Melvin Gregg was an American actor who successfully transitioned from social media stardom to a thriving career on screen. Originally from Portsmouth, VA, Melvin pursued marketing at Old Dominion University. During his time in marketing, he started posting selfies on Instagram, which quickly gained traction. Before long, Melvin had amassed an impressive following of 8 million people.
Encouraged by this online success, Melvin decided to explore acting, a move that paid off almost immediately. He landed commercials for major brands like Nike, Google, Gatorade, and Sony. These opportunities opened doors for him in the entertainment industry, leading to his first acting role on the sitcom “Whatever” (Freeform, 2011–). From there, Melvin continued to build his resume with a role in the prison drama “Coldwater” (2013).
Melvin’s film and television appearances expanded rapidly. He appeared in “Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!” (SyFy, 2015), a film that became a cult favorite, as well as the chilling horror film “A House Is Not a Home” (2015). Melvin also showcased his talent in the critically acclaimed indie drama “The Land,” which received recognition at Sundance. In addition, he joined the cast of the Hulu series “Freakish” (Hulu, 2016).
One of the highlights of Melvin’s career came when he secured a series regular role in the third season of the satirical drama “UnREAL” (Lifetime, 2015–). This role marked a significant milestone in Melvin’s journey, proving that his talent extended far beyond social media.
Melvin Gregg has been part of several films, but his highest rated one so far is Story Ave (2023). On the other hand, one of his lower rated films is House Party (2023). While Melvin Gregg continues to take on diverse roles, these two films represent the current peaks and valleys of his recent filmography.