Melissa's first taste of the adult industry came in late 1984 with a small role in the gender-bending comedy 'Bootsie.'

Over her career Melissa appeared in over 50 features before retiring in late 1987.

Melissa was the perfect example of the slow-burn type of erotic actress. Melissa displayed a calm, reserved exterior in her performances that would only gradually melt with the extended attentions of her partner.

Melissa's gradually building responses would eventually erupt into completely wild sexual hysterics, the cool demeanor replaced with a savage lustful appetite for more.

Her sister Lisa also worked in the business for a time, although they never appeared in a scene together. It has been reported that Lisa died of AIDS complications in September 1999.

Melissa ended her retirement in 1991 and appeared in about four features before retiring for good in 1992. Her passion for eroticism never left her, though, and Melissa showed fans once again why she was one of the favorite starlets of her time.