Melanie Paxson
Acting·September 26, 1972 — 53 years old·Champaign, Illinois, USA
Melanie Paxson was born in Champaign, Illinois, and received her B.A. degree in theater from the University of Missouri. Relocating to Chicago, she received more training at the famed Second City and performed with another renowned theater troupe, Steppenwolf Theatre.
Known For
Filmography · 32
2026Descendants: Wicked WonderlandFairy Godmother2024Descendants: The Rise of RedFairy Godmother2021Descendants: The Royal WeddingFairy Godmother (voice)2019Descendants 3Fairy Godmother2017Descendants 2Fairy Godmother2017Trial & ErrorTVGail2016SpeechlessTVCarla2015Come SimiLucy2015Truth Be ToldTVLinda2015DescendantsFairy Godmother2013Saving Mr. BanksDolly2013Masters of SexTVMrs. Turnsworth2011Last Man StandingTVLiz2009Cougar TownTVMary2009Surviving SuburbiaTV2008True Jackson, VPTVDoris Aidem2007Notes from the UnderbellyTVJulie2007Rules of EngagementTVDeidre2005RelatedTVKathy2005Kitchen ConfidentialTVJessica2005BonesTVPatty2005American Dad!TV(voice) · Mother (voice) · Harper (voice)2005MediumTVMiss Colletto2004JoeyTVMarci2004QuintupletsTVLisa2003Happy FamilyTVSara Brennan2003Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Three's Company'Joyce DeWitt2002SlackersPissed Off Co-Ed2001KristinTVMadeline2000CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationTVNancy Katz, soon to be Ellis1999The Opera LoverBibi1995The Drew Carey ShowTVTeri