Melissa McCarthy

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.712

Gender

Female

Birthday

26-Aug-1970

Age

(55 years old)

Place of Birth

Plainfield, Illinois, USA

Also Known As
  • Melissa Ann McCarthy
  • 멀리사 매카시
  • เมลิสซา แมคคาร์ธี
  • Мелісса Маккарті
  • ماليسا ماكارثي
  • Μελίσα Μακάρθι
  • 멜리사 맥카시
  • ملیسا مک‌کارتی

Melissa McCarthy

Biography

Melissa Ann McCarthy (born August 26, 1970) is an American actress, screenwriter, and producer. She has received 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 began appearing on television and in film in the late 1990s. She first gained recognition for her role as Sookie St. James on the television series Gilmore Girls (2000–2007). She played Dena on the ABC sitcom Samantha Who? (2007–2009) before starring as Molly Flynn on the CBS sitcom Mike & Molly (2010–2016), for which she received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 2011. McCarthy's appearances as a host on Saturday Night Live (2011–2017) led to a win for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series in 2017. McCarthy gained critical acclaim for her performance in the comedy film Bridesmaids (2011), receiving a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She went on to star in several commercially successful comedies, including Identity Thief (2013), The Heat(2013), Tammy (2014), St. Vincent (2014), Spy (2015), and The Boss (2016). In 2018, McCarthy received critical acclaim for portraying writer Lee Israel in the biographical film Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018), earning a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. She has since starred in the drama miniseries Nine Perfect Strangers (2021) and played Ursula in the musical fantasy film The Little Mermaid (2023). McCarthy and her husband, Ben Falcone, are the founders of the production company On the Day Productions, under which they have collaborated on several comedy films, including Life of the Party (2018), Super Intelligence (2020), and Thunder Force (2021). In 2015, she launched her clothing line for plus-sized women named Melissa McCarthy Seven7. She received a motion picture star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Description above from the Wikipedia Melissa McCarthy, article licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.


