ORIGINAL CAST MEMBER JOSIE BISSETT RETURNS TO 'MELROSE PLACE'  THIS SUMMER ON FOX

Josie Bissett, who played the character "Jane Mancini" for five seasons on MELROSE PLACE, will return as a regular cast member, resuming the role of "Jane" beginning this Summer (dates TBA) and throughout the Fall 1998-99 season. Bissett was last seen on MELROSE PLACE in the "Escape from LA" episode, which aired in January 1997.

When Jane (Bissett) runs into ex-husband Michael Mancini (original cast member Thomas Calabro), the two realize there is a fire between them that has never died. Jane decides to return to Los Angeles to pick up the pieces of her life.

Bissett began her career as an international model, which led to appearances in commercials and then to acting roles in numerous television shows. She has also starred in the television movies "Baby Monitor: Sound of Fear," "Dare to Love" and the upcoming "The Sky's on Fire." Her feature film credits include "The Doors," "Book of Love," "All-American Murder" and a lead role in "Mikey." Bissett resides in Los Angeles with her husband, actor Rob Estes ("Kyle McBride" on MELROSE PLACE).

Last Modified on March 6, 1998.