Whitney Cummings

Actor

1982-09-04 · Washington, D.C., USA

Whitney Cummings (born September 4, 1982) is an American stand-up comedian, actress, former model, and creator for NBC's Whitney, and co-creator of CBS' 2 Broke Girls.  

Raised in Georgetown, Washington DC, Cummings got her start in media with a journalism internship at the local NBC affiliate.  A magna cum laude graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Cummings holds a degree in Communications and film.  

After moving to Los Angeles, Cummings made a name for herself as a cast member for MTV's series Punk'd, while balancing film roles and a touring comedy presence. Her gender-based comedy quickly caught the eye of television producers and critics alike, with Variety naming her one of top 10 comics to watch, followed by a string of successful television appearances.  

• Made of Honor (2008) — Stephanie
• The Wedding Ringer (2015) — Holly Munk
• The Ridiculous 6 (2015) — Susannah
• Unforgettable (2017) — Ali
• Studio 666 (2022) — Samantha
• 3, 2, 1... Frankie Go Boom (2012) — Claudia
• How It Ends (2021) — Mandy
• The Female Brain (2017) — Julia, Screenplay, Director
• Grizzly Park (2008) — Tiffany Stone
• At Midnight (2023) — Margot Cohen
• Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget (2008) — Writer
• Good Mourning (2022) — Maxine
• Whitney Cummings: Can I Touch It? (2019) — Writer
• Whitney Cummings: Money Shot (2010) — Writer
• The Opening Act (2020) — Brooke
• Successful Alcoholics (2010) — Receptionist
• Whitney Cummings: Jokes (2022) — Writer
• Whitney Cummings: I'm Your Girlfriend (2016) — Executive Producer, Writer
• Whitney Cummings: I Love You (2014) — Writer
• 7-10 Split (2007) — Whitney the Waitress
• EMR (2004) — Cyber Bunny Lilly
• The Improv: 60 and Still Standing (2023) — Writer
• The Roast of Bert Kreischer (2023) — Director, Executive Producer
• Why Men Go Gay in L.A. (2009)