Credits

God God (1998) Character: Margaret
Talking to the camera, Margaret tells us about her friendship with God. "We talk every day," she explains. And at that moment, her phone rings, and it's God on the line. God's gossip is the best, Margaret tells us. Then, we see what happens to her when she and God have a falling out. Can they patch it up? Is she sane?
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows (2016) Character: Self
The stars of America's greatest comedies - like Cheers, Friends, Taxi and The Big Bang Theory - get together for one night only to honor Director James Burrows. Watch Must See TV: An All-Star Tribute to James Burrows.
Chicken Party Chicken Party (2003) Character: Tot Wagner
A comedic look at crime, love, tolerance and fried chicken.
A Night at the Academy Museum A Night at the Academy Museum (2021) Character: Self
Exclusive look at the movies' 120-year history as well as an insight into the largest institution in the U.S. dedicated to the arts, sciences and artists of moviemaking.
Gilmore Girls: Celebrating 25 Years Gilmore Girls: Celebrating 25 Years (2025) Character: Sookie St. James
A special presentation of two episodes (‘Pilot’ and ‘You Jump, I Jump, Jack’) of Gilmore Girls to celebrate twenty five years of the show.
FOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America FOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America (2020) Character: Self
Elton John hosts the one-hour benefit special in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; performers include Alicia Keys, Backstreet Boys, and Billie Eilish.
Margie Claus Margie Claus (2027) Character: Margie Claus (voice)
Santa Claus disappears while delivering presents to his wife - Margie Claus - who must assemble a rescue team to save Christmas.
Pumpkin Pumpkin (2002) Character: Cici Pinkus
Carolyn's sorority sisters set their sights on the Sorority of the Year award and coaching challenged athletes is their ticket to the trophy. But when the queen of formals finds herself mentoring Pumpkin, a disabled athlete, their two worlds collide.
Bridesmaids Bridesmaids (2011) Character: Megan Price
Annie's life is a mess. But when she finds out her lifetime best friend is engaged, she simply must serve as Lillian's maid of honor. Though lovelorn and broke, Annie bluffs her way through the expensive and bizarre rituals. With one chance to get it perfect, she’ll show Lillian and her bridesmaids just how far you’ll go for someone you love.
The Starling The Starling (2021) Character: Lilly Maynard
A woman adjusting to life after a loss contends with a feisty bird that's taken over her garden — and a husband who's struggling to find a way forward.
Ghostbusters Ghostbusters (2016) Character: Abby Yates
Following a ghost invasion of Manhattan, paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann, and subway worker Patty Tolan band together to stop the otherworldly threat.
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) Character: Self - Actor Hela
Settle in with the likes of Taika Waititi, Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, and Tessa Thompson, and as they divulge the secrets behind the creation of Thor: Love and Thunder. Through in-depth interviews with cast and crew, along with raw, unseen footage from the set and beyond, this documentary special pulls back the curtain on the God of Thunder’s fourth feature film.
Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama (2005) Character: Amy Hall (voice)
Dr. Drakken has an evil new plot for world domination, but his ultimate success depends upon finding out KP's weakness which may involve a new hottie at Middleton High School named Eric, who suddenly sparks feelings in Ron about Kim that resemble much more than friendship. To make matters worse, Bueno Nacho, Ron's favorite fast food chain has turned sour on him by bombarding him with little Devils
Adele One Night Only Adele One Night Only (2021) Character: Self
A primetime special with performances from the superstar including Adele’s first new material in six years plus her chart-topping hits. The special will also feature an exclusive interview with Adele by Oprah Winfrey from her rose garden, in Adele’s first televised wide-ranging conversation.
Life of the Party Life of the Party (2018) Character: Deanna Miles
When her husband suddenly dumps her, longtime dedicated housewife Deanna turns regret into re-set by going back to college... landing in the same class and school as her daughter, who's not entirely sold on the idea. Plunging headlong into the campus experience, the increasingly outspoken Deanna – now Dee Rock – embraces freedom, fun, and frat boys on her own terms, finding her true self in a senior year no one ever expected.
Central Intelligence Central Intelligence (2016) Character: Darla (uncredited)
Calvin Joyner, a mild-mannered accountant whose high school glory days are long behind him, reconnects with an awkward pal from high school through Facebook. After meeting up, Calvin’s mundane life takes an unexpectedly thrilling turn when he's thrust into the world of international espionage.
White Oleander White Oleander (2002) Character: Paramedic
A teenager journeys through a series of foster homes after her mother goes to prison for committing a crime of passion.
St. Vincent St. Vincent (2014) Character: Maggie Bronstein
A young boy whose parents just divorced finds an unlikely friend and mentor in the misanthropic, bawdy, hedonistic, war veteran who lives next door.
