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Melissa George
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August 6, 1976 in Perth, Western Australia
Biography:Australian actress Melissa George was born in Perth on August 6, 1976, the second of four children. As a child, she developed an interest in dancing and began studying jazz, tap, ballet, and modern dance at the age of seven. George's enthusiasm for dance eventually evolved into a passion for roller skating, and, after skating competitively in Australia, she represented her nation in several international events. At 16, George left skating behind when she quit school and began exploring the world of modeling; she was soon named Western Australia's Teenage Model of the Year. As a result of this honor, she auditioned for a role in the popular Australian soap opera Home and Away, and, in 1993, was cast as Angel Brooks. George's performance won her a sizable following in both Australia and Great Britain, but, after three years with the series, she left to pursue other projects. After appearing in several... Full Biography
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Melissa George, left, and Josh Hartnett in "30 Days of Night" (Sony Pictures Entertainment)
Beau Garrett, Olivia Wilde, Josh Duhamel and Melissa George in "Turistas"
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