June Diane Raphael
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June Diane Raphael is an American
actress, comedienne and screenwriter known for appearing in films such as Year One and Going the Distance
. She currently co-stars in the comedy-action series NTSF:SD:SUV:: on Adult Swim
.
, Raphael began regularly performing with the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
(UCBT) in New York and Los Angeles. At UCBT, her work included the long-running sketch show Rode Hard and Put Away Wet, written and performed alongside her comedy partner and best friend Casey Wilson
. The successful two-woman stage show went on to become a official selection at HBO's 2005 US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado
and also won Raphael & Wilson the ECNY Award for "Best Comedy Duo" in 2005. The duo's writing partnership has since branched out into films, they co-wrote the screenplay for the 2009 comedy Bride Wars
, which they also appeared with supporting roles. The writing duo has also worked on script rewrites for comedic films starring Anna Faris
and America Ferrera
.
As a film and television actress, Raphael has made guest appearances on shows such as Party Down
, Happy Endings
, Funny or Die Presents
, Big Lake
and Flight of the Conchords
. She appeared with supporting roles in the films Going the Distance
, Zodiac
, Forgetting Sarah Marshall
and Year One. In 2010, Raphael co-starred as Barb in the improvised comedy series Players
on Spike TV
.
Raphael and writing partner Casey Wilson
most recently wrote and starred together in the upcoming indie-comedy "Ass Backwards", which will be released in 2012. Raphael and Wilson also recently contributed short stories to the 2010 book "Worst Laid Plans", based on the long-running stage show, which they frequently performed in. Raphael and Casey Wilson
are currently starring in the comedic stage show "The Realest Real House Wives", which they created with co-stars Jessica St. Clair
, Melissa Rauch
, Danielle Schneider
and Morgan Walsh. The show started running monthly at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
in January 2011.
In February 2010, Raphael joined the rotating cast of the Off-Broadway
play "Love, Loss, and What I Wore" (written by Nora Ephron
and Delia Ephron
) playing at the Westside Theatre
in Manhattan.
Raphael currently stars with Paul Scheer
in the live-action Adult Swim
series NTSF:SD:SUV::, which began airing its first season on July 21, 2011.
Raphael and Casey Wilson
are currently developing a comedy series called "Walk of Shame", which was bought by ABC
in September 2011, with Will Gluck
attached as producer. They also recently worked on script re-writes for numerous features currently in development, such as the upcoming Universal Pictures
comedy "The Bachelorette Party" and the romantic comedy "You Complete Us".
and is married to actor/comedian Paul Scheer
. In December 2010, they began hosting the comedy podcast How Did This Get Made?
along with comedian Jason Mantzoukas. The podcast is a roundtable discussion where Scheer, Raphael, Mantzoukas and other special guests discuss bad films that make absolutely no sense. Raphael also currently co-stars in Scheer's comedy-action series NTSF:SD:SUV:: on Adult Swim
.
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actress, comedienne and screenwriter known for appearing in films such as Year One and Going the Distance
Going the Distance (2010 film)
Going the Distance is a 2010 romantic comedy film directed by Nanette Burstein, and starring Justin Long and Drew Barrymore. The movie began filming in New York City in July 2009, and was released on September 3, 2010.-Plot:...
. She currently co-stars in the comedy-action series NTSF:SD:SUV:: on Adult Swim
Adult Swim
Adult Swim is an adult-oriented Cable network that shares channel space with Cartoon Network from 9:00 pm until 6:00 am ET/PT in the United States, and broadcasts in countries such as Australia and New Zealand...
.
Career
After graduating from New York UniversityNew York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
, Raphael began regularly performing with the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre or UCB Theatre is an improvisational theatre and associated UCB Training Center with locations in Chelsea, New York, the EEast Village, New York and Hollywood, California.....
(UCBT) in New York and Los Angeles. At UCBT, her work included the long-running sketch show Rode Hard and Put Away Wet, written and performed alongside her comedy partner and best friend Casey Wilson
Casey Wilson
Cathryn Rose "Casey" Wilson is an American actress, comedienne and screenwriter. She was a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 2008–2009 and currently stars as Penny Hartz in the ABC comedy series Happy Endings....
. The successful two-woman stage show went on to become a official selection at HBO's 2005 US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado
Aspen, Colorado
The City of Aspen is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous city of Pitkin County, Colorado, United States. The United States Census Bureau estimates that the city population was 5,804 in 2005...
and also won Raphael & Wilson the ECNY Award for "Best Comedy Duo" in 2005. The duo's writing partnership has since branched out into films, they co-wrote the screenplay for the 2009 comedy Bride Wars
Bride Wars
Bride Wars is a 2009 American romantic comedy film directed by Gary Winick and written by Greg DePaul, June Diane Raphael and Casey Wilson....
