Summary
Melissa Roxburgh (born December 10, 1992) is a Canadian actress. She is known for her roles in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2011) and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (2012), Supernatural (2014), The Marine 4: Moving Target (2015), Star Trek Beyond (2016), Valor (2017–2018), Mindcage (2022), and as Michaela Stone in the NBC/Netflix science fiction drama series Manifest (2018–2023).
Melissa Roxburgh | |
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 Roxburgh at the San Diego Comic Con 2018 | |
| Born | December 10, 1992 Vancouver, Canada |
| Citizenship | Canadian
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| Alma mater | Simon Fraser University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2011–present |
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Early life edit
Roxburgh is the second oldest of four children; she has two sisters (Kristie and Ashley) and one younger brother (Matt). Her father, Cam, is a Canadian pastor,[1] and her mother, Shelley Walpole, is a British retired professional tennis player. Her parents, after moving to Canada from the United States, founded a church in Vancouver. After graduating from high school, Roxburgh began pursuing acting in Vancouver.[2] Roxburgh is an alumna of the William Esper Studio.[3]
Career edit
She landed her first major role in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules as Rachel. She went on to also appear in the second sequel of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Dog Days, but as a different character, Heather Hills. Her other work in films has included Big Time Movie, Jeni in Leprechaun: Origins, and Ensign Syl in Star Trek Beyond. Her television work has included the Supernatural spinoff, Bloodlines, and Thea in The CW's drama series, Valor.
Roxburgh portrays Michaela Stone in the NBC series Manifest, which premiered on September 24, 2018. On August 28, 2021, it was announced that Manifest will return for a fourth and final season on Netflix.[4]
In 2022, Roxburgh starred as detective Mary Kelly in the serial killer movie Mindcage, alongside Martin Lawrence and John Malkovich.[5]
Personal life edit
Roxburgh has a passion for travel. Growing up, her family visited Africa, Europe and South America, which began Roxburgh's interest in social justice issues.[6][7] She currently serves as a GenR Leader for the International Rescue Committee (IRC), which assists people in extreme humanitarian crises. Prior to her work on Manifest, Roxburgh studied communications at Simon Fraser University in hopes of becoming a journalist.[7]
Filmography edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2011 | Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules | Rachel Lewis | |
| 2012 | Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days | Heather Hills | |
| 2012 | Big Time Movie | Princess | |
| 2014 | Leprechaun: Origins | Jeni | |
| 2015 | The Marine 4: Moving Target | Olivia Tanis | |
| 2016 | Star Trek Beyond | Ensign Syl | |
| 2016 | 2BR02B: To Be or Naught to Be | Leora Duncan | |
| 2016 | Lost Solace | Azaria | |
| 2018 | In God I Trust | Mya Matheson | Independent film |
| 2020 | I Still Believe | Heather Henning | |
| 2022 | Mindcage | Mary Kelly | [5] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Arrow | Blake | 2 episodes: ("Damaged" and "Trust but Verify") |
| 2012 | Supernatural | Lila Taylor | Episode: "Time After Time" |
| 2014 | Supernatural | Violet Duval | Episode: "Bloodlines"[8][9] |
| 2014 | The Tomorrow People | Talia | Episode: "Superhero" |
| 2015 | Sorority Murder | Carly | Television film |
| 2016 | Legends of Tomorrow | Betty Seaver | Episode: "Night of the Hawk" |
| 2017–2018 | Valor | Thea | Main role |
| 2017 | Travelers | Carrie | Episode: "17 Minutes" |
| 2018–2023 | Manifest | Michaela Stone | Main role
Also directed episode: "Lift/Drag" |
| 2023 | Quantum Leap | Lieutenant Ellen Grier | Episode: "This Took Too Long!" |
References edit
- ^ Bundel, Ani (February 19, 2019). "Melissa Roxburgh Is Like Her Manifest Character in More Ways Than You'd Think". Elite Daily. Archived from the original on April 22, 2019. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
- ^ "The Secret to Making it in L.A.? Grow a Thick Skin". Backstage. January 9, 2019. Archived from the original on April 22, 2019. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
- ^ "William Esper Studio alumni". esperstudio.com. January 9, 2019. Archived from the original on September 26, 2022. Retrieved September 26, 2022.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 28, 2021). "'Manifest' Saved With 20-Episode Fourth & Final Season On Netflix; Cast Led By Josh Dallas & Melissa Roxburgh To Return". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 28, 2021. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
- ^ a b "Mindcage – Martin Lawrence, Melissa Roxburgh and John Malkovich". Collider. November 7, 2022. Archived from the original on November 8, 2022. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
- ^ "Melissa Roxburgh". microsoft.com. 2020. Archived from the original on June 11, 2021. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ a b Maynard, Stacey (November 4, 2017). "Interview with Melissa Roxburgh". TV Series Hub. Archived from the original on April 22, 2019. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
- ^ Webb Mitovich, Matt (March 8, 2014). "Pilot Scoop: Supernatural Spin-Off Gets a New Title, Casts Its Final Series Regular". TVLine. Archived from the original on September 29, 2017. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 8, 2014). "CW's Supernatural Spinoff Casts Melissa Roxburgh As Female Lead, Gets New Title". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 29, 2018. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
