Casey Wilson

Birth Name:

Cathryn Rose Wilson

Birth Place:

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Profession

Actress, Writer, Soundtrack, Producer

Was nominated for a Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Female Scene Stealer for "Happy Endings" in 2012
Graduated from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts in 2002 and also attended the Stella Adler Studio of Acting
Grew up in a household that included a Republican father and a Democrat mother, which she says caused her to develop her sense of humor
Became interested in performing after seeing a production of "Cats" and began holding her own plays at the age of 9 on the stage her father built in their backyard
Made her screen acting debut in the TV series "Ed" in 2002
Studied improv comedy with her friend June Diane Raphael at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater and went on to run a two-woman sketch show there for many years
Best known for her role as Stacy in "Bride Wars" and as Penny Hartz in "Happy Endings․"
Has written for shows like "Creature Comforts America," "The Very Funny Show," and "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon․"
Wrote and produced the short film "Caffeine: A Love Story" in 2006 and the films "Ass Backwards" and "The Mason Twins" in 2013 and 2014
Has often appeared on "Saturday Night Live" as various different characters, including a portrayal of Food Network chef Rachael Ray

2012Critics' Choice TV Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2012INOCA TV - Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2012Teen Choice Award - Choice TV: Female Scene Stealer:Nominated
2013Critics' Choice TV Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2015Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
2015Streamy Award - Best Actress:Nominated
2015Streamy Award - Best Ensemble Cast:Nominated

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