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Rachel Dratch

A familiar face. A favorite credit.

Rachel Dratch

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Born February 22, 1966Age 60

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2shows
10characters

Cast appearances (18)

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The person behind the punchline

A little backstory.

Rachel Dratch is an American actress and comedian who performed with The Second City in Chicago before joining Saturday Night Live in 1999. Her characters included Debbie Downer, and she appeared in recurring ensemble sketches throughout her seven seasons in the cast. Before SNL, she also developed the two-person stage show Dratch and Fey with Tina Fey.

Dratch’s television work includes recurring appearances on 30 Rock and guest roles in other comedy series. She received a Tony Award nomination for her performance in the Broadway play POTUS. Her memoir Girl Walks into a Bar recounts her life and career in comedy.

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