, which they also appeared with supporting roles. The writing duo has also worked on script rewrites for comedic films starring Anna Faris
Anna Faris
Anna Kay Faris is an American actress, singer and comedienne. She is known for her starring role in the Scary Movie film series, as well as roles in The Hot Chick , Lost in Translation , Just Friends , My Super Ex-Girlfriend , Smiley Face , and The House Bunny...
and America Ferrera
America Ferrera
America Georgina Ferrera is an American actress, best known for playing the lead role in the television comedy series Ugly Betty...
.
As a film and television actress, Raphael has made guest appearances on shows such as Party Down
Party Down
Party Down is an American comedy television series created and primarily written by John Enbom, Rob Thomas, Dan Etheridge, and Paul Rudd that aired on the Starz network in the United States.-Conception:...
, Happy Endings
Happy Endings (TV series)
Happy Endings is an American television series for the ABC network. The single-camera ensemble comedy premiered on April 13, 2011, as a midseason replacement, with a one-hour premiere of two back-to-back episodes starting at 9:30 pm ET/PT...
, Funny or Die Presents
Funny or Die Presents
Funny or Die Presents is a half-hour sketch comedy show that spawned from the Will Ferrell & Adam McKay created comedy website Funny or Die. It premiered on HBO on February 19, 2010...
, Big Lake
Big Lake (TV series)
Big Lake is an American comedy television series on the Comedy Central network. It premiered August 17, 2010. The first season ended on September 14, 2010.-Premise:...
and Flight of the Conchords
Flight of the Conchords (TV series)
Flight of the Conchords is an American television comedy series that debuted on HBO on June 17, 2007. The show follows the adventures of Flight of the Conchords, a two-man band from New Zealand, as its members seek fame and success in New York City. The show stars the real-life duo, Jemaine Clement...
. She appeared with supporting roles in the films Going the Distance
Going the Distance (2010 film)
Going the Distance is a 2010 romantic comedy film directed by Nanette Burstein, and starring Justin Long and Drew Barrymore. The movie began filming in New York City in July 2009, and was released on September 3, 2010.-Plot:...
, Zodiac
Zodiac (film)
Zodiac is a 2007 American mystery-thriller film directed by David Fincher and based on Robert Graysmith's non-fiction book of the same name. The Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros...
, Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Forgetting Sarah Marshall is a 2008 American romantic comedy film directed by Nicholas Stoller and starring Jason Segel, Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis and Russell Brand...
and Year One. In 2010, Raphael co-starred as Barb in the improvised comedy series Players
Players (2010 TV series)
Players is an American comedy series which premiered on the Spike network on March 2, 2010. The series is a partially-scripted/mostly-improvised comedy about two brothers who run a sports bar together. After airing 3 episodes, Players was removed from the Spike schedule and put on hiatus. The...
on Spike TV
Spike TV
Spike is an American cable television channel. It launched on March 7, 1983 as The Nashville Network , a joint venture of WSM, Inc...
.
Raphael and writing partner Casey Wilson
Casey Wilson
Cathryn Rose "Casey" Wilson is an American actress, comedienne and screenwriter. She was a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 2008–2009 and currently stars as Penny Hartz in the ABC comedy series Happy Endings....
most recently wrote and starred together in the upcoming indie-comedy "Ass Backwards", which will be released in 2012. Raphael and Wilson also recently contributed short stories to the 2010 book "Worst Laid Plans", based on the long-running stage show, which they frequently performed in. Raphael and Casey Wilson
Casey Wilson
Cathryn Rose "Casey" Wilson is an American actress, comedienne and screenwriter. She was a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 2008–2009 and currently stars as Penny Hartz in the ABC comedy series Happy Endings....
are currently starring in the comedic stage show "The Realest Real House Wives", which they created with co-stars Jessica St. Clair
Jessica St. Clair
Jessica St. Clair is an American actress, writer, sketch comedian and comedy improviser who often performs at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York and Los Angeles, usually as a member of the improv group Mother. Jessica has been a regular on the show Best Week Ever, offering her...
, Melissa Rauch
Melissa Rauch
Melissa Ivy Rauch is an American actress and comedian. She is best known for her role as Bernadette Rostenkowski on the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory.-Early life and education:...
, Danielle Schneider
Danielle Schneider
-Career:Schneider appeared regularly as a panelist on Best Week Ever and various other VH1 commentary programs. She has played a Paris Hilton-like debutante on Fox's My Big Fat Obnoxious Boss, she starred in Trio's The Pop Culture Round-Up: White Noise, Comedy Central's Contest Searchlight with...
and Morgan Walsh. The show started running monthly at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre or UCB Theatre is an improvisational theatre and associated UCB Training Center with locations in Chelsea, New York, the EEast Village, New York and Hollywood, California.....
in January 2011.
