Occupation Actress, comedian Role Actress | Name Maria Thayer Years active 1999–present | |
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Maria Christina Thayer (born October 30, 1975) is an American actress and comedian. She first earned public recognition for her portrayal of Tammi Littlenut on the cult series Strangers With Candy in 1999. Thayer has also had supporting roles in the comedy films Hitch (2005), Accepted (2006), and Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008).
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- Early life
- Career
- Personal life
- Filmography
- References
She has appeared in numerous television series, including a recurring role on the Adult Swim series Eaglehart (2011–14), and a lead role as Abbey Logan on the comedy series Those Who Can't.
Maria thayer interview afterbuzz tv s spotlight on
Early life
Thayer was born in Portland, Oregon, and spent her early life in the small town of Boring, east of Portland, where her parents owned a bee farm. During her childhood, the family relocated to Minnesota, where she attended Apple Valley High School in Apple Valley, Minnesota, and was a member of the award-winning forensics program and the National Forensic League, as well as Homecoming Queen. She studied acting at The Juilliard School in New York.
Career
Appeared in 2005's Hitch, with Will Smith and Eva Mendes.
In Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Thayer plays a woman on holiday with a new husband, played by Jack McBrayer. Thayer and McBrayer reunited on an episode of 30 Rock in which she portrays Kenneth Parcell's blind, shallow love interest. She also played Grace and Leo's daughter, Lila (at age 18), in the series finale of Will & Grace (2006). In 2009, she appeared in the film State of Play as Sonia Baker, the researcher and mistress of a congressman.
Thayer stars in the Adult Swim comedy series Eagleheart, which began airing on February 3, 2011 on Cartoon Network. She appeared as Tracey Bluth in the fourth season of Arrested Development in flashback scenes. In 2012, she was featured in the music video "Sensitive Man" by Nick Lowe.
In 2014, Thayer played the sudden wife of Forrest MacNeill (Andy Daly) on the Comedy Central show "Review" for the episode "Marry, Run, Party" of the first season.
Starting in 2015, she starred in the TruTV sitcom Those Who Can't as an incompetent teacher at a Denver high school, alongside Ben Roy, Adam Clayton-Holland and Andrew Orvedahl (The Grawlix).
Personal life
Thayer was previously engaged to actor David Harbour.
Filmography
Actress
-
Wild Life (TV Series) (pre-production) as
Dr. Irene Sternin
- Episode #1.1 - Dr. Irene Sternin
2023
Mulligan (TV Series)
- The Stamp Act (2023)
2021
Superstore (TV Series) as
Hannah
- Perfect Store (2021) - Hannah
- Lowell Anderson (2021) - Hannah
- Deep Cleaning (2021) - Hannah
- Depositions (2021) - Hannah
2021
Punky Brewster (TV Series) as
Gemma
- Pilot (2021) - Gemma
2020
A.P. Bio (TV Series) as
Molly
- Get Hoppy! (2020) - Molly
2018
Robot Chicken (TV Series short) as
Rita Repulsa / Mourner / Bird / ...