Spy Spy (2015) Character: Susan Cooper
A desk-bound CIA analyst volunteers to go undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent diabolical global disaster.
Drowning Mona Drowning Mona (2000) Character: Shirley
The recently deceased Mona Dearly was many things: an abusive wife, a domineering mother, a loud-mouthed neighbor and a violent malcontent. So when her car and corpse are discovered in the Hudson River, police Chief Wyatt Rash immediately suspects murder rather than an accident. But, since the whole community of Verplanck, N.Y., shares a deep hatred for this unceasingly spiteful woman, Rash finds his murder investigation overwhelmed with potential suspects.
The Kitchen The Kitchen (2019) Character: Kathy Brennan
The mobster husbands of three 1978 Hell's Kitchen housewives are sent to prison by the FBI. Left with little but a sharp ax to grind, the ladies take the Irish mafia's matters into their own hands — proving unexpectedly adept at everything from running the rackets to taking out the competition… literally.
Tammy Tammy (2014) Character: Tammy
For Tammy, a burger-joint employee, a bad day keeps getting worse. She wrecks her car, loses her job, and finds that her husband has been unfaithful. It's time for Tammy to hit the road, but without money or transportation, her options are limited. Her only choice is a road trip with her hard-drinking grandmother, Pearl, who has a car, cash, and an itch to see Niagara Falls. It's not the escape Tammy had in mind, but it may be what she needs.
This Is 40 This Is 40 (2012) Character: Catherine
Pete and Debbie are both about to turn 40, their kids hate each other, both of their businesses are failing, they're on the verge of losing their house, and their relationship is threatening to fall apart.
The Heat The Heat (2013) Character: Shannon Mullins
Uptight and straight-laced, FBI Special Agent Sarah Ashburn is a methodical investigator with a reputation for excellence--and hyper-arrogance. Shannon Mullins, one of Boston P.D.'s "finest," is foul-mouthed and has a very short fuse, and uses her gut instinct and street smarts to catch the most elusive criminals. Neither has ever had a partner, or a friend for that matter. When these two wildly incompatible law officers join forces to bring down a ruthless drug lord, they become the last thing anyone expected: buddies.
Love, Gilda Love, Gilda (2018) Character: Self
Diaries, audiotapes, videotapes and testimonies from friends and colleagues offer insight into the life and career of Gilda Radner -- the beloved comic and actress who became an icon on Saturday Night Live.
Barbra: The Music ... The Mem'ries ... The Magic! Barbra: The Music ... The Mem'ries ... The Magic! (2017) Character: Self (archive footage)
Iconic songstress Barbra Streisand culminates her 13-city tour in Miami with dazzling ballads, Broadway standards and stories from behind the scenes.
The Third Wheel The Third Wheel (2002) Character: Marilyn
The clumsy and shy Stanley is a nice fellow, beloved by his colleagues in the office. He has a crush on the gorgeous new-hire Diana, but he has difficulties to get close to her. When Stanley finally invites Diana for a date, he hits the homeless Phil with his Taurus, and his planned night turns upside down.
Life As We Know It Life As We Know It (2010) Character: DeeDee
After a disastrous first date for caterer Holly and network sports director Messer, all they have in common is a dislike for each other and their love for their goddaughter Sophie. But when they suddenly become all Sophie has in this world, Holly and Messer must set their differences aside. Juggling careers and social calendars, they'll have to find common ground while living under the same roof.
The Back-Up Plan The Back-Up Plan (2010) Character: Carol
When Zoe tires of looking for Mr. Right, she decides to have a baby on her own. But on the day she's artificially inseminated, she meets Stan, who seems to be just who she's been searching for all her life. Now, Zoe has to figure out how to make her two life's dreams fit with each other.
Unfrosted Unfrosted (2024) Character: Donna Stankowski
In a time when breakfast is ruled by milk and cereal, a fierce corporate battle begins over a revolutionary new pastry.
The Happytime Murders The Happytime Murders (2018) Character: Detective Connie Edwards
In a world where human beings and puppets live together, when the members of the cast of a children's television show aired during the 1990s begin to get murdered one by one, puppet Phil Philips, a former LAPD detective who fell in disgrace and turned into a private eye, takes on the case at the request of his old boss in order to assist detective Edwards, who was his partner in the past.
Take Flight Take Flight (2015) Character: Self - Performer
2015's best actors lift off in a series of tributes to the ultimate Hollywood magic trick.
The Kid The Kid (2000) Character: Sky King Waitress
Powerful businessman Russ Duritz is self-absorbed and immersed in his work. But by the magic of the moon, he meets Rusty, a chubby, charming 8-year-old version of himself who can't believe he could turn out so badly – with no life and no dog. With Rusty's help, Russ is able to reconcile the person he used to dream of being with the man he's actually become.
Go Go (1999) Character: Sandra
