called Here Comes the Sun.

Even though she enjoyed acting, she first thought it was not a good career choice. She went to Stanford University and studied economics and communication. While there, she kept acting in school plays. She also performed at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. After working as an investment banker for a year, Price decided to become a professional actress.

Acting Career Highlights

Megyn Price started her acting career in the early 1990s. Her first TV appearance was in an episode of Quantum Leap. She also appeared as a guest star on many other TV shows. These include Saved by the Bell: The New Class, Renegade, The Drew Carey Show, and Will & Grace.

Early TV Roles

In 1996, Price got her first regular role in a TV series. It was in the comedy show Common Law. From 1998 to 1999, she was the main actress in another sitcom called LateLine on NBC. She also had supporting roles in movies like Mystery, Alaska and Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector.

Starring in Sitcoms

From 2001 to 2005, Price starred as Claudia Finnerty in the comedy series Grounded for Life. After that, she played Audrey Bingham in the CBS sitcom Rules of Engagement. She even directed one episode of the show's seventh season. The series ended in May 2013 after seven seasons and 100 episodes.

In 2013, Price starred in the Lifetime TV movie A Country Christmas Story. She also joined the pilot episode for the Lifetime comedy-drama UnREAL. However, another actress later took her place in the show.

Recent Work

In early 2016, Price returned to television in the Netflix comedy series The Ranch. She played Mary Roth, a recurring character. In 2020, she appeared in an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm. She also had a small role in The Resident in 2020. More recently, in 2024, she starred in the Hallmark Christmas movie Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.

Personal Life

Megyn Price lives in Montecito, California. She is married to Edward Cotner, who is an emergency physician. They have one daughter together.

Film and Television Appearances

Here is a list of some of the films and TV shows Megyn Price has been in:

Film
Year Title Role Notes
1999 Love Happens Lisa Harris
1999 Mystery, Alaska Sarah Heinz
2003 Living in Walter's World Steve's Wife Short film
2006 Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector Jane Whitley
2012 3 Day Test Jackie Taylor
2012 The Polar Bears Sakari Animated short film
2018 Bumblebee Amber
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1993 Quantum Leap Suzanne Sanders Episode: "Liberation – October 16, 1968"
1994 Saved by the Bell: The New Class Samantha Episode: "Drinking 101"
1996 Common Law Nancy Slaton Main cast
1996 Renegade Mary Beth Larson / Schultz Episode: "Baby Makes Three"
1995–1996 The Drew Carey Show Waitress Episodes: "Miss Right" and "Drew and Mr. Bell's Nephew"
1998–1999 LateLine Gale Ingersoll Main cast
1999 Starship Regulars Lees Voice
2000 Will & Grace Claire Episode: "Seeds of Discontent"
2001–2005 Grounded for Life Claudia Finnerty Main cast
2005–2009 American Dad! Linda Memari Voice, 5 episodes
2012 Drop Dead Diva Emily Horn Episode: "Welcome Back"
2007–2013 Rules of Engagement Audrey Bingham Main cast
2013 A Country Christmas Story Jenny Television film
2014 UnREAL Julia Original Pilot
2016 Hometown Hero Rhonda Hallmark Movie
2016–2020 The Ranch Mary Roth Recurring role
2019 Mr. Iglesias Walter's Mom - Jessica Recurring role
2011 Curb Your Enthusiasm Donna Mayer 1 episode
2020 Schooled Deb Lewis Episode: "Lainey's Mom"
2024 Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story Leah Higman Hallmark Christmas movie

See also

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