Television Series Ghost Whisperer Cast Biographies

The one hour paranormal television series known as "Ghost Whisperer" revolves around the life of medium "Melinda Gordon" and her husband. The series evolved from the work of real life medium, James Van Praagh who is also a co-executive producer to the show. "Ghost Whisperer" has been nominated for an Emmy as well as a Teen Choice Award.

Jennifer Love Hewitt

Jennifer Love Hewitt the actress who plays "Melinda Gordon" on the television series, "Ghost Whisperer" was born on February 21, 1979 in Waco, Texas to Herbert Daniel Hewitt and Patricia Mae Shipp. Hewitt has a brother by the name of Todd. Hewitt's parents divorced when she was young. At a young age, the precocious Hewitt showed a talent for singing as well as acting. In 1989, Hewitt moved to Los Angeles, California where she appeared in several television commercials including one for Mattel Toys.

Hewitt's debut in television was on the children's variety series, "Kids Incorporated" in 1989. Hewitt next appeared in television shows that were short lived such as, "Shaky Ground" (1992-1993), "Byrds of Paradise" (1994) and "McKenna" (1994-1995). Hewitt also starred in films such as, "Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit" (1993), "House Arrest" (1996) and "Can't Hardly Wait" (1998). In 1995, Hewitt won the role of "Sarah Reeves" on the television drama, "Party of Five". She stayed with series for four years. In 1997, Hewitt starred in the horror film, "I Know What You Did Last Summer" which earned her a Blockbuster Entertainment Award and a Teen Choice Award. A year later, she appeared in the sequel, "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer".

Two years later Hewitt starred as the lead in another failed series entitled, "Time of Your Life" which earned her a People's Choice Award. In 2000, she appeared as "Audrey Hepburn" in "The Audrey Hepburn Story". Films followed including, "Heartbreakers" (2001), "The Tuxedo" (2002) and "Garfield" (2004). In 2005, Hewitt won the role of "Melinda Gordon" on the television series, "Ghost Whisperer" which earned her a Saturn Award. The series just ended it's second season in May of 2007 and has been picked up for a third season.