Heidi Lenhart Explained

Heidi Lenhart
Othername:Heidi Saban
Heidi Stills
Yearsactive:1988-2009
Spouse:
    Children:2
    Mother:Cheryl Saban
    Family:Tifanie Lenhart Chaney (sister)
    Haim Saban (step-father)

    Heidi Lenhart is a former American actress best known for her lead role in the Au Pair film series and the sitcom California Dreams, and for her anime dubbing work under the name Melody Lee (sometimes spelled Melodee Lee), in particular in and .

    Family

    She is the daughter of Cheryl Saban and Ray Lenhart, a disc jockey. She has an older sister, Tifanie, who is a voice actress. Neither she nor her sister have a relationship with their birth father.[1]

    Acting career

    She was an original cast member as Jenny Garrison in the NBC teen comedy series California Dreams. Heidi was written out of the show at the beginning of the second season when the show decided to focus on the band rather than the Garrison family.[2] Lenhart later went to star as Suzanne Carson in the syndicated television drama Fame L.A. from 1997 to 1998,[3] and had a recurring role in the final season of Fox prime time soap opera Beverly Hills, 90210 (2000).

    In film, Lenhart played the leading role of Jennifer "Jenny" Morgan in Au Pair (1999), and its two sequels Au Pair II: The Fairytale Continues (2002), and (2009).

    Philanthropy career

    Lenhart served as a board member for her mother's non-profit, the Cheryl Saban Self-Worth Foundation for Women and Girls, as a parenting, health and wellness, and education advocate and subsequently was named a director of the organization.[4]

    Personal life

    In 2002, Lenhart married actor Robin Dunne, with whom she co-starred in Au Pair II: The Fairytale Continues. They divorced in 2005. She subsequently married actor-musician Chris Stills in 2006, with whom she has two daughters.[5] Lenhart filed for divorce in 2011.[6] She writes poetry and lives in a suburb of Los Angeles.[7] [8]

    Filmography

    YearTitleRoleNotes
    1987Riqunni NonderaikoAnime film; Credited as Melody Lee
    1988Perfect VictimsYoung Model
    1988NoozlesSandy BrownAnime series
    1988Little WomenJosephine MarchAnime series
    1990The Girl Who Came Between ThemBettyTelevision film
    1990A Quiet Little Neighborhood, a Perfect Little MurderThe Neighbor
    1991A Christmas AdventureVoiceAnime film[9]
    1992-1994California DreamsJenny GarrisonSeries regular, 16 episodes
    Nominated — Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress in a New Television Series
    Nominated — Young Artist Award for Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast in a Youth Series or Variety Show
    1994Shadow of ObsessionPatty AbruzziTelevision film
    1994Blindfold: Acts of ObsessionYoung Girl
    1994Creepy CrawlersAdditional VoicesAnimated Series; Credited as Melodee Lee
    1994GailTelevision film
    1994MoldiverAgent SayuriOVA; Credited as Melody Lee
    1994Trigger FastLucille
    1995Deadly SinsMarieTelevision film
    1995Orguss 02NatamuraOVA; Credited as Melodee Lee
    1995Afura MannOVA; Credited as Melody Lee
    1996Hyper DollMew Fumizuki
    1996-1997The Why Why FamilyVoice25 episodes
    1996-1997Eagle RidersVoice65 episodes
    1996Maybe This TimeMoniqueEpisode: "St. Valentine's Day Massacre"
    1996The Burning ZoneArla McKeeEpisode: "Night Flight"
    1997Afura MannSeries; Credited as Melody Lee
    1997Red MeatMia
    1997Silk StalkingsSarahEpisode: "The Babysitter"
    1997Pacific BlueSheila BrightonEpisode: "Rumplestiltskin"
    1997Born BadLaura
    1997-1998Fame L.A.Suzanne CarsonSeries regular, 21 episodes
    1998Addams Family ReunionMelinda AdamsTelevision film
    1999Zoe, Duncan, Jack & JaneSubway GirlEpisode: "Down and Out at Bleeker and Houston"
    1999Au PairJennifer "Jenny" MorganTelevision film
    1999Little MenIsabelle McGregor2 episodes
    1999The PretenderShea / Carrie GoltzEpisode: "Extreme"
    2000Beverly Hills, 90210Ellen6 episodes
    2000Final AscentBethTelevision film
    2002Au Pair II: The Fairytale ContinuesJennifer "Jenny" Morgan
    2002Mia Bozeman
    2009Jennifer "Jenny" MorganTelevision film

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Ephron. Amy. Cheryl Saban Turns Her Artistry to Glass Blowing. 2020-09-16. Vogue. 9 April 2018 . en-us.
    2. Web site: I remember a TV show that I .... 13 April 2006. 20 November 2017.
    3. Book: Terrace, Vincent. Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010, 2d ed.. 12 November 2012. McFarland. 9780786486410. 20 November 2017. Google Books.
    4. Web site: Cheryl Saban Self Worth Foundation For Women and Girls. 2021-07-31. Grantmakers.io. en.
    5. Web site: August 26, 2011. Marty. McFly. Celebrity Real Estate: Heidi Saban Stills Lists Encino Home for $3.58 Million; Former Home of Melissa Joan Hart and Adam Venit, Talent Agent for Adam Sandler. 2020-09-16.
    6. Web site: Heidi Saban Stills vs Christopher Stephen Stills. 2020-09-16. UniCourt. en.
    7. Web site: Heidi Saban's Profile. 2021-07-31. profile.typepad.com.
    8. Web site: Animal Kingdom. 2021-07-31. The Quiet Words.
    9. Web site: A Christmas Adventure . YouTube . 12 January 2022 . 3 December 2021.