Melissa McCarthy
Actress and comedian from 'Bridesmaids'
Born
August 26th, 1970
55 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Born in Plainfield, Illinois, this actress and comedian gained recognition for her work in film and television. Major roles included the character Megan Price in the film 'Bridesmaids', which received critical acclaim and commercial success. Another notable work was the lead role in the television series 'Mike & Molly', which aired from 2010 to 2016 and won multiple Emmy Awards. As a producer and writer, contributions included the screenplay for the film 'Tammy'.
Played Megan Price in 'Bridesmaids'
Starred in 'Mike & Molly'
Produced and starred in 'Tammy'
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