- Sundancer Craig in: 30% of the Way to Crying (2020) - Rita Repulsa / Mourner / Bird (voice)
- Why Is It Wet? (2018) - Julia Child / Helen / Woman (voice)
2020
The Ride (Short) as
Dana
2019
I've Got Issues
2016
Those Who Can't (TV Series) as
Abbey Logan
- Yes We Scan (2019) - Abbey Logan
- Abbey's Road (2019) - Abbey Logan
- Big Ol' Scams (2019) - Abbey Logan
- SKAppily Ever After (2019) - Abbey Logan
- Those Who Could've (2019) - Abbey Logan
- Grisly Man (2019) - Abbey Logan
- One Ding-Wonder (2019) - Abbey Logan
- Taco Tuesday (2019) - Abbey Logan
- Escapegoats (2019) - Abbey Logan
- A Smoot Holiday Coincidence (2019) - Abbey Logan
- You Can't Go Homecoming Again (2019) - Abbey Logan
- The Running of the Bullies (2019) - Abbey Logan
- All's Fairbell (2019) - Abbey Logan
- Graduation (2016) - Abbey Logan
- Mid-Bryce Crisis (2016) - Abbey Logan
- Electile Dysfunction (2016) - Abbey Logan
- Normal Activity (2016) - Abbey Logan
- A New Dog in the Yard (2016) - Abbey Logan
- Detergent Dawn (2016) - Abbey Logan
- White Guilt Trip (2016) - Abbey Logan
- The Trial of Geoffrey Quinn (2016) - Abbey Logan
- 8 Mile High (2016) - Abbey Logan
- Plains High School Drifter (2016) - Abbey Logan
- Foreskin in the Game (2016) - Abbey Logan
- Rod Man Out (2016) - Abbey Logan
- Take a Wonka on the Wild Side (2016) - Abbey Logan
- K-Pop Goes the Weasel (2016) - Abbey Logan
- Wet Dreams May Come (2016) - Abbey Logan
- For Whom the Bell's Tolls (2016) - Abbey Logan
- What's Eating Uncle Jake? (2016) - Abbey Logan
- Of Lice and Men (2016) - Abbey Logan
- The Fairbell Tape (2016) - Abbey Logan
- Lady and the Skamp (2016) - Abbey Logan
- Oof, Nut City (2016) - Abbey Logan
- The Boys Are Coming Together (2016) - Abbey Logan
2019
You're the Worst (TV Series) as
Sheila
- Four Goddamn More Days (2019) - Sheila
- The One Thing We Don't Talk About (2019) - Sheila
- The Pin in My Grenade (2019) - Sheila
2018
Half Empty/Half Full as
Laura
2018
Ghosted (TV Series) as
FBI Agent Shaker
- The Airplane (2018) - FBI Agent Shaker
2017
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (TV Series) as
Jean Munhroe
- The Venue (2017) - Jean Munhroe
2017
The Catch (TV Series) as
Gretchen
- The Knock-Off (2017) - Gretchen
2017
Table 19 as
Infamous Kate Millner
2014
Comedy Bang! Bang! (TV Series) as
Marissa Price / Monica Dubinsky
- Zach Galifianakis Wears Rolled Khakis and Shoes with Brown Laces (2016) - Marissa Price
- Jake Johnson Wears a Light Blue Button-Up Shirt and Brown Shoes (2015) - Marissa Price
- Mark Duplass Wears a Striped Sweater and Jeans (2015) - Marissa Price
- Nick Offerman Wears a Green Flannel Shirt & Brown Boots (2014) - Monica Dubinsky
2016
The Mindy Project (TV Series) as
Courtney
- Freedom Tower Women's Health (2016) - Courtney
- There's No Crying in Softball (2016) - Courtney
- Princeton Charming (2016) - Courtney
2016
Gentlemen Lobsters (TV Series) as
Sarah / Blair
- In the Dark (2016) - Sarah / Blair (voice)
2016
Great Minds with Dan Harmon (TV Series) as
Courtney the Balloon-gram Girl
- Mary Wollstonecraft (2016) - Courtney the Balloon-gram Girl
2015
Married (TV Series) as
Kristi
- Gymnastics (2015) - Kristi
2015
Gotham (TV Series) as
Scottie Mullens
- Rise of the Villains: Knock, Knock (2015) - Scottie Mullens
- The Fearsome Dr. Crane (2015) - Scottie Mullens
2015
Difficult People (TV Series) as
Nicole
- The Courage of a Soldier (2015) - Nicole
2015
Night of the Living Deb as
Deb Clarington
2015
Kroll Show (TV Series) as
Duchess Tina
- The Time of My Life (2015) - Duchess Tina
