Person Biography:
Cady McClain is a talented actress, director, producer, and writer with a long and illustrious career in the entertainment industry. Born in Los Angeles, California, she is a 9th generation Californian and of Mexican heritage on her father's side. McClain began her professional acting career at the age of 9 and has since worked with respected directors such as Herbert Ross, Richard Benjamin, Marvin Chomsky, and John Erman.
Throughout her career, McClain has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including "My Favorite Year," "Pennies From Heaven," "Law and Order SVU," "Cheers," and "St. Elsewhere." She has also had a successful career in theater, performing in Off-Broadway productions such as "The Red Address," "Much Ado About Nothing," and "A Comedy of Errors."
In addition to her acting career, McClain is also a skilled director and producer. She has directed several short films, including "Butterflies," "Venice the Series," and "The Missing Piece," and has produced and edited all three versions of her documentary, "Seeing is Believing: Women Direct." The documentary has received critical acclaim and has won several awards, including the Jury Award at the Newport Beach Film Festival and the Audience Award at the SOHO International Film Festival.
As a writer, McClain has published her memoir, "Murdering My Youth," which explores her experiences as a child actor and her struggles to survive an alcoholic family system. The book has received wide acclaim and has been featured in TV Guide and Entertainment Tonight.
McClain has also been a vocal advocate for women's rights and has written articles for several publications, including The Good Men Project, HLNTV, Policymic, and Ms in the Biz. She has also been a guest speaker at several events, including the PCI (now PMC) Entertainment Summit in Washington D.C. and the WEHO Women and Leadership Conference.
In her personal life, McClain is married to actor/director/writer Jon Lindstrom and currently resides in Los Angeles, California.
