Melissa Peterman Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 10 in |
Weight | 67 kg |
Date of Birth | July 1, 1971 |
Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Spouse | John Brady |
Melissa Peterman is an American actress, comedian, producer, writer, television host, and voiceover artist best known for playing Barbra Jean in The WB comedy series Reba. Some of her other on-screen roles include Brenda Sparks in Young Sheldon, Carli Mitchell in Working Class, Candy in Pretty the Series, Jennifer in Rita Rocks, Mrs. Splitz in Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide, Lauren Voss in Here Comes the Boom, and Kim in Muffin Top: A Love Story.
Born Name
Melissa Margaret Peterman
Nick Name
Melissa

Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Melissa received a graduation degree with theater as a major from Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Occupation
Actress, Comedian, Producer, Writer, Television Host, Voiceover Artist
Family
- Father – David Allen/Allan Peterman
- Mother – Pamela Diane (Peterson)
- Others – William Ferdinand Peterman (Paternal Grandfather), Edna Marie Nelson (Paternal Grandmother), Robert Allyn Peterson (Maternal Grandfather), Beverly Margaret MacLeod (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
Melissa has been represented by Agency for the Performing Arts, Talent and Literary Agency, Beverly Hills, California, United States.
Build
Voluptuous
Height
5 ft 10 in or 178 cm
Weight
67 kg or 148 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Melissa Peterman has dated –

Race / Ethnicity
White
Melissa Peterman is of Swedish and German descent on her father’s side and has Swedish and Scottish ancestry on her mother’s side.
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Blue eyes
Measurements
36-30-37 in or 91.5-76-94 cm

Dress Size
12 (US) or 44 (EU)
Shoe Size
8 (US) or 5.5 (UK) or 38.5 (EU)
Brand Endorsements
Melissa has starred in commercials for –
- Kia Automobiles (2002)
- Tyson Any’tizers
- Amazon Kindle Fire HD Kids Edition
Best Known For
Playing Barbara Jean in The WB sitcom Reba and as Bonnie Wheeler in the Freeform sitcom Baby Daddy
First Film
Melissa first appeared in the 1996 dark comedy thriller film Fargo as Hooker #2.
First TV Show
In 2000, Melissa made a guest appearance as Claire in an episode of the NBC sitcom Just Shoot Me.
As a voiceover artist, she made her TV show debut by providing vocals to the character of Becky in an episode titled Wilderness Protection Program of the animated comedy series, Johnny Bravo, in August 2004.
Personal Trainer
Melissa Peterman relies on a well-tuned morning routine to remain healthy. She starts her day with an organic egg omelet with fresh spinach accompanied by a fruit smoothie and a side of turkey bacon.
In case, she is too busy, she is reduced to eating cottage cheese from a container while getting her son ready for school. While on the way to drop her son at school, she munches on an apple. On some occasions, she adds cinnamon to the cottage cheese and dips an apple in it.
Melissa Peterman Favorite Things
- Song – Edelweiss
Source – Fox Los Angeles

Melissa Peterman Facts
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