
Cady McClain
Cady McClain is a versatile and accomplished artist with a career spanning over four decades in film, television, and theater. She is a three-time Emmy© Award-winning actress, earning accolades for her roles in "All My Children" (1991), "As the World Turns" (2004), and "Days of Our Lives" (2021). McClain's acting credits also include numerous Off-Broadway productions such as David Ives' "The Red Address," and starring roles in independent films like "Soldier's Heart" and studio films like "My Favorite Year." In 2013, McClain transitioned to directing and has since been nominated for two Emmy© Awards for her work. Her directing portfolio includes six short films, two web series, a full-length play, and a documentary feature film. Beyond acting and directing, McClain is an award-winning audiobook narrator, a self-published author with her 2014 memoir, "Murdering My Youth," and an educator who teaches a workshop to help artists overcome creative blocks. She is also a respected speaker on social issues and was honored with the International Matrix Award for her support of women in film and television.
Credits
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Beyond the Gatesas Pamela Curtis2025
Seeing is Believing: Women DirectDirector2017
Seeing is Believing: Women DirectWriter2017
Seeing is Believing: Women DirectEditor2017
Soap Lifeas Self2013
Home Movieas Clare2008
Alma Mater2002
Law & Order: Special Victims Unitas Alice McCain1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unitas Patty Ryan1999
Simple Justiceas Janet DiLorenzo1989
A Father's Homecomingas Holly1988
Just a Regular Kid: An AIDS Storyas Nicole1987
Who Will Love My Children?as Virginia Fray1983
St. Elsewhereas Erin Scheinfeld1982
My Favorite Yearas Tess1982
Cheersas Joyce Pantusso1982
All My Childrenas Dixie Cooney1970