Melissa Hunter - Actor Profile

Melissa Hunter

Acting
Updated: May 08, 2026
8Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 26, 1984
Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

About Melissa Hunter

Melissa is a writer, an actor, and a person who hates writing bios, especially in the third person, but here we are. Melissa wrote for “Santa Clarita Diet” on Netflix for the past two seasons. Previously, she wrote for “Maya & Marty” — Maya Rudolph and Martin Short’s variety NBC variety sketch show — which earned her a WGA Award nomination. Most recently, she wrote for an upcoming TBS animated show “Close Enough.” She executive produced, wrote and starred in pilots for NBC (“Wolfgirl”) and TruTV (“Small Victories”), and co-wrote a pilot for TBS (“Basic”). Melissa created and starred in the smash-hit web series “Adult Wednesday Addams” which earned over 20 million views and received praise from the LA Times, AV Club, Bloody Disgusting and People Magazine, among others. Melissa started in live comedy, writing and performing at Upright Citizens’ Brigade, on the Maude (sketch) teams Eastwood and Karate Karate.

Melissa Hunter Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Melissa Hunter reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 8 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Melissa Hunter's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of Melissa Hunter's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Afflicted, Inc., which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Melissa Hunter Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Melissa Hunter's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Melissa Hunter has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Shotgun Wedding Jeannie Fowler Average Similar →
2018 Double Eagle Ranch Ren Flop Similar →
2015 Loose Ends Taylor Flop Similar →
2014 Miss Earth Alien Contestant Average Similar →
2014 Afflicted, Inc. Panic Disorder Super Hit Similar →
2010 Let's Get Laid! Melissa Hit Similar →
2010 Dangerous Ride - Flop Similar →
2001 Eyeball Eddie Layla Hit Similar →

Melissa Hunter - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Melissa Hunter?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Melissa Hunter is "Afflicted, Inc." with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Melissa Hunter acted in?

Melissa Hunter has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Melissa Hunter?

Other notable films include "Let's Get Laid!", "Eyeball Eddie", and "Shotgun Wedding".

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