Melissa Peterman, 1971
Actors · July 1, 1971
Melissa Peterman
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Melissa Peterman is 55 years old, born July 1, 1971 in United States · Cancer.
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About
Melissa Peterman built a career as a sitcom fixture, landing recurring roles across network hits from *Reba* to *Young Sheldon*. Born July 1, 1971, in the US, she's also hosted game shows including *Person, Place or Thing* since 2023. As a Cancer, she channels emotional depth into comedy and character work.
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Biography
Melissa Peterman is an American actress, television host, and comedian. Born July 1, 1971, she emerged as a character-driven performer in network television. She played Barbra Jean in the comedy series *Reba*, a role that established her as a reliable comic presence. Later, she joined the cast of *Baby Daddy* on ABC Family/Freeform as Bonnie Wheeler, expanding her reach into younger-skewing audiences. Hosting became another pillar of her career: she anchored *Dancing Fools* on ABC Family, *Bet on Your Baby* on ABC, and *The Singing Bee* on CMT. From 2017 to 2024, she played Brenda Sparks in *Young Sheldon*, the *Big Bang Theory* spinoff, securing a long-running role on a prestige comedy. Since September 2023, she has hosted *Person, Place or Thing*, a game show format. In 2024, she joined Reba McEntire's sitcom *Happy's Place* on NBC, which premiered on October 18. As a Cancer, Peterman's comedic work often draws on warmth and emotional accessibility. Her life-path number is 8, suggesting cycles of material and professional reinvention.
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Trivia
- She played Barbra Jean in *Reba*, the sitcom that ran for six seasons and became a defining role early in her career.
- From 2017 to 2024, she appeared as Brenda Sparks in *Young Sheldon*, a spinoff that outlasted the original *Big Bang Theory*.
- She has hosted multiple game shows across different networks—ABC, ABC Family, CMT, and syndication—making her a fixture in unscripted television.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Melissa Peterman extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
- RockyRabbit · 1999
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Pop SmokeRabbit · 1999
- Rob KardashianRabbit · 1987
CHALLENGING
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- PinkPantheress
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Frequently asked
- How old is Melissa Peterman?
- Melissa Peterman is 55 years old (born July 1, 1971).
- When is Melissa Peterman's birthday?
- Melissa Peterman was born on July 1, 1971.
- What is Melissa Peterman's zodiac sign?
- Melissa Peterman is a Cancer, born July 1, 1971.
- What is Melissa Peterman's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Melissa Peterman was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Melissa Peterman from?
- Melissa Peterman is from United States.
- What does Melissa Peterman do?
- Melissa Peterman is a actor.
- Is Melissa Peterman still alive?
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