Jessica Chaffin
| Jessica Chaffin | |
|---|---|
| Born | Newton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress, comedian, writer |
| Years active | 1999–present |
Jessica Chaffin is an American actress, comedian, and writer best known as part of the comedy duo Ronna and Beverly with Jamie Denbo. She's also known for her recurring role as Coco Wexler on Zoey 101 and appearing in the films Spy and The Heat.
Life and career
Chaffin was born and raised in Newton, Massachusetts. She is a regular performer at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles, often performing with her comedy partner Jamie Denbo.[1] She has done many guest voice appearances on Nickelodeon animated programs. From 2008 to 2009, she worked with Amy Poehler as a writer and voice actor on the animated series The Mighty B! playing several roles, including that of Portia's cousin, Chelsea. Chaffin is also known for playing Coco Wexler, the girls' dorm adviser on all four seasons of Nickelodeon's Zoey 101.
Chaffin has made guest appearances on television programs such as Weeds, Entourage, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. In December 2009, her comedy pilot Ronna & Beverly (based on the popular stage show she performs with Denbo at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre) aired on Showtime. Ronna & Beverly was eventually turned into a six-part comedy talk show, which was co-produced by Paul Feig and premiered on September 10, 2012 on Sky Atlantic HD in the United Kingdom.[2][3] Together with Denbo, Chaffin created the Ronna and Beverly podcast.
Chaffin's father is from a Jewish family, and her mother, who is of Scottish and English ancestry, converted to Judaism; Chaffin was raised Jewish.[4][5]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Wild Girls Gone | N/A | |
| 2008 | Longwinded | Gal | Short film |
| 2010 | MA Men | Joan Harris | Video short |
| MA Men 2 | |||
| 2011 | The Real Housewives of South Boston | Chaffin | |
| The Real Housewives of South Boston: Christmas Special | |||
| 2013 | The Heat | Gina | |
| 2014 | Girltrash: All Night Long | Officer Jackie | |
| 2015 | Spy | Sharon | |
| 2016 | Ghostbusters: Answer the Call | ||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | The Amanda Show | The Dare Show contestant FBI agent (segments) |
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| 2000 | Upright Citizens Brigade | Junkie cheerleader | Episode: "Thunderball" |
| 2002 | All That | Security Guard | Episode: "Kenan Thompson/LFO" |
| 2003 | What I Like About You | Geena | Episode: "Loose Lips" |
| 2005–2008 | Zoey 101 | Coco Wexler | 13 episodes |
| 2005 | Las Vegas | Maggie Stein | Episode: "One Nation, Under Surveillance" |
| 2007 | The Very Funny Show | Mike's Mother Various |
Episode: "Future Me" Episode: "Sergio" |
| 2008 | Weeds | Crackhead | 2 episodes |
| Entourage | Barbara's assistant | Episode: "Seth Green Day" | |
| Held Up | Sharon | Television film | |
| 2008–2009 | The Mighty B! | Chelsea (voice) Virginia/Passerby 2 (voice) Joey (voice) Receptionist (voice) Chelsea/Black widow 1 (voice) |
Episode: "Bat Mitzvah Crashers"/"Super Secret Weakness" Episode: "Boston Beean" Episode: "Penny Hearts Joey" Episode: "Bee Patients" Episode: "Dragonflies" |
| 2009 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Hostess | Episode: "Funkhouser's Crazy Sister" |
| Ronna & Beverly | Ronna Glickman | Television film | |
| 2009–2010 | 90210 | Field hockey coach | 3 episodes |
| 2010–2011 | United States of Tara | Mrs. Fox | 4 episodes |
| 2012 | NTSF:SD:SUV:: | Edith | Episode: "Sabbath-tage" |
| Ronna & Beverly | Ronna | Comedy talk show | |
| 2 Broke Girls | Druggie girl | Episode: "And the Egg Special" | |
| Eugene! | Painted Lady | Television film | |
| 2013 | Arrested Development | Junkie | 2 episodes |
| Comedy Bang! Bang! | Jane Rizzoli | Episode: "Andy Richter Wears a Suit Jacket & a Baby Blue Button Down Shirt" | |
| Childrens Hospital | Hypnotist | Episode: "Blaken" | |
| The League | Mrs. Shapiro | Episode: "The Automatic Faucet" | |
| 2013–2014 | New Girl | Bertie | 4 episodes |
| 2014 | Episodes | Nina | Episode: "Episode Six" |
| The Crazy Ones | Elaine | Episode: "March Madness" | |
| Sam & Cat | Coco Wexler | Episode: "#FirstClassProblems" | |
| 2015 | Other Space | General Hayson | Episode: "Into the Great Beyond... Beyond" |
| You're The Worst | Di | Episode: "A Right Proper Story" | |
| 2016 | Mike & Molly | Allison | Episode: "Cops on the Rocks" |
| Man with a Plan | Marie |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Ghost Ghirls | Jessica Clemens | Episode: "Ghost Writer" |
| 2014 | The Hotwives of Orlando | Ruth | Episode: "Intervention Party" |
| Year | Title | Medium | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Aerobic Striptease | Video documentary | |
| 2008–2009 | The Mighty B! | TV | 16 episodes |
| 2010 | 90210 | TV | Episode: "Meet the Parent" |
References
- ↑ "Jessica Chaffin". Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. Retrieved November 28, 2012.
- ↑ Kemp, Stuart (May 29, 2012). "Paul Feig Co-Producing 'Ronna & Beverly' For Sky Atlantic". The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 28, 2012.
- ↑ "Bridesmaids' Paul Feig Introduces Ronna & Beverly". Sky Atlantic HD. Retrieved November 28, 2012.
- ↑ http://www.bostonmagazine.com/arts-entertainment/blog/2013/05/28/ronna-and-beverly-talk-performing-for-ben-affleck/
- ↑ http://www.thejc.com/arts/arts-features/110324/jewish-mother-comics-ronna-and-beverly-are-feeling-the-heat