Melissa Peterman

Acting

Melissa Peterman

Born 1 July 1971 · Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA · 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

Highlights

Fargo1996 · Film · Hooker #2
Young Sheldon2017 · Series · Brenda Sparks
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide2004 · Series · Mrs. Splitz
Johnny Bravo1997 · Series · Becky (voice)
Here Comes the Boom2012 · Film · Lauren Voss
How High2001 · Film · Mrs. Sheila Cain

Filmography

Movies

15 films

Deadlocked: Dad of the Dead2026 · Film · Carla
All's Fair in Love and Mahjong2026 · Film · Melissa
Haul Out the Halloween2025 · Film · Pamela Bevans
Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up2023 · Film · Pamela
Yuletide the Knot2023 · Film
Reba McEntire's The Hammer2023 · Film · Kris Wheeler
Haul Out the Holly2022 · Film · Pamela
A Gingerbread Romance2018 · Film · Linda
Cook-Off!2017 · Film · Nancy Shmaedeke
Muffin Top: A Love Story2014 · Film · Kim
Here Comes the Boom2012 · Film · Lauren Voss
Girl Camp2007 · Film · Avon Lady
Recipe for Disaster2003 · Film · Gigi Grant
How High2001 · Film · Mrs. Sheila Cain
Fargo1996 · Film · Hooker #2

Filmography

Series

14 shows

Happy's Place2024 · Series · Gabby
Pictionary2022 · Series
I Can See Your Voice2020 · Series
Sydney to the Max2019 · Series · Mrs. Harris
25 Words or Less2018 · Series
Young Sheldon2017 · Series · Brenda Sparks
Baby Daddy2012 · Series · Bonnie Wheeler
Last Man Standing2011 · Series · Celia "CeCe"Powers
Working Class2011 · Series · Carli Mitchell
Surviving Suburbia2009 · Series
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide2004 · Series · Mrs. Splitz
Reba2001 · Series · Barbra Jean Booker Hart
Johnny Bravo1997 · Series · Becky (voice)
Just Shoot Me!1997 · Series · Claire