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Melissa Francis Net Worth, Age, Height, Bio, Birthday, Wiki!

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Updated on March 03, 2026

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Melissa Francis Biography

Melissa Francis is one of the most popular and richest TV Show Host who was born on December 12, 1972 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Former child actress, Cassandra Cooper Ingalls on Little House on the Prairie.

On the TV series St., she appeared alongside She appeared with Ed Begley Jr. on the TV series St. Elsewhere in 1986.. She was also seen elsewhere in 1986.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Francis graduated from Harvard University in 1995 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics.

Francis authored a book in November 2012, Diary of a Stage Mother’s Daughter: A Memoir, concerning the trials, tribulations and joys of having an overbearing mother; and in April 2017, published Lessons from the Prairie, relating childhood experiences from the show as applied to her adult life.

Her mother, an overbearing stage mother, was the subject of Diary of a Stage Mom’s Daughter: A Memoir.

NameMelissa Francis
First NameMelissa
Last NameFrancis
OccupationTv Show Host
BirthdayDecember 12
Birth Year1972
Place of BirthLos Angeles
Home TownCalifornia
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignSagittarius
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseWray Thorn
Children(s)Greyson Alexander Thorn, Thompson Thorn

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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In 2014, Francis became a recurring co-host of Fox News Channel’s talk and news commentary program, Outnumbered. She also anchors FNC’s Happening Now newscast.

Melissa Francis Net Worth

Melissa Francis is one of the richest Tv Show Host from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Melissa Francis's net worth $8 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After graduating from Harvard in 1995, she became the executive editor at The Harvard College Economist magazine.

She was the Harvard polo team captain.

Melissa Ann Francis (born December 12, 1972) is an American actress and commentator for the Fox Business Network (FBN) and Fox News (FNC).

Net Worth$8 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeTV Show Host
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

Francis started her acting career on television by appearing in a Johnson & Johnson shampoo commercial at 6 months old. She was known for her role as Cassandra Cooper Ingalls on Little House on the Prairie, for two seasons. Other television appearances include two series regular roles: Morningstar/Eveningstar and Joe’s World, and three films including Man, Woman and Child, where she played Paula Beckwith. She has also had appearances in the television series St. Elsewhere in 1986 and the 1988 film Bad Dreams, where she played young Cynthia. Melissa appeared in nearly 100 commercials during her acting career. She is reportedly the inspiration for the fictional character Avery Jessup (conceived of and played by Elizabeth Banks) in the show 30 Rock, although Banks herself has denied this.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Melissa Francis height 5 ft 6 in Melissa weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height5 ft 6 in
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
Hair ColorNot Available
Feet/Shoe SizeNot Available

In January 2012, Francis became an anchor for Fox Business Network.

Who is Melissa Francis Dating?

According to our records, Melissa Francis married to Wray Thorn . As of December 1, 2023, Melissa Francis’s is not dating anyone.

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Top Facts about Melissa Francis

  1. Melissa Francis is an American actress and commentator.
  2. She was born on December 12, 1972 in Los Angeles, California.
  3. Francis began her acting career at the age of six months.
  4. She is best known for her role as Cassandra Cooper Ingalls on Little House on the Prairie.
  5. Francis graduated from Harvard University with a degree in economics.
  6. She worked as a financial journalist for CNBC and Fox Business Network.
  7. In 2012, she published a memoir titled “Diary of a Stage Mother’s Daughter.”
  8. Francis has been married to Wray Thorn since 1997 and they have three children together.
  9. She is a vocal advocate for free market capitalism and limited government.
  10. As of 2021, Melissa Francis has an estimated net worth of $8 million USD.

Facts & Trivia

Melissa Ranked on the list of most popular TV Show Host. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Melissa Francis celebrates birthday on December 12 of every year.

Why did Melissa Francis leave Fox News?

Departure from Fox Her contract had expired about a year earlier and had not been renewed. Francis also had filed a pay discrimination action against Fox.

What is Melissa Francis doing these days?

Melissa currently co-hosts After The Bell weekday afternoons with Connell MacShane and is a regular panelist on Outnumbered.

How much does Melissa Francis make a year?

Net Worth:$8 Million
Salary:$2 Million
Date of Birth:Dec 12, 1972 (49 years old)
Gender:Female
Profession:Actor, TV Journalist

What does Melissa Francis husband do?

Professions

Is Melissa Francis still on Fox News in 2021?

A Fox News spokesperson would not comment on the investigation but acknowledged in a statement that “We parted ways with Melissa Francis nearly a year ago.” Last October, Francis was pulled off both her regular co-hosting slot on midday roundtable show Outnumbered and her own mid-afternoon Fox Business Network program.

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