2015
Man Seeking Woman (TV Series) as
Maude
- Dram (2015) - Maude
2014
The League (TV Series) as
Cheryl
- Epi Sexy (2014) - Cheryl
- Breast Awareness Month (2014) - Cheryl
2014
Mulaney (TV Series) as
Amanda
- The Doula (2014) - Amanda
2014
Wedlock (TV Series) as
Rosie the Caterer
- Shame Game (2014) - Rosie the Caterer
2014
Pauline Alone (Short) as
Cat
2014
Review (TV Series) as
Eliza
- Marry; Run; Party (2014) - Eliza
2014
Men at Work (TV Series) as
Bridget
- Molly (2014) - Bridget
2014
Dads (TV Series) as
Maria
- Baby Face (2014) - Maria
2014
American Dad! (TV Series) as
Nun
- Cock of the Sleepwalk (2014) - Nun (voice)
2011
Eagleheart (TV Series) as
Susie Wagner
- Honch (2014) - Susie Wagner
- Gribbs (2014) - Susie Wagner
- Spats (2014) - Susie Wagner
- Quint (2013) - Susie Wagner
- Joe (2013) - Susie Wagner
- America (2013) - Susie Wagner
- Grandy (2013) - Susie Wagner
- Bowsley (2013) - Susie Wagner
- Whitley (2013) - Susie Wagner
- Moss (2013) - Susie Wagner
- Old Gary (2012) - Susie Wagner
- Bringing Down Bunju (2012) - Susie Wagner
- Tramps (2012) - Susie Wagner
- Exit Wound the Gift Shop (2012) - Susie Wagner
- Honor Thy Marshal (2012) - Susie Wagner
- Beat Shack (2012) - Susie Wagner
- Tinselwood (2012) - Susie Wagner
- Little Dude (2012) - Susie Wagner
- Blues (2012) - Susie Wagner
- Silly Sammy (2012) - Susie Wagner
- Bringing Up Beezor (2012) - Susie Wagner
- Gabey, Calvin, and Stu (2012) - Susie Wagner
- A Mug of Chili and a Bowl of Death (2011) - Susie Wagner
- Danger: Mountain Lions (2011) - Susie Wagner
- Once in a Wattle (2011) - Susie Wagner
- The Human Bat (2011) - Susie Wagner
- Susie's Song (2011) - Susie Wagner
- Chris, Susie, Brett and Malice (2011) - Susie Wagner
- Double Your Displeasure (2011) - Susie Wagner
- Death Punch (2011) - Susie Wagner
- Me Llamo Justice (2011) - Susie Wagner
- Master of da' Skies (2011) - Susie Wagner
- Creeps (2011) - Susie Wagner
- Get Worse Soon (2011) - Susie Wagner
2014
Long Distance (TV Series) as
Jess
2013
Arrested Development (TV Series) as
Tracey B.
- It Gets Better (2013) - Tracey B.
2013
Maron (TV Series) as
Megan
- Dominatrix (2013) - Megan
2013
Family Tools (TV Series) as
Wendy Doyle
- Now You See Me, Now You Don't (2013) - Wendy Doyle
2013
Cougar Town (TV Series) as
Riggs
- Don't Fade on Me (2013) - Riggs
- This Old Town (2013) - Riggs
- Saving Grace (2013) - Riggs
2013
Sex Surrogates (Short) as
Lisa
2013
Portlandia (TV Series) as
Birthday Invitee
- Nina's Birthday (2013) - Birthday Invitee
2012
Nick Lowe: Sensitive Man (Music Video) as
Friend
2012
New Girl (TV Series) as
Amelia
- Halloween (2012) - Amelia
2012
Louie (TV Series) as
Rental Car Lady
- Dad (2012) - Rental Car Lady
2011
Annie Claus Is Coming to Town (TV Movie) as
Annie
2011
Harry's Law (TV Series) as
Julie Cassidy
- Purple Hearts (2011) - Julie Cassidy
2011
Let Go as
Beth
2011
Traffic Light (TV Series) as
Esme
- Credit Balance (2011) - Esme
2010
Our Show (TV Movie)
2010
Important Things with Demetri Martin (TV Series) as
Edith
- Strategy (2010) - Edith
2009
House M.D. (TV Series) as
Annie
- Both Sides Now (2009) - Annie
2009
State of Play as
Sonia Baker
2009
30 Rock (TV Series) as
Jennifer Rogers
- St. Valentine's Day (2009) - Jennifer Rogers
2008
Lipstick Jungle (TV Series) as
Cassidy
- Chapter Seventeen: Bye, Bye Baby (2008) - Cassidy
- Chapter Thirteen: The Lyin', the Bitch and the Wardrobe (2008) - Cassidy
2008
Horsefingers 3: Starfucker (Short) as
Emma
2008
Forgetting Sarah Marshall as
Wyoma
