Today we will be talking about an American actress and singer who is famous for performing in a number of stage productions, such as Broadway musicals Jesus Christ  Superstar, Spamalot and Rent. Well, she is none other than Merle Dandridge. Merle is widely known for playing Alyx Vance in Half-Life 2.

After playing a number of recurring roles, she earned the title role of Grace in the OWN drama Greenleaf. If you want to collect more information about Merle’s bio, wiki, salary, net worth, and personal life then we recommend you to read the whole article.

Who is Merle Dandridge? Know Her Bio & Wiki

Merle Dandridge was born on May 31, 1975, in Okinawa, Japan. Dandridge holds an American-Japanese nationality and belongs to mixed ethnicity. Her star sign is Gemini. She is the daughter of Afro-American father, who was in the US military and a Japanese mother. Soon after Merle was born, her family moved to Memphis, Tennessee.

Merle Dandridge with her mother, Image Source: Twitter

Merle grew up with her family as she played karate and football, and as a kid. She joined Roosevelt University after graduation and studied under the department of the Theater Conservatory. Her work and dedication were impressive, and under the International Thespian Festival, she was awarded a scholarship.

Merle Dandridge Professional Life

Soon after graduation, Merle Dandridge began her career in a theater production in Chicago. She appeared in several plays in theatres, including Once on the Island, As You Like It, Balm in Gilead, and Aida. In several video games, Dandridge has voiced. Her achievement in EVerybody’s Gone to the Rapture match in 2015 helped her to win the BAFTA Awards.

Merle started her television career in 2003 as Lacey in an episode of The WB’s series, Angel, a spin-off from the TV series, Buffy the Vampire Salyer. In AMC’s soap opera, All My Children, she appeared alongside Susan Lucci, Kelly Ripa, and David Canary.  Her movie debut was in 2008 the drama film, Nothing but the Truth starring Kate Beckinsale, Matt Dillon, and Alan Alda.

Merle Dandridge’s Age, Height & Body Measurements

Talking about Merle’s age, she is 44 years old as of 2019. In the same way, Dandridge stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inch or 1.73m tall. She has brown hair and a pair of brown eyes. As an actress, Merle has maintained her body to it’s optimum. However, the measurements of her body and height are unavailable at the moment.

How much is Merle Dandridge’s Net Worth & Salary?

As a television and film actress, Merle has earned an impressive net worth of $2 million as of 2019. The hard work she has kept into the industry ever since he started her career is the reason how she earned a hefty amount of money. The primary way of Merle’s revenue earning source is through her acting career.

However, Merle is yet to disclose the details about her salary and remuneration. Since she has appeared in more than 3 dozens of movies and TV series, she might have a salary in between  $50,000 to $60,000. Despite earning such a big chunk of money, Merle hasn’t revealed the details about the house she owns and cars she rides.

Who is Merle Dandridge Married to? Know her husband

Merle Dandridge is a married woman. She tied the knot with her longtime boyfriend turned husband Christopher Johnston. Their wedding ceremony was held on May 21, 2011, at Sherman Oaks. The couple were familiar with each other from a very small age and even attended the college together.

Merle Dandridge with her husband, Image Source: articlebio

Merle is quite a secretive when it comes to her personal life and husband, so she hasn’t revealed how and when they met for the first time. Currently, the couple resides in Los Angeles, California.