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Michelle Buteau Biography

Birth Name:Michelle Buteau

Birth Place:New Jersey, United States

Profession Actress, Writer, Producer, Director

Fast Facts

  • Made her acting debut in the 2006 film "The Story of Juan Bago․"
  • Best known as a stand-up comedian and performer who is a cast member on the reboot of VH1's "Best Week Ever․"
  • Is a panelist on the TV series "Big Morning Buzz Live with Carrie Keagan․"
  • Is the co-host and sidekick to Jenny McCarthy on her late night talk show "Jenny․"
  • Is the host of "Travelzoo Unleashed" for Travelzoo․com and appears on MTV's "Walk of Shame" and Oxygen's "Kiss & Tell․"
  • Has appeared on "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson," "Lopez Tonight," and "Last Comic Standing․"
  • Voices the characters Wendeloquence and Mrs․ Falgot in the animated series "China, IL․"

Awards

  • 2024Black Reel-Outstanding Lead Performance in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2024Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2024Image Award-Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Television): winner
  • 2024Image Award-Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2025Black Reel-Outstanding Lead Performance in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2025Black Reel-Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2026Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated