Melanie Paxson was born in Champaign, Illinois, and received her B.A. degree in theater from the University of Missouri. Relocating to Chicago, she received more training at the famed Second City and performed with another renowned theater troupe, Steppenwolf Theatre.
11 movies · 21 shows
Descendants: Wicked Wonderland
2026·7.6
Descendants: The Rise of Red
2024·6.7
Descendants: The Royal Wedding
2021·6.7
Descendants 3
2019·7.7
Descendants 2
2017·7.4
Come Simi
2015·5.0
Descendants
2015·7.2
Saving Mr. Banks
2013·7.3
Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Three's Company'
2003·4.7
Slackers
2002·5.2
The Opera Lover
1999·10.0