Scott was born Melody Ann Thomas in Los Angeles. Her first film credit was as a child actress[2] in the 1964 Alfred Hitchcock movie Marnie. After parts in television and movies in the mid-1970s (most notably in John Wayne's final film, The Shootist in 1976, in which she becomes the last actress to exchange lines with Wayne), she was offered parts on nighttime series such as, The Rockford Files, Charlie's Angels, and a recurring role on The Waltons.
In 1979, at the age of 23, she left The Waltons to take over the role of Nikki Reed, a poor girl from the wrong side of the tracks, on the daytime serial The Young and the Restless, choosing the part over a sitcom pilot that in the end was not picked up.[2] She was a replacement for the previous Nikki, who had lasted six months.[2] Over time, her character reformed and became an important part of Genoa City society, as she married Victor Newman (Eric Braeden). Scott has said, "It's a miracle for an actor to have a job last 35 years. I am so blessed."[2]
On February 19, 2019 The Young and the Restless featured a stand-alone episode to honor Scott's 40-year history with the serial.[3]
Personal life
On the set of The Young and the Restless, she met her third husband, the show's executive producer Edward J. Scott. They married in 1985 and have three daughters, Jennifer (his daughter from a previous marriage[4]), Alexandra Danielle Yeaggy (father is the late Carlos Yeaggy, a makeup man Melody met on the set of Y&R.[5]) and Elizabeth. The family resides in Beverly Hills, California. Jennifer gave birth to twins on May 25, 2011, a boy named James and a girl named Charlotte. James and Charlotte are Melody and Edward's first and second grandchild, respectively.[6]
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Melody Thomas Scott news newspapers books scholar JSTOR November 2017 Learn how and when to remove this template message Melody Thomas Scott born Melody Ann Thomas April 18 1956 1 is an American actress best known for playing Nikki Newman on the soap opera The Young and the Restless 2 Melody Thomas ScottMelody Thomas Scott in 2007BornMelody Ann Thomas 1956 04 18 April 18 1956 age 66 Los Angeles California U S OccupationActressYears active1963 presentSpouse s Lindy Davis m 1979 div 1979 wbr Bob Shield m 1980 div 198 Edward J Scott m 1985 wbr Children3 Contents 1 Early life and acting career 2 Personal life 3 Acting roles 4 Awards and nominations 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksEarly life and acting career EditScott was born Melody Ann Thomas in Los Angeles Her first film credit was as a child actress 2 in the 1964 Alfred Hitchcock movie Marnie After parts in television and movies in the mid 1970s most notably in John Wayne s final film The Shootist in 1976 in which she becomes the last actress to exchange lines with Wayne she was offered parts on nighttime series such as The Rockford Files Charlie s Angels and a recurring role on The Waltons In 1979 at the age of 23 she left The Waltons to take over the role of Nikki Reed a poor girl from the wrong side of the tracks on the daytime serial The Young and the Restless choosing the part over a sitcom pilot that in the end was not picked up 2 She was a replacement for the previous Nikki who had lasted six months 2 Over time her character reformed and became an important part of Genoa City society as she married Victor Newman Eric Braeden Scott has said It s a miracle for an actor to have a job last 35 years I am so blessed 2 She was a celebrity guest on The 25 000 Pyramid for a week in June 1985 On February 19 2019 The Young and the Restless featured a stand alone episode to honor Scott s 40 year history with the serial 3 Personal life EditOn the set of The Young and the Restless she met her third husband the show s executive producer Edward J Scott They married in 1985 and have three daughters Jennifer his daughter from a previous marriage 4 Alexandra Danielle Yeaggy father is the late Carlos Yeaggy a makeup man Melody met on the set of Y amp R 5 and Elizabeth The family resides in Beverly Hills California Jennifer gave birth to twins on May 25 2011 a boy named James and a girl named Charlotte James and Charlotte are Melody and Edward s first and second grandchild respectively 6 Acting roles EditYear Title Role Notes1964 Marnie Young Marnie Movie uncredited 1965 Wagon Train Samantha Episode The Katy Piper Story as Melody Thomas 1969 Ironside Leslie Richards Episode Goodbye to Yesterday as Melody Thomas 1971 The Beguiled Abigail Movie as Melody Thomas 1975 Posse Laurie Movie as Melody Thomas 1976 The Shootist Girl on streetcar Movie as Melody Thomas 1977 Secrets Laura Fleming TV Movie as Melody Thomas 1977 Code R Linda Episode The Firebug as Melody Thomas 1977 Fish Joanie Kellen Episode The Neighbors as Melody Thomas 1977 The Car Suzie Pullbrook Movie as Melody Thomas 1977 The Waltons Darlene Jarvis Episodes The Go Getter and The Seashore as Melody Thomas 1978 Charlie s Angels Betsy Harper Episodes The Sandcastle Murders as Melody Thomas 1978 The Fury LaRue Movie as Melody Thomas 1978 Piranha Laura Dickinson Movie as Melody Thomas 1979 Makin It Carol Paula Episodes Stayin Alive and Tony s Homecoming as Melody Thomas 1979 Billy Shirley Episode Computer Dating as Melody Thomas 1979 The Rockford Files Sherry Episode Lions Tigers Monkeys and Dogs Part 1 as Melody Thomas 1979 present The Young and the Restless Nikki Newman Series regular1980 The Scarlett O Hara War Laurie Lee TV Movie as Melody Thomas 1985 Hotel Mandy Vinning Episode Sleeping Dogs as Melody Thomas 1997 The Nanny Herself Episode The Heather Biblow Story 2001 The King of Queens Nikki Newman Episode Inner Tube 2003 The Paradise Virus Linda Flemming TV movie2005 Freezerburn Jill Renzie the Moviestar Movie2007 My Name Is Earl Pill Popping Mom Episode The Birthday Party 2011 Castle Tonya Wellington Episode Nikki Heat 2014 The Crazy Ones Flora Episode The Monster Awards and nominations EditThis section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources Please help by adding reliable sources Contentious material about living people that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately Find sources Melody Thomas Scott news newspapers books scholar JSTOR November 2017 Learn how and when to remove this template message Year Award Category Work Result1991 8th Telegatto Awards Best Actress The Young and the Restless Won1995 11th Soap Opera Digest Awards Outstanding Actress The Young and the Restless Nominated1999 26th Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Lead Actress The Young and the Restless Nominated2001 17th Soap Opera Digest Awards Outstanding Actress The Young and the Restless WonDaytime Emmys Pre Nomination Outstanding Lead Actress 2005 2008 See also EditVictor Newman and Nikki Reed SupercoupleReferences Edit Scott Melody Thomas 1956 Encyclopedia com Cengage Retrieved August 2 2022 a b c d e Y amp R s Melody Thomas Scott May Not Have a Storyline But She Has a Lot to Say Soap Opera Weekly February 13 2007 pp 10 11 Rice Lynette February 19 2019 See Melody Thomas Scott s 1979 Debut on The Young and the Restless Entertainment Weekly Reichardt Nancy M September 4 1988 Y amp R s Thomas Scott Hast It All Spartanberg Herald Journal p 39 via Google News Eady Brenda October 15 1984 Farrah s New Role Mom People Kroll Dan J May 28 2011 Melody Thomas Scott is a grandmother twice Soapcentral External links Edit Wikinews has related news Popular soap opera The Young and the Restless celebrates 35 years on the air Wikimedia Commons has media related to Melody Thomas 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