Ami Dolenz (born January 8, 1969) is an American television and film actress and producer.
Born in Burbank, California into a showbiz family, Dolenz is the daughter of Micky Dolenz of the 1960s group the Monkees, and British television presenter Samantha Juste. Her paternal grandparents were the film actors George Dolenz and Janelle Johnson.
At age 15, Dolenz won a junior talent contest and decided to become an actress. She dropped out of high sc...
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Ami Dolenz (born January 8, 1969) is an American television and film actress and producer.
Born in Burbank, California into a showbiz family, Dolenz is the daughter of Micky Dolenz of the 1960s group the Monkees, and British television presenter Samantha Juste. Her paternal grandparents were the film actors George Dolenz and Janelle Johnson.
At age 15, Dolenz won a junior talent contest and decided to become an actress. She dropped out of high school and began appearing in roles on various television series. One of her first acting roles was in the television movie The Children of Times Square, followed by a two episode stint on Growing Pains. In 1987, she appeared in a small role in the comedy Can't Buy Me Love. Later that year, she landed the role of Melissa McKee in the long running soap opera General Hospital. The role garnered Dolenz attention, earning her two nominations (in 1988 and 1989) for a Young Artist Award.
After leaving General Hospital in 1989, Dolenz landed a co...
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