Melissa Roxburgh

Melissa Roxburgh
Roxburgh in 2025
Born (1992-12-10) December 10, 1992
Citizenship
Canadian
    OccupationActress
    Years active2011–present
    MotherShelley Roxburgh

    Melissa Roxburgh (born December 10, 1992)[1] 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). Since January 2025, she leads the television series The Hunting Party as FBI agent Rebecca "Bex" Henderson.

    Early life

    Roxburgh's father is a Canadian 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]

    Career

    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. 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]

    Personal life

    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.[7][8]

    Filmography

    Film roles
    Year Title Role Notes
    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 [6]
    Television roles
    Year Title Role Notes
    2012 Arrow Blake 2 episodes
    2012 Supernatural Lila Taylor Episode: "Time After Time"
    2014 Violet Duval Episode: "Bloodlines"[9][10]
    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!"
    2024-2025 Tracker Dr. Dory Shaw S1, E11: "Beyond the Campus Walls"

    S2, E19: "Rules of the Game"

    2025 The Hunting Party Rebecca "Bex" Henderson Main role

    References

    1. ^ Nicols, Georgia (December 10, 2023). "Today's Horoscope: Today's Birthday". Winnipeg Free Press. p. G5. ProQuest 2899914103. Actor Melissa Roxburgh (1992) shares your birthday today. See also:
      • "Your Horoscope: Birthday Gal". Montreal Gazette. December 10, 2016. p. D2a. ProQuest 2001250022. Actress Melissa Roxburgh was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, on this date in 1992.
    2. ^ 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.
    3. ^ "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.
    4. ^ "William Esper Studio alumni". esperstudio.com. January 9, 2019. Archived from the original on September 26, 2022. Retrieved September 26, 2022.
    5. ^ 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.
    6. ^ 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.
    7. ^ "Melissa Roxburgh". microsoft.com. 2020. Archived from the original on June 11, 2021. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
    8. ^ Maynard, Stacey (November 4, 2017). "Interview with Melissa Roxburgh". TV Series Hub. Archived from the original on April 22, 2019. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
    9. ^ 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.
    10. ^ 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.
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