Melissa McCarthy
American actress and comedian (born 1970)
- Born
- 26 August 1970, Plainfield
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupation
- actor, comedian, screenwriter, film producer, television producer
- Films here
- 2
Melissa Ann McCarthy (born August 26, 1970) is an American actress, comedian, and producer. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including two Primetime Emmy Awards, and nominations for two Academy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. McCarthy was named by Time as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2016, and she has been featured multiple times in annual rankings of the highest-paid actresses in the world. In 2020, The New York Times ranked her #22 in its list of the 25 Greatest Actors of the 21st Century.
McCarthy has received two Primetime Emmy Awards, her first for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for playing Molly Flynn on the CBS sitcom Mike & Molly (2010–2016) followed by her win for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for hosting Saturday Night Live (2017). She has also taken supporting roles in the comedy-drama series Gilmore Girls (2000–2007) and the sitcom Samantha Who? (2007–2009), a leading role in the miniseries Nine Perfect Strangers (2021), and a guest role in the comedy series Only Murders in the Building (2024).
Filmography (martial arts films)
| Year | Film | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Charlie's Angels | Cast |
| 2003 | Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle | Cast |
Frequent collaborators
- Cameron Diaz
- Drew Barrymore
- Lucy Liu
- Crispin Glover
- Luke Wilson
- Matt LeBlanc
- John Forsythe
- Andrew Wilson
- McG
External links
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