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The Cast Of Melrose Place: Where Are They Now?

Here's a look at our favourite characters then and now...

The Cast Of Melrose Place

Melrose Place was one of the most addictive series of the 90’s.

It was created by Darren Star who also created Beverly Hills 90210 and Sex and the City.

It ran for seven seasons from 1992 – 1999.

 

 

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Amy Locane

Character: Sandy Louise Harling 

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Amy Locane

Amy Locane who played Southern-bred aspiring actress, Sandy Louise Harling, in season one of Melrose Place, may not have become a huge household name – however she has remained in the public eye.

 

In 2010, the actress was arrested for driving behind the wheel three times over the legal alcohol limit, tragically killing a 60-year-old woman. After serving just 2.5 years in jail, Locane was released last week after the woman’s family appealed her sentence. Speaking out to nj.com, Locane described her prison experience as “dehumanising”. 

 

Her time in prison also affected her relationship, divorcing her husband, businessman, Mark Bovenizer in 2015, with whom she has children with.

 

The actress who also starred in Cry Baby in 1990 alongside Johnny Depp, has since turned down several acting offers, planning on educating others of the dangers of drink driving and gaining custody of her daughters.

Josie Bissett

Character: Jane Mancini

 

Josie bissett

Josie continued to appear in many television and film roles such as Law & Order, The Other Woman directed by Jason Priestley and The Doors by Oliver Stone.

In 1992 Josie married Rob Estes who also starred in Melrose Place as Kyle McBride. They divorced in 2006 and have two children together.

Thomas Calabro

Character: Michael Mancini

Thomas Calabro

Thomas was the only cast member of Melrose Place to appear in every season from 1992 – 1999. He went on to appear in many TV shows such as Nip/Tuck, Without a Trace, CSI:NY and Glee.

 

Courtney Thorne-Smith

Character: Alison Parker

Courtney Thorne-Smith

After her role in Melrose Place, Courtney went on to appear in Ally McBeal as the character Georgia Thomas.

In 2007 she published a novel called Outside In, married Roger Fishman and had her first child at the age of 40.

Andrew Shue

Character: Billy Campbell

Andrew Shue

Andrew appeared on Melrose Place for six years and briefly dated Courtney Thorne-Smith whom he co-starred with. While on the show he also played soccer for the Los Angeles Galaxy.

He co-founded a social networking website called Cafémom and in 2010 married Amy Robach a former US Today Show co-anchor. They have five children between them from previous marriages.

Daphne Zuniga

Character: Jo Reynolds

Daphne Zuniga

Earlier in her acting career Daphne appeared in several episodes of Family Ties as Alex Keaton’s (Michael J Fox) girlfriend. After Melrose Place she appeared in One Tree Hill and continues to work in film and television.

Grant Show

Character: Jake Hanson

Grant Show

Grant was cast as Jake Hanson. His was the only character to appear in all three Aaron Spelling series. Beverly Hills 90210, Melrose Place and spin off Models Inc.

He continues to star in several TV shows and has appeared on Broadway.

Grant is married to Katherine LaNasa and they have a daughter together.

Heather Locklear

Character: Amanda Woodward

Heather Locklear

Heather appeared in several television series by Aaron Spelling. These include Dynasty, T.J. Hooker, Matt Houston, Fantasy Island, The Love Boat, Hotel, and Melrose Place.

After Melrose Place she was cast in Spin City with Michael J. Fox and Charlie Sheen and has had many tv roles on two and a half men, Boston Legal, Hannah Montana and Rules of Engagement.

Heather was married to Tommy Lee from the band Motley Crue and then Richie Sambora from Bon Jovi whom she has one daughter with. She then dated Jack Wagner her former co-star from Melrose Place and they became engaged but called it off shortly afterwards.

 

Jack Wagner

Character: Dr. Peter Burns

Jack Wagner

Jack has starred on General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful, Santa Barbara and Melrose Place. He is a musician at heart, playing guitar, performing and recording six albums.

He dated co-star Heather Locklear for four years but after a short engagement in 2011 they called it off. He has two children from his first marriage.

Doug Savant

Character: Matt Fielding

Doug Savant

After Melrose, Doug guest starred on many TV series such as CSI, JAG, NYPD Blue and 24. He then landed the regular role of Tom Scavo on Desperate Housewives from 2004-2012.

Doug married co-star Laura Leighton who played Sydney Andrews on Melrose Place. They have two children together and two from his previous marriage.

 

Laura Leighton

Character: Sydney Andrews

Laura Leighton

After Melrose Place Laura joined the cast of Beverly Hills 90210 as Sophie Burns and has gone on to have numerous appearances on shows such as Law & Order: SVU, CSI Miami, Boston Legal an Pretty Little Liars.

In 1998 Laura married Melrose co-star Doug Savant and they have two children together and two from his first marriage.

Marcia Cross

Character: Dr. Kimberly Shaw

Marcia Cross

Marcia went on to appear in several TV series such as CSI, Spin City, Ally McBeal, The King of Queens and Seinfeld. In 2010 she joined the cast of Desperate Housewives as Bree Van de Kamp where she earned several golden globe and Emmy award nominations for her role.

Kristin Davis

Character: Brooke Armstrong

Kristin Davis

Kristin got her big break on Melrose Place. She had small roles on Will and Grace, Seinfeld and Friends but we all know her as Charlotte York in Sex and the City. Kristin appeared in the Sex and the City Movies as well as Couples Retreat.

She has a passion for elephants and works to protect them and other wildlife in Kenya.

Kelly Rutherford

Character: Megan Lewis

Kelly Rutherford

Kelly appeared in Melrose Place in the later seasons. After movies such as Scream 3 and more tv series, in 2007 she was cast as Lily van der Woodsen in Gossip Girl and in 2016 she has a recurring role in the thriller Quantico.

Lisa Rinna

Character: Taylor McBride

Lisa Rinna

Lisa starred in Days of our Lives before joining Melrose Place for the last three seasons. As well as several TV roles, Lisa has been a Playboy cover model twice, appeared on Dancing with the Stars, had a cameo on Entourage and been a contestant on The Apprentice and Celebrity Apprentice 4. In 2014 she joined the cast of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills as herself.

Lisa is married to actor Harry Hamlin and they have two children together.

Rob Estes

Character: Kyle McBride

Rob Estes

After a role on Beverley Hills 90210, Rob joined the cast of Melrose place as restaurateur Kyle McBride along side his real life wife Josie Bissett. He went on to appear in Law & Order, Suddenly Susan, Gilmore Girls and CSI Miami and then joined the cast of 90210 for the first two seasons.

Rob has two children from his marriage to Josie and another with his second wife Erin Bolte.

Alyssa Milano

Character: Jennifer Mancini

Alyssa Milano

Already an established teen star from Who’s the Boss, Alyssa joined Melrose Place for a season as Jane Mancini’s younger sister and was then cast as a  lead character Phoebe in the series Charmed.

She is married and has two children.

David Charvet

Character: Craig Field

David Charvet

After sporting his red shorts on Baywatch, David joined Melrose Place for two years. The French born actor decided to take a break from acting to pursue his music career and returned to France where he released three rock albums and toured with his band. He recorded duets with Seal and Bryan Adams.

David now lives in the US with his wife Brooke Burke and their children.

 

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