Melissa McCarthy is an actress known for her roles on Mike and Molly and The Heat. Known for her work in comedic roles, McCarthy has had many roles throughout her career and she was actually a stand-up comedian before making her way to television and movies. Most recently she starred in the film Tammy, which is out in theaters now.

In many of her films, McCarthy is known for her comedic timing, bringing a sense of laughter to the scenes, especially when they can be considered to be raunchy in nature. She has had small roles in others, such as playing a paramedic, but she shows her versatile range when it comes to the acting sphere.

TheCelebrityCafe.com is taking a look at the top ten roles from Melissa McCarthy, whether it is a serious role or a funny comedy that we can’t help but laugh as we watch. Which Melissa McCarthy role is your favorite?

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10. Doris, Charlie’s Angels

McCarthy appeared in the 2000 film Charlie’s Angels as Doris, the office manager who comes across Lucy Liu’s character. In this clip, she tries introducing herself and when she is ignored, she mutters a curse.

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9. Margaret/Melissa/Mary, The Nines

McCarthy takes on three roles in the film The Nines alongside Ryan Reynolds. The movie is a sci-fi thriller where Reynolds’ character appears to be living different lives in different universes. McCarthy plays three different roles in the film and this scene shows her in the third part with Noelle, a little girl played by Elle Fanning.

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8. Sandra, Go

In this 1999 movie, different characters storylines revolve around a drug deal. Two of the characters come to an apartment, where they are looking for someone named Jimmy. Sandra answers and in her usual comedy style, McCarthy’s character goes off on a tangent before giving the two guys at her door the information they need.

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7. Carol, The Back Up Plan

This Jennifer Lopez film was about a woman who wanted to have a baby. McCarthy appears in a scene where she plays soothing drum music as a woman is giving birth in a birthing pool. The scene ends with Lopez fainting once the baby is born.

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6. Diana, Identity Thief

This film features McCarthy in a role as someone who steals the identity of an account processor named Sandy. This scene shows her and Sandy having dinner.

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5. Paramedic, White Oleander

In a role different from her usual comedy, McCarthy played a small role as a paramedic who cares for the main character, Astrid.

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4. Tammy, Tammy

In her new film, McCarthy plays a woman who goes on an adventure with her grandmother. In the trailer for the film, she holds up a fast food restaurant, although she is not a conventional robber.

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3. Cassie, The Hangover III

McCarthy appears as the love interest of Zach Galifianakis’ character, Alan. This clip shows Alan giving her a sucker before messing up her shop as he is distracted by her while he is leaving.

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2. Mullins, The Heat

Paired alongside Sandra Bullock, the two female leads play an FBI agent and a cop who work together to take down a drug lord. McCarthy has hilarious moments in the film, such as literally throwing a book at someone Bullock’s character is trying to interrogate.

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1. Megan, Bridesmaids

In this 2011 comedy, McCarthy plays one of the bridesmaids, Megan, who provides comedy of her own in this movie. In the clip below, Megan suffers from food poisoning and this scene shows the hilarious, and gross, effects of not finding a bathroom in time.

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