Occupation Actress Years active 1986–present | Name Deborah Theaker Role Actress | |
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Spouse Darren Boyce (m. 1988–1995) Siblings Shelly Theaker, Kent Theaker Movies Waiting for Guffman, Summer Eleven, A Mighty Wind, For Your Consideration, Best in Show Similar People Ash Christian, Christopher Guest, Joseph Kell, Eugene Levy, Michael McKean | ||
Deborah Theaker (born April 6, 1964) is a Canadian actress.
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Theaker was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada. She is best known as Casey Edison on the Lucasfilm science fiction satire Maniac Mansion which ran from 1990 until 1993. In 1985, Theaker graduated from the University of Saskatchewan and later moved to Toronto, where she became a member of The Second City's resident company. 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 director Guest. Theaker guest starred in the third season of the acclaimed sitcom Husbands.
Awards and accolades
Best Supporting Actress nomination at the Down Beach Film Festival for her role as Samantha Andrews in the film Gerald - October 2009
Best Actress nomination at the Cable Ace Awards for her role as Casey Edison in the comedy series Maniac Mansion - January 1992
Filmography
Actress
2020
The Salon (TV Series) as
Prequel: Liz Larkin
- Extra Virgin Hair (2020) - Prequel: Liz Larkin
2019
Dead to Me (TV Series) as
Mrs. Bogle
- Oh My God (2019) - Mrs. Bogle
2016
Lady Dynamite (TV Series) as
Sheri
- White Trash (2016) - Sheri
2016
2 Broke Girls (TV Series) as
Audra
- And the Pity Party Bus (2016) - Audra
2015
Everything Is Borrowed (Short) as
Barb
2014
Benched (TV Series) as
Ruth
- Diamond Is a Girl's Worst Friend (2014) - Ruth
2013
The Funtime Gang (TV Movie) as
Karen Bigsby
2013
Husbands (TV Series) as
Margot
- I Do Over (2013) - Margot
2012
Hi, Lillian (Short) as
Sissy
2012
Mayfly (Short) as
Theresa
2012
The Immigrant (Short) as
Jackie Chandler
2011
Let Go as
Friendly Bank Teller
2011
Mangus! as
Raquel Spedgewick
2010
Gerald as
Mother
2010
Summer Eleven as
Cheryl
2010
Dirty Girl as
Mrs. Hatcher
2010
Kids in the Hall: Death Comes to Town (TV Mini Series) as
Teacher
- The Stages of Grief (2010) - Teacher (as Deb Theaker)
2009
Lushes (Short) as
Mandanna
2008
All the Comforts (TV Series) as
Brenda
2008
Over Her Dead Body as
Mary
2007
A Couple of White Chicks at the Hairdresser (Short) as
Liz
2007
Halfway Home (TV Series) as
Cosmetics Manager
- Halfway Working (2007) - Cosmetics Manager
2007
Entourage (TV Series) as
Dr. Marcus' Receptionist
- Manic Monday (2007) - Dr. Marcus' Receptionist
2007
Jesus People (Short) as
Brenda-Ray Horton
2007
In Case of Emergency (TV Series) as
Sharon
- Happy Endings (2007) - Sharon
2007
Bones (TV Series) as
Jackie Burrows
- The Boneless Bride in the River (2007) - Jackie Burrows
2006
For Your Consideration as
Liz Fenneman
2006
Fat Girls as
Judy
2006
Desperate Housewives (TV Series) as
Rhoda
- There Is No Other Way (2006) - Rhoda
2005
Yes, Dear (TV Series) as
Joanne
- Marital Aid (2005) - Joanne
2005
Stephen's Life (TV Movie) as
Debbie Silver
2005
Hopeless Pictures (TV Series) as
Barbara (voice)
2005
Fur on the Asphalt: The Greg the Bunny Reunion Show (TV Movie) as
IFC Executive
2005
Cruel But Necessary as
Nurse
2005
Joey (TV Series) as
Lorraine
- Joey and the Break-up (2005) - Lorraine
2005
Stargate SG-1 (TV Series) as
Charlene Spencer
- Citizen Joe (2005) - Charlene Spencer
2004
A Series of Unfortunate Events as
Mrs. Poe
2004
The Wake-up Caller (Short) as
Martha
2004
