Marley Shelton Biography

(Actress)

Birthday: April 12, 1974 (Aries)

Born In: Los Angeles, California, USA

Marley Shelton is a well-known American television and film actress. She is the daughter of producer-director Christopher Shelton and considering her family background one might think that she would have been interested in acting from a young age. However, this isn’t the case and Marley didn’t realize that she was interested in acting until her late teens! Shelton made her film debut in the drama film ‘Grand Canyon’. Since then, she has continued to show her versatility as an actress in several movies and TV shows, such as ‘Nixon’, ‘Never Been Kissed’, 'Up to No Good' and 'A Friend to Die For', to name a few. Due to the contributions she has made to the world of show business, the American beauty has earned millions of fans all around the world. Even on the social media, Shelton has a considerable number of followers. Apart from her acting skills, it is the actress’s charming looks that have made her a darling among the public.
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Quick Facts

Age: 50 Years, 50 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Beau Flynn

father: Christopher Shelton

mother: Carol Shelton

siblings: Erin and Samantha Shelton (sisters), Koren

Actresses American Women

Height: 5'7" (170 cm), 5'7" Females

U.S. State: California

City: Los Angeles

More Facts

education: Eagle Rock High School, University of California, Los Angeles

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    Is Marley Shelton related to Rob Schneider?

    Yes, Marley Shelton is married to Rob Schneider's brother, Beau Schneider.
  • 2

    What was Marley Shelton's first acting role?

    Marley Shelton's first acting role was in the film "Grand Canyon" in 1991.
  • 3

    Did Marley Shelton appear in any Quentin Tarantino films?

    Yes, Marley Shelton appeared in Quentin Tarantino's film "Grindhouse" in 2007.
  • 4

    Has Marley Shelton starred in any horror movies?

    Yes, Marley Shelton has starred in horror films such as "Planet Terror" and "Scream 4."
  • 5

    Was Marley Shelton in the movie

    Yes, Marley Shelton appeared in the film "Sin City" in 2005.
Career
Marley Shelton made her film debut in the year 1991 by playing the character of ‘Amanda’ in ‘Grand Canyon’. Before this, she had appeared in one episode of the TV series ‘The Family Man’. In 1992, she did a television movie titled ‘Up to No Good’ along with a few series including ‘Family Matters’, ‘Bodies of Evidence’, ‘Crossroads’, ‘Camp Wilder’ and ‘Great Scott’. The following year, the American actress’s name reached newer heights after she appeared in the 1993 flick ‘The Sandlot’. She also did a TV movie titled ‘Ambush in Waco: In the Line of Duty’ and a show named ‘Angel Falls’ during that year. After that, Shelton appeared in the movie ‘Hercules in the Underworld’ and TV films ‘A Friend to Die For’ and ‘Take Me Home Again’ respectively.
Her first major film role came in the year 1998 with the fantasy comedy titled ‘Pleasantville’. Although this flick didn’t find a broad audience in theatres, it received a substantial amount of positive reviews from critics. The years 1999 to 2001 saw Marley Shelton appear in several flicks, such as ‘Never Been Kissed’, ‘The Bachelor’, ‘Lured Innocence’, ‘Valentine‘, ‘Sugar and Spice’, ‘Bubble Boy’ and ‘On the Borderline’. After focusing on the studio features, the actress appeared in a variety of independent movies during the early 2000s.
In 2002, she did ‘Just a Kiss’ followed by ‘Dallas 362’, ‘Uptown Girls’ and ‘Grand Theft Parsons’ in 2003. Later on, in the year 2005, Shelton made a brief yet notable appearance in ‘Sin City’. Then she found larger attention for portraying the character of ‘Dr. Dakota Block’ in the horror film ‘Grindhouse’. After this, the American beauty took her first full-time TV role in CBS's ‘Eleventh Hour’ in 2008. This role took Shelton’s name and fame to even greater heights and she was offered a role in the comedy flick ‘Women in Trouble’ the next year, followed by its sequel ‘Elektra Luxx’. In 2014, the actress played a lead role in the television series ‘The Lottery’. The following year, she did the psychological thriller ‘Solace’ that grossed US$22 million.
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Personal Life
Marley Shelton was born on April 12, 1974 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Her mother, Carol, is a teacher and singer, and father, Christopher Shelton, is a director and producer. Her family also includes her sisters Erin, Koren and Samantha Shelton. The actress attended the Eagle Rock High School and later on, majored in Film and Theatre from University of California, Los Angeles. Shelton got married to producer Beau Flynn in 2001. She has two daughters with him, West Flynn and Ruby Jeanne Flynn respectively.
Facts About Marley Shelton
Marley Shelton is an avid collector of vintage clothing and enjoys hunting for unique pieces to add to her wardrobe.
She is a skilled baker and often surprises her friends and family with delicious homemade treats.
Marley Shelton has a passion for interior design and loves decorating her home with eclectic and stylish pieces.
In her free time, she enjoys practicing yoga and meditation to stay grounded and centered.
Marley Shelton is also a talented painter and finds solace in expressing herself through art.

Marley Shelton Movies

1. Sin City (2005)

  (Crime, Thriller)

2. The Sandlot (1993)

  (Sport, Family, Comedy, Drama)

3. Grindhouse (2007)

  (Action, Horror, Thriller)

4. Pleasantville (1998)

  (Comedy, Fantasy, Drama)

5. Death Proof (2007)

  (Thriller)

6. Planet Terror (2007)

  (Horror, Comedy, Action, Thriller)

7. Nixon (1995)

  (Drama, Biography, History)

8. Grand Canyon (1991)

  (Drama, Crime)

9. Don't Come Knocking (2005)

  (Drama, Music)

10. A Perfect Getaway (2009)

  (Adventure, Mystery, Thriller)

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