Melissa Peterman

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.

Career Overview

Melissa Peterman has 26 screen credits in a career dating back to 1996. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Haul Out The Holly Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Baby Daddy, Reba, Happy's Place. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

female

Known Credits

26

Birth Date

1971-07-01 00:00:00

Birth Place

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Known For

• 

  Baby Daddy
• 

  Reba
• 

  Happy's Place
• 

  Finding Mr. Christmas
• 

  All's Fair in Love and Mahjong
• 

  Reba McEntire's The Hammer

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

• Haul Out The Holly Collection (3 titles)
• How High Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Reba McEntire (6 collaborations)
• Jonathan Bennett (3 collaborations)
• Dan Berendsen (2 collaborations)
• Kevin Abbott (2 collaborations)
• Rex Linn (2 collaborations)
• Steven St. Arnaud (2 collaborations)
• Vince Cheung (1 collaborations)
• Ben Montanio (1 collaborations)
• Heidi Clements (1 collaborations)
• Michael Lembeck (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (26 credits)

  • All's Fair in Love and Mahjong

    Melissa

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Haul Out the Halloween

    Pamela Bevans

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Finding Mr. Christmas

    Self - Judge

    actor

    actors

    - Finding Mr. Christmas: Reunion Special (2025) ... Self - Judge actor actors

    - Crowning Mr. Christmas (2025) ... Self - Judge actor actors

    - Merry Christmas Mom (2025) ... Self - Judge actor actors

    - The Holi-date (2025) ... Self - Judge actor actors

    - Christmas on Main Street (2025) ... Self - Judge actor actors
    2024
  • Happy's Place

    Gabby

    actor

    actors

    - Couples Counseling (2026) ... Gabby actor actors

    - Everybody's a Critic (2026) ... Gabby actor actors

    - AI-AI-No (2026) ... Gabby actor actors

    - Emotional Real Estate (2026) ... Gabby actor actors

    - Borrowin' Trouble (2026) ... Gabby actor actors
    2024
  • Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up

    Pamela

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • Yuletide the Knot

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • Reba McEntire's The Hammer

    Kris Wheeler

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • Haul Out the Holly

    Pamela

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • Sherri

    - Melissa Peterman (2025) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - Jerry O'Connell, Melissa Peterman (2023) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - Famous TV Moms, Chef Melba Wilson (2023) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    2022
  • The Jennifer Hudson Show

    - 'American Fiction' Cast, Melissa Peterman (2023) ... actor actors
    2022
  • Name That Tune

    - Bring the Funny (2023) ... Self - Contestant actor actors
    2021
  • A Gingerbread Romance

    Linda

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • 25 Words or Less

    - Episode 109 (2026) ... actor actors

    - Episode 108 (2026) ... actor actors

    - Episode 107 (2026) ... actor actors

    - Episode 106 (2026) ... actor actors

    - Episode 105 (2026) ... actor actors
    2018
  • Cook-Off!

    Nancy Shmaedeke

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Young Sheldon

    - Funeral (1) (2024) ... Brenda Sparks actor actors

    - A Frankenstein's Monster and a Crazy Church Guy (2024) ... Brenda Sparks actor actors

    - Little Green Men and a Fella's Marriage Proposal (2023) ... Brenda Sparks actor actors

    - A German Folk Song and an Actual Adult (2023) ... Brenda Sparks actor actors

    - A Launch Party and a Whole Human Being (2023) ... Brenda Sparks actor actors
    2017
  • Muffin Top: A Love Story

    Kim

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Here Comes the Boom

    Lauren Voss

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Baby Daddy

    Bonnie Wheeler

    actor

    actors

    - Daddy’s Girl (2017) ... Bonnie Wheeler actor actors

    - What’s in the Box?! (2017) ... Bonnie Wheeler actor actors

    - The Rebound (2017) ... Bonnie Wheeler actor actors

    - You Cruise, You Lose (2017) ... Bonnie Wheeler actor actors

    - The Sonny-moon (2017) ... Bonnie Wheeler actor actors
    2012
  • Last Man Standing

    - I'm With Cupid (2020) ... Celia "CeCe"Powers actor actors

    - Yass Queen (2019) ... Celia "CeCe" Powers actor actors
    2011
  • Girl Camp

    Avon Lady

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Recipe for Disaster

    Gigi Grant

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • How High

    Mrs. Sheila Cain

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Reba

    Barbra Jean Booker Hart

    actor

    actors

    - The Kids are Alright (2007) ... Barbra Jean Booker Hart actor actors

    - The Housewarming (2007) ... Barbra Jean Booker Hart actor actors

    - She's with the Band (2007) ... Barbra Jean Booker Hart actor actors

    - Cheyenne's Rival (2007) ... Barbra Jean Booker Hart actor actors

    - Bullets Over Brock (2007) ... Barbra Jean Booker Hart actor actors
    2001
  • Just Shoot Me!

    - Choosing to Be Super (2000) ... Claire actor actors
    1997
  • Johnny Bravo

    - Wilderness Protection Program (2004) ... Becky (voice) actor actors
    1997
  • Fargo

    Hooker #2

    actor

    actors
    1996