Hynden Walch, a talented actress and writer, was born on February 1, 1971, in Davenport, Iowa. She embarked on her professional acting career at the tender age of 11, initially performing on stage. As she matured, she pursued her passion for the arts further by attending the prestigious North Carolina School of the Arts at 16, where she majored in voice.
Hynden's exceptional talent was recognized at a young age, as she was awarded the Presidential Scholar in the Arts in drama during her senior year of high school. Her impressive performance as Little Voice in The Rise and Fall of Little Voice on Broadway earned her the Outer Critics Circle Award.
After completing her education, Hynden graduated summa cum laude from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Literature. During her time at UCLA, she also founded the Hillside Produce Cooperative, a groundbreaking initiative that facilitated the exchange of locally grown, organic food. Her dedication to this project earned her the esteemed title of runner-up Citizen Entrepreneur of the Year by Global Green USA.
In her personal life, Hynden has been married to Sean McDermott since 1999. Throughout her illustrious career, she has made significant contributions to the world of entertainment, leaving a lasting impact on the industry.