April Bowlby
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| Born | July 30, 1980 Vallejo, California, United States |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
April Michelle Bowlby (born July 30, 1980) is an American actress. She is known for portraying Kandi on the CBS comedy series Two and a Half Men (2006–15) and Stacy Barrett on Drop Dead Diva (2009–14).[1][2]
Early life
Bowlby was born in Vallejo, California. She moved to Manteca, California, as a child, and attended East Union High School. She studied ballet, French, and marine biology at Moorpark College, and began a modelling career before deciding to pursue acting.[1] She studied drama with Ivana Chubbuck.
Career
Bowlby secured the role of Kandi on the television series Two and a Half Men within months of her first-ever auditions.[3] She is also known for her role as Stacy Barrett in Drop Dead Diva.[4] She played Barney Stinson's obsessive ex-girlfriend Meg in How I Met Your Mother,[5] and has made appearances in CSI, Psych, and CSI: NY.[6][7] She has appeared in films such as All Roads Lead Home (2008),[8] The Slammin' Salmon (2009),[9][10] and From Prada to Nada (2011).[11]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | All Roads Lead Home | Natasha | |
| 2009 | The Slammin' Salmon | Mia | |
| 2011 | From Prada to Nada | Olivia | |
| 2016 | Married by Christmas | Katie |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Kaitlin Rackish | Episode: "What's Eating Gilbert Grissom?" |
| 2005 | CSI: NY | Jenny Lee | Episode: "Crime and Misdemeanor" |
| 2005 | Stacked | Jasmine | Episode: "The Ex-Appeal" |
| 2005 | Freddie | Sydney | Episode: "Rich Man, Poor Girl" |
| 2005 | Two and a Half Men | Kimber | Episode: "Madame and Her Special Friend" |
| 2006–2015 | Two and a Half Men | Kandi | Recurring role, 16 episodes |
| 2007 | Sands of Oblivion | Heather | Television film |
| 2007–2014 | How I Met Your Mother | Meg | Four episodes |
| 2008 | Out of Jimmy's Head | Princess Gugulfa | Episode: "Princess" |
| 2009 | Kath & Kim | Ashley | Episode: "Bachelorette" |
| 2009–2014 | Drop Dead Diva | Stacy Barrett | Main role, 78 episodes |
| 2010 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Marta Petrovich | Episode: "Unshockable" |
| 2010 | Psych | Lauren Lassiter | Episode: "Dead Bear Walking" |
| 2015 | Mom | Selene | Episode: "Cheeseburger Salad and Jazz" |
| 2015 | You're the Worst | Bernadette | Episode: "Born Dead" |
| 2016 | Marriage of Lies | Rachel Wilson | Television film; originally titled Presumed |
References
- ^ a b Jacques, Dianne (20 August 2012). "A moment with actress, April Bowlby". Twelv: Film. Marbles & Marbles International Inc. Retrieved 20 May 2013.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|editors=(help) - ^ TVScoop (2 May 2013). "Scoop: Two and a Half Men on CBS – Thursday, May 23, 2013". BBW tv world.com. Wisdom Digital Media. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
- ^ "April Bowlby Biography". tv.com. CBS Interactive Inc. Retrieved 20 May 2013.
- ^ "Drop Dead Diva". tv.com: Shows. CBS Interactive Inc. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
- ^ "Press Release". CBS Entertainment. CBS Broadcasting, Inc. 25 February 2010. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
- ^ "Press Release". CBS Entertainment. CBS Broadcasting Inc. 13 December 2010. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
- ^ "April Bowlby". Lifetime: Shows: Drop Dead Diva. Lifetime Entertainment Services, LLC, a subsidiary of A&E Networks. Retrieved 20 May 2013.
- ^ B, Consuela (27 September 2008). "April Bowlby Is All Roads Lead Home". Right Cinema. Right Cinema. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
- ^ Genzlinger, Neil (10 December 2009). "Movie Review: The Slammin' Salmon". The New York Times: Movies. The New York Times Company. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
- ^ F., Jason (17 March 2010). "The Slammin' Salmon Review". Media Decay: Film. Media Decay. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
- ^ "From Prada to Nada (2011)". Rotten Tomatoes. Flixster, Inc. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
External links
- April Bowlby at IMDb
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