Melanie Paxson
Biography
Melanie Paxson is an actress born in Champaign, Illinois, on September 26, 1972. She is also known by the names Melanie Deanne Moore and Melanie Paxton. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in theater from the University of Missouri. After relocating to Chicago, she received further training at The Second City and performed with the Steppenwolf Theatre troupe. In her career, Paxson has accumulated 33 known acting credits. Additionally, she appeared in a number of television commercials for Gladware during the early 2000s.
Career overview
Melanie Paxson was born on September 26, 1972, in Champaign, Illinois, and is also known by the names Melanie Deanne Moore and Melanie Paxton. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in theater from the University of Missouri. After relocating to Chicago, she received further training at The Second City and performed with the Steppenwolf Theatre troupe.
Her acting career includes thirty-three known credits listed on the Movie Database. In addition to her theatrical background and other acting work, she appeared in a number of Gladware television commercials during the early 2000s.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
35 titles- Descendants: Wicked Wonderland (2026) as Fairy Godmother
- Descendants: The Rise of Red (2024) as Fairy Godmother
- Descendants: The Royal Wedding (2021) as Fairy Godmother (voice)
- Descendants 3 (2019) as Fairy Godmother
- Descendants 2 (2017) as Fairy Godmother
- Trial & Error (2017) as Gail
- Speechless (2016) as Carla
- Descendants (2015) as Fairy Godmother
- Truth Be Told (2015) as Linda
- Come Simi (2015) as Lucy
- Masters of Sex (2013) as Mrs. Turnsworth
- Saving Mr. Banks (2013) as Dolly
- Last Man Standing (2011) as Liz
- Cougar Town (2009) as Mary
- Surviving Suburbia (2009)
- True Jackson, VP (2008) as Doris Aidem
- Rules of Engagement (2007) as Deidre
- Notes from the Underbelly (2007) as Julie
- Bones (2005) as Patty
- American Dad! (2005) as (voice)
- American Dad! (2005) as Mother (voice)
- American Dad! (2005) as Harper (voice)
- Medium (2005) as Miss Colletto
- Kitchen Confidential (2005) as Jessica
- Related (2005) as Kathy
- Joey (2004) as Marci
- Quintuplets (2004) as Lisa
- Happy Family (2003) as Sara Brennan
- Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Three's Company' (2003) as Joyce DeWitt
- Slackers (2002) as Pissed Off Co-Ed
- Kristin (2001) as Madeline
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Nancy Katz, soon to be Ellis
- The Opera Lover (1999) as Bibi
- The Drew Carey Show (1995) as Teri
- Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story as Fairy Godmother
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Melanie Paxson best known for?
Melanie Paxson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Descendants: Wicked Wonderland (2026), Descendants: The Rise of Red (2024), Descendants 3 (2019), Descendants 2 (2017).
When and where was Melanie Paxson born?
Melanie Paxson was born on September 26, 1972 in Champaign, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Melanie Paxson have?
Melanie Paxson has accumulated over 35 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1995 to 2026.
What is Melanie Paxson's background in cinema and television?
Melanie Paxson is an actress born in Champaign, Illinois, on September 26, 1972. She is also known by the names Melanie Deanne Moore and Melanie Paxton. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in theater from the University of Missouri. After relocating to Chicago, she received further training at The Second City and pe...