Chelsey Crisp

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Chelsey Crisp
Born (1983-06-05) June 5, 1983 (age 41)
Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actress, comedian, writer
Years active2004–present
Spouse
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(m. 2016)​
Children2 [1]
Website 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 the ABC television sitcom Fresh Off the Boat .

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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. [2]

Career

She 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 starred 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. [3] On May 12, 2017, ABC renewed the series for a fourth season. [4]

Crisp had roles in films Reconciliation (2009), Bleed (2016) and The 60 Yard Line (2016). She portrayed Jesse in the Christian-themed romantic comedy film In-Lawfully Yours (2016). [5] The film centers around Jesse, played by Crisp, who graciously helps her recently widowed mother-in-law. [6]

Crisp is the artistic director and member of the comedy team Duchess Riot, formed in 2011, that performs improv and sketch comedy. [7]

Personal life

Chelsey Crisp has been married to screenwriter Rhett Reese since 2016. They reside in Los Angeles with their two children. [8]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2005 Dr. Chopper Jessica
2008An American StandardTanyaShort film
2009ReconciliationSarah Taylor
2011Nifty Lessons for a Swell LifeADShort film; also co-executive producer
2012MadchenJennShort film
2013Chicken SuitRiley
2014 10 Things I Hate About Life Willow's MomUnfinished and unreleased
2016BleedSarah
The 60 Yard Line Jody Johnson
In-Lawfully YoursJesse
2017The OutdoorsmanKelsie
SludgeEmma
2018Surviving Theater 9MeganShort film
Life with DogZoey
TBA Balls Up TBAPost-production

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2004 Scare Tactics Hostess, Massage TherapistEpisodes: "Party Forever" & "The Set-Up"
2006 Extra Host: Fear Factor Live
Why Can't I Be You?Plain JaneEpisode: "Plain Jane"
Threshold DanielleEpisode: "Alienville"
The Office Convention WorkerEpisode: "The Convention"
2007 CSI: Miami Shelly SeaverEpisode: "Born to Kill"
Journeyman MaggieEpisodes: "Home by Another Way" & "Blowback"
2008 NCIS Grace PenlandEpisode: "Collateral Damage"
2009 Better Off Ted Nadine WebsonEpisode: "The Lawyer, the Lemur & the Little Listener"
2010Desire and DeceitSierra Longacre
2011McCracken Live!Sherrie ShawEpisodes: "Carol Ann Sizzles" & "The Interview"
2012 Adopting Terror ReceptionistTV movie
Happy Endings CandiceEpisode: "P&P Romance Factory"
Rizzoli & Isles Vanessa JensenEpisode: "Virtual Love"
2013 We Are Men Nurse No. 1Episode: "We Are Wingmen"
Mike & Molly MarlaEpisode: "Molly's New Shoes"
The Joe Schmo Show Chloe, The ModelSeries regular
#InstafamousMindy BanksonEpisode: "Elf on a Shelf" (web)
CouchersAmandaEpisode: "The Paranormally Active Lady"
New Girl BrandyEpisode: "First Date"
Marvin Marvin HostEpisode: "Big Time Marvin"
2014 Rake Colleen RinaldiEpisode: "Bigamist"
A to Z BrookeEpisode: "B is for Big Glory"
Adult All Girl Sexy Sleep Over PartyKatieSeries regular (web)
2015 The Grinder Reporter No. 1Pilot
What's Your EmergencyMadisonEpisode: "Shot Through the Heart" (web)
The League JoBethEpisode: "Trophy Kevin"
2015–2020 Fresh Off the Boat HoneySeries regular
2021 Young Rock Casey
CSI: Vegas Emma HodgesEpisode: "Honeymoon in Vegas" & "Under the Skin"
2022 Ten Percent Kirsten FurstSeries regular

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References

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  2. ↑ "Chelsey Crisp". American Broadcasting Company. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Eddie Huang Is Finally OK With the Show About His Life, Fresh Off the Boat". tvinsider.com. January 6, 2016. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
  4. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (May 12, 2017). "'Fresh Off the Boat' & 'Speechless' Renewed By ABC". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 12, 2017.
  5. ↑ "Marilu Henner, Chelsey Crisp, Corbin Bernsen Star in Faith-Based Comedy". Variety. January 27, 2015. Retrieved September 26, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Faith-Based Romantic Comedy 'In-Lawfully Yours' Gives First Look at New Film (Exclusive Trailer)". www.christianpost.com. June 24, 2016. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
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