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Melanie Paxson Biography

Birth Name:Melanie Deanne Moore

Birth Place:Champaign, Illinois, United States

Profession Actress

Fast Facts

  • Graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in drama
  • Made her screen acting debut in the TV series "Early Edition" in 1997
  • Spent her early years performing on stage at Second City and the Steppenwolf Theatre Company
  • Has appeared in several commercials and played the Voice of Reason in ads for Gladware
  • Best known for playing Dolly in "Saving Mr․ Banks" and Julie in "Notes from the Underbelly․"

Awards

  • 2013PFCS Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated