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Melissa McCarthy High School Yearbook Photo & Education

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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, SpyThe 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

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