Melissa McCarthy Filmography: Every Movie and TV Show in Order
All 57 Melissa McCarthy roles in chronological order (1953 to 2024): 42 movies and 15 TV series.

How many movies and TV shows has Melissa McCarthy been in? This complete Melissa McCarthy filmography lists 57 credited roles (42 films, 15 TV series), in chronological order from 1953 to 2024, with links to our full guides where available.
Melissa McCarthy movies in order
- Go (1999) as Sandra
- Drowning Mona (2000) as Shirley
- The Kid (2000) as Sky King Waitress
- Charlie's Angels (2000) as Doris
- The Third Wheel (2002) as Marilyn
- Pumpkin (2002) as Cici Pinkus
- White Oleander (2002) as Paramedic
- The Life of David Gale (2003) as Nico the Goth Girl
- Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003) as Bystander (uncredited)
- Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama (2005) as Amy Hall (voice)
- The Nines (2007) as Margaret / Melissa / Mary
- Just Add Water (2008) as Selma
- Pretty Ugly People (2008) as Becky
- The Back-Up Plan (2010) as Carol
- Love and Distrust (2010) as Tonnie (segment "Auto Motives")
- Life As We Know It (2010) as DeeDee
- Bridesmaids (2011) as Megan
- This Is 40 (2012) as Catherine
- Identity Thief (2013) as Diana
- The Hangover Part III (2013) as Cassie
- The Heat (2013) as Mullins
- Tammy (2014) as Tammy
- St. Vincent (2014) as Maggie Bronstein
- Spy (2015) as Susan Cooper
- The Boss (2016) as Michelle Darnell
- Central Intelligence (2016) as Darla (uncredited)
- Ghostbusters (2016) as Abby Yates
- Cook-Off! (2017) as Amber Strang
- Love, Gilda (2018) as Self
- Life of the Party (2018) as Deanna Miles
- The Happytime Murders (2018) as Detective Connie Edwards
- Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018) as Lee Israel
- The Kitchen (2019) as Kathy Brennan
- Superintelligence (2020) as Carol Peters
- Thunder Force (2021) as Lydia Berman
- The Starling (2021) as Lilly Maynard
- Adele One Night Only (2021) as Self
- Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) as Actor Hela
- Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) as Self - Actor Hela
- The Little Mermaid (2023) as Ursula
- Genie (2023) as Flora
- Unfrosted (2024) as Donna Stankowski
Melissa McCarthy TV shows
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- The Oscars (1953) as Self - Presenter
- The Simpsons (1989) as Calvin (voice)
- Gilmore Girls (2000) as Sookie St. James
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Saleswoman
- Kim Possible (2002) as DNAmy (voice)
- Private Practice (2007) as Lynn McDonald
- Samantha Who? (2007) as Dena
- The Penguins of Madagascar (2008) as Shelly (voice)
- RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Special Guest
- Mike & Molly (2010) as Molly Flynn
- Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life (2016) as Sookie St. James
- Nine Perfect Strangers (2021) as Frances
- Only Murders in the Building (2021) as Doreen
- God's Favorite Idiot (2022) as Amily Luck
Filmography data via TMDB, refreshed automatically as new roles are announced.
Frequently asked questions
How many movies has Melissa McCarthy been in?
Melissa McCarthy has 42 credited film roles and 15 TV roles, for a total of 57 credits from 1953 to 2024.
What was Melissa McCarthy's first major role?
The Oscars (1953).
What is Melissa McCarthy's most recent project?
Unfrosted (2024).



