Nicole Parker
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Nicole Frances Parker (born February 21, 1978) is an American actress best known for her work on FOX's sketch comedy show MADtv and has played numerous characters. The show airs every Saturday night at 11:00 on Fox and comes on Comedy Central almost everyday.
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[edit] Biography
In her hometown of Irvine, California, she performed at South Coast Repertory and Laguna Playhouse. She also studied Theatre and Voice at Indiana University and performed in an improv troupe called The Original Full Frontal Comedy. After college, Parker performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Second City in Chicago, Bloemendaal, Unhinged Academy and Groningen. In addition, Nicole and some college friends formed a theater company in New York called Waterwell Productions. Parker moved to Amsterdam for two years, where she performed in the comedy show Boom Chicago alongside MADtv alumni as well as current cast members Ike Barinholtz and Jordan Peele.
[edit] MADtv
Parker joined the cast of MADtv in 2003 as a featured performer for the ninth season. She was later promoted to cast member status the following season. Parker's most noteworthy characters include Inside Looking Out host Pat-Beth LaMontrose and the carefree yet naive Disney Girl. Some of her notable impersonations included Britney Spears, Ashley Tisdale, Ashlee Simpson, Celine Dion, Ellen DeGeneres, Gwen Stefani, Jessica Simpson, Nelly Furtado, Hillary Clinton, Julie Andrews, Kathy Griffin, Shakira, Kristin Cavallari, Renée Zellweger, Rachael Ray, Feist, Kelly and Ali Larter.
As of 2007, Nicole Parker is currently entering her fifth season on Mad TV. Since the departure of Stephnie Weir in Season 11, Nicole Parker has been the longest serving lead actress on Mad TV. Parker is leaving her own unique brand of humor on the late night show, just like many fellow alumnists including Nicole Sullivan, Debra Wilson, Alex Borstein, Stephnie Weir and Mo Collins[citation needed]. She appeared in the 2008 spoof film Meet the Spartans, portraying several celebrities such as Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, Ellen DeGeneres and Paula Abdul.
As of 2008, Parker is still on Mad TV. She will appear in the film Goodie Two Shoes in 2008.
[edit] Characters
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- Annetta Bussley (The Lillian Verner Game Show)
- Beth (Sean the Floor Leader)
- Candy Matsumoto (Hello Hollywood/Iraq, Hello!)
- Charlene (Baby Joey)
- Disney Girl
- Pat-Beth LaMontrose (Inside Looking Out)
- Tori McLachlan
- Wheel of Fortune contestant (name unknown) who suffered a rigged game
[edit] Impressions
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- Alanis Morissette
- Alexis Bledel
- Alfred E. Neuman
- Ali Larter
- Allison Janney
- Amy Winehouse
- Ashley Judd
- Ashlee Simpson
- Ashley Tisdale
- Britney Spears
- Candice Bergen
- Celine Dion
- Constance Ramos
- Ellen DeGeneres
- Elizabeth Smart
- Emma Thompson
- Emily Robison
- Feist
- Fergie
- Gwen Stefani
- Ilisa Juried
- Hillary Clinton
- Hilary Swank
- James Blunt
- Jane Leeves
- Jeanne Bice
- Jessica Biel
- Jessica Simpson
- John Goodman
- John Travolta
- Joy Behar
- Judith Regan
- Judy Garland
- Julie Andrews
- Kate Walsh
- Katie Couric
- Katie Holmes
- Kathy Griffin
- Kelly Clarkson
- Kiki
- Kim Kardashian
- Kristin Cavallari
- Lauren Conrad
- Lesley Stahl
- Lisa Edelstein
- Liza Minnelli
- Maggie Grace
- Manhmoud Ahmadinead
- Mary Candem
- Mary Kay Letourneau
- Mary Todd Lincoln
- Matt Damon
- Melania Trump
- Michelle Yeoh
- Nelly Furtado
- Nicole Ritchie
- Norah Jones
- Osama Bin Laden
- Paris Hilton
- Patricia Heaton
- Paula Abdul
- Paula Zahn
- Rachael Ray
- Renee Zellweger
- Robert Wuhl
- Robin Weigert
- Sarah Chalke
- Sarah Jessica Parker
- Sigourney Weaver
- Tara Reid
- Teresa Heinz Kerry
- Teri Hatcher
- Tonya Harding* Vivien Leigh
[edit] Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me Comedy Musical
From July 2006 -January 2007, Parker performed in Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me comedy musical, alongside funnyman Martin Short, Marc Shaiman, Reno 911's Mary Birdsong, Brooks Ashmanskas, and Capathia Jenkins. The show is now closed, but the cast album is still available through Ghostlight Records (www.sh-k-boom.com). Featuring original music by the award winning composer/lyricist team of Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman, the cast album features Parker singing on tracks like "Big Titties" and "Step Brother to Jesus".
[edit] Television appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
| 2005 - Present | Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List | Herself | Comedy/Reality |
| 2003 - Present | MADtv | Various Characters | Sketch Comedy |
[edit] Memorable Quotes
"Oh my god! I'm a !" - Wheel of Fortune sketch
[edit] References
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