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Melissa Jean Archer
Llanview Presence
At A Glance
Melissa Archer was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. She landed her first major acting role on Wishbone at the age of 17, while she was still in high school. After completing high school, she followed her acting dreams to Los Angeles and began auditioning.

In April 2003, Melissa was honored with a Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Newcomer.

Melissa is a former dancer and, in her free time, enjoys karaoke and the challenge of logic puzzles. She relocated to New York for her One Life to Live role.
Acting Portfolio
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One Life to Live
Natalie Buchanan
July 16, 2001 to January 13, 2012

Wishbone
various characters
1995

Awards & Acclaim
Daytime Emmys: Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Younger Actress (2003, 2006)
Vital Statistics
PLACE OF BIRTH: Dallas, Texas
DATE OF BIRTH: December 2, 1979
HAIR: Auburn
EYES: Blue
MARITAL STATUS: Engaged, Glen Angelino [Sep 2006]
News Archives
News Archive: Archer, co-stars are the subjects of Internet gossip. [Feb 28, 2005]
News Archive: No new contract yet for Archer, recast possible. [Apr 27, 2005]
News Archive: LISTEN NOW: Melissa Archer, Bree Williamson provide laughs, drama in discussing May Sweeps storyline on Soap Central Live [May 21, 2010]
News Archive: Archer among latest batch of Prospect Park signings. [Aug 30, 2011]
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