Meredith Salenger facts for kids
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Meredith Salenger
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| Born | March 14, 1970 Malibu, California, U.S.
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| Education | Harvard University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1982–present |
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Meredith Salenger (born March 14, 1970) is an American actress. She has been in many movies and TV shows. Some of her famous roles include the main character in the 1985 Disney film The Journey of Natty Gann. She also starred in the 1989 teen comedy Dream a Little Dream.
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About Meredith Salenger's Early Life
Meredith Salenger was born and grew up in Malibu, California. Her mom, Dorothy, was an interior designer. Her dad, Gary Salenger, was a dentist. Her family is Jewish, and they came from Austria and Russia.
Meredith went to Harvard University. She studied psychology and graduated in 1992. She also learned about solving problems as a mediator. Sometimes, she helps people solve disagreements when she is not acting.
Meredith Salenger's Acting Career
Meredith Salenger's first big role was in the Disney movie The Journey of Natty Gann. She played the main character, Natty. Before she turned 18, she starred in four more films. These included A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon and Dream a Little Dream.
After these early successes, she decided to go to Harvard. She wanted to continue her education.
Returning to Hollywood
When Meredith came back to Hollywood, she kept acting. She appeared in movies like Lake Placid and The Third Wheel. She also acted in independent films. These included Quality Time and Sparkle & Charm.
In 1998, Meredith was in an episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She also sang a song called "Flow Through Me." You might have seen her in the music video for "Hanging Around" by Counting Crows.
Voice Acting and Recent Roles
Meredith Salenger was in two episodes of Dawson's Creek in 2002. She played a film critic named Amy Lloyd. She also guest-starred on Cold Case. In 2009, she had a small role in the Disney film Race to Witch Mountain. She played a TV reporter named Natalie Gann.
Meredith has voiced many characters in animated shows. She was in Cartoon Network's Star Wars: The Clone Wars. There, she voiced Jedi Padawan Barriss Offee and other characters. She also voiced characters in Mad and Robot Chicken. She even voiced a Nightsister ghost in Star Wars Rebels.
In 2024, it was announced that Meredith and her husband, Patton Oswalt, would produce a short film. It is called Sardinia.
Meredith Salenger's Personal Life
Meredith Salenger is married to comedian Patton Oswalt. They got engaged in July 2017. They were married on November 4 of the same year.
Meredith Salenger's Filmography
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1982 | Annie | Orphan #2 | |
| 1985 | The Journey of Natty Gann | Natty Gann | |
| 1988 | A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon | Lisa Bentwright | |
| 1988 | The Kiss | Amy Halloran | |
| 1989 | Dream a Little Dream | Lainie Diamond | |
| 1991 | Edge of Honor | Alex | |
| 1994 | Dead Beat | Donna | |
| 1995 | Village of the Damned | Melanie Roberts | |
| 1995 | Venus Rising | Maria | Video |
| 1997 | Sparkle and Charm | Gwen | |
| 1998 | Sour Grapes | Degan | |
| 1998 | No Code of Conduct | Rebecca Peterson | |
| 1998 | Bug Buster | Veronica Hart | |
| 1999 | Matters of Consequence | Reiko | |
| 1999 | Lake Placid | Sharon Gare | |
| 2001 | Good Advice | Amy | |
| 2001 | My Best Friend's Wife | Ami Meyer | |
| 2002 | The Third Wheel | Sara | |
| 2006 | The Work and the Glory III: A House Divided | Caroline Mendenhall | |
| 2008 | My Apocalypse | Susan Stone | |
| 2009 | Race to Witch Mountain | Natalie Gann | |
| 2011 | The Lamp | Lisa Walters | |
