Chelsey Crisp

Chelsey Crisp
Born (1983-06-05) June 5, 1983
Residence Los Angeles, California
Occupation Actress, comedian, writer
Years active 2004–present
Spouse(s)
Rhett Reese (m. 2016)
Website www.chelseycrisp.com

Chelsey Crisp (born June 5, 1983) is an American actress, comedian and writer. She is best known for her role as Honey Ellis on ABC's television sitcom Fresh Off the Boat.

Early life

Crisp was born in 1983 and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, where she began performing in community theatre. She graduated from Agua Fria High School.

She attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts from 2001 to 2003. After graduating, she studied Shakespeare at the British American Dramatic Academy's Midsummer in Oxford program.[1]

Career

Film and television

Chelsey made her TV debut on Scare Tactics (2004) and her first leading role in a film was in Dr. Chopper (2005). She went on to guest star in The Office, CSI: Miami, Journeyman, Better off Ted, Happy Endings, Rizzoli & Isles, Mike & Molly, and New Girl, among others. Crisp also starred as Chloe, one of the contestants on the mock reality game show, The Joe Schmo Show.

Crisp stars in the ABC comedy series Fresh Off the Boat as the Huang family’s neighbor, Honey. Fresh off the Boat is inspired by the life of chef and food personality Eddie Huang and his book Fresh Off the Boat: A Memoir.[2] On May 12, 2017, ABC renewed the series for a fourth season.[3]

Crisp has starred in the feature films Reconciliation, Bleed and In-Lawfully Yours (2016) with Marilu Henner and Corbin Bernsen.[4]

Crisp is the artistic director and member of the comedy team Duchess Riot, formed in 2011, that performs improv and sketch comedy.[5]

Personal life

Chelsey Crisp has been married to screenwriter Rhett Reese since 2016. They reside in Los Angeles.[6][7]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2005Dr. ChopperJessica
2007SludgeEmma
2008An American StandardTanyaShort
2009ReconciliationSarah Taylor
2011Nifty Lessons for a Swell LifeAD, Co-Executive Producer
2012MadchenJennShort
2013Chicken SuitRileyShort
2016BleedSarah
2016The 60 Yard LineJody Johnson
2016In-Lawfully Yours'Jesse

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2004Scare TacticsHostess, Massage TherapistEpisodes: "Party Forever" & "The Set-Up"
2006ExtraHost: Fear Factor Live
2006Why Can't I Be You?Plain JaneEpisode: "Plain Jane"
2006ThresholdDanielleEpisode: "Alienville"
2006The OfficeConvention WorkerEpisode: "The Convention"
2007CSI: MiamiShelly SeaverEpisode: "Born to Kill"
2007JourneymanMaggieEpisodes: "Home by Another Way" & "Blowback"
2008NCISGrace PenlandEpisode: "Collateral Damage"
2009Better Off TedNadine WebsonEpisode: "The Lawyer, the Lemur & the Little Listener"
2010Desire and DeceitSierra Longacre
2011McCracken Live!Sherrie ShawEpisodes: "Carol Ann Sizzles" & "The Interview"
2012Adopting TerrorReceptionistTV Movie
2012Happy EndingsCandiceEpisode: "P&P Romance Factory"
2012Rizzoli & IslesVanessa JensenEpisode: "Virtual Love"
2013We Are MenNurse #1Episode: "We Are Wingmen"
2013Mike & MollyMarlaEpisode: "We Are Wingmen"
2013The Joe Schmo ShowChloe, The ModelSeries Regular
2013#InstafamousMindy BanksonEpisode: "Elf on a Shelf" (web)
2013CouchersAmandaEpisode: "The Paranormally Active Lady"
2013New GirlBrandyEpisode: "First Date"
2013Marvin MarvinHostEpisode: "Big Time Marvin"
2014RakeColleen RinaldiEpisode: "Bigamist"
2014A to ZBrookeEpisode: "B is for Big Glory"
2014Adult All Girl Sexy Sleep Over PartyKatieSeries Regular (web)
2015The GrinderReporter #1Pilot
2015What's Your EmergencyMadisonEpisode: "Shot Through the Heart" (web)
2015The LeagueJoBethEpisode: "Trophy Kevin"
2015–presentFresh Off the BoatHoney EllisSeries Regular
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References

  1. ↑ "Chelsey Crisp". abc.com. Retrieved 2016-08-02.
  2. ↑ "Eddie Huang Is Finally OK With the Show About His Life, Fresh Off the Boat". tvinsider.com. Retrieved 2016-08-02.
  3. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (May 12, 2017). "'Fresh Off the Boat' & 'Speechless' Renewed By ABC". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 12, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Marilu Henner, Chelsey Crisp, Corbin Bernsen Star in Faith-Based Comedy". variety.com. Retrieved 2016-09-26.
  5. ↑ "Duchess Riot - About us". duchessriot.com. Retrieved 2016-08-02.
  6. ↑ "Fresh Off the Boat's Chelsey Crisp and Deadpool Writer Rhett Reese Are Engaged!". people.com. Retrieved 2016-08-02.
  7. ↑ "'He pulled one over on me!' Fresh Off The Boat's Chelsey Crisp announces engagement to Rhett Reese". dailymail.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-09-27.
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