Melissa McCarthy

Melissa McCarthy

1970-08-26 Plainfield, Illinois, USA 66 Credits

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 Gre...

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Margie Claus

2027

as Margie Claus (voice)

Acting

Santa Claus disappears while delivering presents to his wife - Margie Claus - who must assemble a rescue team to save Christmas.

Margie Claus

2027

Producer

Producing

Santa Claus disappears while delivering presents to his wife - Margie Claus - who must assemble a rescue team to save Christmas.

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

2025

as Self

7.9
Acting

Untold stories behind the culture-defining and newsmaking musical performances, sketches and cameos of the past 50 years.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: 10th Anniversary Special

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: 10th Anniversary Special

2024

as Self (archive footage)

8.0
Acting

Jimmy Fallon celebrates 10 years as host of The Tonight Show in a two-hour primetime special, featuring highlights from monologues, sketches, guest in...

Unfrosted

Unfrosted

2024

as Donna Stankowski

5.3
Acting

In a time when breakfast is ruled by milk and cereal, a fierce corporate battle begins over a revolutionary new pastry.

Genie

Genie

2023

as Flora

6.6
Acting

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...

Genie

Genie

2023

Executive Producer

6.6
Producing

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...

Relighting Candles: The Timothy Sullivan Story

Relighting Candles: The Timothy Sullivan Story

2023

Executive Producer

Producing

Tim Sullivan owns a candle shop in West Hollywood that employs newly sober, and homeless men and women to help pour the 20k Christmas candle orders ev...

The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid

2023

as Ursula

6.3
Acting

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 sur...

Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder

Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder

2022

as Self - Actor Hela

7.0
Acting

Settle in with the likes of Taika Waititi, Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, and Tessa Thompson, and as they divulge the secrets behin...

Thor: Love and Thunder

Thor: Love and Thunder

2022

as Actor Hela

6.4
Acting

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 ...

Kelly Clarkson Presents: When Christmas Comes Around

Kelly Clarkson Presents: When Christmas Comes Around

2021

as Self

7.0
Acting

Kelly Clarkson celebrates the holidays with musical performances and special guests, including Brett Eldredge, Ariana Grande, Jay Leno, Melissa McCart...

Adele One Night Only

Adele One Night Only

2021

as Self

7.9
Acting

A primetime special with performances from the superstar including Adele’s first new material in six years plus her chart-topping hits. The special wi...

A Night at the Academy Museum

A Night at the Academy Museum

2021

as Self

7.0
Acting

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 arti...

The Starling

The Starling

2021

as Lilly Maynard

6.9
Acting

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...

Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed

Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed

2021

Producer

6.8
Producing

Bob Ross brought joy to millions as the world's most famous art instructor. But a battle for his business empire cast a shadow over his happy trees.

Thunder Force

Thunder Force

2021

as Lydia Berman

5.5
Acting

In a world where supervillains are commonplace, two estranged childhood best friends reunite after one devises a treatment that gives them powers to p...

Thunder Force

Thunder Force

2021

Producer

5.5
Producing

In a world where supervillains are commonplace, two estranged childhood best friends reunite after one devises a treatment that gives them powers to p...

Superintelligence

Superintelligence

2020

as Carol Peters

6.0
Acting

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...

Superintelligence

Superintelligence

2020

Producer

6.0
Producing

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...

FOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America

FOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America

2020

as Self

4.0
Acting

Elton John hosts the one-hour benefit special in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; performers include Alicia Keys, Backstreet Boys, and Billie Eilish...

The Kitchen

The Kitchen

2019

as Kathy Brennan

6.1
Acting

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 ...

Can You Ever Forgive Me?

Can You Ever Forgive Me?

2018

as Lee Israel

6.8
Acting

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 f...

The Happytime Murders

The Happytime Murders

2018

as Detective Connie Edwards

5.8
Acting

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 ...

The Happytime Murders

The Happytime Murders

2018

Producer

5.8
Producing

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 ...

Life of the Party

Life of the Party

2018

as Deanna Miles

6.1
Acting

When her husband suddenly dumps her, longtime dedicated housewife Deanna turns regret into re-set by going back to college... landing in the same clas...

Life of the Party

Life of the Party

2018

Producer, Writer

6.1
Producing Writing

When her husband suddenly dumps her, longtime dedicated housewife Deanna turns regret into re-set by going back to college... landing in the same clas...

Love, Gilda

Love, Gilda

2018

as Self

7.2
Acting

Diaries, audiotapes, videotapes and testimonies from friends and colleagues offer insight into the life and career of Gilda Radner -- the beloved comi...

The Box

The Box

2018

Director

8.0
Directing

Inside a magical box, a woman finds a chance to revisit a crucial moment in her childhood.

Barbra: The Music ... The Mem'ries ... The Magic!

Barbra: The Music ... The Mem'ries ... The Magic!

2017

as Self (archive footage)

7.0
Acting

Iconic songstress Barbra Streisand culminates her 13-city tour in Miami with dazzling ballads, Broadway standards and stories from behind the scenes.

