Missy Peregrym is a Canadian actress and former fashion model best known for the 2006 film Stick It, the series Rookie Blue, and her current role as FBI Special Agent Maggie Bell on CBS’s FBI.
She was born Melissa Peregrym on June 16, 1982, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Her family moved to British Columbia while she was young, and she grew up in Surrey.
Peregrym began her entertainment career as a model before turning to acting. She has worked steadily on television since the early 2000s and has led CBS’s FBI since the show premiered in 2018.
How old is Missy Peregrym and what is her height?
Missy Peregrym was born on June 16, 1982, which makes her 44 years old as of 2026. IMDb lists her height at 5 ft 5¼ in (1.66 m).
Missy Peregrym at a Glance
- Born: June 16, 1982, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Height: 5 ft 5¼ in (1.66 m)
- Known for: FBI (CBS), Stick It, Rookie Blue
- Spouse: Tom Oakley (m. December 30, 2018); two children
A few facts appear consistently across accounts of Peregrym’s life:
- She has played Special Agent Maggie Bell on CBS’s FBI since the series began in 2018.
- Her entertainment career started in fashion modeling before she moved into acting.
- Her best-known film role is Haley Graham in Stick It (2006).
- Reported net worth estimates cluster between $1 million and $3 million, but no official figure exists.
- She married Australian actor Tom Oakley in December 2018, and they have two children.
- Early television credits include Dark Angel, The Chris Isaak Show, Black Sash, Life as We Know It, and Reaper.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Melissa Peregrym (known professionally as Missy Peregrym) |
| Date of Birth | June 16, 1982 |
| Place of Birth | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Height | 5 ft 5¼ in (1.66 m) |
| Occupation | Actress, producer, former fashion model |
| Years Active | Modeling from around age 18; acting since 2001 |
| Spouse | Tom Oakley (m. December 30, 2018) |
| Children | Two |
| Notable Role | Special Agent Maggie Bell on CBS’s FBI (2018–present) |
| Net Worth (est.) | $1–$3 million, not confirmed |
What are Missy Peregrym’s most famous movies and TV shows?
Peregrym’s acting résumé is built mostly on television, with a smaller number of film projects.
From modeling to first acting roles
According to IMDb, she grew up in Surrey with her father, a minister, her mother, and two sisters. She modeled before acting, and her first opportunities came on television.
Early credits included appearances in Dark Angel and The Chris Isaak Show, along with roles in Black Sash, Life as We Know It, and Reaper. Biographical profiles at Tribute list those shows as part of her early filmography.
Breakthrough film: Stick It
In 2006, Peregrym starred in Stick It as Haley Graham, a rebellious gymnast sent to a demanding training academy. The film remains her most prominent movie credit.
Her full filmography, including Stick It, is catalogued on Victoria Winslow is Editor-in-Chief at ShowbizUK.co.uk, overseeing editorial policy, corrections, editorial standards, publication decisions, source review and content quality across the publication.