Melinda Casey

Melinda Ann Plowman (born May 13, 1941), also known as Melinda Ann Casey and Melinda Casey, is an American actress and associate director. She began her acting career at age 6 and appeared in feature films and television episodes through the 1960s. In the 1970s, she became a member of the Directors Guild of America and worked as an associate director through the 1990s.

Early life Melinda Ann Plowman was born on May 13, 1941, in Abilene, Texas. Her parents, Homer Lee Plowman and Lura Frances Slaughter, had met and married in Abilene in 1934. She has one younger sister.

The family moved to Los Angeles in 1942. Plowman was enrolled in a dance school at age 3. In 1959 she appeared on Wagon Train S3 E10 "The Danny Benedict Story" as Priscilla Walker.

Her parents preferred to maintain her status as a freelance actor rather than a studio contract player. Her mother accompanied her on the set. She continued working on film crews through the 1990s.

Personal life Plowman married Phil Casey, a talent manager, in Las Vegas in August 1967. They had one son.