Biography: Megan is an only child born in Los Angeles, California. Her mother, Martha, was a model. Her father, Carter, Jr., is a retired contract player for Paramount. Megan first entered Northwestern University intending to study acting, but switched to English literature. However, she still ended up starring in several campus musicals, which gained attention from producers and prompted her to drop out of ... show all Megan is an only child born in Los Angeles, California. Her mother, Martha, was a model. Her father, Carter, Jr., is a retired contract player for Paramount. Megan first entered Northwestern University intending to study acting, but switched to English literature. However, she still ended up starring in several campus musicals, which gained attention from producers and prompted her to drop out of school. In 1985 she moved to Los Angeles with no particular success. But in 1994 she co-starred in "Grease" with 'Rosie ODonnell and in 1995 in "How To Succeed In Business" with Matthew Broderick . Her star has been rising ever since. hide |