Melissa Joan Hart

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Melissa Joan Hart is an American actress, best known for her lead roles on the popular 90s sitcoms "Clarissa Explains It All" and "Sabrina the Teenage Witch". She received two Kid's Choice Awards for her performance on "Sabrina". She continues to act in both film and television, and has made a successful transition into directing.

Melissa Joan Hart Timeline

1976

Melissa Joan Hart is Born

On April 18, 1976, Melissa Joan Hart was born in Smithtown, New York.

1985

Hart Appears on a Commercial

At the age of nine, Hart appears in a commercial for a bathtub toy called Splashy.

1989

Hart Lands Lead Role in Clarissa Explains It All

Hart lands her first major role in Nickelodeon's Clarissa Explains It All. The show ran for five seasons.

1996

Sabrina the Teenage Witch Premiers

Hart stars as Sabrina Spellman in Sabrina the Teenage Witch which aired for seven seasons.

2009

Melissa & Joey Premiers

Hart stars opposite Joey Lawrence in the ABC Family sitcom Melissa & Joey. The show ran for four seasons.

2018

Hart Directs Film Music and Lyrics

Hart directs the romantic comedy film Music and Lyrics starring her husband Mark Wilkerson.

2019

Hart Publishes Memoir

Hart publishes her memoir Melissa Explains It All: Tales from My Abnormally Normal Life.

5 Interesting Facts about Melissa Joan Hart

1. Started Acting at Age

Melissa Joan Hart began her acting career at age 4, appearing in a commercial for a bathtub toy called Splashy.

2. Big Break on Clarissa Explains it All

Melissa Joan Hart's big break came when she was cast in the Nickelodeon show Clarissa Explains it All. She played the title role for five seasons.

3. Directed a Music Video

In 2002, Melissa Joan Hart directed the music video for the song “Goodbye To You” by Michelle Branch.

4. Appeared on Broadway

Melissa Joan Hart appeared in a Broadway production of The Crucible in 2001 and a London production of Les Misérables in 2005.

5. Launched Her Own Production Company

In 2006, Melissa Joan Hart launched her own production company called Hartbreak Films, which has produced several movies and TV shows.

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Melissa Joan Hart is an American actress who was born on April 18, 1976 and is currently 47 years old. She is best known for her roles as Sabrina Spellman in the popular series "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" and as Melissa Chase in the television series, "Clarissa Explains It All."