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Melissa Claire Egan
Genoa City Presence
At A Glance
Originally from Bedford, New York, Miss Egan grew up with an extensive background in musical theater, singing, and dancing, taking a multitude of classes in New York City as a child. While still a child, she began booking national television commercials and was signed by the Ford Modeling Agency.

Miss Egan graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BA in Dramatic Arts. During college, she appeared in many plays, including Marvin's Room, How I Learned to Drive, The Birthday Party, and Pippin. She also studied Shakespeare at the British American Drama Academy at Oxford, England.

Upon graduating college, Miss Egan began acting professionally. Her television credits include One Tree Hill and Dawson's Creek, and she starred in the independent film Wrestling.

The role of Annie is not Miss Egan's first time appearing on All My Children. At the age of 12, she made her debut on the show as an extra.
Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION
The Young and the Restless
Chelsea Lawson
November 11, 2011 to Present

All My Children
Annie McDermott
July 10, 2006 to March 21, 2011; July 28, 2011 to August 5, 2011

One Tree Hill
Lori
2003

One Tree Hill
Melody
2003

Catch-22
Waitress
2003

Use Your Disillusion
Ilyse Todd
Acting Portfolio
FILM
Seed
Kelly
2007

Wrestling
Ali Court
2006
Awards & Acclaim
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (2009, 2011, 2012; for All My Children)

Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012; for All My Children)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Younger Actress (2008; for All My Children)

soapcentral.com Dankies Winner, Outstanding Lead Actress (2009; for All My Children)
Vital Statistics
PLACE OF BIRTH: Bedford, New York
DATE OF BIRTH: September 28, 1981
Height: 5' 3"
Miscellaneous
  • Appeared on the cover of the board game "Girl Talk" when she was 13.
  • Starred in a Super Bowl commercial for Taco Bell in 2006.
    News Archives
    News Archive: Egan earns Supporting Actress Emmy nomination. [May 14, 2009]
    News Archive: Melissa Claire Egans announcs she's exiting AMC. [Jan 11, 2011]
    News Archive: Egan, Jennifer Bassey, and Kate Collins returning -- together! [Jun 14, 2011]
    News Archive: Y&R signs another AMC vet, Melissa Claire Egan, to contract. [Oct 7, 2011]
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