About
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.
Filmography
Descendants: Wicked Wonderland2026 · Fairy Godmother
Descendants: The Rise of Red2024 · Fairy Godmother
Descendants: The Royal Wedding2021 · Fairy Godmother (voice)
Descendants 32019 · Fairy Godmother
Descendants 22017 · Fairy Godmother
Come Simi2015 · Lucy
Descendants2015 · Fairy Godmother
Saving Mr. Banks2013 · Dolly
Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Three's Company'2003 · Joyce DeWitt
Slackers2002 · Pissed Off Co-Ed
The Opera Lover1999 · Bibi