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Melissa McCarthy


Melissa McCarthy was born in Plainfield, Illinois, to Sandra and Michael McCarthy, a farmer. 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... See full bio »

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Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 20 wins & 65 nominations. See more awards »

Known For

Gilmore Girls
Gilmore Girls Sookie St. James
(2000-2007)
Mike & Molly
Mike & Molly Molly Flynn
(2010-2016)
Spy
Spy Susan Cooper
(2015)
The Heat
The Heat Mullins
(2013)

Filmography

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 2016 Conan (TV Series)
Melissa McCarthy (segment "Young Han Solo Audition")
- The Cast of 'Suicide Squad' (2016) ... Melissa McCarthy (segment "Young Han Solo Audition")
 2016 Central Intelligence
Darla (uncredited)
 2015 Lego Dimensions (Video Game)
Abby Yates (voice)
 2015 Spy
Susan Cooper
 2014 Tammy
Tammy
 2013/I The Heat
Mullins
 2012 The Penguins of Madagascar (TV Series)
Shelley
- Hair Apparent/Love Takes Flightless (2012) ... Shelley (voice)
 2011/I Bridesmaids
Megan
 2007-2009 Samantha Who? (TV Series)
Dena
- With This Ring (2009) ... Dena
- The Other Woman (2009) ... Dena
- The First Date (2009) ... Dena
- The Dream Job (2009) ... Dena
- Todd's Job (2009) ... Dena
 2007 The Captain (Short)
Fran
 2007 Cook-Off!
Amber Strang
 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 The Third Wheel
Marilyn
 2000 D.C. (TV Series)
Molly
- Blame (2000) ... Molly
- Justice (2000) ... Molly
 2000 Auto Motives (Short)
Tonnie
 1999 Go
Sandra
 1998 God (Short)
Margaret
 1997 The Jenny McCarthy Show (TV Series)
Melissa
- Episode #1.5 (1997) ... Melissa
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Other Works:

Appeared in TV commercial for Washington Mutual. See more »

Publicity Listings:

6 Interviews | 12 Articles | 1 Pictorial | 10 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »


Height:

5' 2" (1.57 m)
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Personal Quote:

[harsh review from a critic focusing on her weight] I felt really bad for someone who is swimming in so much hate. I just thought, that's someone who's in a really bad spot, and I am in such a happy spot. I laugh my head off every day with my husband and my kids who are mooning me and singing me songs. See more »

Trivia:

Attended and graduated from St. Francis Academy (now Joliet Catholic Academy) in Joliet, Illinois. See more »

Trademark:

Often does physical comedy

Star Sign:

Virgo

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