Cook-Off!

Cook-Off!

2017

as Amber Strang

5.1
Acting

Amateur 'chefs' from around the country compete for a million dollar prize in the ultimate food fight.

Ghostbusters

Ghostbusters

2016

as Abby Yates

5.3
Acting

Following a ghost invasion of Manhattan, paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann, and subway worker Pat...

Central Intelligence

Central Intelligence

2016

as Darla (uncredited)

6.4
Acting

Calvin Joyner, a mild-mannered accountant whose high school glory days are long behind him, reconnects with an awkward pal from high school through Fa...

The Boss

The Boss

2016

as Michelle Darnell

5.8
Acting

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...

The Boss

The Boss

2016

Screenplay, Producer

5.8
Writing Producing

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...

Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows

Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows

2016

as Self

4.1
Acting

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 Jame...

Take Flight

Take Flight

2015

as Self - Performer

6.5
Acting

2015's best actors lift off in a series of tributes to the ultimate Hollywood magic trick.

Spy

Spy

2015

as Susan Cooper

6.8
Acting

A desk-bound CIA analyst volunteers to go undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent diabolical global disaster.

St. Vincent

St. Vincent

2014

as Maggie Bronstein

7.1
Acting

A young boy whose parents just divorced finds an unlikely friend and mentor in the misanthropic, bawdy, hedonistic, war veteran who lives next door.

Tammy

Tammy

2014

as Tammy

5.3
Acting

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. ...

Tammy

Tammy

2014

Writer, Producer

5.3
Writing Producing

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. ...

The Heat

The Heat

2013

as Shannon Mullins

6.6
Acting

Uptight and straight-laced, FBI Special Agent Sarah Ashburn is a methodical investigator with a reputation for excellence--and hyper-arrogance. Shanno...

The Hangover Part III

The Hangover Part III

2013

as Cassie

6.2
Acting

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.

Identity Thief

Identity Thief

2013

as Diana

5.9
Acting

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 ...

This Is 40

This Is 40

2012

as Catherine

5.9
Acting

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 hous...

Bridesmaids

Bridesmaids

2011

as Megan Price

6.5
Acting

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 ...

Life As We Know It

Life As We Know It

2010

as DeeDee

6.9
Acting

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...

Love and Distrust

Love and Distrust

2010

as Tonnie (segment "Auto Motives")

3.8
Acting

This collection of five short films artfully portrays desire's ability to both empower and destroy those who encounter it.

The Back-Up Plan

The Back-Up Plan

2010

as Carol

6.1
Acting

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 see...

Pretty Ugly People

Pretty Ugly People

2008

as Becky

4.3
Acting

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 wild...

Just Add Water

Just Add Water

2008

as Selma

5.1
Acting

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...

The Nines

The Nines

2007

as Margaret / Melissa / Mary

6.0
Acting

A troubled actor, a television show runner, and an acclaimed videogame designer find their lives intertwining in mysterious and unsettling ways.

Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama

Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama

2005

as Amy Hall (voice)

6.9
Acting

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 ...

Chicken Party

Chicken Party

2003

as Tot Wagner

Acting

A comedic look at crime, love, tolerance and fried chicken.

Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle

Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle

2003

as Bystander (uncredited)

5.5
Acting

The Angels are charged with finding a pair of missing rings that are encoded with the personal information of members of the Witness Protection Progra...

The Life of David Gale

The Life of David Gale

2003

as Nico the Goth Girl

7.4
Acting

A man against capital punishment is accused of murdering a fellow activist and is sent to death row.

White Oleander

White Oleander

2002

as Paramedic

7.1
Acting

A teenager journeys through a series of foster homes after her mother goes to prison for committing a crime of passion.

Pumpkin

Pumpkin

2002

as Cici Pinkus

5.8
Acting

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 Third Wheel

The Third Wheel

2002

as Marilyn

5.2
Acting

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 diffic...

Charlie's Angels

Charlie's Angels

2000

as Doris

5.8
Acting

The captivating crime-fighting trio who are masters of disguise, espionage and martial arts are back! When a devious mastermind embroils them in a plo...

The Kid

The Kid

2000

as Sky King Waitress

6.7
Acting

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-ol...

Drowning Mona

Drowning Mona

2000

as Shirley

5.5
Acting

The recently deceased Mona Dearly was many things: an abusive wife, a domineering mother, a loud-mouthed neighbor and a violent malcontent. So when he...

Go

Go

1999

as Sandra

7.0
Acting

A supermarket clerk decides to step in for an absent drug dealer, setting off an explosive, comedic chain of events.

God

God

1998

as Margaret

6.8
Acting

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...

Untitled Stanley Cup Project

N/A

Acting

A wife schemes to steal the Stanley Cup as a gift for her terminally ill husband.

Untitled Stanley Cup Project

N/A

Screenplay

Writing

A wife schemes to steal the Stanley Cup as a gift for her terminally ill husband.