In February 2010, Raphael joined the rotating cast of the Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway theater is a term for a professional venue in New York City with a seating capacity between 100 and 499, and for a specific production of a play, musical or revue that appears in such a venue, and which adheres to related trade union and other contracts...
play "Love, Loss, and What I Wore" (written by Nora Ephron
Nora Ephron
Nora Ephron is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, novelist, playwright, journalist, author, and blogger.She is best known for her romantic comedies and is a triple nominee for the Academy Award for Writing Original Screenplay; for Silkwood, When Harry Met Sally... and Sleepless in...
and Delia Ephron
Delia Ephron
Delia G. Ephron is a screenwriter and producer. She is the sister of Nora Ephron and Amy Ephron and Hallie Ephron; their parents were screenwriters Henry and Phoebe Ephron. She has written several children's books. The girl with the mermaid hair, which deals with body images and what negative...
) playing at the Westside Theatre
Westside Theatre
__notoc__The Westside Theatre is an off-Broadway venue located at 407 West 43rd Street between Ninth and Tenth Avenues in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. The building houses two auditoriums: the Upstairs theater, which seats 299, and the Downstairs theater, which...
in Manhattan.
Raphael currently stars with Paul Scheer
Paul Scheer
Paul Christian Scheer is an American comedian, actor, writer, and producer. He co-created and starred in MTV's sketch comedy series Human Giant and currently co-stars as Andre on the FX comedy The League. He also currently stars as Trent Hauser on the Adult Swim show NTSF:SD:SUV:: which he created...
in the live-action Adult Swim
Adult Swim
Adult Swim is an adult-oriented Cable network that shares channel space with Cartoon Network from 9:00 pm until 6:00 am ET/PT in the United States, and broadcasts in countries such as Australia and New Zealand...
series NTSF:SD:SUV::, which began airing its first season on July 21, 2011.
Raphael and Casey Wilson
Casey Wilson
Cathryn Rose "Casey" Wilson is an American actress, comedienne and screenwriter. She was a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 2008–2009 and currently stars as Penny Hartz in the ABC comedy series Happy Endings....
are currently developing a comedy series called "Walk of Shame", which was bought by ABC
American Broadcasting Company
The American Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network. Created in 1943 from the former NBC Blue radio network, ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Company and is part of Disney-ABC Television Group. Its first broadcast on television was in 1948...
in September 2011, with Will Gluck
Will Gluck
Will Gluck is an American film director, screenwriter and producer.-Career:Will's career started off writing for The John Larroquette Show and then he went on to write and produce for shows like Grosse Pointe, Luis and Andy Richter Controls the Universe. He co-created and produced the Fox series...
attached as producer. They also recently worked on script re-writes for numerous features currently in development, such as the upcoming Universal Pictures
Universal Pictures
-1920:* White Youth* The Flaming Disc* Am I Dreaming?* The Dragon's Net* The Adorable Savage* Putting It Over* The Line Runners-1921:* The Fire Eater* A Battle of Wits* Dream Girl* The Millionaire...
comedy "The Bachelorette Party" and the romantic comedy "You Complete Us".
Personal life
Raphael lives in Los AngelesLos Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
and is married to actor/comedian Paul Scheer
Paul Scheer
Paul Christian Scheer is an American comedian, actor, writer, and producer. He co-created and starred in MTV's sketch comedy series Human Giant and currently co-stars as Andre on the FX comedy The League. He also currently stars as Trent Hauser on the Adult Swim show NTSF:SD:SUV:: which he created...
. In December 2010, they began hosting the comedy podcast How Did This Get Made?
Earwolf
Earwolf is a comedy podcasting network founded by Scott Aukerman and Jeff Ullrich during the summer of 2010. It started with the preexisting show Comedy Death-Ray Radio but has since grown to include several other podcasts, with the intention of adding even more.In 2011, they announced a...
along with comedian Jason Mantzoukas. The podcast is a roundtable discussion where Scheer, Raphael, Mantzoukas and other special guests discuss bad films that make absolutely no sense. Raphael also currently co-stars in Scheer's comedy-action series NTSF:SD:SUV:: on Adult Swim
Adult Swim
Adult Swim is an adult-oriented Cable network that shares channel space with Cartoon Network from 9:00 pm until 6:00 am ET/PT in the United States, and broadcasts in countries such as Australia and New Zealand...
.
