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Nicole F. Parker (born February 21, 1978 in Irvine, California, USA) is a comic actress. Parker is most notable for her membership in the recurring cast of comedians on sketch comedy series MADtv.
Biography
In her hometown of Irvine, she performed at South Coast Repertory and Laguna Playhouse. She also studied Theater and Voice at Indiana University and performed in an improv troupe called 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.
Career
MADtv
Parker joined the cast of MADtv in 2003, as a feature performer, for the ninth season. She was later promoted to a repertory performer status the following season. As of February 2006, Parker is still a member of the current cast.
Characters: Beth (Sean the Floor Leader), Ananna Bosley ("The Lillian Verner Game Show"), Charlene ("Baby Joey"), Disney Girl, Pat-Beth LaMontrose ("Inside Looking Out"), Candy Matsumoto ("Hello Hollywood, Hello!")
Impressions: Julie Andrews, Joy Behar, Candice Bergen, Jeannie Bice, Alexis Bledel, James Blunt, Kristin Cavallari, Kelly Clarkson, Hillary Clinton, LC, Katie Couric, Ellen DeGeneres, Celine Dion, Lisa Edelstein, Stacy Ferguson, Judy Garland, Maggie Grace, Kathy Griffin, Tonya Harding, Teri Hatcher, Patricia Heaton, Katie Holmes, Norah Jones, Ashley Judd, Teresa Heinz Kerry, Kiki (Orange Fantana), Mary Kay Letourneau, Jane Leeves, Mary Todd Lincoln, Alanis Morissette, Sarah Jessica Parker, Constance Ramos, Ashlee Simpson, Jessica Simpson, Elizabeth Smart, Britney Spears, Lesley Stahl, Hillary Swank, Emma Thompson, Melania Trump, Robin Weigert, Michelle Yeoh, Paula Zahn, Renée Zellweger
Trivia
- Parker speaks fluent French.
- Her nickname is "Noodles".
- Parker performed in an improve troupe called Full Frontal Comedy.
- She ranked #1 in Indiana University's "Top 30 Under 30 2004"
- In 2004, Parker played Juliet opposite Keegan-Michael Key's Romeo in "The People vs. Friar Laurence, the Man Who Killed Romeo and Juliet." Her performance earned her a Joseph Jefferson Award nomination.
Catch Phrases
- "Ahhhaaahaaahaahahaha!" - Disney Girl
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 |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
| N/A | None | N/A |