Merrin guest starred in The West Wing, as Daisy, back in September 1999.
Merrin had a recurring role on Malcolm in the Middle, as Kitty Kenarban, Stevie's mother, in 2000-2001.
Merrin is a comic and stand-up actress. She has also appeared in the Montreal Comedy Festival, and in Premium Blend for Comedy Central.
Merrin has complained that since Francie Calfo (her role on Alias) is not aware of Sydney's (Jennifer Garner's role as best friend) life as a spy, she can't take part in the action. However she got her wish in the season two finale (the Telling) when she had a huge fight scene with her co-star Jennifer Garner.
Merrin's first cinema appearance was a small role in the hit movie Deep Impact in 1998.
When Merrin was 18, she hosted a local teen talk show in California.
Merrin gratudated from UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) and recieved a Bachelor of Arts. She is also the youngest to win an UCLA Acting Award.
Merrin's graduation was from Rio Americano High School in Sacramento, California in the year 1989.
Merrin was born in Sacramento, California, USA.
Merrin Learned playing the piano, and also was an ice skater, before turning to acting.
Merrin was written out of Malcolm in the Middle because ABC (Alias' producers) forbade FOX to keep her in the show.