biographical article needs additional citations for verification. It includes attribution to IMDb, which may not be a reliable source for biographical information. Please help by adding additional, reliable sources for verification. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. (January 2011) Mel Harris Born Mary Ellen Harris July 12, 1956 (1956-07-12) (age 54) Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Occupation Actor Spouse David Silbergeld (1978–79) Brian Kilcommons (1980–82) David Hume Kennerly (1983–88) Cotter Smith (1988–96) Michael Toomey (2001–06) Mel Harris (Mary Ellen Harris) (born July 12, 1956) is an American actress..