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See The Cast of ‘Melrose Place’ Then And Now

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In 1992, ‘Melrose Place’ the second series in the ‘Beverly Hills 90210′ franchise, debuted on Fox’s Thursday night line up. Melrose was more adult and sleazier than the posh LA cousin that birthed it, and featured some pretty out-there plot lines. See what the cast of the beloved nighttime soap are up to these days below.


Thomas Calabro, Dr. Michael Mancini

 
 
 

Then: Calabro played the increasingly evil Dr. Michael Mancini. He was the only original cast member to stay on the show for its entire run. Previously, his biggest role was on the short-lived TV series 'Drama Street.'

Now: Calabro revived his Mancini character for the 2009 'Melrose Place' reboot. After that show was quickly cancelled, he's popped up on 'Castle' and 'NCIS' and most recently played Mr. Puckerman on 'Glee.'

Heather Locklear, Amanda Woodward

 
 
 
Heather Locklear
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Then: Locklear was one of the '90s most memorable villains as Amanda Woodward, a scheming advertising exec who caused trouble on Melrose Place. Always billed as a "Special Guest," Locklear was the show's biggest star, thanks to long runs on 'T.J. Hooker' and 'Dynasty.'

Now: Locklear has a recurring role on 'Hot In Cleveland' and will be in 'Scary Movie 5.' She was engaged to fellow 'Melrose' alum Jack Wagner, but they broke it off in late 2011.

Andrew Shue, Billy Campbell

 
 
 
Andrew Shue
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Then: Female viewers surely remember Shue as struggling writer Billy Campbell. Shue was a professional soccer player in Zimbabwe before 'Melrose,' and during the show he spent two years on the roster of the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Now: Andrew, who is the brother of actress Elisabeth Shue, hasn’t done much acting since 'Melrose,' but he’s been busy, co-founding both the youth charity Do Something and the social networking site Café Mom.

Josie Bissett, Jane Andrews Mancini

 
 
 
Josie Bissett
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Then: Bissett broke hearts as Jane Mancini, who watches her marriage to Michael crumble. Originally a model, TV audiences got their first real taste of Bissett when she played recurring character Cara on the sitcom ‘The Hogan Family.'

Now: Since 2008, Bissett has played Kathleen Bowman on 'The Secret Life of an American Teenager.' The mother of two published a children's book, 'Tickle Monster,' in 2008.

Doug Savant, Matt Fielding

 
 
 
Doug Savant
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Then: Doug Savant played Matt Fielding, one of the first openly gay characters on American television. While 'Melrose' was Savant’s big break, he had already had a long TV career, most prominently as Young Mack Mackenzie on 'Knots Landing.'

Now: Savant moved on to Wisteria Lane and played Tom Scavo on all eight seasons of 'Desperate Housewives.' Since 1998 he has been married to his Melrose co-star Laura Leighton.

Grant Show, Jake Hanson

 
 
 
Grant Show
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Then: Show added some rugged blue collar-ness to 'Melrose Place' as motorcycle-driving manual laborer Jake Hanson. His first major role was on the daytime soap 'Ryan’s Hope,' after paying his dues with a couple episodes of 'The Love Boat' and an 'ABC After School Special.'

Now: Show continues to crank out TV appearances. Over the last several years the 52-year-old has played recurring roles on 'Big Love,' 'Private Practice,' 'Burn Notice' and 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.'

Courtney Thorne-Smith, Allison Parker

 
 
 
Courtney Thorne-Smith
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Then: Thorne-Smith brought her girl-next-door quality to receptionist Allison Parker. She got her start on the short-lived 'Fast Times At Ridgemont High' TV adaptation and went on to star alongside Julia Louis-Dreyfus on the 'Family Ties' spin-off 'Day by Day.'

Now: Thorne-Smith was notoriously too good-looking for her TV husband Jim Belushi on 'According To Jim.' Since that show ended she's been playing Lyndsey McElroy on 'Two and a Half Man.'

Daphne Zuniga, Jo Reynolds

 
 
 
Daphne Zuniga
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Then: Prior to playing Jo Reynolds on 'Melrose Place,' Zuniga had a pretty good run in the '80s, appearing in ‘Space Balls,' ‘Modern Girls’ and ‘The Sure Thing.’ And who could forget her putting on the 'Night Moves' with Matt LeBlanc in the video for the Bob Seger song. (Or as Alex P. Keaton's girlfriend on 'Family Ties.')

Now: Zuniga was Victoria Davis on the last five seasons of 'One Tree Hill.' She is set to star in the upcoming movie 'Vanished.'

Jack Wagner, Dr. Peter Burns

 
 
 
Jack Wagner
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Then: Jack Wagner was introduced in the third season of 'Melrose' as ruthless hospital Chief of Staff Peter Burns. Prior to that, he starred as Frisco Jones on 'General Hospital.' Also a singer, his single 'All I Need' topped the Billboard charts in 1985.

Now: Wagner returned to his daytime soap roots and played Dominick Monroe on 'The Bold and Beautiful' between 2003 and 2012. He is generally considered the world's best celebrity golfer who doesn't come from a pro sports background.

Laura Leighton, Sydney Andrews

 
 
 
Laura Leighton
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Then: Laura Leighton played Sydney Andrews, who causes much drama and then seemingly dies in a car accident. 'Melrose' was the screen debut for Leighton, who was 25 at the time.

Now: Sydney was somehow resurrected for the 2009 ‘Melrose’ revival. When that show quickly died Leighton turned to 'Pretty Little Liars' and has been playing Ashley Marin on the drama ever since.

Marcia Cross, Dr. Kimberly Shaw

 
 
 
Marcia Cross
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Then: Like most of the characters on 'Melrose Place,' Cross' Dr. Kimberly Shaw was devious, scheming and lacking of any moral core. Before hamming it up on 'Melrose Place,' Cross was on TV shows such as 'Knots Landing,' 'One Life to Live' and 'Another World.'

Now: Cross starred as Bree Van de Kamp for eight seasons on 'Desperate Housewives.'

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