Lisa K. Wyatt | |
|---|---|
| Education | St. Olaf College (BA) |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, comedian |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Website | http://www.lisakwyatt.com |
Lisa K. Wyatt is an American actress and comedian. According to the biography on her official site, she has appeared in more than 150 film, television and regional theatre credits. [1] In the fifth season of The Office, she appeared as Lynne, the love interest of Kevin Malone.
Wyatt graduated magna cum laude from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, with a bachelor's degree in theatre (with a departmental distinction) and math.
Wyatt has appeared in the films Legally Blonde (2001), Donnie Darko (2001), American Dreamz (2006) and Mr. Woodcock (2007). She had a supporting role in Southland Tales (2006), which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2006. [1] The film was directed by Richard Kelly, who previously directed Wyatt in Donnie Darko. The role of Terri Riley, a soccer mom who becomes a revolutionary, was written specifically for Wyatt. [2]
Wyatt had recurring principal roles in the television shows Days of Our Lives and Passions , and has also made appearances in Ugly Betty , My Name Is Earl , The Suite Life on Deck , Six Feet Under , Frasier , Rules of Engagement and Gilmore Girls . [1] Wyatt has also appeared in commercials, done voice-over work and performed stand-up comedy in several comedy clubs in the Los Angeles area. Along with her husband, Jim Blanchette, she coaches other actors in an acting technique called "The Mechanics of Believability" at the Acting Garage in the Van Nuys district of Los Angeles. Wyatt also designs jewelry for her own company, "Lisa K. Wyatt: Jewelry for all Seasons". [1]
Wyatt previously appeared in a recurring role in NBC's The Office as Lynn, the love interest of Kevin Malone. She first appeared in the episode "Blood Drive", where she meets Kevin at a singles party. [3] Wyatt appeared in the supporting role "Rhonda Martin" in The Box , a horror movie released on November 6, 2009, starring Cameron Diaz, James Marsden and Frank Langella. [4]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Visceral Matter | Desert Princess | |
| 2001 | Donnie Darko | Linda Connie | |
| 2001 | Legally Blonde | Jail House Guard | |
| 2004 | 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover | Amanda | |
| 2006 | American Dreamz | Aunt Edna | |
| 2006 | Southland Tales | Teri Riley | |
| 2007 | Mr. Woodcock | Housewife | |
| 2009 | The Box | Rhonda Martin | |
| 2009 | House Rules for Bad Girls | Nancy | |
| 2010 | The Crazies | Peggy Hamill | |
| 2012 | K-11 | Classification Officer | |
| 2015 | Tenured | Holly's Mom | |
| 2016 | Internet Famous | Janet Birchbit | |
| 2019 | Heavenly Deposit | Casting Director | |
| 2022 | Next Exit | Bartender Sam |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Second City Headlines & News | Cheryl Smith | 24 episodes |
| 1998 | Clueless | Madeline | Episode: "The Joint" |
| 1999 | ER | Transpo Tech | Episode: "Middle of Nowhere" |
| 1999 | Sabrina the Teenage Witch | Aunt Ruby | Episode: "The Good, the Bad and the Luau" |
| 2000 | 3rd Rock from the Sun | Hannah | Episode: "The Loud Solomon Family: A Dickumentary" |
| 2000 | Veronica's Closet | Olivia Cassidy | Episode: "Veronica Loses Her Olive Again" |
| 2001 | Popular | Trailer Trash Woman | Episode: "The Shocking Possession of Harrison John" |
| 2001 | Frasier | Francine | Episode: "Hooping Cranes" |
| 2001 | That's My Bush! | Joyce | Episode: "An Aborted Dinner Date" |
| 2001 | FreakyLinks | Mindy | Episode: "Subject: Sunrise at Sunset Streams" |
| 2001 | Six Feet Under | Pam, Kroehner Mortician | 2 episodes |
| 2001 | The Huntress | Mrs. Crandle | Episode: "D&B, Inc." |
| 2001 | The Tick | Receptionist | Episode: "The Big Leagues" |
| 2003 | The O.C. | Customer | Episode: "The Gamble" |
| 2003 | Carnivàle | Minnie | Episode: "After the Ball Is Over" |
| 2004 | Strong Medicine | Doris | Episode: "Cinderella in Scrubs" |
| 2004 | My Wife and Kids | Bunny | Episode: "Class Reunion" |
| 2004 | Gilmore Girls | Madonna Louise | Episode: "Written in the Stars" |
| 2004–2005 | Days of Our Lives | Jail Guard / Rita | 5 episodes |
| 2006, 2007 | My Name Is Earl | Doris | 2 episodes |
| 2007 | Ugly Betty | Janet, Copy Editor | Episode: "Sofia's Choice" |
| 2007 | Big Love | Sister Wife | Episode: "Reunion" |
| 2007 | Business Class | Dinah Gretschmer | Television film |
| 2008 | The Riches | Caitlin | Episode: "Trust Never Sleeps" |
| 2008 | Greek | Helga Von Lempke | Episode: "Move On. Cartwrights" |
| 2008 | iCarly | Mrs. Walker | Episode: "iCarly Saves TV" |
| 2009 | The Office | Lynn | 4 episodes |
| 2010 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Ranger Stone | Episode: "Unshockable" |
| 2010, 2011 | The Suite Life on Deck | Frankie | 2 episodes |
| 2011 | Southland | Ms. Williams | Episode: "Code 4" |
| 2011 | Rules of Engagement | Instructor | Episode: "The Last of the Red Hat Lovers" |
| 2012 | Bones | Lisa Tollison | Episode: "The Crack in the Code" |
| 2012 | Shameless | Constance | Episode: "Can I Have a Mother" |
| 2012 | Mad Men | Brenda | Episode: "Far Away Places" |
| 2012 | General Hospital | Tiny | Episode #1.12566 |
| 2012 | Prodigy Bully | Teddy's Mom | Television film |
| 2013 | Granite Flats | Gladys | 3 episodes |
| 2014 | The Crazy Ones | Jane | Episode: "Danny Chase Hates Brad Paisley" |
| 2014 | Major Crimes | Zelda Lembeck | Episode: "Cutting Loose" |
| 2016 | Superstore | Maggie | Episode: "Strike" |
| 2018 | UnCorked | Gwen | 10 episodes |
| 2021 | My Big Fat Blonde Musical | Terri's Mom | Episode: "Greg & Katherine" |