Jessica Barth
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Jessica Barth | |
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 Jessica Barth poses for Playboy in 2015 | |
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| Education | |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Website | On nothing but a dream[1] |
Jessica Barth is an American stage and film actress, known for portraying Tami-Lynn McCaferty in the Ted film franchise.
Early life
Barth was born in Philadelphia. After high school, Barth took classes at the Wilma Theater, later attended the La Salle University where she studied communications for two years, and later earned a Bachelor of Arts at West Chester University, where she studied acting theater and creative writing.[1]
Career
Barth built up her resumé while also working at three different restaurants in Los Angeles.[1] She began her acting career with theater plays, with her first television role on The District in 2004 and her first film role in Neo Ned in 2005. Barth earned worldwide recognition with her appearance in Seth MacFarlane's 2012 film Ted as Tami-Lynn, the title character's love interest.[2] She reprised the role in Ted 2 (2015).
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Neo Ned | Production Assistant | |
| Deserted | Short | ||
| 2007 | Next | Pretty Blonde | |
| Mr. Blue Sky | Sherry | ||
| 2008 | Get Smart | Flight Attendant | |
| 2009 | Portal | Kim | Video |
| The Waterhole | Sarah | ||
| 2012 | Ted | Tami-Lynn McCafferty | |
| 2015 | Ted 2 |
Theater
| Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Measure for Measure | ||
| Noises Off | ||
| Laundry and Bourbon | ||
| Fool for Love | ||
| Hamlet | ||
| The Importance of Being Earnest |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The District | Laurel Bettis | Episode: "Breath of Life" |
| 2005 | The Catch | Rachel | Movie |
| One on One | Attractive Woman | Episode: "Money's Tight and So Are My Abs" | |
| 2006 | South of Nowhere | Nicole | Episode: "Rules of Engagement" |
| 2007 | How I Met Your Mother | Church Girl | Episode: "Moving Day" |
| Days of Our Lives | Lindy Elroy | Season 1, Episode 10 | |
| 2007 2008 2012 |
Family Guy | Kate Hudson / Brandee / Sookie Stackhouse (voices) | Episodes: "Padre de Familia" "Play It Again, Brian" "The Blind Side" |
| 2008 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Justine Stefani | Episode: "Leave Out All the Rest" |
| 2010 | Cougar Town | Sandy / Brandy | Episode: "All the Wrong Reasons" |
| 2012 | Parks and Recreation | Katherine | Episode: "Pawnee Commons" |
References
- ^ a b c Lai, Jonathan (June 29, 2012). "Jessica Barth dates a stuffed bear, finds her dream in 'Ted'". The Philadelphia Inquirer.
- ^ Lockhart, Michael J. (December 12, 2012). "Femme on Fire: Jessica Barth". Playboy.