Background
Melling was born on March 13, 1989, in London. He is the grandson of Patrick Troughton (d.1987), a noted character actor of the 1960s and 1970s, best remembered as the second Doctor in Doctor Who from 1966-1969.
He is also the nephew of actors David Troughton and Michael Troughton, and the first cousin of cricketer Jim Troughton and actor Sam Troughton. Melling has a brother called Jack.