Melissa McCarthy: Facts & Related Content

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Also Known As	Melissa Ann McCarthy
Born	August 26, 1970 (age 54) • Illinois
Awards And Honors	Emmy Award (2017) • Emmy Award (2011) • Emmy Award (2017): Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series • Emmy Award (2011): Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Notable Family Members	daughter of Michael McCarthy • daughter of Sandra McCarthy • married to Ben Falcone (2005–present) • mother of Vivian Falcone • mother of Georgette Falcone
Education	St. Francis Academy (Joliet, Illinois)
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In)	"The Kitchen" (2019) • "Can You Ever Forgive Me?" (2018) • "The Happytime Murders" (2018) • "Nobodies" (2017–2018) • "Life of the Party" (2018) • "Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life" (2016) • "Conan" (2016) • "Ghostbusters" (2016) • "Mike & Molly" (2010–2016) • "The Boss" (2016) • "Spy" (2015) • "St. Vincent" (2014) • "Tammy" (2014) • "The Heat" (2013) • "The Hangover Part III" (2013) • "Identity Thief" (2013) • "This Is 40" (2012) • "The Penguins of Madagascar" (2012) • "Bridesmaids" (2011) • "Life as We Know It" (2010) • "The Back-up Plan" (2010) • "Private Practice" (2010) • "Rita Rocks" (2009) • "Samantha Who?" (2007–2009) • "Pretty Ugly People" (2008) • "Just Add Water" (2008) • "Gilmore Girls" (2000–2007) • "Cook Off!" (2007) • "The Nines" (2007) • "Kim Possible" (2002–2005) • "Curb Your Enthusiasm" (2004) • "The Life of David Gale" (2003) • "White Oleander" (2002) • "The Third Wheel" (2002) • "Pumpkin" (2002) • "Charlie's Angels" (2000) • "The Kid" (2000) • "D.C." (2000) • "Drowning Mona" (2000) • ""Go" (1999) • "The Jenny McCarthy Show" (1997)
Movies/Tv Shows (Directed)	"Mike & Molly" (2014–2016)
Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator)	"Life of the Party" (2018) • "The Boss" (2016) • "Tammy" (2014)