Wendel Meldrum

Wendel Meldrum

Deceased · Born: Jul 21, 1954 · Died: Jan 27, 2021

Personal Details

BornJul 21, 1954 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Spouse
  • Patric Caird

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Jan 27, 2021 )
  • Mark Humphrey

Biography

Wendel Meldrum, a remarkably gifted and multifaceted actress and writer, was born on July 21, 1954, in the culturally rich and cosmopolitan city of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, a place that has undoubtedly played a significant role in shaping her artistic vision and trajectory.

Throughout her illustrious and accomplished career, Meldrum has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, solidifying her status as a talented and versatile performer. Her impressive body of work includes starring roles in notable productions such as Less Than Kind, a critically acclaimed television series that aired from 2008 to 2012, Cruel But Necessary, a thought-provoking and emotionally charged film released in 2005, and Blast from the Past, a comedy-drama film that premiered in 1999 and garnered widespread critical acclaim.

Wendel's life was a rich tapestry of personal and professional experiences, woven together by the threads of two significant marriages. Firstly, she was united in matrimony with the illustrious Patric Caird, a union that brought her joy, companionship, and a deepening sense of connection. Later, she found love again with the accomplished Mark Humphrey, a partnership that further enriched her life with its own unique blend of love, laughter, and mutual support. Throughout her life, Wendel's passion for her craft remained a constant and abiding force, infusing her days with purpose, creativity, and a sense of fulfillment.

Wendel Meldrum's existence was brutally curtailed on the twenty-seventh day of January in the year two thousand twenty-one, resulting in a premature departure from the world, which had the unfortunate consequence of depriving the world of her extraordinary talents and leaving behind a lasting impression on all those who had the privilege of knowing and being touched by her remarkable spirit.

Career

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2012
The Phantoms
The Phantoms as Linda Jordan
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2008
Less Than Kind
Less Than Kind as Anne Blecher
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2005
Cruel But Necessary
Cruel But Necessary as Betty Munson
{"id":155558,"title":"Murder at 75 Birch","year":"1999","character":"Pat Todson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/murder-at-75-birch","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_155558.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_155558.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
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The Divine Ryans
The Divine Ryans as Linda Ryan
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The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits as Renee Stuyvescent
{"id":215490,"title":"Melanie Darrow","year":"1997","character":"Diane","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/melanie-darrow","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_215490.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_215490.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
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1996
The Pretender
The Pretender as Dr. Lizabeth Drake
{"id":57852,"title":"The Song Spinner","year":"1995","character":"Mona","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-song-spinner","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_57852.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_57852.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
{"id":9758,"title":"The Commish","year":1995,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-commish","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9758.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9758.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":158090,"title":"Sodbusters","year":"1994","character":"Lilac Gentry","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sodbusters","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158090.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158090.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Sodbusters
Sodbusters as Lilac Gentry
{"id":158190,"title":"Due South","year":"1994","character":"Leann Brighton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/due-south","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158190.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158190.jpg"},"released":1}
Due South
Due South as Leann Brighton
{"id":222593,"title":"Hush Little Baby","year":"1994","character":"Susan Nolan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hush-little-baby-1994","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_222593.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_222593.jpg"},"released":1}
Hush Little Baby
Hush Little Baby as Susan Nolan
{"id":79,"title":"Seinfeld","year":1993,"character":"Leslie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/seinfeld","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/131frpdlojrg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/131frpdlojrg.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
Seinfeld
Seinfeld as Leslie
{"id":159832,"title":"Beautiful Dreamers","year":"1990","character":"Jessie Bucke","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/beautiful-dreamers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159832.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159832.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Beautiful Dreamers
Beautiful Dreamers as Jessie Bucke
{"id":60122,"title":"Why Me?","year":"1990","character":"Gatou Vardebedian","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/why-me","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4836fb717hk0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4836fb717hk0.jpg"},"released":1}
Why Me?
Why Me? as Gatou Vardebedian
{"id":2302,"title":"K-9","year":"1989","character":"Girl with Dog","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/k-9","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7412atjq6bb0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7412atjq6bb0.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
K-9
K-9 as Girl with Dog
{"id":1069,"title":"Family Ties","year":1986,"character":"Kathy Brady","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/family-ties","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4d8r624241e0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4d8r624241e0.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Family Ties
Family Ties as Kathy Brady
{"id":62443,"title":"Stark","year":"1985","character":"Laura Stark","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/stark","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62443.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62443.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Stark
Stark as Laura Stark
{"id":162067,"title":"Vamping","year":"1984","character":"Rita","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/vamping","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162067.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162067.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
Vamping
Vamping as Rita
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2005