Melissa Bickerton

Melissa Bickerton

Personal Details

Biography

Melissa Bickerton was born in Adelaide, Australia, but spent the majority of her life residing in Sydney, where she would later establish herself as a talented actress in the Australian entertainment industry.

Initially drawn to ballet and painting, Melissa's passion for the performing arts was ignited at a young age, with her first stage performance taking place when she was just seven years old. She went on to spend over a decade honing her craft at some of Australia's most prestigious acting schools, before embarking on a successful stage career that would see her perform in numerous plays, national tours, and recurring roles on the long-running television series "Sons and Daughters".

As a skilled singer, Melissa also made a name for herself on stage, starring in the Australian production of "Seven Little Australians", a beloved classic novel, as the iconic character Judy. Her captivating portrayal of Judy earned her a prestigious nomination for three of Australia's most esteemed theatrical awards: The Greenroom, The Mo Award, and The Sydney Theater Critics Award for Best Female Performance in a Musical.

Throughout her illustrious career, Melissa has accumulated an impressive list of favorite stage credits, including the National Production of "Guys and Dolls", "Honeyspot" with the Elizabethan Theater Company, "Late Arrivals", "The Country Wife", "Natural Causes" directed by Mark W. Travis, "Catspaw", and many others.

Melissa Bickerton's impressive range and versatility have made her a household name in the Australian entertainment industry, with her work on "Lost", "The League", "Sons and Daughters", and "Medal of Honor: Warfighter" solidifying her status as a talented and accomplished actress.

Career

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2023
Starch
Starch as Deb
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2020
You Are My Home
You Are My Home as Sunday School Teacher
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2016
Stripped
Stripped as Mrs. Peyton
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2010
Conviction
Conviction as Admissions Counselor
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2008
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Aces 'N' Eights
Aces 'N' Eights as Homesteader Wife #3
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Crash and Burn
Crash and Burn as Mother on Bus
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2003
Maniac Magee
Maniac Magee as Dottie Freeze
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1999
Baby Geniuses
Baby Geniuses as Diaper Cart Nurse
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1997
Catherine's Grove
Catherine's Grove as Mary Mason
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1995
Species
Species as Fitch's Secretary
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1987