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Stand-up · 2 Broke Girls co-creator · podcasterWhitney Cummings
Co-creator of 2 Broke Girls, star of Whitney and director of The Female Brain.
- Born
- September 4, 1982
- College
- University of Pennsylvania
- Co-created
- 2 Broke Girls
- Directed
- The Female Brain (2017)
Who is Whitney Cummings?
Whitney Cummings is an American actress, comedian, writer, producer, director and podcaster.
After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania in 2004 she moved to Los Angeles. She co-created the sitcom 2 Broke Girls, starred in and produced the sitcom Whitney, and directed the comedy film The Female Brain (2017).
Variety named her one of its “10 Comics to Watch” in 2007, and she has taken part in Comedy Central Roasts.
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On the podcasts
Full episodes where Whitney is a guest or comes up, newest first.
On My Show Notes
Live My Show Notes episode pages that mention Whitney Cummings.
Whitney Cummings FAQ
Did Whitney Cummings create 2 Broke Girls?
She co-created the sitcom.
Where did Whitney Cummings go to college?
The University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 2004.
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