Melissa McCarthy biography
Melissa McCarthy is an American actress and comedian (born 1970), born on 26 August 1970 in Plainfield.
Melissa McCarthy's screen career began in 1997 with Jenny, playing Melissa.
Melissa McCarthy has appeared in 42 films and 16 television or streaming titles.
The most recent films are Unfrosted (2024), Genie (2023), The Little Mermaid (2023).
Honours include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series and MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance.
Coming up next: Margie Claus (2027), The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey (2026).
- Born
- 26 August 1970 (age 56)
- Birthplace
- Plainfield
- Work
- Actor, Comedian, Screenwriter, Film producer, Television producer
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1997 to present
- Awards
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
- MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance
- Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress
- The Razzie Redeemer Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Melissa McCarthy filmography
43 films and 17 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Margie Claus | Margie Claus | Upcoming | |
| 2024 | Unfrosted | Donna Stankowski | ||
| 2023 | Genie | Flora | Also executive producer | |
| 2023 | The Little Mermaid | Ursula | ||
| 2022 | Thor: Love and Thunder | Hela actress | Cameo | |
| 2021 | Thunder Force | Lydia Berman / The Hammer | Also producer | |
| 2021 | The Starling | Lilly Maynard | ||
| 2020 | Superintelligence | Carol Vivian Peters | Also producer | |
| 2019 | The Kitchen | Kathy Brennan | ||
| 2018 | Can You Ever Forgive Me? | Leonore "Lee" Israel | ||
| 2018 | Life of the Party | Deanna Miles | Also screenwriter and producer | |
| 2018 | The Happytime Murders | Detective Connie Edwards | Also producer | |
| 2016 | Ghostbusters | Dr. Abigail "Abby" Yates | ||
| 2016 | The Boss | Michelle Darnell | Also screenwriter and producer | |
| 2016 | Central Intelligence | Darla McGuckian | Cameo(uncredited) | |
| 2015 | Spy | Susan Cooper | ||
| 2014 | St. Vincent | Maggie Bronstein | ||
| 2014 | Tammy | Tammy Banks | Also screenwriter and producer | |
| 2013 | The Heat | Detective Shannon Mullins | ||
| 2013 | The Hangover Part III | Cassy | ||
| 2013 | Identity Thief | Diana / Dawn Budgie | ||
| 2012 | This Is 40 | Catherine | ||
| 2011 | Bridesmaids | Megan Price | ||
| 2010 | The Back-up Plan | Carol | ||
| 2010 | Love & Distrust | English |
Show all 43 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Life as We Know It | DeeDee | ||
| 2008 | Pretty Ugly People | Becky | ||
| 2008 | Just Add Water | Selma | ||
| 2007 | The Nines | Margaret / Melissa / Mary | ||
| 2007 | The Captain | Fran | Short film | |
| 2007 | Cook Off! | Amber Strang | ||
| 2003 | Chicken Party | Tot Wagner | ||
| 2003 | The Life of David Gale | Nico the Goth Girl | ||
| 2003 | Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle | Woman at Crime Scene | Uncredited | |
| 2002 | White Oleander | Paramedic | ||
| 2002 | Pumpkin | Cici Pinkus | ||
| 2002 | The Third Wheel | Marilyn | ||
| 2000 | Charlie's Angels | Doris | ||
| 2000 | Disney's The Kid | Sky King Waitress | ||
| 2000 | Drowning Mona | Shirley | ||
| 2000 | Auto Motives | Tonnie | Short film | |
| 1999 | Go | Sandra | ||
| 1998 | God | Margaret | Short film |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey | Patsy Ramsey | Upcoming | |
| 2026 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Jasmyn Jewell | Episode: "Gimmick" | |
| 2024 | Only Murders in the Building | Doreen | Episode: "Valley of the Dolls" | |
| 2022 | The Simpsons | Calvin | Voice, episode: "Step Brother from the Same Planet" | |
| 2022 | God's Favorite Idiot | Amily Luck | 8 episodes; also executive producer | |
| 2021 | Nine Perfect Strangers | Frances Welty | 8 episodes; also executive producer | |
| 2016 | Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life | Sookie St. James | Episode: "Fall" | |
| 2012 | The Penguins of Madagascar | Shelley | Voice, episode: "Hair Apparent/Love Takes Flightless" | |
| 2010 | Private Practice | Lynn McDonald | Episode: "Best Laid Plans" | |
| 2010 | Mike & Molly | Molly Flynn | 127 episodes | |
| 2009 | Rita Rocks | Mindy Boone | 5 episodes | |
| 2007 | Samantha Who? | Dena | 35 episodes | |
| 2004 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Saleswoman | Episode: "The Surrogate" | |
| 2002 | Kim Possible | Amy Hall "DNAmy" | Voice, 3 episodes | |
| 2000 | Gilmore Girls | Sookie St. James | 153 episodes | |
| 2000 | D.C | Molly | 2 episodes | |
| 1997 | Jenny | Melissa | Episode: "A Girl's Gotta Live in the Real World" |