| 2017 | Lego DC Super Hero Girls: Brain Drain | Lashina | Voice, direct-to-video |
| 2017 | An American Dog Story | Daniella | |
| 2018 | The Second Coming of Christ | Dr. Clea | |
| 2018 | Lego DC Super Hero Girls: Super-Villain High | Lashina | Voice, direct-to-video |
| 2018 | Teen Titans Go! To the Movies | Supergirl | Voice |
| 2019 | The Secret Life of Pets 2 | Cat Lady | Voice |
| 2020 | Jelly Bean | Mom | Short |
| 2022 | The Prank | Julie Palmer | |
| 2024 | Sardinia | N/A | Executive producer |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1986 | My Town | Amber Wheeler | TV series |
| 1986 | The Last Frontier | Tina Adamson | TV film |
| 1988 | April Morning | Ruth Simmons | TV film |
| 1993 | Tales from the Crypt | Mona | Episode: "House of Horror" |
| 1995 | Legacy of Sin: The William Coit Story | Robin Coit | TV film |
| 1996 | Pier 66 | Kate Kelly | TV film |
| 1996 | L.A. Firefighters | Michelle Goldstein | 3 episodes |
| 1996 | The Sentinel | Amber | Episode: "Ice Man" |
| 1997 | Poltergeist: The Legacy | Emma Scott | Episode: "Dark Angel" |
| 1998 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer | Grace Newman | Episode: "I Only Have Eyes for You" |
| 1999 | Chicks | Nic | TV film |
| 2000 | H.U.D. | Mason Noble | TV film |
| 2001 | Resurrection Blvd. | Jane Ensler | 3 episodes |
| 2002 | Dawson's Creek | Amy Lloyd | 2 episodes |
| 2004–05 | Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go! | Aurora Six | Voice, 2 episodes |
| 2005 | Cold Case | Sloane Easton | Episode: "Ravaged" |
| 2005 | Out of the Woods | Linda | TV film |
| 2005 | Close to Home | Diane Walker | Episode: "Under Threat" |
| 2007 | Life | Leslie Stark | Episode: "Tear Asunder" |
| 2008 | The Cleaner | Cristina Alvarez | Episode: "Let It Ride" |
| 2008 | House Poor | Meredith | TV series |
| 2009 | 24 | Linda Gadsen | Episode: "Day 7: 10:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m." |
| 2009–2013 | Star Wars: The Clone Wars | Barriss Offee, additional voices | Voice, recurring role |
| 2010 | Men of a Certain Age | Jessica | Episode: "Same as the Old Boss" |
| 2011 | Damages | Jessica Lowry | 2 episodes |
| 2011, 2018 | Robot Chicken | Jeannie, Jyn Erso, Malika Meerkat | Voice, 2 episodes |
| 2011–2013 | Mad | Various | Voice, recurring role |
| 2012 | Hollywood Heights | Lisa Sanders | Main role |
| 2013 | Anger Management | Meredith | Episode: "Charlie Loses It at a Baby Shower" |
| 2013 | Jodi Arias: Dirty Little Secret | Jennifer Willmott | TV film |
| 2016 | Grey's Anatomy | Daphne | Episode: "My Next Life" |
| 2016 | The Perfect Daughter | Julie Cahill | TV film |
| 2016 | Star Wars Rebels | Nightsister Ghost Kanan | Voice, episode: "Visions and Voices" |
| 2017 | Sleepovers | Barbara | TV film |
| 2018 | Daredevil | Lily Ellison | Episode: "No Good Deed" |
| 2018 | Into the Dark | Rose Tooms | Episode: "Flesh & Blood" |
| 2019 | My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic | Clear Sky | Voice, episode: "Common Ground" |
| 2019 | Happy! | Antonia De Sica | Episode: "Five Chicken Fingers and a Fun" |
| 2019 | Will & Grace | Lucy | Episode: "The Chick or the Egg Donor" |
| 2020 | Home Movie: The Princess Bride | Count Rugen | Episode: "Chapter Nine: Have Fun Storming the Castle" |
| 2021 | M.O.D.O.K. | Brandi, Whitney Frost | Voice, 2 episodes |
| 2024 | Star Wars: Tales of the Empire | Barriss Offee | Voice, 3 episodes |
Awards and Nominations
Meredith Salenger has won or been nominated for several awards for her acting.
| Year | Award | Category | Title of work | Result |
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| 1986 | Young Artist Award | Best Starring Performance by a Young Actress - Motion Picture | The Journey of Natty Gann | Won |
| 1988 | Saturn Award | Best Supporting Actress | The Kiss | Nominated |
| 1989 | Young Artist Award | Best Young Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama | A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Meredith Salenger para niños
