Years active 1988–present Partner Gary Dickinson (2000–) Role Actress | Name Melissa Bell Children 4 | |
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Born 7 November 1972 (age 52) ( 1972-11-07 ) Australia Occupation Actor, fashion designer Spouse Forrest Redlich (m. 1996–1998), Jason Redlich (m. 1994–1996) Movies and TV shows E Street, Paradise Beach, Housos vs Authority Similar People Bruce Samazan, Rebekah Elmaloglou, Melissa Tkautz, Kimberley Joseph, Megan Connolly Profiles | ||
Melissa bell in neighbours
Melissa Bell (born 7 November 1972) is an Australian actress and fashion designer. She is the third actor to play Neighbours character Lucy Robinson, a role she has played on a recurring basis from 1991.
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Acting
Bell had earlier appeared in the soap opera E Street in the guest role of Janine. She left the role of Lucy in Neighbours to return to E Street to play new character, the eco-crusader Bonnie Tait. After E Street ended Bell made several brief returns to Neighbours.
She also acted in another soap, Paradise Beach, playing surfer Emily Harris.
She has since appeared in several lifestyle programs, such as Celebrity Overhaul.
Fashion design
Bell later become a fashion designer, selling kaftans and party wear from a boutique in Double Bay.
Personal life
Bell was married to Jason Redlich from 1996 to 1998. They have one son. Following the end of her marriage, Bell suffered from body dysmorphic disorder and depression. In 2000, Bell married Gary Dickinson. They had three children and lived on the Gold Coast. In November 2015, Dickinson, then 57 suffered a heart attack which left him in a coma. Dickinson died on 13 February 2016.