Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, comedian, producer, writer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 26/08/1970 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | Plainfield, Illinois, U.S. |
Latest News about Melissa McCarthy
21/09/2026
McCarthy discussed the upcoming JonBenét Ramsey project and the approach behind the series in recent interviews. The comments came as promotion began for the Netflix production, which is set to premiere globally on 10/12/2026.
15/09/2026
Melissa McCarthy was first seen in character as Donna JonBenét Ramsey in the upcoming Netflix project The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey. The release of the first image confirmed her casting alongside Clive Owen and highlighted the production's planned global premiere on 10/12/2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Melissa Ann McCarthy |
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| Known For | Roles in film and television comedy, including Gilmore Girls, Mike & Molly, Bridesmaids, The Heat, Spy, and Can You Ever Forgive Me? |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 2 in |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St. Francis Academy, Joliet, Illinois |
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| College | Southern Illinois University; Fashion Institute of Technology |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Ben Falcone |
| Marriage Date | 08/10/2005 |
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Family
| Father | Michael Mc |
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| Mother | Sandra Mc |
| Cousins | Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg |
Career
| Debut | Stand-up and stage work in New York; television debut in 1997 |
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| Breakthrough | Sookie St. James in Gilmore Girls |
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| Production Company | On the Day Productions |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/melissamccarthy/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She was born on a farm in Plainfield, Illinois. | |
| 2. She was raised on her family's corn and soybean farm. | |
| 3. She began her performing career as a stand-up comedian in New York. | |
| 4. She is also a writer and producer. |