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Whitney Cummings Biography

Birth Place:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Profession
Comedian, actor

Fast Facts

  • Graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania
  • Studied acting at the Studio Theatre in Washington, DC
  • Interned for WRC-TV in Washington
  • Appeared on the MTV show Punk'd before becoming a stand-up comedian
  • Was named one of the 10 Comics to Watch by Variety in 2007
  • Made a name for herself with her edgy performances at the Comedy Central roasts of David Hasselhoff and Joan Rivers, among others
  • Her 2010 Comedy Central special, Money Shot, was nominated for an American Comedy Award

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