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.
Known For
Descendants 3
(2019)
Fairy Godmother
Descendants
(2015)
Fairy Godmother
Descendants 2
(2017)
Fairy Godmother
Descendants: The Rise of Red
(2024)
Fairy Godmother
Descendants: The Royal Wedding
(2021)
Fairy Godmother (voice)
Saving Mr. Banks
(2013)
Dolly
Slackers
(2002)
Pissed Off Co-Ed
Full Filmography
Acting
Slackers
(2002)
Pissed Off Co-Ed
Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Three's Company'
(2003)
Joyce DeWitt
Saving Mr. Banks
(2013)
Dolly
Come Simi
(2015)
Lucy
Descendants
(2015)
Fairy Godmother
Descendants 2
(2017)
Fairy Godmother
Descendants 3
(2019)
Fairy Godmother
Descendants: The Royal Wedding
(2021)
Fairy Godmother (voice)
Descendants: The Rise of Red
(2024)
Fairy Godmother