Melinda Darlene Hunt (born July 7, 1970) is an American actress, producer and television writer, best known for creating and producing the

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series '' The Big C''.

Career

As a writer, the credits of the

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native and

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alumnus include episodes of '' 90210'', ''

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'', '' The Goldbergs'', and '' Save Me''. She also created the

series '' The Big C'', starring Laura Linney. The series revolved around the life of suburban wife and high-school teacher Cathy Jaminson, who is diagnosed with melanoma. ''The Big C'' premiered on August 16, 2010, and concluded on May 20, 2013. She was nominated for a Golden Globe for being a producer on the series. Hunt is also one of several executive producers of the

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series ''

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'', which premiered on January 3, 2021. That show is set in

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, of which Lebanon Junction is located an hour's drive. Other executive producers on that series include

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and

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. As an actress, she is known for her recurring roles in television shows such as '' Parks and Recreation'', '' Help Me Help You'', and ''

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''. In addition to television, she has appeared in the films ''

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'' and ''

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''.

Filmography

Television

Film

References

External links

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