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 Jul 8, 2025 )
  • Matthew Drake

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

Biography

Merrin Dungey, a talented actress and producer, entered the world on August 6, 1971, in Sacramento, California, USA, a city known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant atmosphere.

Throughout her illustrious career, Dungey has made a lasting impression on the entertainment industry, captivating audiences with her remarkable performances in various television shows and films.

One of her most notable roles was in the popular television series "Alias" (2001),where she brought her unique acting skills to the screen. Her impressive portrayal of a complex character earned her widespread recognition and admiration.

In addition to her work on "Alias", Dungey has also appeared in other notable television shows, such as "The King of Queens" (1998),where she showcased her versatility as an actress.

Furthermore, Dungey has also made a mark in the film industry, starring in movies like "Deep Impact" (1998),a critically acclaimed disaster film that showcased her ability to adapt to different roles.

In her personal life, Dungey has been married twice. Her current husband is Kevin Ryder, whom she tied the knot with on December 31, 2023. Prior to her marriage to Ryder, she was married to Matthew Drake.

Throughout her life, Dungey has demonstrated her dedication to her craft, consistently delivering outstanding performances that have endeared her to audiences around the world.

Career

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2024
The Lincoln Lawyer
The Lincoln Lawyer as Judge Regina Turner
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2022
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2021
Lucifer
Lucifer as Officer Sonja Harris
{"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
{"id":178566,"title":"Madness Inside Me","year":"2020","character":"Madison","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/madness-inside-me","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_178566.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_178566.jpg"},"released":1}
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2019
The Fix
The Fix as Maxine Bohen
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2018
The Resident
The Resident as Claire Thorpe
{"id":112110,"title":"CHIPS","year":"2017","character":"Joy Jackson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/chips","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/79o0lse67k90.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/79o0lse67k90.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
CHIPS
CHIPS as Joy Jackson
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Big Little Lies
Big Little Lies as Detective Adrienne Quinlan
{"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
{"id":36428,"title":"The Diabolical","year":"2015","character":"Mrs. Wallace","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-diabolical","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3t88qpmh17n0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3t88qpmh17n0.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
The Diabolical
The Diabolical as Mrs. Wallace
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2014
Chasing Life
Chasing Life as Dr. Susan Hamburg
{"id":581,"title":"Once Upon a Time","year":2014,"character":"Ursula","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/once-upon-a-time","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5ad3kji9d4t0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5ad3kji9d4t0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":1496,"title":"Hollywood Heights","year":2012,"character":"Ellie Moss","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/hollywood-heights","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1496.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1496.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
Hollywood Heights
Hollywood Heights as Ellie Moss
{"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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2005
Summerland
Summerland as Susannah Rexford
{"id":153849,"title":"The Sky Is Falling","year":"2001","character":"Sheila","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-sky-is-falling","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_153849.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_153849.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
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Alias
Alias as Francie Calfo
{"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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{"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