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Melissa McCarthyMelissa McCarthy is a profoundly gifted American actress, comedian, writer, and producer, well known for her diverse performances and singular brand of humor. Born on 26 August 1970 in Plainfield, Illinois, McCarthy began her career in stand-up and improv, famously becoming a graduate of The Groundlings comedy troupe.
She first gained fame as Sookie St. James in the hit television show Gilmore Girls (2000–2007). Her big break came when she acted in the critically and commercially successful comedy film Bridesmaids (2011), which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She became one of the top comedic performers at that time.
McCarthy's TV success was then followed by the sitcom Mike & Molly (2010–2016), which won her a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. Her filmography includes a string of box office hits in the comedy genre, such as Identity Thief (2013), The Heat (2013), and Spy (2015), where she proved herself at integrating physical comedy with good character acting. A departure from her typical comedic acting, she was nominated for a second Academy Award, this time as Best Actress, for her intense dramatic performance in Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018). She most recently thrilled fans as Ursula in Disney's live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid (2023) and appeared in Only Murders in the Building (2024).
Melissa McCarthy has been praised for her fearless approach to character acting, often playing roles that defy the usual female comedy types, and her incredible ability to induce both sidesplitting laughter and nuanced emotional depth.
She first gained fame as Sookie St. James in the hit television show Gilmore Girls (2000–2007). Her big break came when she acted in the critically and commercially successful comedy film Bridesmaids (2011), which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She became one of the top comedic performers at that time.
McCarthy's TV success was then followed by the sitcom Mike & Molly (2010–2016), which won her a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. Her filmography includes a string of box office hits in the comedy genre, such as Identity Thief (2013), The Heat (2013), and Spy (2015), where she proved herself at integrating physical comedy with good character acting. A departure from her typical comedic acting, she was nominated for a second Academy Award, this time as Best Actress, for her intense dramatic performance in Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018). She most recently thrilled fans as Ursula in Disney's live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid (2023) and appeared in Only Murders in the Building (2024).
Melissa McCarthy has been praised for her fearless approach to character acting, often playing roles that defy the usual female comedy types, and her incredible ability to induce both sidesplitting laughter and nuanced emotional depth.
BrandoMarlon Brando was born in 1924 in Omaha, Nebraska and died in 2004. He is considered one the greatest American actors of all time. His career spanned six decades in which he won many awards and accolades. He first gained fame in the 1951 film A Streetcar Named Desire, playing Stanley Kowalski, a role he originated on Broadway. He then went on to star in On The Waterfront, earning him both an Academy Award and Golden Globe.
Over the next few years, he would receive Oscar nominations for his roles in Viva Zapata!, Julius Caesar and Sayonara. During the 1960’s, he didn’t make much of a mark in filmdom, but his career took off again ten years later. In 1972, he took on what many consider his greatest role, as Vito Corleone in The Godfather, directed by Francis Ford Coppola. This part earned him his second Oscar and Golden Globe awards. This film is one of the most successful movies of all time and loved by generations of filmgoers. Brando followed up with another Academy Award nominated role in Last Tango In Paris.
After taking a small break, Brando took on supporting roles in films such as Superman, for which he was paid a record breaking $3.7 million and 11.75% of the profits, earning a place in the Guiness Book of World Records at the time. Over the course of his career, Brando earned 8 Academy Award nominations with 2 wins, 8 British Film Academy nominations with 3 wins and 9 Golden Globe nominations with 4 wins.
Over the next few years, he would receive Oscar nominations for his roles in Viva Zapata!, Julius Caesar and Sayonara. During the 1960’s, he didn’t make much of a mark in filmdom, but his career took off again ten years later. In 1972, he took on what many consider his greatest role, as Vito Corleone in The Godfather, directed by Francis Ford Coppola. This part earned him his second Oscar and Golden Globe awards. This film is one of the most successful movies of all time and loved by generations of filmgoers. Brando followed up with another Academy Award nominated role in Last Tango In Paris.
After taking a small break, Brando took on supporting roles in films such as Superman, for which he was paid a record breaking $3.7 million and 11.75% of the profits, earning a place in the Guiness Book of World Records at the time. Over the course of his career, Brando earned 8 Academy Award nominations with 2 wins, 8 British Film Academy nominations with 3 wins and 9 Golden Globe nominations with 4 wins.
