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Melissa McCarthy

Melissa McCarthy

American actress

Age
56years old
Full name
Melissa Ann McCarthy
Born
26 August 1970Plainfield, Illinois
Nationality
USA
Height
1.57 m
Star sign
Virgo
Years active
2000–2024

Known for

Biography

Melissa McCarthy was born in Plainfield, Illinois. His mother is called Sandra and her father Michael McCarthy, a agricultor.La fame came with his role as Megan in the 2011 comedy 'Bridesmaids', for which he received numerous award nominations, including the Academy Award for Best Actress, a BAFTA and a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress. In 2013, McCarthy co-starred in the crime comedy "In the face 'with Jason Bateman and' special forces', another detective comedy with Sandra Bullock. In 2014 co-he wrote the screenplay for the film 'Tammy' in addition to star. That same year he premiered 'St. Vincent ', which stars opposite Bill Murray and Naomi Watts. But it is also present on television. Since 2010 stars in the CBS series 'Mike & Molly', where he plays the lead role as Molly Flynn. Future projects highlight blunts more will arrive in the remake of the hit 2016 movie 'Ghostbusters', which will feature women. In his personal life, McCarthy married her longtime boyfriend, Ben Falcon, the October 8, 2005, with whom she has two daughters.

Their career in figures

The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Melissa McCarthy is The Kid (2000); in all, 28 films and 5 TV shows over 24 years. They have worked as actress in 33, producer in 5 and writer in 3. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is The Hangover: Part III (2013), with 64 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 20 titles. The person they have worked with most is Ben Falcone, on 12 films, among them Bridesmaids and Spy.

Latest work

Full filmography (33)
  1. 2021–

    Only Murders in the Building TV

    Doreen, 1 episode

    6.2
  2. 2024

    Unfrosted

    Donna Stankowski

    Where to watch
    6.0
  3. 2023 7.6
  4. 2022 7.2
  5. 2021–

    Nine Perfect Strangers TV

    Frances Welty, 8 episodes

  6. 2020

    Superintelligence

    Carol · Producer

    Where to watch
  7. 2019

    The Kitchen

    Kathy Brennan

    Where to watch
    1.4
  8. 2018

Where to watch Melissa McCarthy

Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.

  1. 2013 7.3
  2. 2011 6.6
  3. 2016 5.3
  4. 2010 7.5
  5. 2003 7.5
  6. 2015

    Spy

    Susan Cooper

    Where to watch
    7.8
  7. 2000 7.0
  8. 2010 5.9

Availability checked on 9 November 2026.

The best Melissa McCarthy films

By MovieNCo readers' ratings.

  1. Spy 2015 7.8
  2. The Little Mermaid 2023 7.6
  3. Can You Ever Forgive Me? 2018 7.6
  4. Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle 2003 7.5
  5. Life as We Know It 2010 7.5

Family and relationships

Spouses
Ben Falcone 2005–present

A count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Academy Awards (Oscars) (1932–2026), Golden Globes (1944–2026), BAFTA Awards (1950–2026), Actor Awards (2000–2026), Emmy Awards (2000–2026), MTV Movie Awards (1996–2012) and Razzie Awards (1981–2026).

  • Academy Awards (Oscars) 2 nominations
  • Golden Globes 2 nominations
  • BAFTA Awards 2 nominations
  • Actor Awards 2 nominations
  • Emmy Awards 1 win3 nominations
  • MTV Movie Awards 1 win2 nominations
  • Razzie Awards 2 wins3 nominations

Has worked with

Melissa McCarthy videos

All (3)

Melissa McCarthy photos

All (3)

Questions about Melissa McCarthy

How old is Melissa McCarthy?

Melissa McCarthy is 56 years old: born on 26 August 1970 in Plainfield, Illinois.

How tall is Melissa McCarthy?

Melissa McCarthy is 1.57 m tall (5 ft 2 in).

Who is Melissa McCarthy's partner?

Melissa McCarthy has been married to Ben Falcone since 2005.

What are the best Melissa McCarthy films?

By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Melissa McCarthy films are Spy (2015, 7.8), The Little Mermaid (2023, 7.6) and Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018, 7.6).

How many films and TV shows has Melissa McCarthy been in?

MovieNCo lists 28 films and 5 TV shows for Melissa McCarthy, from The Kid (2000) to Only Murders in the Building (2024).

How many awards has Melissa McCarthy won?

Melissa McCarthy has won 4 awards from 16 nominations. By award: Academy Awards (Oscars), 2 nominations; Golden Globes, 2 nominations; BAFTA Awards, 2 nominations; Actor Awards, 2 nominations. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.

What is Melissa McCarthy's star sign?

Melissa McCarthy is a Virgo: born on 26 August.

Page reviewed on 12 December 2015.

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