Melissa McCarthy Overview

Melissa McCarthy is best known for her portrayal of Sookie St. James on the critically acclaimed series Gilmore Girls. She started her career by doing stand up comedy in New York. She made her first mark in New York at The Stand Up New York and The Improv. She also received dramatic training in The Actors Studio and started performing in many stage productions. After moving to Los Angeles in 1997, Melissa made her TV debut on her cousin Jenny McCarthy's sketch comedy show. She landed small roles... See All