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Melissa McCarthy

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A farmer's daughter from Illinois, McCarthy began her performing career as a stand-up comedian in New York where she appeared at the famous clubs, Stand Up New York and The Improv. She worked on her acting skills at The Actors Studio and appeared in many stage productions in the city before moving to... See full bio »

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Melissa Ann McCarthy
in Plainfield, Illinois, USA
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Hide HideActress (38 titles)
???? The Heat 2 (announced)
Shannon Mullins (rumored)
 
2015 B.O.O.: Bureau of Otherworldly Operations (pre-production)
Watts (voice)
 
???? St. Vincent de Van Nuys (pre-production)
 
2014 Tammy (filming)
Tammy
 
2013 The Heat
Mullins
 
2010-2013 Mike & Molly (TV series)
Molly Flynn
– Windy City (2013) … Molly Flynn
– School Recital (2013) … Molly Flynn
– Molly's Out of Town (2013) … Molly Flynn
– Mike Can't Read (2013) … Molly Flynn
– Party Planners (2013) … Molly Flynn
See all 69 episodes »
 
2013 The Hangover Part III
Cassie
 
2013 Identity Thief
Diana
 
2012 This Is 40
Catherine
 
2012 The Penguins of Madagascar (TV series)
Shelley
– Hair Apparent/Love Takes Flightless (2012) … Shelley (voice)
 
2011 Bridesmaids
Megan
 
2010 Life as We Know It
DeeDee
 
2010 The Back-up Plan
Carol
 
2010 Private Practice (TV series)
Lynn McDonald
– Best Laid Plans (2010) … Lynn McDonald
 
2009 Rita Rocks (TV series)
Mindy Boone
– The Jealous Kind (2009) … Mindy Boone
– Jingle All the Way (2009) … Mindy Boone
– Sympathy for the Devil (2009) … Mindy Boone
– Is She Really Going Out with Him? (2009) … Mindy Boone
– Why Can't We Be Friends? (2009) … Mindy Boone
 
2007-2009 Samantha Who? (TV series)
Dena
– The Other Woman (2009) … Dena
– With This Ring (2009) … Dena
– The Dream Job (2009) … Dena
– The First Date (2009) … Dena
– The Sister (2009) … Dena
See all 35 episodes »
 
2008 Pretty Ugly People
Becky
 
2008/I Just Add Water
Selma
 
2007 The Captain (short)
Fran
 
2000-2007 Gilmore Girls (TV series)
Sookie St. James
– Bon Voyage (2007) … Sookie St. James
– Unto the Breach (2007) … Sookie St. James
– Lorelai? Lorelai? (2007) … Sookie St. James
– It's Just Like Riding a Bike (2007) … Sookie St. James
– Hay Bale Maze (2007) … Sookie St. James
See all 153 episodes »
 
2007 Cook-Off!
Amber Strang
 
2007 The Nines
Margaret / Melissa / Mary
 
2002-2005 Kim Possible (TV series)
DNAmy
– Gorilla Fist (2005) … DNAmy (voice)
– Partners (2004) … DNAmy (voice)
– Downhill (2002) … DNAmy (voice)
 
2004 Curb Your Enthusiasm (TV series)
Saleswoman
– The Surrogate (2004) … Saleswoman
 
2003 Chicken Party (short)
Tot Wagner
 
2003 The Life of David Gale
Nico the Goth Girl
 
2002 White Oleander
Paramedic
 
2002 The Third Wheel
Marilyn
 
2002 Pumpkin
Cici Pinkus
 
2001 The Lost World (TV series)
Billy
– Mark of the Beast (2001) … Billy (as Melissa McCrea)
 
2000 Charlie's Angels
Doris
 
2000 The Kid
Sky King Waitress
 
2000 D.C. (TV series)
Molly
– Blame (2000) … Molly
– Justice (2000) … Molly
 
2000 Auto Motives (short)
Tonnie
 
2000 Drowning Mona
Shirley
 
1999 Go
Sandra
 
1998 God (short)
Margaret
 
1997 The Jenny McCarthy Show (TV series)
Melissa
– Episode #1.5 (1997) … Melissa
 
Show ShowProducer (2 titles)
2014 Tammy (producer) (filming)
 
2013 Untitled Larry Dorf/Ben Falcone Project (TV movie) (executive producer) (completed)
 
Show ShowWriter (1 title)
2014 Tammy (screenplay) (filming)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (2 titles)
2013 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
– Melissa McCarthy/Phoenix (2013) (performer: "Springtime in New York")
 
