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'''April Michelle Bowlby''' is an American actress and model. She is known for portraying [[List of Two and a Half Men characters#Kandi|Kandi]] on the [[CBS]] comedy series ''[[Two and a Half Men]]'' (2006–2015), [[List of Drop Dead Diva characters#Stacy Barrett|Stacy Barrett]] on ''[[Drop Dead Diva]]'' (2009–2014), and [[Elasti-Girl|Rita Farr]] on ''[[Titans (2018 TV series)|Titans]]'' (2018) and ''[[Doom Patrol (TV series)|Doom Patrol]]'' (2019–2023).<ref name="twelv">{{cite web|first=Dianne|last=Jacques|url=http://www.twelvmag.com/film/moment-actress-april-bowlby|title=A moment with actress, April Bowlby|website=Twelv: Film|publisher=Marbles & Marbles International Inc|location=New York City|date=August 20, 2012|access-date=May 20, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Scoop: Two and a Half Men on CBS – Thursday, May 23, 2013|work=BBW tv world.com|publisher=Wisdom Digital Media|date=May 2, 2013|url=http://tv.broadwayworld.com/article/Scoop-TWO-AND-A-HALF-MEN-on-CBS-Thursday-May-23-2013-20130502|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130616114022/http://tv.broadwayworld.com/article/Scoop-TWO-AND-A-HALF-MEN-on-CBS-Thursday-May-23-2013-20130502|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 16, 2013|access-date=May 21, 2013}}</ref> |
'''April Michelle Bowlby''' is an American actress and model. She is known for portraying [[List of Two and a Half Men characters#Kandi|Kandi]] on the [[CBS]] comedy series ''[[Two and a Half Men]]'' (2006–2015), [[List of Drop Dead Diva characters#Stacy Barrett|Stacy Barrett]] on ''[[Drop Dead Diva]]'' (2009–2014), and [[Elasti-Girl|Rita Farr]] on ''[[Titans (2018 TV series)|Titans]]'' (2018) and ''[[Doom Patrol (TV series)|Doom Patrol]]'' (2019–2023).<ref name="twelv">{{cite web|first=Dianne|last=Jacques|url=http://www.twelvmag.com/film/moment-actress-april-bowlby|title=A moment with actress, April Bowlby|website=Twelv: Film|publisher=Marbles & Marbles International Inc|location=New York City|date=August 20, 2012|access-date=May 20, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Scoop: Two and a Half Men on CBS – Thursday, May 23, 2013|work=BBW tv world.com|publisher=Wisdom Digital Media|date=May 2, 2013|url=http://tv.broadwayworld.com/article/Scoop-TWO-AND-A-HALF-MEN-on-CBS-Thursday-May-23-2013-20130502|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130616114022/http://tv.broadwayworld.com/article/Scoop-TWO-AND-A-HALF-MEN-on-CBS-Thursday-May-23-2013-20130502|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 16, 2013|access-date=May 21, 2013}}</ref> |
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==Early life== |
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| Born | April Michelle Bowlby |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
April Michelle Bowlby is an American actress and model. She is known for portraying Kandi on the CBS comedy series Two and a Half Men (2006–2015), Stacy Barrett on Drop Dead Diva (2009–2014), and Rita Farr on Titans (2018) and Doom Patrol (2019–2023).[1][2]
Early life
Bowlby was born in Vallejo, California on July 30, 1980. She moved to Manteca, California, as a child, and attended East Union High School. She studied ballet, French, and marine biology at Moorpark College, and began a modelling career before deciding to pursue acting.[1] She studied drama with Ivana Chubbuck.[citation needed]
Career
Bowlby secured the role of Kandi on the television series Two and a Half Men within months of her first auditions. She is also known for her role as Stacy Barrett in Drop Dead Diva. She played Barney Stinson's obsessive ex-girlfriend Meg in How I Met Your Mother,[3] and has made appearances in CSI, Psych, and CSI: NY.[4][5] She has appeared in films such as All Roads Lead Home (2008),[6] The Slammin' Salmon (2009),[7][8] and From Prada to Nada (2011).[9]
