Melissa McCarthy: Biography, Latest News & Videos

  • Birth Place: Plainfield, IL
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 08/26/1970, Virgo
  • Profession: Actor; comedian
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VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for The Hangover Part III

For the third installment in the Hangover movies, the main characters — played by Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Zach Galifianakis — are older, but certainly not any wiser.

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The Monday Playlist: Bones Gets Shot, So It Must Be Sweeps

Soul searching doesn't come easily for a character as clinical, rational and emotionally aloof as Temperance "Bones" Brennan (Emily Deschanel), but near-death experiences have a way of waking people up to what's important in life. Doesn't hurt that this is a Big Sweeps Month dictating Big Stunts on long-running shows, an opportunity for Fox's Bones (8/7c) to try its latest change of pace: a mystical trip into a heaven-like netherworld for this non-believer, prompted by a shooting in the lab that leaves Bones fighting for life.

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Melissa McCarthy: Videos

Time Management
Identity Thief - Trailer No. 1
Nicole Kidman, Tom Hanks, Zooey Deschanel, Stars at The Emmy's
abc_samanthawho_recap

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Bridesmaids
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The Back Up Plan
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Bridesmaids (Cinemax)
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Bridesmaids

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Oscar Season
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Transformation
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Saturday Night Live: Melissa McCarthy
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Private Practice 312

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Year Title Description
2013 85th Academy Awards TV Show Series, Appearing
2013 Identity Thief Movie, Actor - Diana
2012 84th Academy Awards TV Show Series, Appearing
2012 The Comedy Awards TV Show Series, Appearing
2012 64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards TV Show Series, Appearing

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Box Office: Melissa McCarthy Gets Last Laugh As Identity Thief Steals the Weekend

Film critic Rex Reed may not have enjoyed Melissa McCarthy's performance in Identity Thief, but that didn't stop moviegoers from coming out in droves to see the new comedy over the weekend.

Identity Thief, which stars Jason Bateman as the victim of McCarthy's (yep) identity thief, opened in first place by a landslide, earning $36.6 million over the weekend despite a severe winter storm that caused several movie theaters in the Northeast to close temporarily, Box Office Mojo reports.

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Critic Calls Melissa McCarthy "Tractor-Sized" and "Hippo" in Identity Thief Review

A critic has become the center of controversy after calling Identity Thief star Melissa McCarthy "tractor-sized" and a "hippo" in a review of the film. read more

Top Videos: Puppy Bowl, Will Ferrell's Super Bowl Ad, Breakfast Club Meets Avengers

This week, puppies took part in the Super Bowl (both before and during the event), Will Ferrell filmed a commercial for the game (though hardly anyone saw it), and a couple on College Humor agreed to embark upon an adventure catching up on a multi-season TV show. Check out those clips and more in our weekly roundup of Top Videos:

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Midseason TV Timeslot Wars: Which Shows Will You Watch, DVR or Skip?

It's 2013, and with the new year comes a new outlook, new resolutions and yes, even new TV viewing habits.

Midseason TV: Check out the day-by-day schedule

Not that there's anything wrong with the shows you already love, but some scheduling changes have necessitated a rejiggering of priorities. While some series aren't continuing past the midseason mark — XOXO, Gossip Girl! Adios, Partners! — new shows are stepping in to fill the void. And since most of us didn't get a second DVR for the holidays, we still need to pick and choose how these new offerings will figure into our limited viewing time (if at all). Below are four of the busiest midseason timeslots and our take on what to watch, DVR, skip or just watch online.

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Exclusive: Claire Danes, Zooey Deschanel, Tina Fey Among Next Round of Emmy Presenters

Outstanding comedy lead actress nominees Zooey Deschanel (New Girl), Tina Fey (30 Rock) and Melissa McCarthy (Mike & Molly) are among the latest round of confirmed presenters at this Sunday's 64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

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