Debra Wilson
Debra Wilson (born April 26, 1970 in Queens, New York) is an American comedian and actress.
Wilson attended the New York High School of the Performing Arts. After graduation, she continued her studies at Syracuse University, working in television and radio broadcasting. Her acting debut was on the television pilot "The Apollo Comedy Hour." Following this success she became a series regular on "The Uptown Comedy Club" and co-hosted "Can We Shop?" with Joan Rivers.
Since her debut on MADtv, Wilson has guest starred on numerous television shows, landing some recurring roles on such shows as "Clone High", "Family Guy", and "The Mr. Potato Head Show." Wilson has made numerous independent films, including "Jane White Is Sick and Twisted," "Skin Deep," and "Soulmates". She does commercials with fellow MADtv alumna Nicole Sullivan for Pepsi's Sierra Mist.
She also voiced Captain Lisa Cusak in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode "The Sound of Her Voice".
Hobbies
- Wilson has 2 boa constrictors, 2 cats, and an Indonesian Emperor scorpion.
- Wilson is a singer and also plays the Australian Aboriginal instrument, the didgeridoo.
- Wilson enjoys playing with marionettes.
Trivia
- Did her first full frontal nude scene in the 2003 film Skin Deep.
- Is left-handed.