- Date of Birth: 26 August, 1970
- Place of Birth: Cook-Off (2006) One Part Sugar (2007) Samantha Who? (2007)
Biography
Melissa McCarthy 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. Currently, McCarthy plays the role of Dena on the new ABC sitcom Samantha Who? . McCarthy married her longtime boyfriend, Ben Falcone, on October 8, 2005. The couple welcomed a daughter on May 5, 2007.