Reno 911! (TV Series) as
Psychic
- Not Without My Mustache (2004) - Psychic
2003
Joan of Arcadia (TV Series) as
Mrs. Marx
- Pilot (2003) - Mrs. Marx
2003
A Mighty Wind as
Naomi Steinbloom
2002
The Burbs (TV Movie) as
Sissy
2002
The Third Wheel as
Nancy
2002
Six Feet Under (TV Series) as
Tour Guide
- Driving Mr. Mossback (2002) - Tour Guide
2002
Run Ronnie Run as
Mrs. Robinson (uncredited)
2001
Judging Amy (TV Series) as
Mrs. Mattingly
- Imbroglio (2001) - Mrs. Mattingly
2001
Rat Race as
Lucy
2001
Gilmore Girls (TV Series) as
Mrs. Caldicott
- Concert Interruptus (2001) - Mrs. Caldicott
2000
Curb Your Enthusiasm (TV Series) as
Debbie the Caterer
- AAMCO (2000) - Debbie the Caterer
2000
The Drew Carey Show (TV Series) as
Susan
- Be Drew to Your School (2000) - Susan (uncredited)
2000
Best in Show as
Winky's Party Guest
1999
The Chimp Channel (TV Series) as
Old Rose (voice)
1999
Dill Scallion as
Natalie Juggs (Mama)
1998
Desperation Boulevard as
Casting Lady
1998
DiResta (TV Series) as
Tourist
- Public Enema No. 1 (1998) - Tourist
1997
Ellen (TV Series) as
Maura
- Just Coffee? (1997) - Maura (uncredited)
1997
Hayseed as
Judy, Psychic hairdresser
1997
Mad About You (TV Series) as
Judy Kaufman
- The Cockatoo (1997) - Judy Kaufman
1997
Temporarily Yours (TV Series) as
Lynn
- Pilot (1997) - Lynn
1996
Shooting Lily as
Lynda
1996
Townies (TV Series) as
Lydia
- Adventures of Rebound Girl (1996) - Lydia
1996
Waiting for Guffman as
Gwen Fabin-Blunt - Councilwoman
1996
The Home Court (TV Series) as
Doctor
- Dog Day Afternoon (1996) - Doctor
1995
Howie Mandel's Sunny Skies (TV Series) as
Various
- Episode #1.10 (1995) - Various
- Episode #1.5 (1995) - Various
1995
Harrison Bergeron (TV Movie) as
Jane Starbuck
1995
Double Rush (TV Series) as
Producer
- Snowings and Goings (1995) - Producer
1995
Forever Knight (TV Series) as
Daphne Malloch
- Beyond the Law (1995) - Daphne Malloch
1994
In the Mouth of Madness as
Municipal Woman
1994
Dan Redican Comedy Hour (TV Movie) as
Various
1994
Take Another Look (TV Movie) as
Health Addict
1990
Maniac Mansion (TV Series) as
Casey Edison
- Uncle Harry Ain't Feeling So Good (1993) - Casey Edison
- It Ain't Over 'Til Uncle Joe Sings (1993) - Casey Edison
- Love Letters (1993) - Casey Edison
- Idella's New Career (1993) - Casey Edison
- Freddie Had a Little Lamb (1993) - Casey Edison
- Ike for President (1993) - Casey Edison
- Tina and the Teardrops (1993) - Casey Edison
- Walter Under the Bridge (1993) - Casey Edison
- Atoms Gone Wild (1993) - Casey Edison
- Love: Turner Style (1992) - Casey Edison
- The Science Fair (1992) - Casey Edison
- Wrestling with the Truth (1992) - Casey Edison
- Cape Scary (1992) - Casey Edison
- As the Worm Turns (1992) - Casey Edison
- Ike's New Buddy (1992) - Casey Edison
- Science Is Only Skin Deep (1992) - Casey Edison
- Ike's Black Eye (1992) - Casey Edison
- The Prince's Broad (1992) - Casey Edison
- College Days (1992) - Casey Edison
- Raging Lenny (1992) - Casey Edison
- The Long Hot Mansion (1992) - Casey Edison
- Sophisticated Lady (1992) - Casey Edison
- Streetcar Named Idella (1992) - Casey Edison
- Turner's Imaginary Friend (1992) - Casey Edison
- Idella's Breakdown (1992) - Casey Edison
- Baby Heat (1992) - Casey Edison
- Ike's Got It Bad- Real Bad (1992) - Casey Edison
- Misery Loves Company (1992) - Casey Edison
- Down & Out in Cedar Springs (1991) - Casey Edison
- Buried by the Mob (1991) - Casey Edison
- A Hatful of Brain (1991) - Casey Edison
- Lenny- One Amour Time: Part 2 (1991) - Casey Edison
- Lenny- One Amour Time (1991) - Casey Edison
