Merrin Dungey

Merrin Dungey

53 · Born: Aug 6, 1971

2016
2011
2009

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornAug 6, 1971 Sacramento, California, USA
Spouse
  • Kevin Ryder

    ( Dec 31, 2023 to May 10, 2025 )
  • Matthew Drake

    ( May 1, 2007 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Relatives
  • Channing Dungey (Sibling)

Biography

Merrin Melissa Dungey, a gifted American actress, was born on August 6, 1971, commencing a remarkable journey in the film and television industry, marked by numerous notable achievements and a diverse range of captivating performances. Her impressive repertoire showcases a variety of notable roles in popular television series, including but not limited to The King of Queens, Alias, Malcolm in the Middle, and Summerland, each of which has contributed to her growing reputation as a talented and versatile actress. Moreover, she has made significant appearances in the beloved fantasy series Once Upon a Time, where she brought the enchanting character of Ursula to life, and starred in the thought-provoking legal drama Conviction, further solidifying her credentials as a skilled and accomplished actress. In recent years, Dungey has continued to mesmerize audiences with her impressive performances on the medical drama The Resident, where she has skillfully navigated the complexities of her character, and her costarring role in the 2019 legal drama The Fix, which has showcased her remarkable range and adaptability as an actress.

Career

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2022
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2021
American Horror Stories
American Horror Stories as Dr. Andi Grant
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Lucifer
Lucifer as Officer Sonja Harris
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Bob's Burgers
Bob's Burgers as Judith (voice)
{"id":140023,"title":"Greenland","year":"2020","character":"Major Breen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/greenland","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6np1629lrvk0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6np1629lrvk0.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
Greenland
Greenland as Major Breen
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Star Trek: Picard
Star Trek: Picard as Richter Kalungay
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2019
The Fix
The Fix as Maxine Bohen
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2018
The Resident
The Resident as Claire Thorpe
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2017
CHIPS
CHIPS as Joy Jackson
{"id":11907,"title":"Conviction","year":2016,"character":"Maxine Bohen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/conviction-2016","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1spt8bjlpuk8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1spt8bjlpuk8.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
Conviction
Conviction as Maxine Bohen
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Con Man
Con Man as Jess
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2015
The Diabolical
The Diabolical as Mrs. Wallace
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2014
Chasing Life
Chasing Life as Dr. Susan Hamburg
{"id":28,"title":"Brooklyn Nine-Nine","year":2013,"character":"Sharon Jeffords","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/brooklyn-nine-nine","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/bdn5ncqfgtc0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/bdn5ncqfgtc0.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Brooklyn Nine-Nine as Sharon Jeffords
{"id":4021,"title":"Life Happens","year":"2011","character":"Hester","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/life-happens-2011","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_4021.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_4021.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
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2009
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2004
Summerland
Summerland as Susannah Rexford
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2001
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Alias
Alias as Francie Calfo
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{"id":180,"title":"Malcolm in the Middle","year":2000,"character":"Kitty Kenarban","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/malcolm-in-the-middle","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/47mah9v8a690.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/47mah9v8a690.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Malcolm in the Middle
Malcolm in the Middle as Kitty Kenarban
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{"id":4218,"title":"Edtv","year":"1999","character":"Ms. Seaver","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/edtv","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1q320pqpt2r0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1q320pqpt2r0.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Edtv
Edtv as Ms. Seaver
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Friends
Friends as Museum Official
{"id":4232,"title":"Deep Impact","year":"1998","character":"Sheila Bradley","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/deep-impact","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/b586uju57fe0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/b586uju57fe0.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
Deep Impact
Deep Impact as Sheila Bradley
{"id":591,"title":"The King of Queens","year":1998,"character":"Kelly Palmer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-king-of-queens","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7osqb0m77od0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7osqb0m77od0.jpg"},"released":1}
The King of Queens
The King of Queens as Kelly Palmer
{"id":617,"title":"Murphy Brown","year":1997,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/murphy-brown","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_617.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_617.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
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1996
Caroline in the City
Caroline in the City as Female Prostitute