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Kristen Wiig

Birth Name: 
Kristen Carroll Wiig
Birthday: 
Wednesday, August 22, 1973
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Birth Place: 
Canandaigua, New York, USA
Height: 
5'5"

Originally from Rochester, New York, she joined the cast of "Saturday Night Live" (1975) in the middle of its 2005-2006 season. She is a member of the renowned sketch comedy theater The Groundlings Main Company in Los Angeles, where she was promoted up from the Groundlings Sunday Company after just one year. She left SNL near the end of the 37th season to pursue other projects.

Awards and Nominations

2012 - Nominated - Best Writing, Original Screenplay (Bridesmaids)

News

Kristen Wiig Joins 'Anchorman' Sequel

Another mega star Saturday Night Live alum has joined the cast of Anchorman: The Legend Continues.... Read more
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Paul Feig, Judd Apatow reteaming

"Freaks and Geeks" creator Paul Feig is reteaming with Judd Apatow, who executive produced and was a writer and director on that series.... Read more
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Seth Rogen to voice 'Paul' for Pegg

Universal and Working Title Films have added Seth Rogen, Jason Bateman, Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader and Jane Lynch to the cast of "Paul." The road trip laffer stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost and will be directed by Greg Mottola.... Read more
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Reviews

Friends with Kids (BLU-RAY)

Friends with Kids is a comedy/drama (or is it a drama/comedy?) somewhat in the same vein as much of Judd Apatow's work.... Read more
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Paul (BLU-RAY)

Not long ago, maybe less then a year, I reacquainted myself with the works of Nick Frost and Simon Pegg. Basically Spaced, Shaun of the Dead, and Hot Fuzz. The first time I watched their two films I hated them.... Read more
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Bridesmaids

Comedies that include a wedding of any kind typically revolve around the groomsmen and the infamous bachelor party. Rarely do we get to see the bridesmaids’ perspective except for a quick shot of them getting pedicures and such.... Read more
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Paul

Aliens in film have typically been portrayed as grotesque looking space creatures that come to Earth to enslave its inhabitants.... Read more
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Despicable Me

We always hear the stories about how the superheroes save the day or rescue the pretty damsel in distress. Rarely do we see the other side of things, the villainous side.... Read more
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Videos

The Skeleton Twins (Trailer #1)

The Skeleton Twins (Trailer #1)

The Skeleton Twins starring Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, Luke Wilson ... Read more
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Despicable Me 2

Despicable Me 2

Despicable Me 2 ... Read more
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Bridesmaids: Lillian Asks Annie About Her Night CLIP

Bridesmaids: Lillian Asks Annie About Her Night CLIP

Bridesmaids - Lillian Asks Annie About Her Night ... Read more
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Bridesmaids: Becca Tells Rita About Her Sex Life CLIP

Bridesmaids: Becca Tells Rita About Her Sex Life CLIP

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Bridesmaids TRAILER 2

Bridesmaids TRAILER 2

Bridesmaids TRAILER 2 ... Read more
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