Quick Facts
Born:
1970-05-11
Birthplace:
Petaluma, California, USA
Credits:
19 Total Roles
Karen Kilgariff
Acting
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Biography
Karen Kilgariff is an American writer, comedian, singer, author, actress, television producer, and podcast host. She began her career as a stand-up comedian in the early 1990s and later became a television actress, most notably as a cast member on Mr. Show. She has written for many comedy television shows, including being the head writer on The Rosie Show, The Ellen Degeneres Show and The Pete Holmes Show. Since 2016 she has co-hosted the true crime comedy podcast My Favorite Murder along with Georgia Hardstark. In 2018, she and Hardstark co-founded the podcast network Exactly Right. Along with Hardstark, Kilgariff wrote the non-fiction book 'Stay Sexy and Don't Get Murdered', which was released on May 28, 2019.
Known For
Punch-Drunk Love
Anna (voice)
Licorice Pizza
Joel Wachs Mom
Craig of the Creek
Tabitha (voice)
The Drew Carey Show
Pam
Wings
Tammy Todd
I'll Be Gone in the Dark
Self - Host, My Favorite Murder Podcast
Mr. Show with Bob and David
Various
The Anniversary Party
Karen
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | A Life on the Farm MOVIE | Self |
| 2021 | Licorice Pizza MOVIE | Joel Wachs Mom |
| 2021 | The Great North TV | Ronda (voice) |
| 2020 | I'll Be Gone in the Dark TV | Self - Host, My Favorite Murder Podcast |
| 2018 | Craig of the Creek TV | Tabitha (voice) |
| 2017 | Talk Show the Game Show TV | Judge |
| 2015 | Another Period TV | Abortion Deb |
| 2015 | Andy Peters: Exclamation Mark Question Point MOVIE | Herself |
| 2002 | Punch-Drunk Love MOVIE | Anna (voice) |
| 2002 | The Book Group TV | Jean Pettengill |