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Whitney Cummings

Whitney Cummings

Acting • 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.  

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Made of Honor6.5

Made of Honor

2008

The Female Brain5.5

The Female Brain

2017

Whitney5.2

Whitney

2011

Unforgettable5.9

Unforgettable

2017

How It Ends4.9

How It Ends

2021

Studio 6665.8

Studio 666

2022

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