Melissa McCarthy
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| Melissa McCarthy |
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| Date of birth |
| August 26, 1969 (age 37) |
| Place of birth |
 Plainfield, Illinois, USA |
| Height |
| ?? |
| Occupation |
| Actress |
| Career milestones |
| Gilmore girls (2000 - present) Cook-Off (2006) One Part Sugar (2007) |
Melissa McCarthy (born on August 26, 1969) 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. 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. She is considered a sex symbol among her fans, primarily because of her dimples. As of 2006, McCarthy stars in the 7th season of Gilmore Girls.
McCarthy married her longtime boyfriend, Ben Falcone, in October 2005. The couple is expecting their first child in May.