A supermarket clerk decides to step in for an absent drug dealer, setting off an explosive, comedic chain of events.
Thor: Love and Thunder Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) Character: Actor Hela
After his retirement is interrupted by Gorr the God Butcher, a galactic killer who seeks the extinction of the gods, Thor Odinson enlists the help of King Valkyrie, Korg, and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster, who now wields Mjolnir as the Mighty Thor. Together they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher’s vengeance and stop him before it’s too late.
Identity Thief Identity Thief (2013) Character: Diana
When a mild-mannered businessman learns his identity has been stolen, he hits the road in an attempt to foil the thief -- a trip that puts him in the path of a deceptively harmless-looking woman.
The Life of David Gale The Life of David Gale (2003) Character: Nico the Goth Girl
A man against capital punishment is accused of murdering a fellow activist and is sent to death row.
Cook-Off! Cook-Off! (2017) Character: Amber Strang
Amateur 'chefs' from around the country compete for a million dollar prize in the ultimate food fight.
Superintelligence Superintelligence (2020) Character: Carol Peters
When an all-powerful Superintelligence chooses to study the most average person on Earth, Carol Peters, the fate of the world hangs in the balance. As the A.I. decides to enslave, save or destroy humanity, it’s up to Carol to prove that people are worth saving.
The Hangover Part III The Hangover Part III (2013) Character: Cassie
This time, there's no wedding. No bachelor party. What could go wrong, right? But when the Wolfpack hits the road, all bets are off.
Charlie's Angels Charlie's Angels (2000) Character: Doris
The captivating crime-fighting trio who are masters of disguise, espionage and martial arts are back! When a devious mastermind embroils them in a plot to destroy individual privacy, the Angels, aided by their loyal sidekick Bosley, set out to bring down the bad guys. But when a terrible secret is revealed, it makes the Angels targets for assassination.
Can You Ever Forgive Me? Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018) Character: Lee Israel
When a bestselling celebrity biographer is no longer able to get published because she has fallen out of step with current tastes, she turns her art form to deception.
The Boss The Boss (2016) Character: Michelle Darnell
A titan of industry is sent to prison after she's caught for insider trading. When she emerges ready to rebrand herself as America's latest sweetheart, not everyone she screwed over is so quick to forgive and forget.
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003) Character: Bystander (uncredited)
The Angels are charged with finding a pair of missing rings that are encoded with the personal information of members of the Witness Protection Program. As informants are killed, the ladies target a rogue agent who might be responsible.
Kelly Clarkson Presents: When Christmas Comes Around Kelly Clarkson Presents: When Christmas Comes Around (2021) Character: Self
Kelly Clarkson celebrates the holidays with musical performances and special guests, including Brett Eldredge, Ariana Grande, Jay Leno, Melissa McCarthy, Leslie Odom Jr., Amy Poehler and Santa Claus, while giving back to those in need.
Love and Distrust Love and Distrust (2010) Character: Tonnie (segment "Auto Motives")
This collection of five short films artfully portrays desire's ability to both empower and destroy those who encounter it.
Genie Genie (2023) Character: Flora
Flora, a genie trapped for more than 2,000 years inside an antique jewelry box, is accidentally called to service by Bernard, whose life is unraveling around him.
Pretty Ugly People Pretty Ugly People (2008) Character: Becky
Lucy has always used food to escape life's problems, but when this self-titled "fat friend" lures her group of old college buddies to the Montana wilderness, she reveals a new self - skinny, beautiful and still flawed.
The Nines The Nines (2007) Character: Margaret / Melissa / Mary
A troubled actor, a television show runner, and an acclaimed videogame designer find their lives intertwining in mysterious and unsettling ways.
Thunder Force Thunder Force (2021) Character: Lydia Berman
In a world where supervillains are commonplace, two estranged childhood best friends reunite after one devises a treatment that gives them powers to protect their city.
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music (2025) Character: Self
Untold stories behind the culture-defining and newsmaking musical performances, sketches and cameos of the past 50 years.
Just Add Water Just Add Water (2008) Character: Selma
An offbeat romantic comedy about a decent guy, Ray Tuckby, with a dead-end life in the dead-end town of Trona, CA. After encouragement from a stranger whom he happens upon, Ray begins to dream again. He sheds the parasites in his life, musters the nerve to pursue his childhood love, and finally takes back his community by toppling the local teenage Meth-baron.
The Little Mermaid The Little Mermaid (2023) Character: Ursula
The youngest of King Triton’s daughters, and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. With mermaids forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land, but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.



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