Melinda Plowman facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Melinda Plowman
Plowman in 1951
Born	Melinda Ann Plowman (1941-05-13) May 13, 1941 (age 84) Abilene, Texas, U.S.
Other names	Melinda Ann Casey Melinda Casey
Occupation	Actress, assistant director
Years active	1949 − 1996
Spouse(s)	Philip Casey Robert Ballew
Children	2

Melinda Ann Plowman, born on May 13, 1941, is an American actress and assistant director. She started acting when she was just 6 years old. Melinda appeared in movies and TV shows throughout the 1960s. Later, in the 1970s, she began working behind the scenes as an associate director. She continued this work until the 1990s.

Early Life and Discovering Acting

Melinda Ann Plowman was born in Abilene, Texas. Her family moved to Los Angeles in 1942. When she was only 3 years old, Melinda started taking dance lessons. At age 6, she was "discovered" through her dance school. This led to her first small role in the 1949 movie Little Women.

Melinda's Acting Career

Plowman with Dan Duryea in Chicago Calling (1951)

Melinda Plowman acted in Hollywood movies during the 1950s. However, she mostly worked in television. She appeared in many TV shows like NBC Matinee Theater, Ford Theatre, and The Loretta Young Show. A fun fact is that she was one of the first Mouseketeers on The Mickey Mouse Club!

Melinda's parents wanted her to be a freelance actor. This meant she wasn't tied to one movie studio. Her mother always went with her to the film sets. When she wasn't working, Melinda went to a regular public school. If she was filming, she had a private tutor on set to help her with her studies.

At 25, Melinda got her first main role. This was in the 1966 horror film Billy the Kid Versus Dracula.

Working Behind the Scenes

In the 1970s, Melinda Plowman joined the Directors Guild of America. This is a group for people who direct movies and TV shows. She listed herself as an associate director, using the name Melinda Ann Casey. She kept working on film crews, helping with the production of movies and shows, until the 1990s.

Melinda's Family Life

Melinda Plowman married Phil Casey, who managed talent, in August 1967. They had one son together. Later, Melinda married Robert Ballew, and they have a daughter. Today, Melinda lives in Victoria, British Columbia.

Movies Melinda Acted In

Melinda Plowman appeared in several movies during her acting career. Here are some of them:

TV Shows Melinda Appeared On

Melinda Plowman was also a familiar face on television. She acted in many popular shows: