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<p>Meredith Salenger is an American <a href="/biography/meredith-salenger">actress</a> best known for her roles in Dream a Little Dream, Lake Placid, and The Journey of Natty Gann.</p>

<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>

<p><a href="/biography/meredith-salenger">Meredith Dawn Salenger</a> was born on March 14, 1970, in Malibu, California. Her mother, Dorothy, worked as an interior designer, and her father, Gary Salenger, was a dentist. At the age of eight, Meredith expressed an interest in performing, prompting her mother to enroll her in acting classes.</p>

<h2>Breakthrough in Film: The Journey of Natty Gann</h2>

<p>Salenger's breakout role came in 1985 with the Walt Disney film The Journey of Natty Gann. In the movie, she portrayed the title character, starring alongside <a href="/biography/john-cusack">John Cusack</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Wise">Ray Wise</a>. Her performance earned her a Young Artist Award for Best Actress in a Drama, marking her as a standout talent in Hollywood at an early age.</p>

<h2>Roles in Dream a Little Dream and Lake Placid</h2>

<p>In 1989, Salenger played Lainie Diamond in the teen drama Dream a Little Dream. Written and directed by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Rocco">Marc Rocco</a>, the film featured an ensemble cast including <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corey_Feldman">Corey Feldman</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corey_Haim">Corey Haim</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Robards">Jason Robards</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piper_Laurie">Piper Laurie</a>, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Dean_Stanton">Harry Dean Stanton</a>. It was filmed in Wilmington, North Carolina, and has since developed a cult following.</p>

<p>Salenger also appeared in the 1999 horror-comedy film Lake Placid as Deputy Sharon Gare. The movie was directed by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Miner">Steve Miner</a> and written by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_E._Kelley">David E. Kelley</a>. Produced by Fox 2000 Pictures and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_Winston_Studio">Stan Winston Studios</a>, it centers around a massive 30-foot-long crocodile that terrorizes a fictional lake in Maine. Principal photography for the film took place in British Columbia, Canada.</p>

<h2>Career Beyond Acting and Estimated Net Worth</h2>

<p>In addition to her acting career, Meredith Salenger is also a trained <a href="/biography/meredith-salenger">mediator</a>. She has worked with the Agency for Dispute Resolution in Los Angeles, where she assists in resolving legal conflicts out of court. Her versatile career has contributed to an estimated net worth in the low millions, though figures vary depending on the source.</p>

<h2>Marriage to <a href="/biography/patton-oswalt">Patton Oswalt</a></h2>

<p>Meredith Salenger married <a href="/biography/patton-oswalt">comedian</a> and actor <a href="/biography/patton-oswalt">Patton Oswalt</a> in November 2017. The couple became engaged in July 2017 and held their wedding ceremony at Jim Henson Studios in Los Angeles. The event was attended by close friends and family, including <a href="/biography/patton-oswalt">Oswalt</a>'s daughter, Alice Rigney, from a previous marriage.</p>

<p><a href="/biography/patton-oswalt">Patton Oswalt</a>’s first <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michelle_McNamara">wife</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michelle_McNamara">Michelle McNamara</a>, passed away unexpectedly in April 2016 due to complications from a previously undiagnosed heart condition, along with the effects of prescription medication. Salenger and <a href="/biography/patton-oswalt">Oswalt</a> began corresponding through Facebook and quickly bonded over shared interests. In interviews, <a href="/biography/patton-oswalt">Oswalt</a> has described realizing early on that Salenger was someone with whom he wanted to build a future.</p>

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