Melissa McCarthy
Actress
Birthdate: Aug 26, 1970
High School: St. Francis Academy
Yearbooks: 1986
Yearbook photos of Melissa McCarthy from St. Francis Academy
Melissa Ann McCarthy (born August 26, 1970) is an actress and comedian. She attended St. Francis Academy in Joliet, Illinois. In high school, she was a class representative, was on the tennis team, and played the English handbell with a school ensemble.
Perhaps best known for her leading role in the sitcom Mike and Molly and for her Academy Award-nominated performance in the movie Bridesmaids, McCarthy’s first major acting role was in the series Gilmore Girls, in which she portrayed Sookie St. James. McCarthy continues to be a popular box office draw, with roles in Identity Thief, The Heat, Spy, The Boss, and Ghostbusters, among other projects.
Awards (partial list):
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Mike & Molly. 2011
- MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance for Bridesmaids. 2011
- MTV Movie Award for Comedic Genius Award. 2016
- People’s Choice Award for Favorite Comedic Movie Actress for Tammy. 2014
- People’s Choice Award for Favorite Comedic Movie Actress for Spy. 2015
Source: Wikipedia
