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1992-12-10
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Melissa Roxburgh is a Canadian actress who has gained recognition for her performances in several notable films, including “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules” (2011) and “Star Trek Beyond” (2016). Originally from Vancouver, British Columbia, she began her acting journey at the young age of 19 when she landed her first major film role. That role came in the form of Rachel in “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules,” a movie based on the well-loved book series by Jeff Kinney.

The following year, Melissa returned to the franchise in “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days,” this time portraying Heather Hills. From there, she steadily built her career with appearances in a variety of television shows. Among her early TV roles were appearances on popular series such as “Arrow” (The CW, 2012–present), “The Tomorrow People” (The CW, 2013–14), and the long-running hit “Supernatural” (The CW, 2005–2020).

As the 2010s progressed, Melissa Roxburgh began to focus more on film work. During this time, she took on roles in projects like the horror film “Leprechaun: Origins” (2014), the television movie “Sorority Murder” (2015), and the sci-fi drama “Lost Solace” (2016). Then, in 2016, she achieved a significant milestone in her career with a standout performance in “Star Trek Beyond.” This role marked a turning point, helping to solidify her presence in the entertainment industry.

With her momentum growing, Roxburgh went on to secure two major television roles in 2017. She appeared in the Netflix series “Travelers” (2016–present) and in “Valor” (The CW, 2017–2018), both of which further showcased her versatility as an actress. Through her consistent work and evolving roles, Melissa Roxburgh has established herself as a talented and dependable presence on both the big and small screens.

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Melissa Roxburgh has appeared in a variety of films throughout her career, but one of her most well-received projects is I Still Believe, released in 2020. Fans and critics alike gave the film positive feedback, making it stand out as her highest-rated work to date. On the other hand, one of her earlier roles was in Leprechaun: Origins, a movie from 2014 that didn’t quite resonate as strongly with audiences or reviewers. While Melissa Roxburgh has continued to grow as an actress, those two films represent the high and low points in terms of critical reception so far in her filmography.

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