THE FUNNY PEOPLE FILE
Kristen Wiig

A familiar face. A favorite credit.

Kristen Wiig

Performer

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Born August 22, 1973Age 53

56sketches in the archive
2shows
34characters

Cast appearances (56)

A face that makes you laugh.

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The person behind the punchline

A little backstory.

Kristen Wiig is an actor, writer and comedian who developed her sketch work with the Groundlings before joining Saturday Night Live in 2005. During her seven-season run, ending in 2012, she created characters including Target Lady, Penelope and Gilly and performed celebrity impressions such as Kathie Lee Gifford.

Wiig co-wrote and starred in Bridesmaids, earning an Academy Award nomination for its original screenplay. Her other work includes MacGruber, The Skeleton Twins and voice performances in the How to Train Your Dragon and Despicable Me films.

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