
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)- 2021–
Only Murders in the Building TV
Doreen, 1 episode
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
- 2021–
Nine Perfect Strangers TV
Frances Welty, 8 episodes
- 2020
- 2019
- 2018
Where to watch Melissa McCarthy
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2013
- 2011
- 2016
- 2010
- 2003
- 2015
- 2000
- 2010
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best Melissa McCarthy films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Spy 2015
- The Little Mermaid 2023
- Can You Ever Forgive Me? 2018
- Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle 2003
- Life as We Know It 2010
Family and relationships
- Spouses
- Ben Falcone 2005–present
Awards
All their awardsA 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
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Ben Falcone 12 films together Bridesmaids, Spy and 10 more
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Steve Mallory 6 films together Identity Thief, The Happytime Murders and 4 more
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Jenno Topping 5 films together Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, Spy and 3 more
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Bill Murray 4 films together Ghostbusters, Charlie's Angels and 2 more
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Chris O'Dowd 4 films together Bridesmaids, This is 40 and 2 more
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Paul Feig 4 films together Bridesmaids, Ghostbusters and 2 more
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Michael McDonald 4 films together Ghostbusters, Spy and 2 more
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Maya Rudolph 3 films together Bridesmaids, The Happytime Murders and 1 more
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Nathan Corddry 3 films together Ghostbusters, The Heat and 1 more
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Jean Smart 3 films together Life as We Know It, The Kid and 1 more
Melissa McCarthy videos
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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.
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