Melissa Peterman

Born 1971-07-01 (age 54) Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Biography

Melissa Peterman (born July 1, 1971) is an American actress and comedian, who is best known for her role as Barbra Jean in the television comedy series Reba (2001-2007). She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and raised in suburban Burnsville.

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Known For

Fargo

1996

as Hooker #2

How High

2001

as Mrs. Sheila Cain

Here Comes the Boom

2012

as Lauren Voss

Cook-Off!

2017

as Nancy Shmaedeke

Reba McEntire's The Hammer

2023

as Kris Wheeler

Haul Out the Holly

2022

as Pamela

Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up

2023

as Pamela

Haul Out the Halloween

2025

as Pamela Bevans

Muffin Top: A Love Story

2014

as Kim

All's Fair in Love and Mahjong

2026

as Melissa

Recipe for Disaster

2003

as Gigi Grant

Yuletide the Knot

2023

A Gingerbread Romance

2018

as Linda

Girl Camp

2007

as Avon Lady