Melissa Hunter

Melissa Hunter is a multifaceted talent known for her work as a writer, actor, and producer, even if she finds writing bios in the third person a bit frustrating. Over the past two seasons, she contributed her writing skills to the popular Netflix series “Santa Clarita Diet.” Her previous work on the NBC variety sketch show “Maya & Marty,” featuring Maya Rudolph and Martin Short, garnered her a nomination for a Writers Guild of America Award.

Currently, Melissa is working on an animated series for TBS titled “Close Enough.” She has also taken on significant roles as an executive producer, writer, and actress in pilots such as NBC's “Wolfgirl” and TruTV's “Small Victories,” along with co-writing a pilot for TBS called “Basic.”

One of her standout achievements is the creation and starring role in the acclaimed web series “Adult Wednesday Addams,” which amassed over 20 million views and received accolades from prominent outlets like the LA Times, AV Club, Bloody Disgusting, and People Magazine.

Melissa's journey began in live comedy, where she honed her craft at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, performing and writing with notable Maude teams like Eastwood and Karate Karate. Her diverse experiences continue to elevate her career in the entertainment industry.