Melissa Peterman

Acting

Melissa Peterman

Born July 1, 1971 · Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA (age 55)

Melissa Peterman is an American actress, comedian and television host best known for her iconic role as Barbra Jean in the hit sitcom Reba.

Known For

FargoFargo · 1996
Fargo
★ 7.81996
MovieCrimeDrama
Jerry Lundegaard is a small-town Minnesota car salesman deeply in debt and willing to do almost anything to get out. Police chief Marge Gunderson discovers a string of violent crimes as Jerry's schemes spiral out of control.
How HighHow High · 2001
How High
★ 6.42001
MovieComedy
Jamal and Silas, two ordinary guys who smoke something magical, pass their college entrance exams with flying colors and end up at Harvard. Ivy League ways are strange but Silas and Jamal take it in a stride -- until their supply of supernatural smoke runs dry. That's when they have to start living by their wits and rely on their natural resources to make the grade.
Here Comes the BoomHere Comes the Boom · 2012
Here Comes the Boom
★ 6.22012
MovieComedyAction
A high school biology teacher moonlights as a mixed-martial arts fighter in an effort to raise money to save the school's music program.
Haul Out the Holly: Lit UpHaul Out the Holly: Lit Up · 2023
Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up
★ 6.12023
MovieTV MovieComedy
As the holidays approach, Emily and Jared are looking forward to celebrating the holidays together again, this time as a couple. Emily, now embracing Evergreen Lane’s uniquely festive spirit, is ready to work with Jared, Ned, Mary Louise and Pamela to make this year’s Christmas celebrations the best yet – even if being the HOA president’s girlfriend doesn’t stop those dreaded decorating citations. When a house on the block goes up for sale, it causes quite a stir with residents.
Haul Out the HollyHaul Out the Holly · 2022
Haul Out the Holly
★ 6.12022
MovieTV MovieComedy
Emily arrives home, hoping to visit her parents, only to discover that they are leaving on a trip of their own. As she stays at their house for the holidays, their HOA is determined to get Emily to participate in the neighborhood’s many Christmas festivities.
Cook-Off!Cook-Off! · 2017
Cook-Off!
★ 5.32017
MovieComedy
Amateur 'chefs' from around the country compete for a million dollar prize in the ultimate food fight.
Reba McEntire's The HammerReba McEntire's The Hammer · 2023
Reba McEntire's The Hammer
★ 6.72023
MovieDramaMystery
After a judge passes away under suspicious circumstances, Kim Wheeler, an attorney who is appointed as a judge for Nevada's 5th district after the former judge's death, finds herself covering a circuit that stretches between Las Vegas and Reno — a rugged, often desolate area where anything and everything can happen. As the investigation into the death intensifies, Kim's sister Kris, who runs the local brothel, becomes the prime suspect.
All's Fair in Love and MahjongAll's Fair in Love and Mahjong · 2026
All's Fair in Love and Mahjong
★ 5.02026
MovieTV MovieComedy
Ronni is living a full life as a school nurse and mom, hosting a longtime mahjong game with her best friends Shelley, Carly, and Melissa. But when her daughter leaves for college, everything shifts at once. Her hours get cut. Her ex is pushing to sell the home she loves. And suddenly she's staring down an empty nest wondering what comes next.

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Ned's Declassified School Survival GuideNed's Declassified School Survival Guide · 2004
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
★ 8.52004
SeriesComedyKids
The whacky adventures of Ned Bigby and his best pals Moze and Cookie at James K. Polk Middle School, as "every-kid" Ned shatters the fourth wall to share tips and tricks on navigating middle school or junior high hurdles. Ned's not super cool, and he has no superpowers. He is, however, witty, well-groomed, upbeat and self-aware. Moreover, with more than a little help from his two best friends, he's equipped to conquer middle school minefields. From crushing bullies to crushes, from off- the-wall, mean and cool teachers to pop quizzes, elections and detentions, Ned knows that nothing, including the seventh grade, is as bad as it seems, and friendship matters most.

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