Megan Kathleen Hilty is an American stage and television actress. She rose to prominence for her roles in several Broadway musicals including her performance as Glinda in Wicked and her portrayal of Doralee Rhodes in 9 to 5: The Musical. She is currently starring as Ivy Lynn on the television series Smash, which has just concluded its first season on NBC. Hilty was born in Bellevue, Washington and is the daughter of Jack and Donna Hilty. She began taking vocal lessons at the age of 12. She attended Sammamish High School in Bellevue and the Washington Academy of Performing Arts Conservatory... High School in Redmond, Washington. In 2004, she graduated from the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama and is a member of Actors' Equity. She is a recipient of the National Society of Arts and Letters Award for Excellence in Musical Theater. Her regional credits include productions of Café Puttanesca, Suds, and Michael John La Chiusa's The Wild Party. Shortly before graduating from Carnegie Mellon University, Hilty auditioned for the hit musical Wicked.
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| Birthdate: | March 29, 1981 |
| Birthplace: | Bellevue, Washington |
| Age: | 31 |
| Education: | Carnegie Mellon School of Drama |
| Also known as: | Megan Kathleen Hilty, Glinda |