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What is Mindy Cohn’s Net Worth?

Mindy Cohn, an American actress, has a net worth of $4 million. She was discovered by the producers of “The Facts of Life” while they were researching at her high school. Cohn played the role of Natalie Green from 1979 to 1988 and gained much acclaim for her performance.

After “The Facts of Life” ended, Cohn guest-starred in several television shows such as “Charles in Charge” and “21 Jump Street.” In 2002, she began voicing the character Velma Dinkley for the “Scooby Doo” franchise and won a Daytime Emmy Award for her work on the animated series, “What’s New Scooby Doo?”. She continued to be the primary voice artist for Velma until 2015 and appeared in numerous animated movies, video games, and television projects.

Cohn’s other notable film credits include “The Boy Who Could Fly,” “Swing,” and “Violet Tendencies.”

Early Life of Mindy Cohn

Mindy Cohn was born on May 20, 1966 in Los Angeles, California to Jewish parents. She was educated at Westlake School as a youth.

For her higher education, Cohn went to Loyola Marymount University, from which she earned a degree in cultural anthropology.

Charlotte Rae Discovers Mindy Cohn for “The Facts of Life”

In the late 70s, actress Charlotte Rae discovered Mindy Cohn at Westlake School while doing research for the upcoming television sitcom “The Facts of Life.” Cohn was cast as Natalie Green, an impressionable girl at a private all-girls school in New York. The show ran for nine seasons from 1979 to 1988 and was a major hit with audiences. The series also produced three television films: “The Facts of Life Goes to Paris,” “The Facts of Life Down Under,” and “The Facts of Life Reunion,” which aired in late 2001.

Television Career

Mindy Cohn made guest appearances on “21 Jump Street” and “Charles in Charge” while on “The Facts of Life.” She played Maureen Tucker on “The Second Half” in 1993, which was canceled after one season. Cohn returned to acting in 1999 with a guest appearance on “Suddenly Susan” and voice-acting in “The Kids from Room 402.” She had a main role on “The Help” in 2004, and a recurring role on “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” in 2012. Cohn has also appeared in episodes of “The Middle,” “Bones,” and “Fly,” and in holiday movies “A Cinderella Christmas” and “You Light Up My Christmas.” Additionally, she competed on “Worst Cooks in America” and came in sixth place.

Mindy Cohn’s Role as Velma Dinkley in Scooby Doo

Mindy Cohn began voicing Velma Dinkley in the animated series “What’s New, Scooby-Doo?” in 2002 and continued until 2006. She later reprised the role in “Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated” from 2010 to 2013, and was the primary voice for Velma in numerous Scooby Doo film, television and video game productions between 2002 and 2015.

Speaking to the Huffington Post in 2012, Cohn expressed her gratitude for her long-standing role as Velma, stating, “I stepped into a billion dollar-industry that includes not only the weekly-animated series but also DVD movies and video games. I am now going on my 12th year as the voice of Velma. What a rarity.”

Mindy Cohn’s Film Career

Mindy Cohn made her feature film debut in the 1986 fantasy drama “The Boy Who Could Fly,” playing next-door neighbor Geneva Goodman. She later appeared in “Alone with a Stranger,” “Under the Gun,” and “Swing.” However, most of her movies since 2004 have been direct-to-video releases in the “Scooby-Doo” animated franchise, in which she reprises her voice role as Velma from the television series. Cohn’s final film in the franchise, “Scooby-Doo! and Kiss: Rock and Roll Mystery,” came out in 2015.

While part of the “Scooby-Doo” franchise, Cohn also appeared in the science-fiction comedy “Sex and Death 101” in 2007 and had her first leading role in the romantic comedy “Violet Tendencies.” Her other feature film credits include “You’re Killing Me,” “Hollywood Dirt,” and “A Nice Girl Like You.”

Mindy Cohn’s Involvement with “Scooby-Doo” Video Games

Mindy Cohn has been a part of the “Scooby-Doo” franchise for many years, including her role as Velma in various video games. Over the span of thirteen years, from 2002 to 2015, Cohn voiced Velma in ten different games.

These games included various “Scooby-Doo” platformers and the crossover game “Lego Dimensions.” Cohn’s involvement in the video game adaptations of the popular franchise helped bring the beloved character of Velma to life for fans of all ages.

Mindy Cohn’s Personal Life and Health

Mindy Cohn has never been married, and details about her private life are scarce. She has been vocal in her support of the LGBTQ community and has stated that she is a proud fag hag.

Cohn was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012. She was declared cancer-free in 2017, after overcoming the disease. Her battle with cancer led her to help found the weSpark cancer support center.