| Melissa McCarthy |
|---|
| Date of birth |
| August 26, 1970 |
| Place of birth |
| Plainfield, Illinois, U.S. |
| Occupation |
| Actress |
| Career milestones |
| Gilmore Girls (2000 - 2007) Cook-Off (2006) One Part Sugar (2007) Samantha Who? (2007) The Nines |
Melissa McCarthy (born on August 26, 1970) is an American actress known for her portrayal of Sookie St. James on the television series Gilmore Girls.
McCarthy, a cousin of actress Jenny McCarthy , was born in Plainfield, Illinois. Other cousins include Joanne McCarthy and Amy McCarthy. Her career started with stand-up comedy and includes film, television, and theatre.
She also had small roles in the films The Kid, Charlie's Angels, Go and The Life of David Gale. She also did voice work in three episodes of Kim Possible where she played DNAmy. McCarthy is a member of the Los Angeles-based Groundlings improvisational comedy troupe. In 2007 she acted opposite Ryan Reynolds in The Nines written and directed by John August
Currently, McCarthy plays the role of Dena on the new ABC sitcom Samantha Who? (formerly Sam I Am).
McCarthy married her longtime boyfriend, Ben Falcone, on October 8, 2005. The couple welcomed a daughter on May 5, 2007.
Cousin of Jenny McCarthy (I).
She gave birth to a little girl on Saturday, May 5th 2007.
