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Melanie Paxson

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Melanie Paxson

Known For

Acting

Gender

Female

Birthday

Sep 26, 1972 (54 years old)

Place of Birth

Champaign, Illinois, USA

Biography

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

Acting
2026Descendants: Wicked WonderlandFairy Godmother
2024Descendants: The Rise of RedFairy Godmother
2021Descendants: The Royal WeddingFairy Godmother (voice)
2019Descendants 3Fairy Godmother
2017Descendants 2Fairy Godmother
2017Trial & ErrorGail
2016SpeechlessCarla
2015Come SimiLucy
2015DescendantsFairy Godmother
2015Truth Be ToldLinda
2013Saving Mr. BanksDolly
2013Masters of SexMrs. Turnsworth
2011Last Man StandingLiz
2009Surviving Suburbia
2009Cougar TownMary
2008True Jackson, VPDoris Aidem
2007Notes from the UnderbellyJulie
2007Rules of EngagementDeidre
2005MediumMiss Colletto
2005American Dad!(voice)
2005American Dad!Mother (voice)
2005BonesPatty
2005American Dad!Harper (voice)
2005Kitchen ConfidentialJessica
2004JoeyMarci
2004QuintupletsLisa
2003Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Three's Company'Joyce DeWitt
2003Happy FamilySara Brennan
2002SlackersPissed Off Co-Ed
2001KristinMadeline
2000CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationNancy Katz, soon to be Ellis
1999The Opera LoverBibi
1995The Drew Carey ShowTeri