Mel Gorham

Biography

Mel Gorham, born Marilyn Schnier on October 27, 1959, is an American actress of Cuban and Jewish descent, native to Miami, Florida. She gained critical acclaim for her role as Violet in Wayne Wang's film Smoke and Blue in the Face, where she showcased her impressive improvisational skills with a rendition of Peggy Lee's "Fever". Her notable roles also include Curdled and The Center of the World.