A familiar face. A favorite credit.
Brett Paesel
The sketches, the credits, the comedy.
All in one place.
Cast appearances (2)
A face that makes you laugh.
The person behind the punchline
A little backstory.
Brett Paesel is an American actress and writer whose sketch comedy work includes recurring appearances on Mr. Show with Bob and David. She was part of the supporting ensemble in sketches such as The Story of Everest and The Pre-Natal Pageant, contributing to the show’s interconnected scenes and character comedy.
Paesel also played Rita Holt in Transparent and appeared in Curb Your Enthusiasm. Her writing includes the memoir Mommies Who Drink and the novel Everything Is Just Fine, as well as essays for The New York Times. Her work spans acting, producing and prose centered on relationships and everyday pressures.