About

Known credits:
11
Birthday:
1969-10-13
Place of birth:
Burbank, California
Website:

Cady McClain

Overview

Cady McClain is a versatile and accomplished artist with a career spanning over four decades in film, television, and theater. She is a three-time Emmy© Award-winning actress, earning accolades for her roles in "All My Children" (1991), "As the World Turns" (2004), and "Days of Our Lives" (2021). McClain's acting credits also include numerous Off-Broadway productions such as David Ives' "The Red Address," and starring roles in independent films like "Soldier's Heart" and studio films like "My Favorite Year."

In 2013, McClain transitioned to directing and has since been nominated for two Emmy© Awards for her work. Her directing portfolio includes six short films, two web series, a full-length play, and a documentary feature film.

Beyond acting and directing, McClain is an award-winning audiobook narrator, a self-published author with her 2014 memoir, "Murdering My Youth," and an educator who teaches a workshop to help artists overcome creative blocks. She is also a respected speaker on social issues and was honored with the International Matrix Award for her support of women in film and television.

Known for

Acting

2013 Soap Life Actor Self 58
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2008 Home Movie Actor Clare 57
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2002 Alma Mater Actor N/A
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1989 Simple Justice Actor Janet DiLorenzo 58
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1988 A Father's Homecoming Actor Holly N/A
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1987 Just A Regular Kid: An AIDS Story Actor Nicole N/A
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1984 Who Will Love My Children? Actor Virginia Fray 58
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1982 My Favorite Year Actor Tess 60
Fair

Directing

2017 Seeing is Believing: Women Direct Directing Director N/A
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Writing

2017 Seeing is Believing: Women Direct Writing Writer N/A
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Editing

2017 Seeing is Believing: Women Direct Editing Editor N/A
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