Myndy Crist is an American

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who has appeared in more than 50 films and television series. In 2019, she received a Jury Best Actress Award at the 2019 Riverside International Film Festival for her role in the 2018 film ''Wake''.

Early life and career

Crist grew up in

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, and graduated from the UCLA School of Theater and Film. Her first onscreen role was in 1995 in an episode of ''

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'', and within a few years she was playing supporting roles in films like '' Gun Shy'' (2000), ''

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'' (2000), and ''

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'' (2000). In 2002, she starred as Janet LeClaire in the short-lived TV drama, ''

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''. More recently, Crist has appeared in TV shows such as '' Satisfaction'' (2014), '' Major Crimes'' (2015), '' Code Black'' (2016) and '' The Rookie'' (2019). She had a supporting role in the 2013 film, ''

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'', and a starring role in the 2018 film, ''Wake''.

Personal life

Crist was married to actor

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. The couple have two daughters, one of whom is named Vivian.Maxine Bock, Anna Herthe Rothe, Marjorie Dent Candee and Charles Moritz (2008) 'Current Biography Yearbook' (H. W. Wilson Co.) p. 561.

Partial filmography

Film

Television

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Crist, Myndy American film actresses Living people 20th-century American actresses 21st-century American actresses American television actresses Actresses from the San Francisco Bay Area Actors from Marin County, California UCLA Film School alumni Year of birth missing (living people)