Melissa Joan Hart - Actor Profile

Melissa Joan Hart

Acting
Updated: May 18, 2026
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 18, 1976
Birth Place: Smithtown, New York, USA

About Melissa Joan Hart

Melissa Joan Catherine Hart (born April 18, 1976, height 5' 2" (1,57 m)) is an American actress, writer, television director, television producer, singer and businesswoman. Hart is perhaps best known for her title roles in the television series Clarissa Explains It All (1991–1994) and the live action version of Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996–2003). Hart's career has mixed movie work with television including appearances in the popular TV shows Law and Order and That '70s Show. Since 2010, Hart has starred in the ABC Family series Melissa & Joey. Hart has been married to musician Mark Wilkerson since 2003 and together they have had two children. Description above from the Wikipedia article Melissa Joan Hart, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

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Melissa Joan Hart Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Melissa Joan Hart reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 28% of Melissa Joan Hart'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 A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Melissa Joan Hart Movies Ranked

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

★9.0
A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas (1997) movie poster
★9.0

A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas:

A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas

1997
★8.0
The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World (2021) movie poster
★8.0

The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World: A historical journey spanning half a century and beyond at Walt Disney World, featuring spectacular visuals, musical per

The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World

2021•Music
★7.8
Would You Kill for Me? The Mary Bailey Story (2023) movie poster
★7.8

Would You Kill for Me? The Mary Bailey Story: After a lifetime of abuse from the same man, three women - a grandmother, her daughter, and her granddaughter - conspire

Would You Kill for Me? The Mary Bailey Story

2023•Crime
★7.4
Clarissa (1995) movie poster
★7.4

Clarissa: Pilot episode of the cancelled follow-up series to Nickelodeon's "Clarissa Explains it All" in which debutante Clarissa

Clarissa

1995•Comedy
★7.3
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (2000) movie poster
★7.3

Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker: The Joker is back with a vengeance, and Neo-Gotham's Dark Knight, Terry McGinnis, needs answers as he stands alone to fa

Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker

2000•Animation

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 A Merry Little Ex-Mas April Average Similar →
2025 Killing the Competition Elizabeth Hit Similar →
2024 The Bad Guardian Leigh Delgado Hit Similar →
2023 Would You Kill for Me? The Mary Bailey Story Ella Super Hit Similar →
2022 Dirty Little Secret Joanna Average Similar →
2021 Mistletoe in Montana Merry Flop Similar →
2021 The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World Self Super Hit Similar →
2020 Dear Christmas Natalie Morgan Hit Similar →
2020 Feliz NaviDAD Heather Average Similar →
2020 Feeding America Comedy Festival Self Average Similar →
2019 Christmas Reservations Holly Anderson Average Similar →
2018 A Very Nutty Christmas Kate Holiday Average Similar →
2018 The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story Self Hit Similar →
2017 A Very Merry Toy Store Connie Forrester Average Similar →
2017 CarGo: The City on 4 Wheels! Cabigail (voice) Flop Similar →
2016 Broadcasting Christmas Emily Morgan Average Similar →
2016 God's Not Dead 2 Grace Wesley Average Similar →
2014 The Santa Con Rose DeMarco Average Similar →
2014 The Stars Are Aligned Self Flop Similar →
2012 My Fake Fiance Jennifer Hit Similar →
2011 More Business of Being Born Self [Part 2] Flop Similar →
2011 Satin Lauren Wells Flop Similar →
2010 Nine Dead Kelley Flop Similar →
2008 Whispers and Lies Jill Roperson Flop Similar →
2007 Holiday in Handcuffs Gertrude 'Trudie' Chandler Average Similar →
2006 Jesus, Mary and Joey Jackie Flop Similar →
2004 Britney Spears: Greatest Hits - My Prerogative Self Hit Similar →
2003 Rent Control Holly Washburn Flop Similar →
2002 Backflash C.J. Flop Similar →
2001 Not Another Teen Movie Slow Clapper's Instructor (uncredited) Average Similar →
2001 Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored Self Average Similar →
2001 Recess: School's Out Becky (voice) Hit Similar →
2000 Santa Mouse and the Ratdeer Molly (voice) Flop Similar →
2000 Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker Dee Dee (voice) Hit Similar →
2000 The Specials Sunlight Grrrll Flop Similar →
1999 Drive Me Crazy Nicole Maris Hit Similar →
1999 Sabrina, Down Under Sabrina Spellman Average Similar →
1998 Sabrina Goes to Rome Sabrina / Sophie Average Similar →
1998 Can't Hardly Wait Vicki (uncredited) Average Similar →
1998 Silencing Mary Mary Stuartson Flop Similar →
1997 A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas Self - Host Super Hit Similar →
1997 Two Came Back Susan Clarkson Flop Similar →
1997 The Right Connections Melanie Cambridge Flop Similar →
1997 Walt Disney World's 25th Anniversary Party Self - Anchor Average Similar →
1996 Twisted Desire Jennifer Stanton Flop Similar →
1996 Sabrina the Teenage Witch Sabrina Sawyer Hit Similar →
1996 The Weinerville Election Special: From Washington B.C. - Flop Similar →
1995 Clarissa Clarissa Darling Hit Similar →
1995 Family Reunion: A Relative Nightmare Samantha Average Similar →
1986 Christmas Snow Amy Average Similar →

Melissa Joan Hart - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Melissa Joan Hart?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Melissa Joan Hart is "A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Melissa Joan Hart acted in?

Melissa Joan Hart has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Melissa Joan Hart?

Other notable films include "The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World", "Would You Kill for Me? The Mary Bailey Story", and "Clarissa".

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