Melanie Paxson
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 Career
- 2024
Descendants: The Rise of Red
As: Fairy Godmother
- 2021
Descendants: The Royal Wedding
As: Fairy Godmother (voice)
- 2019
Descendants 3
As: Fairy Godmother
- 2017
Descendants 2
As: Fairy Godmother
- 2017
Trial & Error
As: Gail
- 2016
Speechless
As: Carla
- 2015
Come Simi
As: Lucy
- 2015
Truth Be Told
As: Linda
- 2015
Descendants
As: Fairy Godmother
- 2013
Saving Mr. Banks
As: Dolly
- 2013
Masters of Sex
As: Mrs. Turnsworth
- 2011
Last Man Standing
As: Liz
- 2009
Cougar Town
As: Mary
- 2008
True Jackson, VP
As: Doris Aidem
- 2007
Rules of Engagement
As: Deidre
- 2005
Bones
As: Patty
- 2005
American Dad!
As: (voice)
- 2005
American Dad!
As: Mother (voice)
- 2005
American Dad!
As: Harper (voice)
- 2005
Medium
As: Miss Colletto
- 2004
Joey
As: Marci
- 2003
Happy Family
As: Sara Brennan
- 2002
Slackers
As: Pissed Off Co-Ed
- 2001
Kristin
As: Madeline
- 2000
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
As: Nancy Katz, soon to be Ellis
- 1999
The Opera Lover
As: Bibi
- 1995
The Drew Carey Show
As: Teri