She plays Rita Farr on the show Titans, as well as its spin-off series Doom Patrol.[10]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | All Roads Lead Home | Natasha | |
| 2009 | The Slammin' Salmon | Mia | |
| 2011 | From Prada to Nada | Olivia | |
| 2018 | Unbroken: Path to Redemption | Cecy Phillips | |
| 2021 | Father Christmas Is Back | Jackie |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Kaitlin Rackish | Episode: "What's Eating Gilbert Grissom?" |
| 2005 | CSI: NY | Jenny Lee | Episode: "Crime and Misdemeanor" |
| 2005 | Stacked | Jasmine | Episode: "The Ex-Appeal" |
| 2005 | Freddie | Sydney | Episode: "Rich Man, Poor Girl" |
| 2005–2007 2012, 2015 |
Two and a Half Men | Kandi / Kimber | Recurring role (season 3); main role (season 4); guest star (seasons 10, 12) |
| 2007 | Sands of Oblivion | Heather | Television film |
| 2007–2009, 2014 | How I Met Your Mother | Meg | 4 episodes |
| 2008 | Out of Jimmy's Head | Princess Gugulfa | Episode: "Princess" |
| 2009 | Kath & Kim | Ashley | Episode: "Bachelorette" |
| 2009–2014 | Drop Dead Diva | Stacy Barrett | Main role |
| 2010 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Marta Petrovich | Episode: "Unshockable" |
| 2010 | Psych | Lauren Lassiter | Episode: "Dead Bear Walking" |
| 2015 | Mom | Selene | Episode: "Cheeseburger Salad and Jazz" |
| 2015 | You're the Worst | Bernadette | Episode: "Born Dead" |
| 2016 | Marriage of Lies | Rachel Wilson | Television film; originally titled Presumed Guilty |
| 2016 | The Engagement Clause | Katie Tate | Television film; originally titled Married by Christmas |
| 2017 | The Big Bang Theory | Rebecca | Episode: "The Separation Agitation" |
| 2017 | Love's Last Resort | Alyssa | Television film |
| 2017 | A Mother's Crime | Nikki | Television film |
| 2018 | Heathers | Teyna | 2 episodes |
| 2018 | Titans | Rita Farr | Episode: "Doom Patrol" |
| 2018 | The Wrong Daughter | Ms. Hanson | Television film |
| 2018 | Dying for the Crown | Isabelle Wagner | Television film; also known as Homecoming Revenge |
| 2019–2023 | Doom Patrol | Rita Farr / Elasti-Woman | Main role |
References
- ^ a b Jacques, Dianne (August 20, 2012). "A moment with actress, April Bowlby". Twelv: Film. New York City: Marbles & Marbles International Inc. Retrieved May 20, 2013.
- ^ "Scoop: Two and a Half Men on CBS – Thursday, May 23, 2013". BBW tv world.com. Wisdom Digital Media. May 2, 2013. Archived from the original on June 16, 2013. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
- ^ "'Drop Dead Diva's' Bowlby back on 'How I Met Your Mother'". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. October 27, 2009. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
- ^ Freedman, Rich (July 15, 2011). "Vallejo-born actress scores with 'Drop Dead Diva'". Vallejo Times Herald. Vallejo, California: Digital First Media. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
- ^ "April Bowlby". Lifetime: Shows: Drop Dead Diva. Lifetime Entertainment Services, LLC. Archived from the original on May 25, 2013. Retrieved May 20, 2013.
- ^ B, Consuela (September 27, 2008). "April Bowlby Is All Roads Lead Home". Right Cinema. Right Cinema. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
- ^ Genzlinger, Neil (December 10, 2009). "Movie Review: The Slammin' Salmon". The New York Times. New York City. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
- ^ F., Jason (March 17, 2010). "The Slammin' Salmon Review". Media Decay. Media Decay. Archived from the original on April 26, 2014. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
- ^ "From Prada to Nada (2011)". Rotten Tomatoes. San Francisco, California: Flixster, Inc. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
- ^ Abrams, Natalie (February 20, 2018). "Titans casts Drop Dead Diva star as Elasti-Girl". Entertainment Weekly. New York City: Meredith Corporation. Retrieved February 21, 2018.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to April Bowlby.
- April Bowlby at IMDb
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