Film and television
- Shut Up and Sing (2006) - Tammy
- Human GiantHuman GiantHuman Giant is a sketch comedy show on MTV, starring writer/performers Aziz Ansari, Rob Huebel, Paul Scheer and directed primarily by Jason Woliner.The show has completed two seasons. The status of a third season is unknown...
(2007) - Various (3 episodes) - The Very Funny Show (2007) - Cast Member
- Flight of the ConchordsFlight of the Conchords (TV series)Flight of the Conchords is an American television comedy series that debuted on HBO on June 17, 2007. The show follows the adventures of Flight of the Conchords, a two-man band from New Zealand, as its members seek fame and success in New York City. The show stars the real-life duo, Jemaine Clement...
(2007) - Felicia (1 episode) - Derek and Simon: The ShowDerek & SimonDerek and Simon is a 2007 web based series created by Derek Waters, Simon Helberg, and Bob Odenkirk, which aired on the now-defunct website, Super Deluxe.-History:...
(2007) - June (1 episode) - ZodiacZodiac (film)Zodiac is a 2007 American mystery-thriller film directed by David Fincher and based on Robert Graysmith's non-fiction book of the same name. The Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros...
(2007) - Mrs. Toschi - Forgetting Sarah MarshallForgetting Sarah MarshallForgetting Sarah Marshall is a 2008 American romantic comedy film directed by Nicholas Stoller and starring Jason Segel, Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis and Russell Brand...
(2008) - Ann at the Bar - Cried Suicide (2009) - Jessica
- Year OneYear OneThe term "Year One" in political history usually refers to the institution of radical, revolutionary change. This usage dates from the time of the French Revolution: after the abolition of the French monarchy , the National Convention instituted the new French Revolutionary Calendar, declaring that...
(2009) - Maya - In the MotherhoodIn the MotherhoodIn the Motherhood is an American television sitcom that debuted on ABC as a midseason entry and ran from March 26, 2009 to June 25, 2009. The series was produced by ABC Studios in association with Cabloom! and Mindshare.-Plot:...
(2009) - Liz (1 episode) - Bride WarsBride WarsBride Wars is a 2009 American romantic comedy film directed by Gary Winick and written by Greg DePaul, June Diane Raphael and Casey Wilson....
(2009) - Amanda - Big LakeBig Lake (TV series)Big Lake is an American comedy television series on the Comedy Central network. It premiered August 17, 2010. The first season ended on September 14, 2010.-Premise:...
(2010) - Miss Hauser (1 episode) - The Dry Land (2010) - Susie
- Going the DistanceGoing the Distance (2010 film)Going the Distance is a 2010 romantic comedy film directed by Nanette Burstein, and starring Justin Long and Drew Barrymore. The movie began filming in New York City in July 2009, and was released on September 3, 2010.-Plot:...
(2010) - Karen - Party DownParty DownParty Down is an American comedy television series created and primarily written by John Enbom, Rob Thomas, Dan Etheridge, and Paul Rudd that aired on the Starz network in the United States.-Conception:...
(2010) - Danielle Lugozshe (2 episodes) - PlayersPlayers (2010 TV series)Players is an American comedy series which premiered on the Spike network on March 2, 2010. The series is a partially-scripted/mostly-improvised comedy about two brothers who run a sports bar together. After airing 3 episodes, Players was removed from the Spike schedule and put on hiatus. The...
(2010) - Barb Tolan - Weakness (2010) - Elizabeth
- Funny or Die PresentsFunny or Die PresentsFunny or Die Presents is a half-hour sketch comedy show that spawned from the Will Ferrell & Adam McKay created comedy website Funny or Die. It premiered on HBO on February 19, 2010...
(2011) - Various Roles (4 episode) - Happy EndingsHappy Endings (TV series)Happy Endings is an American television series for the ABC network. The single-camera ensemble comedy premiered on April 13, 2011, as a midseason replacement, with a one-hour premiere of two back-to-back episodes starting at 9:30 pm ET/PT...
(2011) - Melinda Shershow (1 episode) - NTSF:SD:SUV:: (2011–present) - Piper Ferguson
- Ass Backwards (2012) - Kate
Writer
- The Very Funny Show - 2007 (writer)
- Creature ComfortsCreature ComfortsCreature Comforts was originally a 1989 British humorous animated short film about how animals feel about living in a zoo, featuring the voices of the British public "spoken" by the animals. It was created by Nick Park and Aardman Animations...
- 2007 (writer & story editor) - Bride WarsBride WarsBride Wars is a 2009 American romantic comedy film directed by Gary Winick and written by Greg DePaul, June Diane Raphael and Casey Wilson....
- 2009 (screenplay) - Ass Backwards - 2012 (screenplay)