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Melissa Peterman Biography, Age, Height, Weight, Boyfriend

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Melissa Peterman Biography, Age, Height, Weight, Boyfriend, Family, Career and Hallmark Movie

Melissa Peterman is a talented American actress, comedian, writer, and producer. She was born on July 1, 1971, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA and she is 53 years old as of 2025.

Melissa became well-known for her fun and memorable roles. She acted in the popular movie Fargo in 1996 and played Mrs. Sheila Cain in the comedy film How High in 2001. Many fans loved her as Barbra Jean Booker Hart in the hit TV show Reba, which aired from 2001 to 2017. In 2012, she appeared in the movie Here Comes the Boom as Lauren Voss.

She began her Hallmark journey in 2018 with the film A Gingerbread Romance, directed by Richard Gabai. In this festive movie, she worked alongside popular stars Tia Mowry and Duane Henry.

Melissa Peterman Biography, Age, Height, Weight, Boyfriend, Family, Career and Hallmark MoviePersonal Details

Full Name Melissa Margaret Peterman
Nick Name Melissa
Date of Birth July 1, 1971
Age 54 years as of July 2025
Birth Place Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Residence Los Angeles, California, United States
Ethnicity White
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Religion Christianity
Nationality American
Profession Actress, Comedian, Writer, and Producer
School Burnsville High School
College/University Minnesota State University, Mankato
Education Qualification Graduate
Net Worth USD $8 Million as of 2025
Marital Status Married
Debut
  • 1996 – Fargo (Film)
  • 2000  – Normal, Ohio (TV)

Physical Appearance

Eye Color Blue
Hair Color Blonde
Figure 36-30-37
Height
  • In Feet- 5′ 10″ ft
  • In Meters-  1.78 m
  • In Centimeters- 178 cm
Weight
  • In Kilograms- 67 kg
  • In Pound-148 lbs

Personal Life (Family, Friends, Boyfriends, Children)

Father Allan Peterman
Mother Pamela Diane
Sibling Not Known
Boyfriend/ Husband John Brady (married in 1999-present)
Children Son: Riley David Brady

Early life, Family, and Relationship

The multi-talented actress Melissa Peterman was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Her parents are Allan Peterman and Pamela Diane. Her full name is Melissa Margaret Peterman, but most people simply call her Melissa.

She is American, follows the Christian faith, and is from the white ethnic group. Her zodiac sign is Cancer.

Education

Melissa Peterman went to Burnsville High School and later studied at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Boyfriend, Spouse, Husband, Marriage

Melissa Peterman married John Brady on June 5, 1999. The couple has a son named Riley, who was born in 2005.

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Career, Struggle, Turning Point, and Success

Melissa Peterman began her acting career in 1996 with the movie Fargo, where she played a small but memorable role as a Hooker. Even in her first film, the audience loved her performance, and she quickly gained a large fan following.

She made her TV debut in 2000 in the show Normal, Ohio, playing the role of Pamela. After that, she appeared in many movies, TV series, TV movies, and short films.

Hallmark Movies

Premiere Date Hallmark Movies Prime Video, DVD Links
Upcoming Haul Out the Halloween Cast- Lacey Chabert and Wes Brown
November 25, 2023 Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up Watch on Prime, Buy DVD
November 26, 2022 Haul Out the Holly Watch on Prime, Buy DVD
December16, 2018 A Gingerbread Romance Watch on Prime, Buy DVD

Movies and Television Shows List:

Film:

Year Title Worked As
Upcoming Deadlocked: Dad of the Dead
2014 Muffin Top: A Love Story Kim
2012 Here Comes the Boom Lauren Voss
2001 How High Shelia Cain
1996 Fargo Hooker #2

Television:

Year Title Worked As
2024–2025 Happy’s Place Gabby
2024 The Voice Herself
2024 Finding Mr. Christmas Herself
2023 Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up Pamela
2023 Reba McEntire’s The Hammer Kris
2022–present Person, Place or Thing Host
2018 Last Man Standing Celia “CeCe” Powers
2019–2020 Sydney to the Max Mrs. Harris
2019 A Gingerbread Romance Linda
2018–2024 Young Sheldon Brenda Sparks
2017 Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition Herself
2016–2017 Valerie’s Home Cooking Herself
2016 Home & Family Guest host
2014 Deal with It Herself
2013 Dancing Fools 8 episodes
2013–2014 Bet on Your Baby Host
2012–2017 Baby Daddy Bonnie Wheeler
2012 Retired at 35 Julia
2011 Working Class Carli Mitchell
2010–2012 & 2015 Pretty the Series Candy
2009–2012 The Singing Bee Host
2009 Surviving Suburbia Mrs. Munice
2009 Rita Rocks Jennifer
2008 Living with Abandon Rachelle
2008 American Dad! Sister Mary
2007 CMT Comedy Stage Host
2006 Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide Mrs. Splitz
2004 Johnny Bravo Becky
2003 The Pitts Shirley/Shelly
2003 Recipe For Disaster Gigi Grant
2001–2007 Reba Barbra Jean Hart née Booker
2000 Just Shoot Me Claire
2000 Normal, Ohio Pamela

As a Writer

Year Title
2019 54th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards (TV Special)
2020 54th Annual CMA Awards (TV Special)

As a Producer

Year Title
2006 Exploring Space: The Quest for Life (TV Movie)
2011 Working Class (TV Series)

Melissa Peterman Biography, Age, Height, Weight, Boyfriend, Family, Career and Hallmark Movie

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