Melissa Peterman

Melissa Peterman

54 · Born: Jul 1, 1971

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BornJul 1, 1971 Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Biography

Melissa Peterman, a talented actress, hails from Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. After completing her academic pursuits at Minnesota State University, where theater was one of her majors, she landed the coveted role of "Madeline Monroe" in Hey City Theater's production of "Tony & Tina's Wedding". This marked the beginning of a remarkable journey, as she went on to perform in over 600 shows.

As her career progressed, she transitioned to working as a writer and performer at the renowned improvisational comedy theater, "The Brave New Workshop". During her tenure, she also showcased her talents at the esteemed "Chicago Improv Festival" and the "Big Stink Comedy Festival" in Austin, Texas.

Melissa Peterman made her film debut in a character role, "Hooker #2", in the critically acclaimed movie, Fargo (1996),directed by the Coen brothers. Her television appearances include the Oxygen sketch comedy show, Running with Scissors (2000),and a guest stint on the popular sitcom, Just Shoot Me! (1997).

The actress resides in Los Angeles, California, with her husband, John Hayden Brady, a fellow actor, and their son, Riley David Brady. The couple welcomed their child on Thursday, October 20th, 2005, following their wedding on Saturday, June 5th, 1999. This marked the beginning of a new chapter in their lives, with a significant gap of 2,329 days, equivalent to 332 weeks and 5 days, between their matrimony and parenthood.

Melissa Peterman's date of birth, Thursday, July 1st, 1971, and her motherhood date, Thursday, October 20th, 2005, differ by 12,600 days, which translates to 1,800 weeks exactly.

Career

2025
Haul Out the Halloween
Haul Out the Halloween as Pamela Bevans
2024
2023
The Hammer
The Hammer as Kris Wheeler
2022
My Babysitter the Super Hero
My Babysitter the Super Hero as Woman on the news
Young Sheldon
Young Sheldon as Brenda Sparks
2012
Here Comes the Boom
Here Comes the Boom as Lauren Voss
Baby Daddy
Baby Daddy as Bonnie Wheeler
2011
Working Class
Working Class as Carli Mitchell
2007
Cook Off!
Cook Off! as Nancy Shmaedeke
2006
Reba
Reba as Barbra Jean Booker Hart
2003
2001
How High
How High as Mrs. Sheila Cain
1996
Fargo
Fargo as Hooker #2