Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1982-06-16
- Born Place: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Also Known As:
Melissa Peregrym, میسی پریگریم
Missy Peregrym
Missy Peregrym is a Canadian actress and former fashion model, born on June 16, 1982, in Montreal, Quebec. She is best known for her roles as Haley Graham in the 2006 film Stick It, as Officer Andy McNally on the ABC series Rookie Blue (2010–2015), and as FBI Special Agent Maggie Bell in the CBS procedural FBI (2018–present) . Peregrym began her career in modeling at age 18 with the Lizbell Agency, leading to commercial work for brands like Mercedes-Benz and Sprint Canada. Her acting debut came in 2000 with a guest role on Dark Angel. She subsequently appeared in various television series, including The Chris Isaak Show, Black Sash, Jake 2.0, Smallville, Tru Calling, and Heroes, where she portrayed Candice Wilmer. In 2014, Peregrym starred in the survival thriller Backcountry, and in 2017, she joined the cast of Van Helsing as Scarlett Harker. She has also been involved in humanitarian efforts, partnering with organizations like TOMS and UNICEF Canada to support communities in need . Peregrym married Australian actor Tom Oakley on December 30, 2018. The couple has two children: a son, Otis Paradis Oakley, born on March 21, 2020, and a daughter, Mela Joséphine Oakley, born on June 6, 2022. As of 2023, Peregrym continues to star in FBI, a series produced by Dick Wolf, portraying the role of Maggie Bell.
