Merrin Dungey

Merrin Melissa Dungey (born August 6, 1971) is an American film and television actress known for her roles on popular television series. She gained recognition for her performances on The King of Queens, Alias, Malcolm in the Middle, Summerland, Conviction, The Resident, and The Fix. Dungey also appeared as Ursula on Once Upon a Time. Since March 2022, she has been playing the series regular role of Kam in Shining Vale. Born and raised in Sacramento, California, Dungey was active in ballet, dance, piano, and ice skating in her childhood. She graduated from Rio Americano High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from UCLA. Dungey's sister, Channing Dungey, was president of ABC Entertainment and is the CEO of Warner Bros. Television Studios.