Melanie Paxson
Actress
54 years (Sep 26, 1972)Champaign, Illinois, USA
Melanie Paxson is a screen veteran with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. 'Descendants' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography. The filmography runs to some 26 credits between film and television. 'Saving Mr. Banks' remains the reference point, thanks largely to Dolly.
Melanie Paxson
Actress
Melanie Paxson is a screen veteran with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. 'Descendants' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography. The filmography runs to some 26 credits between film and television. 'Saving Mr. Banks' remains the reference point, thanks largely to Dolly.
20 TV Shows
Plays Julie
Notes from the Underbelly
2007
Plays Sara Brennan
Happy Family
2003
Plays Doris Aidem
True Jackson, VP
2008
Plays Linda
Truth Be Told
2015
Plays (voice)
American Dad!
2005
Plays Marci
Joey
2004
Plays Mary
Cougar Town
2009
Plays Madeline
Kristin
2001
Plays Kathy
Related
2005
Plays Miss Colletto
Medium
2005
Plays Nancy Katz, soon to be Ellis
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Deidre
Rules of Engagement
2007
Plays Liz
Last Man Standing
2011
Plays Patty
Bones
2005
Plays Mrs. Turnsworth
Masters of Sex
2013
Plays Gail
Trial & Error
2017
Plays Carla
Speechless
2016
Plays Teri
The Drew Carey Show
1995
Plays Jessica
Kitchen Confidential
2005
Plays Lisa
Quintuplets
2004
Latest Trailers
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Descendants: Wicked Wonderland
Full Filmography
Descendants: The Rise of Red
Fairy Godmother
2024
Descendants: The Royal Wedding
Fairy Godmother (voice)
2021
Trial & Error
Gail
2017Season 1
Bones
Patty
2017Season 12
Speechless
Carla · 1 episode
2016–
Come Simi
Lucy
2015
Truth Be Told
Linda
2015Season 1
Cougar Town
Mary
2015Season 6
American Dad!
(voice)
2014Season 11
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Melanie Paxson and where are they from?
Melanie Paxson is 54 years old, born on September 26, 1972 in Champaign, Illinois, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Melanie Paxson?
Melanie Paxson is best known for roles in Saving Mr. Banks, Descendants, Descendants 2.
How many movies has Melanie Paxson been in?
Over a 27-year career (since 1999), Melanie Paxson has appeared in 6 movies and 20 TV shows.
What was Melanie Paxson's first movie?
The career of Melanie Paxson began with The Opera Lover (1999).
What is Melanie Paxson's most recent movie or series?
Melanie Paxson's most recent release is Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, which premiered on July 16, 2026.
What TV shows has Melanie Paxson appeared in?
On television, Melanie Paxson has appeared in Bones, American Dad!, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Medium.
Melanie Paxson
1972-09-26 · 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.