2007 The Nines (performer: "As Long As He Needs Me")
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (1 title)
1997 The Weird Al Show (TV series) (production coordinator - 2 episodes)
– He Ain't Heavy, He's My Hamster (1997) (production coordinator)
– Bad Influence (1997) (production coordinator)
 
Show ShowSelf (39 titles)
2013 Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 25 June 2013 (2013) … Herself
 
2011-2013 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Herself / Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 24 June 2013 (2013) … Herself - Guest
– Episode #20.75 (2013) … Herself - Guest
– Episode #19.38 (2011) … Herself
– Episode #18.137 (2011) … Herself
 
2013 Live with Kelly and Michael (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 24 June 2013 (2013) … Herself
 
2009-2013 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 18 April 2013 (2013) … Herself
– Episode dated 17 September 2010 (2010) … Herself
– Episode dated 8 September 2010 (2010) … Herself
– Episode dated 21 May 2010 (2010) … Herself
– Episode dated 22 April 2009 (2009) … Herself
 
2013 2013 MTV Movie Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Presenter
 
2011-2013 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Herself - Host / Various
– Melissa McCarthy/Phoenix (2013) … Herself - Host/Various
– Melissa McCarthy/Lady Antebellum (2011) … Herself - Host/Various
 
2011-2013 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Episode #1.906 (2013) … Herself - Guest
– Episode #1.513 (2011) … Herself - Guest
 
2013 Sesame Street (TV series)
Herself
– Lifting Snuffy (2013) … Herself
 
2013 Janela Indiscreta (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.159 (2013) … Herself
 
2013 Live from the Red Carpet: The 2013 Academy Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2013 The 85th Oscars (TV special)
Herself - Presenter
 
2013 Daybreak (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 19 February 2013 (2013) … Herself
 
2013 The Screen Junkies Show (TV series)
Herself
– Super Bowl Movie Trailers 2013! (2013) … Herself
 
2013 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #10.325 (2013) … Herself
 
2011-2013 Made in Hollywood (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #8.17 (2013) … Herself
– Episode #6.27 (2011) … Herself
 
2013 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Herself
– Melissa McCarthy (2013) … Herself
 
2013 HBO First Look: How to Catch an Identity Thief (TV documentary)
 
2012 Emmys Red Carpet Live (TV movie)
Herself
 
2012 The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series & Co-Presenter: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
 
2012 The Conversation (TV series)
Herself
– Transformation (2012) … Herself
 
2012 The 84th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Supporting Role & Presenter
 
2012 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2012 The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter: Best TV Series - Drama
 
2012 17th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2011 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #20.47 (2011) … Herself
– Episode #19.79 (2011) … Herself
 
2011 Anderson Live (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Melissa McCarthy. Plus, Could You Forgive Someone Who Almost Killed You? - The Turkey Lady's Story (2011) … Herself - Guest
 
2011 Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 10 November 2011 (2011) … Herself - Guest
 
2011 The Early Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 26 September 2011 (2011) … Herself
 
2011 The 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Winner: Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
 
2011 Emmy Training Day (video short)
Herself
 
2011 Conan (TV series)
Herself
– Mr. Smith Goes to Hades (2011) … Herself
 
2010-2011 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #7.161 (2011) … Herself
– Episode #7.22 (2010) … Herself
 
2011 The View (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 13 May 2011 (2011) … Herself - Guest
 
2011 Chelsea Lately (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Episode #5.67 (2011) … Herself - Guest
 
2011 2011 New Now Next Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2008 Access Hollywood (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 20 March 2008 (2008) … Herself
 
2008 The 34th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2007 Dancing with the Stars (TV series)
Herself
– Round 5 (2007) … Herself
 
2006 I Love the '70s: Volume 2 (TV series)
Herself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (3 titles)
2013 Chelsea Lately (TV series)
 
2013 Movie Guide (TV series)
 
2003 Kim Possible: The Secret Files (video)
DNAmy (voice)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

(2005) Appeared in TV commercial for Washington Mutual.

Publicity Listings:

4 Interviews  | 5 Articles  | 6 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Alternate Names:

Melissa McCrea

Height:

5' 2" (1.57 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

I believe it matters how you treat people. I believe in Heaven. See more »

Trivia:

Returned to work 4 months after giving birth to her daughter Georgette to begin filming the 1st series of Mike & Molly. See more »

Star Sign:

Virgo