Melissa Bacelar was born on May 11, 1979, in Piscataway, New Jersey. Raised in a devout Catholic household, she attended Catholic school during her formative years. Her early exposure to the performing arts led her to pursue formal acting training. She initially studied theater at the Mason Gross School of the Arts for one year before enrolling in the School for Film and Television in New York City, where she completed a two-year Meisner technique program.
Bacelar gained early recognition through her recurring role as a waitress on the long-running ABC soap opera One Life to Live, appearing in episodes between 2000 and 2002. Her appearances on daytime television helped establish her as a familiar face with audiences during the early 2000s.
Known for her work in the horror genre, Melissa Bacelar earned a reputation as a "scream queen"—a label given to actresses frequently cast in horror roles, particularly those involving suspenseful or supernatural themes. Her filmography includes numerous indie and B-horror movie titles, in which she often portrayed characters who met grisly fates early in the storyline.
Though typically not cast as the "final girl"—a term used in horror cinema for the last surviving character who usually outwits the antagonist—Bacelar's performances were noted for their energy and onscreen presence. Her distinctive combination of glamour and vulnerability made her a sought-after actress for roles requiring both allure and emotional intensity.
| Birth Date: | 11 May, 1979 |
| Age: | 40 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Model Television actor Film actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Piscataway |
| Education: | Mason Gross School of the Arts |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American actress |
