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Wendy Braun

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Accomplished actress Wendy Braun has built a dynamic career as a versatile performer shining in roles in both film and television. TV.com declared, "A stand-out among the recurring cast is Wendy Braun," for her hilarious portrayal as the uptight but well-intentioned Kathy, for four seasons of the celebrated original Netflix series, Atypical, opposite Jennifer Jason Leigh and Michael Rapaport.

Braun has been delivering a range of scene-stealing performances in both comedy and drama for years. Her extensive film and television credits include starring as the ultimate high-strung mother Sherryl, in the comedy feature, Donny's Bar Mitzvah opposite Danny Trejo, as well as appearances in The Clapper alongside Ed Helms and Tracy Morgan, ABC's medical drama Grey's Anatomy opposite Ellen Pompeo, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia beside Danny DeVito, and IFC's hit Documentary Now! with Fred Armisen.

Braun has also enjoyed roles on several long-running series including General Hospital, where her exceptional performance as the officious hospital administrator, Ms. Iris Sneed, garnered her a contract role in the spin-off series, General Hospital: Night Shift

A Midwest native, Braun grew up in the Chicago suburb of Northbrook, Illinois. Her mother was the famed Miss Beverly, host of the children's classic television show, Romper Room, and her father was a Navy pilot. Wendy began acting at age 12, as The Scarecrow in "The Wiz", and continued performing in musicals and plays at Glenbrook South High School, as well as at Indiana University, where she graduated early to pursue acting. Shortly after moving to Los Angeles, Braun starred in several award-winning film festival hits, and became a recognizable face after being offered a 26-spot national commercial campaign for Mervyn's, which showcased her unique comedic timing, approachable charisma and improvisation talent.

She has since returned to the Chicago stage to star in The Vagina Monologues at The Apollo Theatre, as well as perform stand-up comedy at Zanie's in Chicago. Braun has also performed stand-up at Los Angeles' prestigious The Improv and The Comedy Store. As a highly sought-after voice-over talent, with over 1000 voice-over credits, Braun plays the sexy, snarky undercover agent, Gianna Parasini in the hugely popular video game series, Mass Effect.

Combining her decades of invaluable on-set experience with her passion for inspiring others, Braun founded ActorInspiration.com, a top resource dedicated to providing practical advice and empowering tools to help artists create radical breakthroughs in their lives and careers. Braun was recently featured in Forbes for her game-changing work helping creatives worldwide to overcome obstacles and discover success on their own terms.

As a fitness enthusiast and triathlete, Braun has competed and won medals in the Malibu Triathlon, and helped to raise money for the Elizabeth Glazer Pediatric Aids Foundation. Wendy championed this cause back at Indiana University, where she was a founding committee member of the I.U. Dance Marathon, an event that has since raised millions for pediatric aids.

Braun resides in Los Angeles and enjoys balancing career, family and marriage with her husband, actor, Josh Coxx, and their two young and exuberantly active sons.
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    Known for

    Keir Gilchrist in Atypical (2017)
    Atypical
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Kathy
    Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz, and Faithe Herman in This Is Us (2016)
    This Is Us
    8.7
    TV Series
    • Linda Darroe
    Danny Trejo, Isabelle Anaya, Noureen DeWulf, John DeLuca, Steele Stebbins, Bryson Robinson, and Adrian Ciscato in Donny's Bar Mitzvah (2021)
    Donny's Bar Mitzvah
    5.6
    • Sherryl
    • 2021
    It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005)
    It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
    8.8
    TV Series
    • Lauren

    Credits

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    Actress



    • Not Necessarily the Election
      • Michelle Model
      • Released
      • TV Series
      • 1996



    • Break (2024)
      Break
      4.7
      • Leslie
      • 2024
    • Gray Matter (2023)
      Gray Matter
      5.0
      • 'Sandra' Sitcom Actor
      • 2023
    • Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz, and Faithe Herman in This Is Us (2016)
      This Is Us
      8.7
      TV Series
      • Linda Darroe
      • 2022
    • Keir Gilchrist in Atypical (2017)
      Atypical
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Kathy
      • 2017–2021
    • Danny Trejo, Isabelle Anaya, Noureen DeWulf, John DeLuca, Steele Stebbins, Bryson Robinson, and Adrian Ciscato in Donny's Bar Mitzvah (2021)
      Donny's Bar Mitzvah
      5.6
      • Sherryl
      • 2021
    • Travis Coles, Kimiko Glenn, and Liza Koshy in Liza on Demand (2018)
      Liza on Demand
      5.1
      TV Series
      • Jaime
      • 2019
    • Amanda Seyfried and Ed Helms in The Clapper (2017)
      The Clapper
      5.2
      • Wendy
      • 2017
    • James Pickens Jr., Ellen Pompeo, and Chandra Wilson in Grey's Anatomy (2005)
      Grey's Anatomy
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Captain LeVantine
      • 2017
    • Edi Patterson, Eden Gamliel, Bobby Moynihan, Demetri Martin, Eric Edelstein, and Keith Ferguson in We Bare Bears (2014)
      We Bare Bears
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Movie Director
      • Additional Voices (voice)
      • 2017
    • Mass Effect: Andromeda (2017)
      Mass Effect: Andromeda
      6.9
      Video Game
      • Ruth Bekker
      • Hyperion Colonist
      • Kadara Port Arms Dealer (voice) ...
      • 2017
    • Mary + Jane (2016)
      Mary + Jane
      5.5
      TV Series
      • Gail
      • 2016
    • Fred Armisen and Bill Hader in Documentary Now! (2015)
      Documentary Now!
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Luanne Motley
      • 2016
    • It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005)
      It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
      8.8
      TV Series
      • Lauren
      • 2016
    • Faking It (2014)
      Faking It
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Mina Daniels
      • 2015
    • Cooper Barnes and Jace Norman in Henry Danger (2014)
      Henry Danger
      6.2
      TV Series
      • Ms. Sherwood
      • 2015

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    Atypical (Netflix) - Highlights
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    Backgammon (2001)
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    Backgammon (2001)
    Backgammon (2001)
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    Backgammon (2001)
    Eye of the Dolphin
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    Eye of the Dolphin
    Shades of Ray
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    Shades of Ray

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      • 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
    • Born
      • April 5
      • Northbrook, Illinois, USA
    • Spouse
      • Josh CoxxJuly 14, 2007 - present (2 children)
    • Other works
      Choreographed Faith Hill's "Hey, Baby Let's Go To Vegas" music video (1995)

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      Co-Founding Member of the Indiana University Dance Marathon, which has since raised millions for pediatric aids.

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