April Bowlby
April Michelle Bowlby (born July 30, 1980) is an American actress and model. She is known for portraying Kandi on the CBS comedy series Two and a Half Men (2006–2015), Stacy Barrett on Drop Dead Diva (2009–2014), and Rita Farr on Titans (2018) and Doom Patrol (2019–present).[1][2]
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Born | |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2004–present |
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 auditions. She is also known for her role as Stacy Barrett in Drop Dead Diva. She played Barney Stinson's obsessive ex-girlfriend Meg in How I Met Your Mother,[3] and has made appearances in CSI, Psych, and CSI: NY.[4][5] She has appeared in films such as All Roads Lead Home (2008),[6] The Slammin' Salmon (2009),[7][8] and From Prada to Nada (2011).[9]
She plays Rita Farr in the show Titans, as well as its spin-off series Doom Patrol.[10]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2008 | All Roads Lead Home | Natasha | |
2009 | The Slammin' Salmon | Mia | |
2011 | From Prada to Nada | Olivia | |
2018 | Unbroken: Path to Redemption | Cecy Phillips |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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" |
2005–2007, 2012, 2015 | Two and a Half Men | Kandi / Kimber | Recurring role (season 3); main role (season 4); guest star (seasons 10, 12) |
2007 | Sands of Oblivion | Heather | Television film |
2007–2009, 2014 | How I Met Your Mother | Meg | 4 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 |
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 |
2016 | The Engagement Clause | Katie Tate | Television film; originally titled Married by Christmas |
2017 | The Big Bang Theory | Rebecca | Episode: "The Separation Agitation" |
2017 | Love's Last Resort | Alyssa | Television film |
2017 | A Mother's Crime | Nikki | Television film |
2018 | Heathers | Teyna | 2 episodes |
2018 | Titans | Rita Farr | Episode: "Doom Patrol" |
2018 | The Wrong Daughter | Ms. Hanson | Television film |
2018 | Dying for the Crown | Isabelle Wagner | Television film; also known as Homecoming Revenge |
2019–present | Doom Patrol | Rita Farr / Elasti-Woman | Main role |
References
- Jacques, Dianne (August 20, 2012). "A moment with actress, April Bowlby". Twelv: Film. New York City: Marbles & Marbles International Inc. Retrieved May 20, 2013.
- "Scoop: Two and a Half Men on CBS – Thursday, May 23, 2013". BBW tv world.com. Wisdom Digital Media. May 2, 2013. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
- "'Drop Dead Diva's' Bowlby back on 'How I Met Your Mother'". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California: Tronc. October 27, 2009. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
- Freedman, Rich (July 15, 2011). "Vallejo-born actress scores with 'Drop Dead Diva'". Vallejo Times Herald. Vallejo, California: Digital First Media. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
- "April Bowlby". Lifetime: Shows: Drop Dead Diva. Lifetime Entertainment Services, LLC. Archived from the original on May 25, 2013. Retrieved May 20, 2013.
- B, Consuela (September 27, 2008). "April Bowlby Is All Roads Lead Home". Right Cinema. Right Cinema. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
- Genzlinger, Neil (December 10, 2009). "Movie Review: The Slammin' Salmon". The New York Times. New York City: New York Times Company. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
- F., Jason (March 17, 2010). "The Slammin' Salmon Review". Media Decay. Media Decay. Archived from the original on April 26, 2014. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
- "From Prada to Nada (2011)". Rotten Tomatoes. San Francisco, California: Flixster, Inc. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
- Abrams, Natalie (February 20, 2018). "Titans casts Drop Dead Diva star as Elasti-Girl". Entertainment Weekly. New York City: Meredith Corporation. Retrieved February 21, 2018.