2006
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series) as
Hope
- Infiltrated (2006) - Hope
2006
Nip/Tuck (TV Series) as
Transplant Consultant
- Burt Landau (2006) - Transplant Consultant
2006
Accepted as
Rory Thayer
2006
Will & Grace (TV Series) as
Lila
- The Finale: Part 2 (2006) - Lila
2005
Almost Entertainment (TV Movie) as
Maria Watling
2005
Romancing the Bride (TV Movie) as
Kimmy
2005
Hitch as
Lisa
2005
Strangers with Candy as
Tamela 'Tammi' Littlenut
2004
Comedy Lab (TV Series) as
Jill
- 12:21 (2004) - Jill
2003
Law & Order: Criminal Intent (TV Series) as
Claire Brody
- A Murderer Among Us (2003) - Claire Brody
2003
Miss Match (TV Series) as
Chelsea Greer
- Pilot (2003) - Chelsea Greer
2003
Scratch (Short)
2001
The Education of Max Bickford (TV Series) as
Tina
- Herding Cats (2001) - Tina
2001
Storytelling as
Amy (segment "Fiction")
2001
Big Apple (TV Series) as
Rosemary
- A Ministering Angel (2001) - Rosemary
- A Passport to the Universe (2001) - Rosemary
- No Good Deed (2001) - Rosemary
1999
Strangers with Candy (TV Series) as
Tammi Littlenut
- The Last Temptation of Blank (2000) - Tammi Littlenut
- Bully (2000) - Tammi Littlenut
- There Once Was a Blank from Nantucket (2000) - Tammi Littlenut
- Is My Daddy Crazy? (2000) - Tammi Littlenut
- Invisible Love (2000) - Tammi Littlenut
- Jerri's Burning Issue (2000) - Tammi Littlenut
- To Love, Honor, and Pretend (2000) - Tammi Littlenut
- The Blank Page (2000) - Tammi Littlenut
- The Goodbye Guy (2000) - Tammi Littlenut
- The Virgin Jerri (2000) - Tammi Littlenut
- The Trip Back (1999) - Tammi Littlenut
- Feather in the Storm (1999) - Tammi Littlenut
- A Burden's Burden (1999) - Tammi Littlenut
- Old Habits, New Beginnings (1999) - Tammi Littlenut (uncredited)
1999
Kimberly as
Louise
Producer
2023
Mulligan (TV Series) (co-executive producer - 10 episodes)
- The Love Choice (2023) - (co-executive producer)
- Not My President (2023) - (co-executive producer)
- Matty's Treasure: Book of Seeds (2023) - (co-executive producer)
- The Egg Hunt (2023) - (co-executive producer)
- Opening Day (2023) - (co-executive producer)
- The Stench (2023) - (co-executive producer)
- The Stamp Act (2023) - (co-executive producer)
- Grand Old Party (2023) - (co-executive producer)
- Morning in America (2023) - (co-executive producer)
- The Great Mulligan (2023) - (co-executive producer)
2021
Liza on Demand (TV Series) (co-executive producer - 3 episodes)
- Beach People (2021) - (co-executive producer)
- Hatumentary (2021) - (co-executive producer)
- Truthousand (2021) - (co-executive producer)
Writer
2023
Mulligan (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Stamp Act (2023) - (writer)
2021
Liza on Demand (TV Series) (written by - 1 episode)
- Hatumentary (2021) - (written by)
Soundtrack
2011
Annie Claus Is Coming to Town (TV Movie) (performer: "Hallelujah Chorus" - uncredited)
Thanks
2019
Almost Love (special thanks)
Self
2022
Fanaddicts Podcast (Podcast Series) as
Self - Guest
- Maria Thayer Loves Nicolas Cage (2022) - Self - Guest
2016
@midnight (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #3.83 (2016) - Self
2016
Home & Family (TV Series) as
Self
- Maria Thayer/Trinitee Stokes/Simon Majumdar (2016) - Self
2006
Adam's Accepted Chronicles (Video documentary short) as
Self
2006
Reject Rejection: The Making of 'Accepted' (Video short) as
Self
2006
The Colbert Report (TV Series) as
Jenny
- Will Power (2006) - Jenny (voice)
References
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