Perrey Reeves

Perrey Reeves, born in New York City in 1970, grew up in New Hampshire with academic parents who encouraged literature over television. Her early education included years spent in France and Italy, as well as attending Ivy League colleges. Despite her diverse background, drama studies captured her interest, leading her to pursue an acting career. She is also a lifelong vegetarian who practices meditation and yoga, which she has done for over a decade. Her personal interests reflect a commitment to mental and physical well-being. She also dedicates her time to The International Fund for Animal Welfare.

Reeves has established a notable career in both film and television. Her filmography includes a co-starring role as Marissa, the traditional wife of Will Ferrell’s character, in the 2003 DreamWorks comedy “Old School.” She also appeared in Tri-Star’s “The Suburbans” (1999), Miramax’s “Smoke Signals” (1998), Trimark’s “Kicking and Screaming” (1995), and Universal’s “Child’s Play 3” (1991). On television, Reeves gained recognition for her recurring role as Melissa Gold on the HBO series “Entourage” from 2004 to 2011. She has also held series regular roles in four pilots and made guest appearances on shows like Fox’s “The X-Files” (1994) and The WB’s “Off Centre” (2001). Her work extends to lead roles in made-for-television movies such as CBS’s “An Element of Truth” (1995) and ABC’s “Escape to Witch Mountain” (1995). Her stage work includes productions like “High Tor,” “House Arrest,” “Women of Manhattan,” “Picnic,” and “Last Night at Ballyhoo” at The Canon Theatre, where she played Rhea Perlman’s daughter.

In recent years, Reeves reprised her role as Melissa Gold in the “Entourage” movie in 2015. She also appeared as Nina Devon on the TV series “Famous in Love” from 2017 to 2018, spanning 20 episodes. In 2014, she joined the cast of “Covert Affairs” for its fifth season, playing the character Caitlyn Cook in six episodes. Beyond her acting, Reeves ventured into entrepreneurship in 2012 by opening “The Sanctuary at Two Rivers,” a yoga retreat in Cabuya, Costa Rica, reflecting her long-standing interest in yoga and Ayurveda.