| Full Name | Melissa Ann McCarthy |
| Nickname | Mel, Missy |
| Profession | Actress, comedian, writer, producer |
| Nationality | American |
| Debut Film | “Go” (1999) |
| Birth Date | August 26, 1970 |
| Age | 52 years old |
| Hometown/Birthplace | Plainfield, Illinois, USA |
| Spouse | Ben Falcone (m. 2005) |
| Children | 2 daughters |
| Father’s Name | Michael McCarthy |
| Mother’s Name | Sandra McCarthy |
| Siblings | 2 sisters |
| Caste/Ethnicity | Irish and German |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree in fashion design |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Height | 5′ 2″ (157 cm) |
| Weight | 165 lbs (75 kg) |
| Awards | 1 Primetime Emmy Award, 2 Screen Actors Guild Awards, 1 People’s Choice Award, and others |
| Achievements | Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame |
| Net Worth | $70 million |
| List of Movies | “Bridesmaids,” “The Heat,” “Ghostbusters,” “Can You Ever Forgive Me?,” and others |
| Unknown Facts | She is a second cousin of former U.S. Senator and presidential candidate, Jenny McCarthy |
| Controversies | None reported |
