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Maria Thayer
Actor

Maria Thayer

30 Oct 1975Born
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Portland, Oregon, USABirthplace

Biography

Maria Thayer (born October 30, 1975, in Portland, Oregon) is an American actress and comedian. She studied acting at the Juilliard School in New York and first rose to prominence in 1999 as Tammi Littlenut on the Comedy Central series Strangers With Candy. Thayer garnered supporting roles in the comedy films Hitch, Accepted, and Forgetting Sarah Marshall, as well as numerous television series, including Will & Grace, Nip/Tuck, 30 Rock, House, New Girl, Portlandia, Arrested Development, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and the Adult Swim series Eagleheart and Robot Chicken.

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She also played the lead role of Abbey Logan on the comedy series Those Who Can't and the title role in the horror comedy film Night of the Living Deb.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2026Never Change!Film: Ms. Jankey
  2. 2024St. Denis MedicalSeries: Carolyn (1 episode)
  3. 2023MulliganSeries: (voice), Writer (2 episodes)
  4. 2020I've Got IssuesFilm
  5. 2020Half Empty/Half FullFilm: Laura
  6. 2020The RideFilm: Dana
  7. 2018A.P. BioSeries: Molly (1 episode)
  8. 2017GhostedSeries: FBI Agent Shaker (1 episode)
  9. 2017Table 19Film: Kate Millner
  10. 2016Those Who Can'tSeries: Abbey Logan (35 episodes)
  11. 2015SuperstoreSeries: Hannah (4 episodes)
  12. 2015Difficult PeopleSeries: Nicole (1 episode)
  13. 2015Night of the Living DebFilm: Deb Clarington
  14. 2015Man Seeking WomanSeries: Maude Metzger (1 episode)
  15. 2014MulaneySeries: Amanda (1 episode)
  16. 2014GothamSeries: Scottie Mullens (2 episodes)
  17. 2014You're the WorstSeries: Sheila (1 episode)
  18. 2014Pauline AloneFilm: Cat
  19. 2013Eagleheart: Paradise RisingFilm: Susan "Susie" Wagner
  20. 2013Brooklyn Nine-NineSeries: Jean Munhroe (1 episode)
  21. 2013MaronSeries: Megan (1 episode)
  22. 2013Family ToolsSeries: Wendy Doyle (1 episode)
  23. 2012The Mindy ProjectSeries: Courtney (3 episodes)
  24. 2012Men at WorkSeries: Bridget (1 episode)
  25. 2012Sensitive ManFilm: Friend
  26. 2011Annie Claus Is Coming to TownFilm: Annie
  27. 2011Let GoFilm: Beth
  28. 2011New GirlSeries: Amelia (1 episode)
  29. 2011Traffic LightSeries: Esme (1 episode)
  30. 2011EagleheartSeries: Susie Wagner (34 episodes)
  31. 2011Harry's LawSeries: Julie Cassidy (1 episode)
  32. 2009The LeagueSeries: Cheryl (2 episodes)
  33. 2009Cougar TownSeries: Riggs (3 episodes)
  34. 2009State of PlayFilm: Sonia Baker
  35. 2008Forgetting Sarah MarshallFilm: Wyoma
  36. 2008Lipstick JungleSeries: Cassidy (2 episodes)
  37. 200630 RockSeries: Jennifer Rogers (1 episode)
  38. 2006AcceptedFilm: Rory
  39. 2006Strangers with CandyFilm: Tammi Littlenut
  40. 2005Romancing the BrideFilm: Kimmy
  41. 2005HitchFilm: Lisa
  42. 2005American Dad!Series: Nun (voice) (1 episode)
  43. 2004HouseSeries: Annie (1 episode)
  44. 2003Arrested DevelopmentSeries: Tracey B. (1 episode)
  45. 2003Miss MatchSeries: Chelsea Greer (1 episode)
  46. 2003Nip/TuckSeries: Transplant Consultant (1 episode)
  47. 2003ScratchFilm
  48. 2001StorytellingFilm: Ami
  49. 2001Law & Order: Criminal IntentSeries: Claire Brody (1 episode)
  50. 2001The Education of Max BickfordSeries (1 episode)
  51. 1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitSeries: Hope (1 episode)
  52. 1999Strangers with CandySeries: Tammi Littlenut (13 episodes)
  53. 1998Will & GraceSeries: Lila (1 episode)

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