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Melissa McCarthy
A farmer's daughter from Illinois, McCarthy began her performing career as a stand-up comedian in New York where she appeared at the famous clubs, Stand Up New York and The Improv. She worked on her acting skills at The Actors Studio and appeared in many stage productions in the city before moving to Los Angeles in the late-1990s
She made a number of TV and movie appearances before making her big breakthrough as Sookie in "Gilmore Girls" (2000). A steady stream of comedy performances followed, leading to her starring role in the sitcom "Mike & Molly" (2010).
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McCarthy fired from restaurant for yelling at customer -
11 November 2011
-Actress Melissa McCarthy was once fired from her job in a New York restaurant for confronting a customer after he failed to pay a £1,125 bill.-The Bridesmaids star admits she lost her cool during the encounter with the drunk diner and it cost her her job.- McCarthy
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Better Than The Hangover (Part II) 9 June 2011
Melissa McCarthy - filmography
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Bridesmaids
(2011)
Starring: Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne
Director: Paul Feig
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Annie, a maid of honour whose life unravels as she leads her best friend, Lillian, and a group of colourful bridesmaids on a wild ride down the road to matrimony. Annie's life is a mess. But when she finds out her lifetime best friend is engaged, she simply must serve as Lillian's maid of honour. ..read more »
 
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Bridesmaids - Blu-ray
(2011)
Starring: Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne
Director: Paul Feig
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Annie, a maid of honour whose life unravels as she leads her best friend, Lillian, and a group of colourful bridesmaids on a wild ride down the road to matrimony. Annie's life is a mess. But when she finds out her lifetime best friend is engaged, she simply must serve as Lillian's maid of honour. ..read more »
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from 335 members
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Life as We Know It
on DVD
(2010)
Starring: Katherine Heigl, Josh Duhamel, Christina Hendricks
Director: Greg Berlanti
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In the romantic comedy Life As We Know It, Holly Berenson (Katherine Heigl) is an up-and-coming caterer and Eric Messer (Josh Duhamel) is a promising network sports director. After a disastrous first day, the only thing they have in common is their dislike for each other and their love for their ..read more »
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Life As We Know It - Blu-ray
(2010)
Starring: Katherine Heigl, Josh Duhamel, Christina Hendricks
Director: Greg Berlanti
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Holly (Katherine Heigl) is a caterer whose career is just getting off the ground; Eric (Josh Duhamel) directs sports for a major network. Their first date was a nightmare, and now they're about to become a family. When their goddaughter Sophie's parents both perish in a tragic accident, Holly and ..read more »
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The Back-up Plan
on DVD
(2010)
Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Alex O'Loughlin, Eric Christian Olsen
Director: Alan Poul
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After years of dating, Zoe has decided waiting for the right one is taking too long. Determined to become a mother, she commits to a plan, makes an appointment and decides to go it alone. That same day, Zoe meets Stan - a man with real possibilities. Trying to nurture a budding relationship and ..read more »
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from 18,613 members
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The Nines
on DVD
(2007)
Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Hope Davis, Melissa McCarthy
Director: John August
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A troubled actor, a television show runner, and an acclaimed videogame designer find their lives intertwining in mysterious and unsettling ways.
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Samantha Who - Season 1
(3 discs)
on DVD
(2007)
Starring: Christina Applegate, Jennifer Esposito, Melissa McCarthy
Director: Cecelia Ahern, Donald Todd
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Samantha... Who? That's what Sam Newly, irresistibly played by Christina Applegate, would like to know! Upon waking up from an eight-day coma, she can't remember a thing - not her boyfriend, her parents, her job, not even herself. Although some things are best left forgotten, Sam is determined to ..read more »
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from 572 members
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Gilmore Girls - Season 4
(6 discs)
on DVD
(2004)
Starring: Alexis Bledel, Lauren Graham, Keiko Agena
Director: Jamie Babbit, Amy Sherman
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This award-winning WB series is an intelligent, heartfelt drama about a mother and daughter navigating their turbulent world together, as both best friends and family members. Lorelai Gilmore (Lauren Graham, BAD SANTA) is a young, attractive single mom living in idyllic Stars Hollow, CT, and her ..read more »
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from 926 members
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Gilmore Girls - Season 3
(6 discs)
on DVD
(2002)
Starring: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy
Director: Amy Sherman, Chris Long, Gail Mancuso
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More fun, more flames, more flameouts: more Gilmore. This 6-Disc Set contains all 22 third-year episodes (plus bonus features) of Gilmore Girls, the hit series known for its witty, rapid-fire dialogue and poignant, suds-free storylines. For mother and daughter Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, it's a year ..read more »
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from 1,555 member
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Gilmore Girls - Season 1
(6 discs)
on DVD
(2000)
Starring: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy
Director: Lesli Linka Glatter, Arlene Sanford, Adam Nimoy
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Set in the small town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, GILMORE GIRLS is a charming television drama that tells the story of a thirty-something single mother, Lorelai Gilmore (Lauren Graham), and her precocious teenage daughter, Rory (Alexis Bledel), as they navigate their way through the shifting ..read more »
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from 3,007 members
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Pretty Ugly People
Starring: Missi Pyle, Melissa McCarthy, Josh Hopkins
Director: Tate Taylor
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A dying woman's wish brings six estranged friends together in the Montana wilderness. Lucy (Missi Pyle) has battled obesity her whole life and with the "little time she has left" she wants to spend a final weekend together with her college friends.
Upon arriving, Lucy's friends soon discover the ..read more »
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Melissa McCarthy facts
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...is an impressively versatile talent.
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