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Mel Fair

Mel Fair

Actor · Born March 22, 1964 (62) · Homestead, Florida, USA

Mel was born in Homestead, Florida, on the Air Force Base, but was raised in Sunnyvale and San Jose, California. After graduating from Bellarmine College Preparatory in 1982, he began working in the entertainment industry. He has been a proud SAG-AFTRA member since 1988 and has earned a reputation as a versatile performer in many roles within the industry. Mel has collaborated with some of the biggest names in Hollywood and has appeared in more than 100 episodes of television and more than 35 feature films. He has also provided the voice for numerous TV and radio commercials, video games and animation projects. Mel's extensive resume also includes broadcast news, working for an NBC affiliate in California and a CBS affiliate in Arkansas, while at the latter, he earned "Associated Press" honors as a producer, writer, sports anchor and reporter. In addition, Mel's experience as a show host, extends to cable programming on ESPN and Spike TV. While at Spike TV, he collected numerous awards from the "International Automotive Media" as a producer, director, writer, host and reporter on numerous top-rated automotive shows.

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Born
March 22, 1964 (62)
From
Homestead, Florida, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
61 on MovieCove · 70 credits in all
Links
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Known for

TMDB popularity, last 156 days to Oct 27Down 41% in 30 days

What are Mel Fair's films like?

Across their 11 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Drama5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 59th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Thriller2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 14th percentile
: browse their Thriller movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
31%
Bonds
25%
Self
15%
Society
15%
Survival
11%
Ideas
4%
Redemption3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFaith4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 11 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 8 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 3 · Charged 6 · Intense 2

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 6 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 10 · Some laughs 0 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

A split, not a type: Slow burn 6 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 7 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 0

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 3 · Affecting 2 · Heavy 6

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 8 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles
  • Mentoras Dr. Carter in Johnny (2010)
  • Mentoras Max in Brennan (2016)

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Hopeful
6
Tense
4
Melancholic
6
Bittersweet
3
Dread
2
Other
9

How their films linger

Hopeful8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy6
  • Bittersweet3
  • Ambiguous2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Mel Fair's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 51 of their 61 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Hulu (19).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Mel Fair's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

70 credits, 61 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • R.J. Decker(2026)

    Show 1 episode · as News Anchor #2

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all shows

  • Predator: Killer of Killers(2025)

    as Additional Voices (voice)

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Laced(2023)

    as Carl Shultz

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • The Menu(2022)

    as Boatman

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Amsterdam(2022)

    as Patient Wayne

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Breaking(2022)

    as Mark Cavanaugh

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • The Mulligan(2022)

    as Business Man

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Pam & Tommy(2022)

    Show 2 episodes · as Barry Nolan

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all shows

  • King Richard(2021)

    as Male TV Announcer

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Initiation(2020)

    as Brett Vaughn

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Without Remorse(2021)

    as Hawkish Analyst

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • The Christmas High Note(2020)

    as Tony Bruno

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • For All Mankind(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Reporter 1

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Adopted in Danger(2019)

    as Bill

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • American Skin(2019)

    as Newscaster #1

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Euphoria(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Football Announcer

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • Black Monday(2019)

    Show 2 episodes · as Newscaster · as TV Anchor

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all shows

  • The Conners(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Board Member

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all shows

  • All American(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Older Man

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Conrad & Michelle: If Words Could Kill(2018)

    as David Carter

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Peppermint(2018)

    as TV Newscaster

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • The Adult Swim Golf Classic(2016)

    as Jim Shea

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • American Crime Story(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Reporter 2

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Brennan(2016)

    as Max

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Beyond Paradise(2015)

    as Dr. Richards

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Rosewood(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Reporter #1

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • Secrets and Lies(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Banker

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • Ragamuffin(2014)

    as John Mullins

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Taken Away(2014)

    as Gary

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Sequence (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Anchorman

  • Betas(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Slick Lawyer

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all shows

  • The Surrogate(2013)

    as Tony

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Atlas Shrugged II: The Strike(2012)

    as Luke Stone

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Scandal(2012)

    Show 7 episodes · as Reporter

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • Last Man Standing(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Announcer

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • Revenge(2011)

    Show 4 episodes · as Newscaster

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • Atlas Shrugged: Part I(2011)

    as Newscaster 2

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • The Defenders(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Reporter

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • Johnny(2010)

    as Drew Carter

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Rizzoli & Isles(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Baseball Pundit

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • Victorious(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as TV Reporter

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all shows

  • Justified(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Nelson Dunlop

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Man Overboard (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Johnny

  • Ice Dreams(2009)

    as Rick Newman

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • The Starter Wife (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Father #2

  • True Blood(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Présentateur sur TBBN

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • Shark Swarm(2008)

    as Heather's Dad

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Eli Stone(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Anchor

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Showdown at Area 51(2007)

    as Tate

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Chuck(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as News Anchor · as Newscaster · as TV Reporter

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Halloween(2007)

    as Taylor Madison

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • The Ultimate Gift(2006)

    as Jack's Lawyer

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • The ½ Hour News Hour (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Wigged Man

  • Watch Over Me (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 4 episodes · as Dr. Calder

  • Shark(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Glen Neiman

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Vanished (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as U.S. Marshal

  • Big Love(2006)

    Show 3 episodes · as Announcer · as News Anchor

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • Big Babies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Beefcakes

  • Commander in Chief(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Caleb Kelban

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • Weeds(2005)

    Show 5 episodes · as Scott

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Desperate Housewives(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Moderator

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • Veronica Mars(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Doctor

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Miss Match (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Rival Doctor

  • Las Vegas(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as CSI

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all shows

  • The O.C.(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Newscaster · as Reporter

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • CSI: Miami(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Reporter #1

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • Monk(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as State Trooper

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Charmed(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Upscale Husband

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • Buffy the Vampire Slayer(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Tentacle Demon

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Wonder Woman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Show 1 episode · as Reporter #6

Career shape

Star power in the 91st percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 69 titles, 68 of them dated from 1997 to 2026; peak year 2021.

Highest rated

Ragamuffin (2014)

Midcredits 78th

Most popular right now

Laced (2023)

Film career

19972026

Peak 2021 · steadily prominent in film for years. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting69 of 69: 69 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score69th

By decade

1990s2 · acting2000s24 · acting2010s30 · acting2020s12 · acting

Billing

usually 19th · top billed in 0% of 11 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Mel Fair's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 43rd percentile, the median of all 28; across their 11 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 29th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

29thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Approval · how many liked their films

46thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Reach · how many have seen their films

33rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Midcredits score across 61 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up26
  • 50th to 74th15
  • 25th to 49th11
  • Below 25th9

Shape of the crowd

26 of their 61 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved10
  • Divisive3
  • Cult Classic5
  • Crowd Pleaser26
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed16

Most divisive · actor

Brennan (2016)

94th percentile spread · 31% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

King Richard (2021)

Midcredits 95th · 87% liked

Reviewers score the acting 58/100 in their films, across 9 reviewed titles; fans 73, detractors 36. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Mel Fair work with?

People who share at least 2 of Mel Fair's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; David Leo Schultz shares the most, 2.

Directors

Producers