Sagemiller, Melissa 1974–

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SAGEMILLER, Melissa 1974–

PERSONAL

Born June 1, 1974, in Washington, DC; father, professional football player; mother, a political activist. Education: Graduated from the University of Virginia with degrees in English literature and history; studied acting at the Stonestreet Film and Television Acting Workshop, 1998, Stella Adler Conservatory and the Michael Howard Studio.

Addresses: Agent—The Gersh Agency, 232 North Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Manager—Benderspink, 110 S. Fairfax Ave., Suite 350, Los Angeles, CA 90036.

Career: Actress. Appeared in television commercials, including Pepsi and Chevy; also worked as a model.

CREDITS

Film Appearances:

Allison McAllister/Hermia, Get Over It (also known as Get Over It!), Miramax, 2001.

Cassie, Soul Survivors, Artisan Entertainment, 2001.

Leah, Sorority Boys, Buena Vista, 2002.

Lisa Bellmer, Love Object, Lions Gate Films, 2003.

Samantha, Standing Still, 2004.

Jilly Hayes, The Clearing (also known as Anatomie einer Entfuhrung), Fox Searchlight Pictures, 2004.

Claire, Life on the Ledge, 2005.

Tracy, Mr. Woodstock, New Line Cinema, 2006.

The Guardian, Walt Disney Company, 2006.

Television Appearances; Series:

Gayle, Sleeper Cell, Showtime, 2005.

Television Appearances; Specials:

Narrator, Maternity Ward (documentary), TLC, 2000.

Television Appearances; Pilots:

Gayle, Sleeper Cell, Showtime, 2005.

Television Appearances; Episodic:

Becky Sorenson, "Russian Love Poem," Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, NBC, 2000.

Also appeared as voiceover, Exposure, Sci-Fi Channel; in As the World Turns, CBS; and Another World, NBC.

Stage Appearances:

Appeared as Dill, To Kill a Mockingbird.

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