Melissa Fitzgerald is an American actress and social activist, born January 7, 1965, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to James Fitzgerald, a prominent Pennsylvania judge, and Carole Fitzgerald, a volunteer. Her acting career has included film, theater and television in New York and Los Angeles. Melissa is best known for portraying the role of Carol Fitzpatrick, assistant to C. J. Cregg, on NBC’s award-winning political drama The West Wing. She also appeared in the films Frequency, Love & Sex, The Truman Show, Boxing Helena, and Monuments Avenue, but off-screen she is widely known as a courageous advocate for people in need. She is the Senior Director of the nonprofit organization Justice For Vets. She was married to West Wing guest star Noah Emmerich from 1998-2003.
Melissa Fitzgerald
Melissa Fitzgerald Personal Details:
Date Of Birth: 7 January 1965
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Birth Name: Melissa Fitzgerald
Nickname: Melissa
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Occupation: Actress, Nonprofit Administrator
Nationality: American
Race/Ethnicity: White
Religion: Unknown
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Melissa Fitzgerald Body Statistics:
Weight in Pounds: Unknown
Weight in Kilogram: Unknown
Height in Feet: 5′ 8″
Height in Meters: 1.73 m
Body Measurements: Unknown
Breast Size: Unknown
Waist Size: Unknown
Hips Size: Unknown
Bra Size/Cup Size: Unknown
Feet/Shoe Size: 10 (US)
Dress Size: Unknown
Melissa Fitzgerald Family Details:
Father: James Fitzgerald
Mother: Carole Fitzgerald
Spouse: Noah Emmerich (m. 1998–2003)
Children: Unknown
Siblings: Unknown
Melissa Fitzgerald Education:
High school: Springside School
College:University of Pennsylvania
*She attended and graduated from Springside School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
*She graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a degree in drama and literature.
Melissa Fitzgerald Facts:
*Melissa is best known for her role on the TV program The West Wing as Carol Fitzpatrick, assistant to C. J. Cregg.
*Melissa is the founder of a Los-Angeles-based community theater known as Voices in Harmony.
*Melissa has written pieces that can be found in the New York Times, Huffington Post, and the book, The Enough Moment by John Prendergast and Don Cheadle.
*Melissa was a spokesperson for Environmental Alliance, a political organization designed to educate voters about environmental issues.
*Follow her on Twitter.