Valerie Azlynn (born Valerie Asselin; November 25, 1980) is an American actress. She has appeared in several television shows and movies, notably starring in the TV comedy Sullivan & Son.
Early life Azlynn was born Valerie Asselin and raised in New London, Connecticut. She attended The Williams School and Waterford High School, and had open-heart surgery to repair an atrial septal defect at age 13.Gilbert, Ryan (July 23, 2012). "New London Native Starring In TBS 'Sullivan & Son'" . Hartford Courant. Retrieved September 16, 2012.
On March 4, 1993, Azlynn's successful open heart surgery was performed, and it changed her life and her appearance forever.Heartbeat Magazine Winter 2015 She started working with the Mended Little Hearts non-profit as their national spokesperson in 2013, where she works to help kids who had open heart surgery get beyond the stigma that comes from the unsightly scars.
Valerie moved to New York City after high school at the age of 17. She studied acting for two years at the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts (formerly the School for Film and Television).
Career Azlynn moved to New York City at age 17 to pursue a career as an actress, building her résumé by performing in the theater and singing with an opera company in Manhattan, New York. She later moved to Los Angeles.
In 2004, Azlynn landed a supporting role in The Joe Schmo Show as Piper "The Bachelorette." She has since appeared in episodes of Hot in Cleveland,Dorsey, Kristina (September 7, 2012). "'Sullivan & Son' – and Azlynn ", The Day. Retrieved September 16, 2012. Cold Case, CSI: NY, The Big Bang Theory, Two and a Half Men, Rules of Engagement, How I Met Your Mother, Joey, iCarly, The Loop, Mr. Sunshine, and many others. From 2012 through 2014, Azlynn starred as Melanie on the TBS comedy Sullivan & Son.
Azlynn has appeared in roles on the big screen, including in Poseidon and Tropic Thunder, among others. In some early movies, Azlynn appeared under the name Valerie Asselin.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes1998Mystic Nights and Pirate FightsSteelway's Girlfriend2002LateGirlfriendShort film2003The Bartender / Judy Gillman2004ArizonaTina2005ConstantineAngel2005BewitchedGorgeous Model2006I'm Reed FishKate Peterson2006PoseidonPassenger #12006BrokenJessica2008Tropic ThunderDamien's Assistant – Vietnam Crew2009Nicole2009SurrogatesBridget2010KarenShort film2011Good News, Oklahoma!BarbaraShort film2011Julia XJulia2012Caroline and JackieMichelle2013PlaydateVal2013The Little Rascals Save the DayMiss CrabtreeDirect-to-video film2014NevermoreJennifer Thomas2017Cupid's ProxyRebecca
Television Year Title Role Notes2004SpellboundTrina MillerTelevision movie200410-8: Officers on DutyAmberEpisode: "Flirtin' with Disaster"2004PiperMain role (season 2); 9 episodes2005Life on a StickAllisonEpisode: "Gangs of the Mall"2005JoeyCandaceEpisodes: "Joey and the Poker", "Joey and the Musical"2006Two and a Half MenBethEpisode: "That Special Tug"2006JolieEpisode: "The Tiger Express"2006One on OneRachelEpisode: "California Girl"2006CSI: NYEve DemmingEpisode: "Not What It Looks Like"2006How I Met Your MotherDawnEpisode: "World's Greatest Couple"2006–2007SmithCindy2 episodes2008Welcome to the CaptainAstridMain role2008UnhitchedSuluEpisode: "Conjoined Twins Pitch No-Hitter"2008Rules of EngagementStacyEpisode: "Optimal Male"2009AliciaEpisode: "The Dead Hooker Juxtaposition"2009Cold CaseSharon Lertola (1963)Episode: "November 22"2009SaraEpisode: "Flower King"2009–2010iCarlyVeronica2 episodes (uncredited)2011Perfectly PrudenceAngelica AdamsTelevision movie2011Mr. SunshineJessieEpisode: "Lingerie Football"2011Friends with BenefitsKristenEpisode: "The Benefit of the Unspoken Dynamic"2011Hot in ClevelandLibbyEpisode: "Elka's Choice"2011–2012CastleOfficer Ann Hastings/Lone Vengeance 3 episodes2012SouthlandJen MillerEpisode: "Risk"2012–2014Sullivan & SonMelanie SuttonMain role; 33 episodes2013 Remember SundayJoleneTelevision movie20152 Broke GirlsRomyEpisode: "And The Maybe Baby"2017Nanny SeductionAlyssaTelevision movie2017A Deadly AffairSusanTelevision movie2019–2020SchooledJulieRecurring role; 10 episodes
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