- The Attack of Killer Keifer (1991) - Casey Edison
- The Celebrity Visitor (1991) - Casey Edison
- Ugly Like Me (1991) - Casey Edison
- Driving Ms. Idella (1991) - Casey Edison
- Man and Machine (1991) - Casey Edison
- Turner: the Rebellious Years (1991) - Casey Edison
- Late Night Harry (1991) - Casey Edison
- The New Look (1991) - Casey Edison
- Luck Be a Lady This Season (1991) - Casey Edison
- The Cliffhanger (1991) - Casey Edison
- Tina's Excellent Adventure (1991) - Casey Edison
- The Live Show (1991) - Casey Edison
- Turnerator Too (1991) - Casey Edison
- The Case of the Broken Record (1991) - Casey Edison
- Turner: The Boss (1991) - Casey Edison
- Money Dearest (1991) - Casey Edison
- Brainiac Mansion (1991) - Casey Edison
- Little Big Fly (1991) - Casey Edison
- Good Cheer on Ya (1990) - Casey Edison
- Hawaii Blues (1990) - Casey Edison
- A Little Old Time Jazz (1990) - Casey Edison
- National Security Risk (1990) - Casey Edison
- Webs, the Really Tangled Kind (1990) - Casey Edison
- Dad's Bummed Out (1990) - Casey Edison
- Bring Me Harry Orca (1990) - Casey Edison
- Good on Ya (1990) - Casey Edison
- The Sandman Cometh (1990) - Casey Edison
- Fred's A-Courtin' (1990) - Casey Edison
- Love Thy Neighbour (1990) - Casey Edison
- Trapped Like Rats (1990) - Casey Edison
- Flystruck (1990) - Casey Edison
- The 10th Anniversary Special (1990) - Casey Edison
1990
The Kids in the Hall (TV Series) as
Double Date Girl
- Episode #1.20 (1990) - Double Date Girl
1989
War of the Worlds (TV Series) as
Saleslady
- Unto Us a Child Is Born (1989) - Saleslady
1988
A.L.F. (TV Series) as
Madame Pokipsi
- Skipper's Got a Brand New Dad (1989) - Madame Pokipsi (voice, as Debra Theaker)
- Housesitting for Pokipsi (1988) - Madame Pokipsi (voice, as Debra Theaker)
- The Slugs of Wrath (1988) - Madame Pokipsi (voice, as Debra Theaker)
- Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places (1988) - Madame Pokipsi (voice, as Debra Theaker)
- He Ain't Seafood, He's My Brother (1988) - Madame Pokipsi (voice, as Debra Theaker)
- The Spy from East Velcro (1988) - Madame Pokipsi (voice, as Debra Theaker)
- Hooray for Mellywood (1988) - Madame Pokipsi (voice, as Debra Theaker)
- Thank Gordon for Little Girls (1988) - Madame Pokipsi (voice, as Debra Theaker)
- The Bone Losers (1988) - Madame Pokipsi (voice, as Debra Theaker)
- A Mid-Goomer Night's Dream (1988) - Madame Pokipsi (voice, as Debra Theaker)
- Clams Never Sang for My Father (1988) - Madame Pokipsi (voice, as Debra Theaker)
- Family Feud (1988) - Madame Pokipsi (voice, as Debra Theaker)
- Flodust Memories (1988) - Madame Pokipsi (voice, as Debra Theaker)
1988
A New Life as
Shirley
1988
ALF Tales (TV Series) as
Madame Pokipsi (1988-1990) (voice)
1987
Pet Peeves (TV Series) as
Multiple characters (1986)
1987
Seeing Things (TV Series) as
Marsha (House-Buyer)
- The Naked Eye (1987) - Marsha (House-Buyer)
Writer
1999
Pulp Comics: Scott Thompson (TV Special)
1990
Maniac Mansion (TV Series)
Producer
2009
Lushes (Short) (producer)
2002
The Burbs (TV Movie) (associate producer)
Self
2005
Situation: Comedy (TV Series) as
Self
2002
The Jamie Kennedy Experiment (TV Series)
- Episode #3.11 (2004)
- Episode #1.10 (2002)
1999
The Man Show (TV Series) as
Connie the Craft Lady
- The Woman Show (1999) - Connie the Craft Lady
1999
Pulp Comics: Scott Thompson (TV Special) as
Self
1996
Kwik Witz (TV Series) as
Self
- Paint Roller (1996) - Self
- Bicycle Pump (1996) - Self
1991
Wisecracks (Documentary) as
Self
References
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