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Karen Kilgariff

Karen Kilgariff

Karen Kilgariff is an American writer, comedian, singer, author, actress, television producer, and podcast host. She began her career as a stand-up comedian in the early 1990s and later became a television actress, most notably as a cast member on Mr. Show. She has written for many comedy television shows, including being the head writer on The Rosie Show, The Ellen Degeneres Show and The Pete Holmes Show. Since 2016 she has co-hosted the true crime comedy podcast My Favorite Murder along with Georgia Hardstark. In 2018, she and Hardstark co-founded the podcast network Exactly Right. Along with Hardstark, Kilgariff wrote the non-fiction book 'Stay Sexy and Don't Get Murdered', which was released on May 28, 2019.

Known for

A Life on the Farm
A Life on the Farm
2023 • Self
Licorice Pizza
Licorice Pizza
2021 • Joel Wachs Mom
Andy Peters: Exclamation Mark Question Point
Andy Peters: Exclamation Mark Question Point
2015 • Herself
Punch-Drunk Love
Punch-Drunk Love
2002 • Anna (voice)
The Anniversary Party
The Anniversary Party
2001 • Karen
The Girls Guitar Club
The Girls Guitar Club
2001 • Karen

Full filmography

Licorice Pizza
Licorice Pizza
2021 • Joel Wachs Mom
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Punch-Drunk Love
Punch-Drunk Love
2002 • Anna (voice)
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Karen Kilgariff – Biography, Known For & Filmography