Melissa Peterman
Actress
55 years (Jul 1, 1971)Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Few names carry this far: Melissa Peterman is an American actress who has been carrying major titles for years. The role of Hooker #2 in 'Fargo' is the one that gets named first, anywhere in the world. She appears in 'Young Sheldon' too. The career has been built at studio scale rather than at the margins.
Melissa Peterman
Actress
Few names carry this far: Melissa Peterman is an American actress who has been carrying major titles for years. The role of Hooker #2 in 'Fargo' is the one that gets named first, anywhere in the world. She appears in 'Young Sheldon' too. The career has been built at studio scale rather than at the margins.
11 TV Shows
Plays Self
Person Place or Thing
2022
Plays Barbra Jean Booker Hart
Reba
2001
Plays Bonnie Wheeler
Baby Daddy
2012
Plays Gabby
Happy's Place
2024
Plays Brenda Sparks
Young Sheldon
2017
Plays Carli Mitchell
Working Class
2011
Plays Mrs. Harris
Sydney to the Max
2019
Plays Celia "CeCe"Powers
Last Man Standing
2011
Plays Becky (voice)
Johnny Bravo
1997
Plays Mrs. Splitz
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
2004
Plays Claire
Just Shoot Me!
1997
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Haul Out the Halloween
Full Filmography
Deadlocked: Dad of the Dead
Carla
2026
Happy's Place
Gabby · 42 episodes
2024–
Person Place or Thing
Self · 332 episodes
2022–
Last Man Standing
Celia "CeCe"Powers
2020Season 8
Sydney to the Max
Mrs. Harris
2019Season 1
Last Man Standing
Celia "CeCe"Powers
2018Season 7
Cook-Off!
Nancy Shmaedeke
2017
Young Sheldon
Brenda Sparks
2017–
Muffin Top: A Love Story
Kim
2014
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Melissa Peterman and where are they from?
Melissa Peterman is 55 years old, born on July 1, 1971 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Melissa Peterman?
Melissa Peterman is best known for roles in Fargo, Here Comes the Boom, How High.
How many movies has Melissa Peterman been in?
Over a 30-year career (since 1996), Melissa Peterman has appeared in 7 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was Melissa Peterman's first movie?
The career of Melissa Peterman began with Fargo (1996).
What is Melissa Peterman's most recent movie or series?
Melissa Peterman's most recent release is Deadlocked: Dad of the Dead, which premiered on May 12, 2026.
What TV shows has Melissa Peterman appeared in?
On television, Melissa Peterman has appeared in Young Sheldon, Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, Johnny Bravo, Last Man Standing.
Melissa Peterman
1971-07-01 · Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Melissa Peterman is an American actress, comedian and television host best known for her iconic role as Barbra Jean in the hit sitcom Reba.