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Melissa Ann McCarthy (born August 26, 1970) is an American actress, comedian, writer and producer.
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Melissa McCarthy | |
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Born | Melissa Ann McCarthy (1970-08-26) August 26, 1970 (age 53)[1] Plainfield, Illinois, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Actress, stand-up comedian, writer, producer |
Years active | 1997–present |
Spouse | |
Children | 2 |
Relatives | Jenny McCarthy (cousin), Joanne McCarthy (cousin) |
McCarthy first gained recognition for her role as Sookie St. James on the television series Gilmore Girls. She worked in this supporting role from 2000 to 2007. On the ABC sitcom Samantha Who? she portrayed Dena from 2007 to 2009. McCarthy was then cast as Molly Flynn-Biggs on the CBS sitcom Mike & Molly, a role that earned her an Emmy Award,[2] as well as two other nominations. McCarthy has also been nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her work as host on Saturday Night Live three years consecutively.
McCarthy achieved major success and fame for her breakthrough film role as Megan Price in the 2011 comedy hit Bridesmaids, which garnered her numerous award nominations including an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress, a BAFTA nomination and a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.[3] In 2013, she co-starred in the films Identity Thief and The Heat. She also appeared in the films The Nines, The Back-up Plan, Life as We Know It, and The Hangover Part III. In 2014, McCarthy starred in Tammy, and has a dramatic role in upcoming comedy-drama film St. Vincent.[4] McCarthy also set to star in upcoming action comedy Spy, which scheduled for a May 22, 2015 release. She is the founder of the production company On the Day with her husband Ben Falcone.