Rachel Melvin
Biography
Rachel Melvin is an American actress born on February 9, 1985, in Elmhurst, Illinois. She is best known for her roles as Chelsea Brady on Days of Our Lives and as Penny in Dumb and Dumber To. Melvin landed her first acting job in the 2005 independent film Boo. She later won the role of Georgia LaMarque on the NBC soap opera Days of our Lives, appearing in five episodes, before taking over the role of Chelsea Brady, which was originally portrayed by Mandy Musgrave. Melvin and her dog were seen on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno when she was randomly interviewed at a gas station for a segment. She has also guest-starred in television.
Career overview
Rachel Melvin is an American actress born on February 9, 1985, in Elmhurst, Illinois. She is best known for her roles as Chelsea Brady on Days of Our Lives and as Penny in Dumb and Dumber To.
Melvin landed her first acting job in the 2005 independent film Boo. She later won the role of Georgia LaMarque, a French girl whom Bo and Billie had been falsely led to believe was their daughter on the NBC soap opera Days of our Lives, appearing in five episodes. Months later, she took over the role of Chelsea Brady, which was originally portrayed by Mandy Musgrave.
In addition to her television and film work, Melvin and her dog were seen on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno when she was randomly interviewed at a gas station for a segment. Melvin has also guest-starred on television.
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26 titles- The Thin Line (2019) as Courtney-Lynn Stack
- Mom and Dad (2018) as Jeannie
- The Rake (2018) as Nicole
- Sleepwalker (2017) as Dawn
- The Trouble with Mistletoe (2017) as Willa Davis
- Madtown (2016) as Sarah
- All I Need (2016) as Ashley
- Backup Boyfriend (2015) as Celia
- "That's Awesome!": The Story of 'Dumb and Dumber To' (2015) as Self
- Dumb and Dumber To (2014) as Penny
- Zombeavers (2014) as Mary
- Sleepy Hollow (2013) as Alex Norwood
- Awkward. (2011) as Lizzy Raynes
- Good Luck Charlie (2010) as Syd
- Girlfriend (2010) as Actress on Television (voice) (uncredited)
- Seven Deadly Sins (2010) as Kaia Sellars
- Castle (2009) as Nicole Hixton
- The Boneyard Collection (2008) as 'Le Petite Sirene' Writer (segment "Cry of the Mummy")
- Heroes (2006) as Annie
- Bones (2005) as Kate Kolfax
- Boo (2005) as Meg
- House (2004) as Wynn
- Summerland (2004) as Teen Girl
- Jack & Bobby (2004)
- I Wanna Be a Soap Star (2004)
- 8 Simple Rules (2002) as Cute Girl
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Rachel Melvin best known for?
Rachel Melvin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mom and Dad (2018), Dumb and Dumber To (2014), The Princess Royal (2024), Sleepy Hollow (2013).
When and where was Rachel Melvin born?
Rachel Melvin was born on February 9, 1985 in Elmhurst, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Rachel Melvin have?
Rachel Melvin has accumulated over 26 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2002 to 2019.
What is Rachel Melvin's background in cinema and television?
Rachel Melvin is an American actress born on February 9, 1985, in Elmhurst, Illinois. She is best known for her roles as Chelsea Brady on Days of Our Lives and as Penny in Dumb and Dumber To. Melvin landed her first acting job in the 2005 independent film Boo. She later won the role of Georgia LaMarque on the NBC soap ...