Melissa Moore, (born December 27, 1963), in Versailles, Kentucky, USA, is American actress, model, and multi-World Champion American Saddlebred horse trainer and rider. She is best known for her extensive work in B-movies during the late 1980s and 1990s, and has continued to work in film to the present day.
Moore graduated from Woodford County High School before attending Brooks College in Long Beach, California, where she excelled as the valedictorian of her class, studying business and fashion design.
Her acting career began in 1987 with the film *Evil Spawn*. She quickly became a fixture in the B-movie scene, appearing in cult classics like *Samurai Cop* (1991), *Sorority House Massacre II* (1990), and *Hard to Die* (1990). Her role as Lorda in the 1993 martial arts action film *Angelfist*, produced by Roger Corman and Cirio H. Santiago, is a highlight of her filmography.
Beyond her film work, Moore is a highly accomplished American Saddlebred horse trainer and rider, holding over 50 World Champion titles. She owns and operates Sunrise Stables in Versailles, Kentucky, and at 6'0" (183cm) tall, has also worked extensively as a model in print, runway, and commercials, demonstrating a diverse range of talents.
Adding a unique dimension to her career is the 1995 comic book series "Melissa Moore, Bodyguard," published by Draculina Publishing, which was based on her.
Recent film credits, such as *Puppet Master: Doktor Death* (2022) and *A Country Music Christmas* (2024), confirm that Moore has remained active in the film industry.
Singer
Trudy Seaton (as Michelle Moore)
Peggy
Gloria
Bunny
Bimbo Student
Miss Saunders
Grad Student
Glaze
Fred
Nurse Ryan
Tall Blonde
Esther Bowen-Dorius
Female Sergeant
Peggy
Ballerina #3
Jessica
Herself
Laura
Elysse
Tracy
Suzy
Tess Cochran
Dottie
Lorda
Gladys
Monica Roarke (uncredited)
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Model
(archive footage) (uncredited)
Herself
Singer
Melanie Roberts
Monica Roarke
Stephanie Roberts
Jane
(segment, "Samurai Cop trailer") (archive footage)
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Natalie Pierce
Ginny Remington
TV Commercial Model
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Jamie Summers