Casey Wilson

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Biography

Actress-comedian-writer Casey Wilson rightfully earned her reputation as an up-and-coming talent with her screenwriting credits, work on stage, and as the star of a popular television sitcom. Emerging from the ranks of the acclaimed Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, Wilson's comedic chops soon garnered the attention of executive producer Lorne Michaels, who signed her on to the cast of "Saturday Night Live" (NBC, 1975- ) in 2008. Although she …
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Job Title

Actor, Producer, Writer

Born

October 24, 1980

Career Milestones

2011

Co-starred as desperately single gal Penny on ABC comedy series "Happy Endings"

2010

Acted in Ephron's off-Broadway play "Love, Loss and What I Wore"

2009

Cast in a supporting role in Nora Ephron's "Julie & Julia"

2009

Feature writing debut, "Bride Wars"; also appeared in film

2008

Appeared as a regular performer on "SNL"; was first "SNL" cast member born in the 1980s; was let go from show after a year and a half

2007

Auditioned for NBC's "Saturday Night Live"

2006

Feature film debut, the Christopher Guest directed "For Your Consideration"

2005

With writing partner June Raphael, won the Emerging Comics of New York award for "Best Comedic Duo"