About
Kristen Wiig, born August 22, 1973, in Canandaigua, New York, is an American actress, comedian, and screenwriter. After studying art at the University of Arizona, she joined the Groundlings improvisation troupe in Los Angeles. She gained fame as a cast member of Saturday Night Live from 2005 to 2012, where she created original characters and celebrity impressions. She co-wrote and starred in the hit film Bridesmaids (2011), earning Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations. Her film career includes roles in Knocked Up (2007), The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013), The Martian (2015), Ghostbusters (2016), and Wonder Woman 1984 (2020). She also lends her voice to the Despicable Me and How to Train Your Dragon franchises.
* 1973-08-22
Major works
- Bridesmaids (2011)film
- Saturday Night Live (2005-2012)television show
- The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)film
- Ghostbusters (2016)film
- Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)film
Key milestones
- 2005Joined the cast of Saturday Night Live.
- 2011Co-wrote and starred in Bridesmaids, nominated for an Academy Award.
- 2012Named to Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People list.
Themes
ComedyImprovisationOriginal charactersStrong female rolesVoice acting in animation
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