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Melissa Farman

b. 1990

American actress

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About Melissa Farman

Born 1990. Melissa Farman is an American actor, television actor, film director and actress.

Melissa Farman is an American actress. She is known for playing a young Danielle Rousseau in Lost (portrayed by Mira Furlan as an adult) and for her role as Bristol Palin in HBO's Game Change.

Early life After being born in New York City, she moved to Paris and grew up in an English- and French-speaking home. At the age of ten Farman was accepted into the Bilingual Acting Workshop for professional actors in Paris. She studied English and political science at the University of Southern California.

Career Farman had a role in Cold Case and most notably in Lost as a young Danielle Rousseau. She has played in TV movies as well, including a role in Temple Grandin (an HBO biopic of Temple Grandin), and played Bristol Palin in the HBO Television movie Game Change. She also played Izzy in Call Me Crazy: A Five Film.

In 2014, she starred in the Western drama series Strange Empire on CBC Television.

Filmography

Film

Television

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University of Southern California

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Melissa Farman?

American actress

When was Melissa Farman born?

Melissa Farman was born on 20 August 1990 in New York City.

What is Melissa Farman's occupation?

Melissa Farman is an actor, television actor, film director and actress.

What nationality is Melissa Farman?

Melissa Farman is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Melissa Farman

· Wikidata: Q1919391

· DBpedia: Melissa Farman

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