Trivia

Is a trained soprano.

Has had two mass-marketed toy action figures made of her. The first was for her role as Jessica Priest in Spawn (1997), and her second was for her role as the Amazon Velasca from the television series Xena: Warrior Princess (1995).

Had no desire to be in horror films after Return of the Living Dead III (1993) for fear of being typecast as a scream queen. She did, however, audition for a lead in Scream (1996) as it was considered a thriller initially, but was told she was a better fit for the role of "Tatum Riley", the part would eventually go to Rose McGowan and they both worked together when she guest-starred on Charmed (1998).

Despite the prominent fame of her character Lady Heather Kessler on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000), Clarke just appeared in a total of six episodes (not counting TV movie CSI: Immortality (2015)).

Has a brother named Joshua and a sister named Heidi (who died on October 3, 1994 of a malignant heart tumor).

Has volunteered as an actress with the Young Storytellers Foundation.

Gave birth to her first child at age 30, daughter Catherine Grace Mirich on January 4, 2000. Child's father is her ex-husband, Ernie Mirich.

Appeared with her The O.C. (2003) co-star, Kelly Rowan, in Slaves of Las Vegas (2001).

Was considered for a role in Die Another Day (2002).

Daughter of John Clarke and Patricia Clarke.

Is only ten years older than former co-star Adam Brody from The O.C. (2003) and is only nine years older than former co-star Ben McKenzie.

Was offered the role of Maggie in The Hitcher II: I've Been Waiting (2003) , but decided against taking the part.

Born in Dana Point, California, Mindy Clarke was raised by her ballet dancer mother Patricia and actor father John. At the age of 18 she moved to L.A. and launched her career in acting and modeling.

Graduated from Dana Hills High School in Dana Point, CA, with the Class of 1987. Was in the Drama Club and took part in school productions.

Bears a resemblance to Turkish actress Neslihan Yeldan as well as shares the same age.

Married Ernie Mirich in Dana Point, California, on June 28, 1997. One of her bridesmaids was Charlotte Ross.