Deborah Theaker
Deborah Theaker | |
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Born | (1964-04-06) April 6, 1964 (age 60) Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1986–present |
Spouse | Darren Boyce (d. 1995) |
Deborah Theaker (born April 6, 1964) is a Canadian actress.[1] She is best known as Casey Edison on the Lucasfilm science fiction satire Maniac Mansion which ran from 1990 until 1993.
Early life and education
Theaker was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada. In 1985, she graduated from the University of Saskatchewan and later moved to Toronto, where she became a member of The Second City's resident company.
Career
Since 1987, she has played roles in various television shows and movies, including The Kids in the Hall, Joey, Howie Mandel's Sunny Skies, Desperate Housewives, Rat Race, Entourage, Bones, and Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events as well as the Stargate SG-1 season-eight episode entitled "Citizen Joe." She is a member of Christopher Guest's cinematic repertory company and has appeared in four films and multiple commercials for Guest. Theaker guest-starred as The Caterer in an episode of the first season of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Theaker then guest-starred in the third season of the acclaimed sitcom Husbands.[2]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1988 | A New Life | Shirley | |
1994 | In the Mouth of Madness | Municipal Woman | |
1996 | Waiting for Guffman | Gwen Fabin-Blunt | |
1996 | Shooting Lily | Lynda | |
1997 | Hayseed | Judy | |
1998 | Desperation Boulevard | Casting Lady | |
1999 | Dill Scallion | Natalie Juggs | |
2000 | Best in Show | Winky's Party Guest | |
2001 | Rat Race | Lucy | |
2002 | Run Ronnie Run! | Mrs. Robinson | Uncredited |
2002 | The Third Wheel | Nancy | |
2003 | A Mighty Wind | Naomi Steinbloom | |
2004 | Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events | Mrs. Poe | |
2005 | Cruel but Necessary | Nurse | |
2006 | Fat Girls | Judy | |
2006 | For Your Consideration | Liz Fenneman | |
2008 | Over Her Dead Body | Mary | |
2010 | Dirty Girl | Mrs. Hatcher | |
2010 | Summer Eleven | Cheryl | |
2010 | Gerald | Mother | |
2011 | Mangus! | Raquel Spedgewick | |
2011 | Let Go | Friendly Bank Teller |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1987 | Seeing Things | Marsha (House-Buyer) | Episode: "The Naked Eye" |
1988 | ALF Tales | Madame Pokipsi | — |
1988–1989 | ALF | 13 episodes | |
1989 | War of the Worlds | Saleslady | Episode: "Unto Us a Child Is Born" |
1990 | The Kids in the Hall | Double Date Girl | Episode #1.20 |
1990–1993 | Maniac Mansion | Casey Edison | 65 episodes |
1994 | Take Another Look | Health Addict | Television film |
1994 | Dan Redican Comedy Hour | Various | |
1995 | Forever Knight | Daphne Malloch | Episode: "Beyond the Law" |
1995 | Double Rush | Producer | Episode: "Snowings and Goings" |
1995 | Harrison Bergeron | Jane Starbuck | Television film |
1995 | Howie Mandel's Sunny Skies | Various | 2 episodes |
1996 | The Home Court | Doctor | Episode: "Dog Day Afternoon" |
1996 | Townies | Lydia | Episode: "Adventures of Rebound Girl" |
1997 | Temporarily Yours | Lynn | Episode: "Pilot" |
1997 | Mad About You | Judy Kaufman | Episode: "The Cockatoo" |
1997 | Ellen | Maura | Episode: "Just Coffee?" |
1998 | DiResta | Tourist | Episode: "Public Enema No. 1" |
1999 | The Chimp Channel | Old Rose | — |
2000 | The Drew Carey Show | Susan | Episode: "Be Drew to Your School" |
2000 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Debbie the Caterer | Episode: "AAMCO" |
2001 | Gilmore Girls | Mrs. Caldicott | Episode: "Concert Interruptus" |
2001 | Judging Amy | Mrs. Mattingly | Episode: "Imbroglio" |
2002 | Six Feet Under | Tour Guide | Episode: "Driving Mr. Mossback" |
2002 | The Burbs | Sissy | Television film |
2003 | Joan of Arcadia | Mrs. Marx | Episode: "Pilot" |
2004 | Reno 911! | Psychic | Episode: "Not Without My Mustache" |
2005 | Stargate SG-1 | Charlene Spencer | Episode: "Citizen Joe" |
2005 | Joey | Lorraine | Episode: "Joey and the Break-up" |
2005 | Hopeless Pictures | Barbara | — |
2005 | Stephen's Life | Debbie Silver | Television film |
2005 | Yes, Dear | Joanne | Episode: "Marital Aid" |
2006 | Desperate Housewives | Rhonda | Episode: "There Is No Other Way" |
2007 | Bones | Jackie Burrows | Episode: "The Boneless Bride in the River" |
2007 | In Case of Emergency | Sharon | Episode: "Happy Endings" |
2007 | Entourage | Dr. Marcus' Receptionist | Episode: "Manic Monday" |
2007 | Halfway Home | Cosmetics Manager | Episode: "Halfway Working" |
2010 | The Kids in the Hall: Death Comes to Town | Teacher | Episode: "The Stages of Grief" |
2013 | Husbands | Margot | Episode: "I Do Over" |
2013 | The Funtime Gang | Karen Bigsby | Television film |
2014 | Benched | Ruth | Episode: "Diamond Is a Girl's Worst Friend" |
2016 | 2 Broke Girls | Audra | Episode: "And the Pity Party Bus" |
2016 | Lady Dynamite | Sheri | Episode: "White Trash" |
2019 | Dead to Me | Mrs. Bogle | Episode: "Oh My God" |
2020 | The Salon | Liz Larkin | Episode: "Extra Virgin Hair" |
References
External links
- Deborah Theaker at IMDb
- Deborah Theaker profile on Northern Stars
- Second City Toronto - Alumni list
- Gerald Archived 2011-07-11 at the Wayback Machine - The official film web site
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