Melissa McCarthy

Birth Name:

Melissa Ann McCarthy

Birthday:

Wednesday, August 26, 1970

Sign:

Virgo

Birth Place:

Plainfield, Illinois, USA

Height:

5'2"

Latest projects

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 Los Angeles in the late-1990s

She made a number of TV and movie appearances before making her big breakthrough as Sookie in "Gilmore Girls" (2000). A steady stream of comedy performances followed, leading to her starring role in the sitcom "Mike & Molly" (2010).

Awards and Nominations

2012 - Nominated - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (The Blind Side)

News

'Ghostbusters 3' Targets Paul Feig as Director, Female Leads

Submitted on 03 August 2014

After a long search, Sony is zeroing in on a director for Ghostbusters 3, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.... Read more

50 Cent Joins Melissa McCarthy in 'Spy'

Submitted on 01 April 2014

Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson has joined the cast of Spy, Paul Feig's spy comedy starring Melissa McCarthy. ... Read more

Box Office Report: 'Identity Thief' No. 1 With $36.6 Million

Submitted on 10 February 2013

The R-rated comedy exceeds expectations despite Winter Storm Nemo in the Northeast; Steven Soderbergh's "Side Effects" Opens No.... Read more

Sandra Bullock, Melissa McCarthy to Star in Cop Comedy for 'Bridesmaids' Director

Submitted on 19 May 2012

Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy are teaming for a buddy cop comedy about the strained working relationship between an uptight FBI agent and an unconventional Boston cop.... Read more

Reviews

Identity Thief

Submitted on 27 May 2013

Identity Thief, Director Seth Gordon's follow-up to 2011’s Horrible Bosses, opened earlier this year to less than stellar reviews. The film may have been a box office success due in part to a talented cast, but a meandering storyline distracted from the fun. Thankfully, Jason ... Read more

Identity Thief

Submitted on 07 February 2013

Jason Bateman’s film career is filled with plenty of romantic comedies and lowbrow humor but every once in a while he manages to surprise audiences with a hilarious film like Horrible Bosses.... Read more

This is 40

Submitted on 21 December 2012

Judd Apatow has an aptitude for being able to make people laugh. While there’s nothing overly sophisticated about his humor, it’s nonetheless entertaining and quotable.... Read more

Bridesmaids

Submitted on 12 May 2011

Comedies that include a wedding of any kind typically revolve around the groomsmen and the infamous bachelor party. Rarely do we get to see the bridesmaids’ perspective except for a quick shot of them getting pedicures and such.... Read more

The Back-Up Plan (BLU-RAY)

Submitted on 24 August 2010

The Back-Up Plan marks Jennifer Lopez's film debut after a three year hiatus. Zoe (Lopez) is a single woman who isn't getting any younger and has decided that she wants a child. She decides to get artificially inseminated and on the same day, meets the charming Stan (Alex O'Loughlin).... Read more