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Melanie Shatner Biography, Early life and Family, Net worth, Age

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Emily Baldwin

Published Jan 01, 2026

Who is Melanie Shatner? Biography and Wiki

Melanie Shatner(born Melanie Ann Shatner) is an American actress best known for her roles on Knots Landing (1979), Star Trek V: The Final Frontier(1989), Bloodlust: Subspecies III (1994). Perhaps she is most known as the daughter of Star Trek star William Shatner and Gloria Rand.

Melanie Shatner Age and Birthday

Melanie Shatner was born on August 1st, 1964, in Los Angeles, California, in the United States. She celebrates her birthday on August 1st every year. Ann Shatner will be 56 years old on Aug 1st, 2020.

Melanie Shatner Height and Weight

She is a woman of average stature. She also appears to be quite tall in stature in her photos. Shatner stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches(1.67m). Likewise, Melanie also weighs 65 kgs(143 Ibs). Her body measurement is 33-28-34 inches. Moreover, her eye color is dark brown whereas her hair color is also dark brown.

Melanie Shatner Family

Shatner grew up in Los Angeles, California, U.S, to the American native parents, her mother Gloria Rand, and her father William Shatner, her father is an actor too known for his best character on star trek. Melanie grew up with her two sisters Elisabeth Shatner, and Leslie Shatner. She also goes by the name Melanie Gretch.

Melanie Shatner Sisters, Siblings

Shatner is the younger one in her family. She is the young sister to Leslie Carol Shatner who was born in 1958(65 years old as of 2020) and Lisabeth Shatner born in 1960( 60 years old as of now). Likewise, she is also the stepdaughter of Elizabeth Shatner

Melanie Shatner Husband

Melanie is married to Joel Gretsch an actor too. The couple tied their knot on September 5, 1999. Indeed, they dated for a long time before getting married. Her marriage to actor Joel Gretsch resulted in two beautiful daughters named Kaya (born 2002) and Willow (born 2005). The family resides in California.

Melanie Shatner Net worth

Melanie might have earned a decent amount of money from a career as an actress. Moreover, the estimated net worth of her is around $1 million as per 2020. Other than earning from acting, she also earns some money from other personal endeavors, for instance, she  owns a boutique shop store, Dari in a city studio in California, the U.S. It was established on September 20, 2002, in addition to that, her father has a big net worth approximately 100 million U.S dollars

Melanie Shatner Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about  Shatner.

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Melanie Shatner Bio and Wiki

  • Full Names: Melanie Ann Shatner
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation / Profession: Actress
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
  • Religion: Not Known
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Melanie Shatner Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: 55 years old(2019)
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo
  • Date of Birth: August 1, 1964
  • Place of Birth: CA, USA
  • Birthday: 1st August

Shatner Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: 33-28-34 inches.
  • Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 6 inches(1.67m).
  • Weight: 65 kgs(143 Ibs)
  • Eye Color: Dark Brown
  • Hair Color: Dark Brown
  • Shoe Size: 7(US)
  • Dress Size: ( 38 inches
  • Breast Size: 33 in
  • Waist Size: 28 in
  • Hip Size: 34 in

Melanie Shatner Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): William Shatner
  • Mother: Gloria Rand.
  • Siblings (Sisters): Leslie Carol Shatner, Lisabeth Shatner
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Wife/Spouse or Husband/Spouse: Married to Joel Gretsch
  • Children: Daughter(s) Kaya, Willow

Melanie Shatner Networth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $1 million
  • Salary: Under Review
  • Source of Income: Acting

Shatner House and Cars

  • Place of living: California
  • Cars: to be Updated

Melanie Shatner Career

She began acting career in 1986 while playing a role on Star Trek IV: The Voyage House. Later in 1990, she had opportunities to perform in three movies including Syngenor as a Bonnie Brown, Camp Cucamonga as a wendy, and The First Power as a shopgirl. Moreover, Melanie also played the same role as a Rebecca in Bloodstone: Subspecies II, III in 1993 and 1994.

What’s more, she portrayed a significant role in successful movies like The Alien Within(1995), Surface to Air(1997), His Bodyguard(1998), and Kung Fu: The Legend Continues(1995). Furthermore, she has also played an important role in the film Surface to Air and got a chance to appeared on the same screen with notable actors such as Michael Madsen, Chad McQueen, and Larry Thomas.

Melanie Shatner Movies and TV shows

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) as Jogger (uncredited)
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989) as Yeoman
Knots Landing (episode “Birds Do It, Bees Do It”, 1989) as Marsha

The First Power (1990) as Shopgirl
Camp Cucamonga (1990) as Wendy
Syngenor (1990) as Bonnie Brown

Cthulhu Mansion (1991) as Eva
Bloodstone: Subspecies II (1993) as Rebecca Morgan
Bloodlust: Subspecies III (1994) as Rebecca

Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (episode “Cruise Missiles”, 1995)
Sisters (episode “The Passion of Our Youth”, 1995) as Kelly
The Alien Within (1995) as Catherine Harding

TekWar (episode “Betrayal”, 1996) as Dr. Janet Blake
Madison (1996) as Leslie
Perversions of Science (episode “Boxed In”, 1997) as Dulcinea

Their Second Chance (1997) as Dawn
Surface to Air (1997) as Lt. Lori ‘Dakota’ Forrester
His Bodyguard (1998) as Claudia
William Shatner in Concert (2006) as Herself

Frequently Asked Questions About Melanie Shatner

Who is Melanie Shatner?

Shatner is an acclaimed American actress best known for her roles on Knots Landing (1979), Star Trek V: The Final Frontier(1989), Bloodlust: Subspecies III (1994).

How old is Melanie Shatner?

Ann Shatner is an American national born on 1st August 1964, in California.

How tall is Melanie Shatner?

Ann Shatner stands at a height of 1.67m.

Is Melanie Shatner married?

Yes, she is married to Joel Gretsch. They got married in 1999 and together they have two children. The couple resides in California together with their children.

How much is Melanie Shatner worth?  

Ann Shatner has an approximate net worth of $1 million. This amount has been accrued from her leading roles in the entertainment industry.

Where does Shatner live?

She is a resident of California, CA, USA, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.

Is Shatner dead or alive?  

Ann Shatner is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.