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Josie Bissett is recognized internationally for her role as the popular
'Jane Mancini' on FOX-TV's Melrose Place, and has graced over 40
magazine covers, including such publications as TV Guide, Rolling
Stone, Entertainment Weekly, Shape's Fit Pregnancy and New
Woman. |
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The Seattle native began her career in front of the camera at the
age of 12 as a model in print advertisements and television
commercials. At 16, she left home and moved to Japan to further
her career and at 17 headed to Hollywood to make her mark.
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Within two years of her arrival in Los Angeles, Josie was cast on
Melrose Place and quickly became one of television's most
recognizable actors. In recent years, she has had the opportunity
to explore many diverse and interesting characters in ABC, FOX and
USA movies, as well as roles on the big screen. She has hosted
numerous television shows and a PBS educational special. |
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She recently wrapped production on a starring role in the Lifetime
Television original film The Other Woman, based on the best-selling
novel by Joy Fielding and directed by Jason Priestley. It is
tentatively scheduled to debut on June 28, 2008. |
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Josie is also an accomplished author. Her first book, Little Bits of
Wisdom, was inspired by the birth of her first child in 2001 and is
now in its third printing. |
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Two years later she completed a second book, Making Memories,
featuring more than 200 ways for parents to create memories with
their children that last a lifetime. |
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Josie has most recently authored her first children's book, Tickle
Monster, due for release in April 2008. It's an inspiring and
beautifully illustrated storybook for kids, based on a treasured
family tradition that Josie has continued with her own kids. |
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She is currently penning the children's book, Maya and the Magic
Bubble Gum, about a young girl who finds a pack of "magic" bubble
gum that takes her to magical places around the world.
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Josie resides in Seattle with her children, eight-year-old son Mason
and five-year-old daughter Maya.
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