Born Name:  Melinda Heather Cohn

Born Date:  May 20, 1966

Born Place:  Los Angeles, California

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Occupations:  Actress, comedian, voice artist

Brief Biography:  Mindy Cohn is an American actress and voice artist best known for her iconic role as Natalie Green on the sitcom The Facts of Life (1979–1988) and as the voice of Velma Dinkley in the Scooby-Doo franchise (2002–2015). Discovered by Charlotte Rae at a Los Angeles school, she has worked in television, film, and animation for over four decades.

Early Life and Career:
While attending the Westlake School, she was discovered by Charlotte Rae and producers who were researching for a new show.
The Facts of Life: She played Natalie Green for the entire nine-season run of the show.
Education: She earned a degree in sociology from Loyola Marymount University in 1995, prioritizing education during her acting career.

Notable Roles and Voice Work:
Velma Dinkley: She was the voice of Velma in the Scooby-Doo franchise from 2002 to 2015.
Recent Roles: Appeared in Palm Royale and Mother Father Sister Brother Frank (2024).

Personal Life and Trivia:
Mentorship: She considered her co-star Charlotte Rae to be her mentor and surrogate mother.
Friendships: She is close friends with Helen Hunt and Belinda Carlisle, and is a godmother to children of Angelina Jolie.
Health: She is a cancer survivor who has served on the board of directors for weSPARK, a cancer support organization.