Melissa Anschutz

Nominated in 2018 & 2019 for Best Supporting Actress, Melissa is most known for Wild Faith & The Christ Slayer. Among various Theatre credits, her last to date was in 2008, where she played Gwendolyn Pigeon, mastering the British dialect in "The Odd Couple". She joined the screen world immediately following, landing a supporting role in the HBO pilot, "Night Moves". In 2009, she earned her SAG eligibility with films like "The Domino Effect" and since, has performed in 26 films, five television series, and several commercials. She spent two years writing, co-directing and performing in a skit driven comedy television series. She also wrote, co-produced and performed in the pilot "Paid Programming" and she works as an actor/producer with Collective Development Inc. She is an avid runner, which aids in concentration for character development, as well as maintains the ability to carry the intensity of a physically demanding role.