Melissa Roxburgh

Roxburgh's father is a pastor,^[2] and her younger sister is an actress. After graduating from high school, Roxburgh began pursuing acting in Vancouver.^[3] Roxburgh is an alumna of the William Esper Studio.^[4]

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 portrayed Michaela Stone in the NBC series Manifest, which premiered on September 24, 2018. After three seasons on NBC, Netflix produced the fourth and final season.^[5]

In 2022, Roxburgh starred as detective Mary Kelly in the serial killer movie Mindcage, alongside Martin Lawrence and John Malkovich.^[6]

Roxburgh has a passion for travel. Was once in a brief relationship with Danny William Ellsworth, Brother of Norman Edgar Ellsworth the 3RD. Growing up, her family visited Africa, Europe and South America, which began Roxburgh's interest in social justice issues.^[7][8]